King David Jerusalem Hotel vs Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
Both are in Jerusalem, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Mahane Israel
King David Jerusalem Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Mahane Israel
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.7)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 71)
- a spa and wellness
- a newer or recently renovated building (2014 / 1931)
Why is King David Jerusalem Hotel better than Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Allows pets
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem better than King David Jerusalem Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 2Has a spa
- 3350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 4More guest reviews (91 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 579 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+79
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 99 vs 88)+11
- 7Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 1931)+83y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| King David Jerusalem Hotel vs Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem: which hotel is better? | King David Jerusalem Hotel | Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Location | 8.2 | 9.2 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Public transport | 6.8 | 8.7 +1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 28 | 91 +63 |
| Rank in Jerusalem | top 16% | top 2% +14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.2 | 9.2 +1.0 |
| Distance to Mahane Israel centre | 240 m | 250 m |
| To public transport | 750 m | 400 m −350 m |
| To the airport | 41 km | 41 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 71 | 150 +79 |
| Sights within 1 km | 31 | 37 +6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 233 | 226 |
| Floors | 6 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1931 | 2014 +83y |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 15 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
350 m apart
King David Jerusalem Hotel: city centre: 860 m, nearest station תחנת רכבת ירושלים-יצחק נבון Railway Station Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon: 750 m, Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): 41 km, 71 places to eat within 500 m, 31 sights within 1 km.
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem: city centre: 530 m, nearest station תחנת רכבת ירושלים-יצחק נבון Railway Station Jerusalem - Yitzhak Navon: 400 m, Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): 41 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.
King David Jerusalem Hotel or Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem: common questions
Which is better, King David Jerusalem Hotel or Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem?
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. King David Jerusalem Hotel is stronger in families.
Which is cheaper, King David Jerusalem Hotel or Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are King David Jerusalem Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem?
The two hotels are 350 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