Ambassador Hotel vs National Hotel Jerusalem
Both are in Jerusalem, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelEast Jerusalem
Ambassador Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
HotelBab a-Zahara
National Hotel Jerusalem
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Ambassador Hotel
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 650 m apart.
Choose Ambassador Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (12 / 5)
Choose National Hotel Jerusalem if you want
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building (2010 / 2004)
Why is Ambassador Hotel better than National Hotel Jerusalem?
- 1520 m closer to public transport−520 m
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 44)+11
- 3Has a gym
Why is National Hotel Jerusalem better than Ambassador Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.8)+0.2
- 2More guest reviews (384 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×18
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2010 vs 2004)+6y
- 4Has free parking
- 5Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ambassador Hotel vs National Hotel Jerusalem: which hotel is better? | Ambassador Hotel | National Hotel Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Location | 7.1 +1.4 | 5.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.5 +2.8 | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.0 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.0 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 384 +363 |
| Rank in Jerusalem | bottom 40% | bottom 45% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 +1.4 | 5.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 240 m −520 m | 760 m |
| To the airport | 41 km | 41 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 12 +7 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 990 m −180 m | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 9 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 115 | 99 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2004 | 2010 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 14:30 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Heichal Shlomo | 2.0 km | 1.9 km |
| Zion Square | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
650 m apart
Ambassador Hotel: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Light Rail Station - Shaul HaTzedek: 240 m, Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): 41 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
National Hotel Jerusalem: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Light Rail Station - Shaul HaTzedek: 760 m, Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): 41 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
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Ambassador Hotel or National Hotel Jerusalem: common questions
Which is better, Ambassador Hotel or National Hotel Jerusalem?
Ambassador Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, spa & wellness, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ambassador Hotel or National Hotel Jerusalem?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Ambassador Hotel and National Hotel Jerusalem?
The two hotels are 650 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score