It's hard to get much closer to downtown than the Jerusalem Tower Hotel, which (as its name might suggest) towers above Hillel Street, offering 120 rooms mere steps away from the bars, clubs and restaurants of the city center.

The rooms are pleasant enough, if basic - amenities don't go much further than cable TV, AC, a hair dryer and a nice view of the surrounding area, but the attraction of the Jerusalem Tower Hotel isn't luxury, it's proximity. For one of the most reasonable room rates in the area, guests will find themselves in the thick of Jerusalem cultural life - perfect for visitors who want to experience what Jerusalem has to offer beyond the antiquities of the Old City.

Meeting rooms are available for business travelers, and guests can take advantage of the bar and coffee shop located inside the hotel.