YMCA Three Arches Hotel

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Ryan Wilson

5/5Google· 4 months ago

By far and with no close second the BEST hotel we have stayed at in JLM and for a reasonable price! Where to begin? The staff is incredible - accommodating and great security. There is onsite fitness and a restaurant. There's also plenty of grounds on the hotel's land to enjoy a place to read or eat outside. The rooms - very modern with gorgeous bathrooms, waterfall showers, great A/C and instant hot water. As well as huge casement windows to open at night when the weather allows. The secret is to ask for the key to get to the top of the hotel tower. From there we got a view of the old city and the Jordan mountains. Breathtaking. The other secret is to ask for a tour of the building. There is a lot of Jewish and Christian symbolism. This is a VERY popular spot for weddings and it comes as no surprise. This would make any dream wedding complete. Steps to the Old City, Jaffa Street and conference centers at Waldorf.

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Sigal

5/5Google· 6 months ago

We experienced warm hospitality and a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. The hotel is charming, and it features a lookout point that offers views over all of Jerusalem in four directions. In short, it was an excellent experience. The hotel manager is wonderful. Highly recommended - you should definitely come.

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Trip.com Member

3.2/5Trip.com· a year ago

We stayed as a couple at the YNCA Hotel for a long weekend. While the hotel itself was generally fine, our experience with the breakfast was extremely disappointing.We had booked and paid for breakfast in advance. Upon check-in, we were told there was a “temporary problem” in the hotel kitchen, and that breakfast would be served at the cafeteria in the adjacent sports complex.The breakfast there was poor in quality and variety — very limited selection, unappealing presentation, and missing basic items such as coffee, milk, sweeteners, and fresh vegetables. The food was neither fresh nor tasty.After speaking both with the cafeteria staff and later with the hotel reception, we learned that this was not a temporary situation at all. In fact, the hotel kitchen has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hotel has not operated its own dining room since then. This was never mentioned to us in advance, and new guests are apparently told it is just a temporary issue.This lack of transparency and the poor quality of the outsourced breakfast were very disappointing and left us feeling misled.

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Andrew Dodenhoff

5/5Google· 4 months ago

Fantastic location and value. Beautiful, historic building, especially at night. Can't believe it's right across the even more historic David Hotel. Minutes from the old town. Staying here was one of my best trip decisions, even recommending it to folks on the tour I was with. Rooms weren't fancy, but high quality and great value for money. Would not hesitate to return - in fact, I wouldn't consider anywhere else! Too Mamma approved!

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Buddy

5/5Google· 10 months ago

Beautiful architecture by the same firm as the empire state building. Views from the tower are amazing, take the spiral stairs up as the elevator is cramped. Contemporary to the same (1920 build). Lit up incredibly for christmas 🎄 , be sure ro check out the market and concerts. Cafe has great croissants and cuppa. There is an art exhibit in the lobby with free prints of the painting in image 4.

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Chris (Golf Pirate)

5/5Google· 10 months ago

Incredible!! Best Christmas lights and wonderful music and fair! The bell tower is accessible for amazing views over Jerusalem and the coffee shop and outdoor cafes are amazing. The sports facility is three stories and available for guests (closed on Christmas) If you don’t need super top tier accommodation and want to be in the BEST part of town, stay here for 1/4th the price of king David next door. Especially great if you will be out touring the holy lands anyway.

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Patricia Provenzano

5/5Google· 9 months ago

Great location across from the King David hotel, 15 minute walk to Jaffa gate and close to the shopping mall and good restaurants. Never expected a YMCA to be this nice. Francis at the Front Desk was very helpful, rooms simple but sufficient. Great architectural features but could use updating. Cannot beat the value for the price as this is an expensive city. Cafe was surprisingly good. Roast beef sandwich and pastries were delicious. Friendly staff, too.

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Jörg

5/5Google· a year ago

This is an institution in Jerusalem: Hotel, architectural heritage, multicultural center, sports center… it was our eighth time here. The rooms still have their prewar ambiente: stone, brass, mahagony. Excellent beds. Clean, modern bathrooms. Friendly perfect room service. Excellent breakfast with lots of fruits and salads. A five star hotel (or rather: a class of its own) for half the price. Nowhere else in Jerusalem we feel so welcome and at home.