Shopping & districts
East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem is the eastern part of the city, home to the Old City's markets and narrow stone streets, including the souks of the Muslim Quarter. Travelers come here to walk through covered alleyways lined with stalls selling spices, textiles, sweets, religious items, and household goods, and to reach major religious sites that sit within or just beside this area. It functions less as a single "shopping district" and more as a dense old-town network of lanes where commerce and daily life mix with historic and religious landmarks.
Getting there
From central (West) Jerusalem, it's roughly a 15-20 minute walk to the Old City gates, or a short tram or bus ride to Damascus Gate, followed by walking once inside, since the streets are pedestrian-only.
Time to allow
Plan at least half a day if you want to walk the market streets and visit one or two nearby sites without rushing.
When to go
Mornings tend to be calmer before market stalls and streets fill up; midday and Friday afternoons can get crowded, particularly near entrances to religious sites. Narrow streets mean foot traffic backs up quickly, so early visits are more comfortable.
Combine with
- Muslim Quarter (0.3km) - the market streets themselves
- Pool of Bethesda (0.3km) - a short walk away
- Dome of the Rock (0.6km) and Moriah (0.6km) - reachable on the same visit
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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