With a stay at Rafael Residence in Jerusalem (Baka), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Western Wall and Haas Promenade. .This aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mount Herzl and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from St. Andrew's Church.
Jerusalem (JRS-Malha Railway Station) - 6 min drive
Yekuti'el Adam Station - 8 min drive
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Japan Japan - 6 min walk
Kalo - 1 min walk
Aroma - 9 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Cafe Hillel (קפה הלל) - 8 min walk
About this property
Rafael Residence
Rafael Residence offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab dinner at Grand cafe, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11:30 AM.
Grand cafe - This coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Family friendly
Free cot
Restaurants on site
Grand cafe
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Dining
Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
A coffee shop/cafe
Couples/private dining
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed: USD 30 per night
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Terrace
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
24-hour business centre
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board on request
Luggage storage
Proposal/romance packages
Safe
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
In a shopping district
In an entertainment district
Things to do
Health club (partner property) nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
3 buildings
35 units
Garden
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 80
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (8:30 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in time is 9:30 PM on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Israel Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Israel.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one-way)
Early check-in fee: USD 80 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property is also known as
Rafael Residence
Rafael Residence Apartment
Rafael Residence Apartment Jerusalem
Rafael Residence Jerusalem
Tamar Residence Hotel Jerusalem
Rafael Residence Jerusalem
Rafael Residence Aparthotel
Rafael Residence Aparthotel Jerusalem
Rafael Residence Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 183 reviews
10 - Excellent
95
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 183 reviews
8 - Good
67
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 183 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 183 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 183 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Isaac Albert
Travelled with family
25 Dec 2025
Liked: Amenities
I We were three guests and the double room was well equipped with a double bed and couch bed with a microwave, coffee/tea machine, refrigerator, cutlery and crockery and standard bathroom supplies. The service was extremely prompt, responsive and accommodating, and the location was perfect with neighborhood restaurants, grocery stores and shops. Our ten day stay left little to be desired. I give it a high recommendation.
I did not eat here but at the Grand Cafe below wi a 10% hotel discount for an excellent breakfast.
We thought this was an extremely engaging family owned boutique hotel with rooms of different sizes, little kitchenettes.
Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming
The hotel did not provide a meal options.Therefore, I have no rating for that.
We are looking to go back as a bigger family as our home base for some family celebrations coming up
We liked the location, the manager was responsive and changed our room after we weren't happy with the WIFI connection, though it didn't help much. We also received free breakfast for 2 mornings which helped us a bit with our experience. we hae a free parking place though no lights in the parking lot!
We didn't like that this property didn't have a good Wi-Fi connection and the kids always complained. though one of the rooms was a safe room. \
the rooms were not clean. and the kitchen was very dirty and we needed to clean it by our self because the cleaners were always in a different building and busy.... you better spend your money in a different place.
Great location with convenient parking and exceptionally friendly staff. Overall a pleasant stay, though the cleanliness of the towels could be improved.
Inna
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Naomi
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The location is fantastic! We had a garden suite which was lovely. However, the wifi was terrible. Kept going out and only worked, if at all, in the living room, not in the garden, bedroom or bathroom. We have stayed here many time over the past 10 years and they could use some updating. The bathroom needs renovation. There is a mini-tub, which cannot be used as a tub, and should be renovated as a new shower. There is the same rug in the living room for the past 10 years.
This was my third time staying at the Rafael Residence. Small one bedroom apartments. Convenient parking, friendly and accommodating staff, kitchenette, business friendly. Lovely neighborhood with excellent public transportation. Would definitely stay here again!
Amazing location in the heart of Baka. Very clean and compact. Perfect for our needs. Good value for money. Coffee shops and shul nearby. Very pleasant handling, even when we came in very late at night. Will definitely be back.
Very comfortable spaces, nice kitchen, prompt service from hosts
james
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Thomas
9 July 2023
Disliked: Room comfort
More like a motel
Extremely run down more similar to a motel than a hotel.
Bed and pillows terrible
No working ac in bedroom
Towels smelled bad
Dust on night stands
One of the 2 tv didn’t work
Has potential to be great if they were updated grounds were beautiful
Very clean, spacious, suitable for various functionality.
Pavel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Alan
Travelled with family
9 May 2023
Disliked: Amenities
We rented a 1-bedroom unit. The LR/DR was smaller than expected. Also no paper towels, tissues or dish soap. Washer/dryer was in the basement and coin operated; but there were nearby laundries with quick turn around