Not as refined as its neighbours, this hotel is pleasant nonetheless. There’s a medical/dermatological spa, private beach access, a big pool and separate kids’ pool with slides. Choose from rooms in the main block or bungalows.
This wonderful haven of dates and hibiscus boasts a river that ambles through the village-style complex of rustic two-storey apartments.
Polished marble floors, brass fixtures and fittings, and spacious rooms contribute to the general opulence of this much-loved resort. Eating spots include sea-view cafes and a brasserie-style French restaurant.
Madaba
With grand views of St George’s Church and beyond, this family-run hotel couldn’t be more central if it tried.
Madaba
For a characterful place to stay, consider this pilgrim house, attached to St George’s Church. Although it receives mainly Christian pilgrims, travellers can expect a warm welcome too.
Madaba
The Astroturf stairs say much about this run-down hotel. One or two rooms have balconies onto the busy street – the best that can be said for this charmless place. Keep it in mind only if everywhere else is full.
Madaba
This attractive, family-run, 21-room hotel is a welcome new addition to Madaba’s midrange accommodation. Some of the bright and spacious rooms (with matching curtains and bedspreads) have balconies overlooking lively Yarmouk St.
Madaba
For a ‘home away from home’ feeling, it’s hard to beat this family-run hotel.
Madaba
Madaba
Has a family feel to it, and the rooms are very comfortable and the welcome is warm. The cheaper rooms are in the basement. Guests have access to the satellite TV room and a self-service kitchen that's great for making cups of tea.
Madaba
This eight-room, family-run guesthouse (the first hotel in Madaba) was set up for Peace Corps visitors and not much has changed since. That said, the spartan rooms are clean with dorm-style beds and a heater.
Madaba
The Mariam has grown a prodigious reputation over the years and has expanded to meet the demands of a constant stream of visitors.
Madaba
Bethlehem
The closest you'll get to sleeping in the manger. The lobby, just off Manger Sq next to the Church of the Nativity, is as much a gathering place for transient tourists and devout dignitaries as it is for hotel guests.
Bethlehem
The lobby and terrace of this new construction gives the impression that the rooms have more character than they deliver. It's a five-minute drive to the Church of the Nativity.
Bethlehem
The women who run this guesthouse recycle paper, run community programs and produce olive-wood artifacts.
Bethlehem
Each of the 13 tasteful rooms is named after a Palestinian village. Students from the International Center's art school provide décor in this chic Lutheran-sponsored boutique guesthouse with all the amenities.
Bethlehem
For a plainer-than-plain resting post, it certainly draws a steady flow of journalists.
Bethlehem
Known for its Mexican restaurant serving fresh fish, this basic dwelling is in the thick of it on the way to the Old City.
Bethlehem
Rooms are cheery but plain-Jane, yet this Manger St standard, 1km from the Nativity Church, is likely to have water even when the city is dry. Its bar is up one flight from the lobby.
Jerusalem
Set on a hill overlooking the Old City, with leafy gardens and an imposing stone facade, St Andrew’s feels like a bit of Scotland transported to the Middle East. Rooms are plainly furnished with desk, phone, heater and fan.
Jerusalem
Dr Bachi, a local ear doctor, can rent out one of two guest rooms inside her beautiful home overlooking the Western Wall.
Jerusalem
With a leafy garden and a pleasant setting in the German Colony, this relaxing B&B is great for travellers wanting to base themselves in a quiet neighbourhood. There is no breakfast, but each unit comes with a kitchenette for self-caterers.