Jerusalem Old City Market

If there is one place you will want to visit while in Jerusalem to experience the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is the Old City market, otherwise known as the "suk." It is one of the most colorful, impressive markets in Israel. What is even more interesting is that the market was built during the Ottoman era between the 16th and the 19th centuries. What is amazing is that same structure is preserved as during that time. You will feel like you are walking through history as you walk through this market. It consists of a network of criss-crossing lanes sprawled across the Christian, Muslim, and Armenian Quarters. Here you will get a truly authentic and unique shopping experience. You’ll be able to get a taste of the delicious local cuisine and purchase artisanal souvenirs to take back home with you. Whether it be seasonal produce, spices, cheeses, bread, furniture, religious items, jewelry, pottery, clothing, phones, or electronics, the Jerusalem Old City market has it all. If you are good at negotiating,

this is also the place to bargain with vendors.

To be more specific in how the Old City market is split up, there are the "Three Markets" within the Old City you should know about: Butcher’s Market, Goldsmiths’ Market and Spice Market. These three markets run above the Cardo in the Muslim Quarter. The parallel streets are connected by narrow alleyways. Here you can find electronics, seasonal produce, meat, jewelry, household items, clothing and fabric. Additionally, in close proximity to Jaffa Gate, the "Arab Shuk" runs along David Street. Near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, you will find the Avtimus Market and "Muristan Market '' in the Christian Quarter. In this area, there are many places to eat as well as churches.

You can access the Christian Quarter section of the market from Jaffa Gate or the Muslim Quartersection from Damascus Gate. The markets are open daily except for early closure on Fridays and complete closure on religious holidays.

In order to have the best access to the Old City Market,you will need to know what the best location option is for a Jerusalem hotel. Fortunately, Jerusalem neighborhoods are centrally located near all of the main attractions, so it’s easy to find a Jerusalem hotel in a convenient location. There is also a wide selection of Jerusalem accommodations for all budgets. While there are many options for hotels in Jerusalem, hotels in Jerusalem near Old City historic sites are the absolute best in terms of location. Staying in the Old City means you not only have easy access to the vibrant Old City market, but also to the surrounding historical sites such as the Western Wall, Church of the Sepulcher, and the Dome of the Rock. Yet, the amount

of hotels in this specific area are limited. Because options in the Old City are limited, it is important to book your hotel with plenty of time in advance. If you end up not being able to stay in the Old City, don’t worry, you still have plenty of options in the city centre, Yemin Moshe, Musrara, Germany Colony neighborhood, and Mount Olive area.