The Austrian Hospice
Ever dreamed of sleeping in a convent? If so, there's no better place to give it a try than in Jerusalem. Okay, so the Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family is not exactly a convent, but its history is nearer to one than most other lodgings in the Holy City. The hospice was founded in 1857 and was also the residence of the Austrian Consul in Jerusalem. Its role as a center for pilgrims was interrupted by the world wars but was restored to Austrian ownership in the 1980s. Today the Austrian Hospice offers both traditional guestrooms and dormitory-style accommodation. Prices are far below what you'll pay at Jerusalem's bigger and better-known hotels and best of all, the location in the heart of the Old City puts you almost literally at the doorstep of some of Israel's most famous historical and religious sights. There's also a Viennese cafe on the premises—bring on the Sacher torte!
Ever dreamed of sleeping in a convent? If so, there's no better place to give it a try than in Jerusalem. Okay, so the Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family is not exactly a convent, but its history is nearer to one than most other lodgings in the Holy City. The hospice was founded in 1857 and was also the residence of the Austrian Consul in Jerusalem. Its role as a center for pilgrims was interrupted by the world wars but was restored to Austrian ownership in the 1980s. Today the Austrian Hospice offers both traditional guestrooms and dormitory-style accommodation. Prices are far below what you'll pay at Jerusalem's bigger and better-known hotels and best of all, the location in the heart of the Old City puts you almost literally at the doorstep of some of Israel's most famous historical and religious sights. There's also a Viennese cafe on the premises—bring on the Sacher torte!
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