Harmony Hotel

One of the city's newer hotels, the Harmony's greatest selling point is its location. Rising above the winding alleys of Nachalat Shiva, one of west Jerusalem's first neighborhoods, the Harmony is in the heart of downtown Jerusalem, mere moments away from Ben Yehuda Street, the Old City, and dozens of Jerusalem's finest restaurants, from falafel to haute cuisine. No hotel in its class is closer to the action.

Distinguished by slick modern design and photos and art by local artists, the Harmony boasts 50 rooms, small but comfortable and visually interesting (and in possession of some great views). Some rooms connect, for families traveling together. Other perks include daily full Israeli breakfast and a fully equipped business lounge, which converts to a billiards-and-fireplace English club for a nightly guests-only happy hour.