A 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment offers free WiFi and free wired Internet, an LCD TV with cable channels, plus a sitting area and a refrigerator. Added amenities include a microwave, a stovetop, and a coffee/tea maker.
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.
The aparthotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A 24-hour business center is on site. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This business-friendly aparthotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.
Rafael Residence is a smoke-free property.
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.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Family friendly
Free crib
Restaurants on site
Grand cafe
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Stovetop
Dining
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 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 center
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.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
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
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
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
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 asked to pay the following charges at the property: Israel value-added tax (17%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (17%).
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 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. 86 out of 164 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 164 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 164 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Second good stay at Rafael
Great service, great location in Baka, would happily stay here again
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
Jul 9, 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
Traveled with family
May 9, 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
Alan
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Brian
May 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was good except that the bathroom of our room (114) had the constant overpowering stench of sewage.
This was our first time driving in Jerusalem so it was a little overwhelming, but Eli was very helpful in finding the building over the phone and getting the keys after hours. The unit was sufficient for our stay of 2 nights.
Very clean in excellent location. Staff were very friendly and accommodatin. Apartment is small and kitchen is not really useable for cooking. TV could do with updating and larger choice of English programs.
It was a wonderful place to stay. I keep the Shabbat and they were very accommodating. They provided a hot water urn, hot plate and even a timer. I was able to entertain my family on the beautiful terrace for lunch. It was absolutely beautiful. I will be coming back! Thank you for a wonderful stay. Cathy