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Rafael Residence

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Exterior detail
Penthouse, Terrace | Living area
Daily full breakfast (USD 20 per person)
Property grounds
Suite, Terrace, Garden Area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Derech Bethlehem 70, Bak'a, Entrance off Zrubavel St. No. 5, Jerusalem, 9350419
  • Place, King David's Tomb
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mamilla Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Wall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV-Ben Gurion)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Suite

Comfort Suite

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Terrace, Garden Area

Suite, Terrace, Garden Area

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse, Terrace | Living area

Penthouse, Terrace

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the area

Jerusalem

With a stay at Rafael Residence in Jerusalem (Baka), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Mount Herzl. .This aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from The First Station and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Montefiore Windmill.
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What's nearby

  • The First Station - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • King David's Tomb - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jaffa Gate - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mamilla Mall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Western Wall - 9 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Jerusalem (JRS-Malha Railway Station) - 6 min drive
  • Yekuti'el Adam Station - 8 min drive
  • Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Japan Japan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kalo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aroma - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rafael Residence

Aparthotel in Jerusalem with a coffee shop
Rafael Residence offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab dinner at Grand cafe, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11:30 AM.
Grand cafe - This coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Restaurants on site

  • Grand cafe

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 30 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district

Things to do

  • Health club (partner property) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 35 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 80
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (8:30 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in time is 9:30 PM on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Israel Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Israel.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Rafael Residence
Rafael Residence Apartment
Rafael Residence Apartment Jerusalem
Rafael Residence Jerusalem
Tamar Residence Hotel Jerusalem
Rafael Residence Jerusalem
Rafael Residence Aparthotel
Rafael Residence Aparthotel Jerusalem

Rafael Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
peasant staff, clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought this was an extremely engaging family owned boutique hotel with rooms of different sizes, little kitchenettes. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming The hotel did not provide a meal options.Therefore, I have no rating for that. We are looking to go back as a bigger family as our home base for some family celebrations coming up
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Limor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location, the manager was responsive and changed our room after we weren't happy with the WIFI connection, though it didn't help much. We also received free breakfast for 2 mornings which helped us a bit with our experience. we hae a free parking place though no lights in the parking lot! We didn't like that this property didn't have a good Wi-Fi connection and the kids always complained. though one of the rooms was a safe room. \ the rooms were not clean. and the kitchen was very dirty and we needed to clean it by our self because the cleaners were always in a different building and busy.... you better spend your money in a different place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Inna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with convenient parking and exceptionally friendly staff. Overall a pleasant stay, though the cleanliness of the towels could be improved.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The location is fantastic! We had a garden suite which was lovely. However, the wifi was terrible. Kept going out and only worked, if at all, in the living room, not in the garden, bedroom or bathroom. We have stayed here many time over the past 10 years and they could use some updating. The bathroom needs renovation. There is a mini-tub, which cannot be used as a tub, and should be renovated as a new shower. There is the same rug in the living room for the past 10 years.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant space in an excellent location. Very good communication, and parking was a plus. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly and acomidating staff, great location. Comes with a kitchenette, living room and bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Second good stay at Rafael

Great service, great location in Baka, would happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Third stay

This was my third time staying at the Rafael Residence. Small one bedroom apartments. Convenient parking, friendly and accommodating staff, kitchenette, business friendly. Lovely neighborhood with excellent public transportation. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have been here before and will come back again! Great to have a little kitchen, living room, and bedroom.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excellent accommodation in Baka

Amazing location in the heart of Baka. Very clean and compact. Perfect for our needs. Good value for money. Coffee shops and shul nearby. Very pleasant handling, even when we came in very late at night. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

james, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable spaces, nice kitchen, prompt service from hosts
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Room comfort

More like a motel

Extremely run down more similar to a motel than a hotel. Bed and pillows terrible No working ac in bedroom Towels smelled bad Dust on night stands One of the 2 tv didn’t work Has potential to be great if they were updated grounds were beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roman, Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
TV in bed room did not work and nobody was available to attend to it. Also, no way to lv a message in the evening/ night
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, suitable for various functionality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We rented a 1-bedroom unit. The LR/DR was smaller than expected. Also no paper towels, tissues or dish soap. Washer/dryer was in the basement and coin operated; but there were nearby laundries with quick turn around
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was good except that the bathroom of our room (114) had the constant overpowering stench of sewage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time driving in Jerusalem so it was a little overwhelming, but Eli was very helpful in finding the building over the phone and getting the keys after hours. The unit was sufficient for our stay of 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amnon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Short but comfortable stay. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023