With a stay at Rafael Residence in Jerusalem (Baka), you'll be steps from Mount Herzl and 11 minutes by foot from Haas Promenade. .This aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Hadar Mall and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from St. Andrew's Church.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
City of David - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Al-Aqsa Mosque - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Western Wall - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Israel Museum - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Jerusalem (JRS-Malha Railway Station) - 6 min drive
Yekuti'el Adam Station - 8 min drive
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
David Laor Patisserie - 4 min walk
La Guta (לה גוטה) - 6 min walk
Medita - 6 min walk
Japan Japan - 6 min walk
Felafel Oved - 1 min walk
About this property
Rafael Residence
Jerusalem aparthotel in Baka with a 24-hour business center and a coffee shop
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.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Restaurants on site
Grand cafe
Food and drink
Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–11:30 AM: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
1 coffee shop/cafe
Couples dining
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: USD 30.0 per night
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Living spaces
Living room
Sitting area
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable service
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Garden
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 any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Soundproofing
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Safe
Luggage storage
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Location highlights
In the shopping district
In the entertainment district
Things to do
Health club access 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Security system
General
35 rooms
3 buildings
Romance packages available
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
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. 85 out of 162 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
85
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 162 reviews" "
8 - Good
60
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 162 reviews" "
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 162 reviews" "
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
1
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
1 June 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
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
Alan
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Brian
5 May 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