Useful Information
In front of the old city, the House of Abraham allows you to easily reach Jerusalem and its surroundings. You can also choose to stay and enjoy the quietness and facilities of the surrounding area as you wish.
Our location
– Ben Gurion Airport : 1h30 by cab / 1h15 by bus and train
– Jerusalem Central Station : 1h15 walk / 5 min by foot + 15 min by bus
– Holy Sepulcher : 30 min walk / 10 min walk + 10 min by bus
– Gethsemane : 10 min walk
– Porte de Damas : 30 min walk / 10 min walk + 5 min by bus
– Jaffa Gate: 40 min walk / 10 min walk + 10 min bus
– Via Dolorosa : 25 min on foot / 7 min on foot + 2 min by bus
Be careful with transportation and shopping on Shabbat, which begins on Friday mid-afternoon and continues until Sunday morning.
Taxi/Transport Services
Mahmud is a local cab driver who is well used to the house.
Our catering / picnic solutions
The cooks are at your disposal to prepare meal solutions for your group. They are served at home or packaged for outside and according to your budget.
Spiritual times
A mass is held in the chapel of the House of Abraham every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday at 11:00 am.
Otherwise, you will find these places of worship around the house within a 15 minute walk.
– Catholic: Gethsemane, Church of the Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit
– Islam: Ras Al Amud Mosque Around the House of Abraham
In the Ras Al-Amud district you will find :
– 1 large supermarket
– 1 gas station
– 1 greengrocer at the end of the street in fruits and vegetables
– 2 pharmacies
– 2 hairdressers / barbers for men
– 1 bakery
– 1 medical center