April, 2014 The caretaker, Solomon, was extremely helpful and kind. Thank you for being a tourist guide to my husband and I. The old Jewish charm,and architecture with a center indoor courtyard was far better than somewhere cold and modern. The central location,on the bus route, close to the tram and a doable walking distance to the Old City,added plus—next door to Makhane Yehuda a fun open air market–.Fruits, vegetables meat and fish first class and because we had a kitchen we cut down on the cost of food.Parking was in a side street close by, and we got acquainted with a fun bunch of Parking attendants. The only drawback was the noise on the street, but earplugs are cheap.

July 18, 2013 We loved our stay at The Market Courtyard. It was the perfect place to stay for our group of 12 consisting of three generations of our family. We stayed in 4 apartments for 4 days and were warmly greeted upon arrival and helped to our rooms. The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. The impeccably clean and efficiently air-conditioned apartments were very comfortable and tastefully decorated. We were impressed by the craftsmanship of the custom furniture and the architectural details of the building. The kitchens are useful to prepare and plate the treats bought from the Market across the street. The showers are wonderful. Everyone in our party immediately felt very comfortable and at home. The Market Courtyard is a very charming respite in a bustling area of Jerusalem. The three stories of apartments all face inward toward the courtyard below from lovely balconies. Although the building was newly built, it retains the old world character of the original building. We enjoyed our morning coffees seated at café tables in the relaxing courtyard while planning our busy days and returned in the evenings to enjoy good conversation and over a bottle of wine. It is romantic, quiet and peaceful with beautiful potted trees, plants and ivy surrounded by Jerusalem stone walls. We felt as if we were enjoying time in the countryside and easily forgot that we were located across the street from the Market in such a serene space. After navigating the hustle and bustle of the city streets outside, the secluded little nook was a perfect way to balance our days. The location was also excellent for touring Jerusalem. The historic neighborhood and the Mahane Yehuda Market give you an authentic Jerusalem experience and it is central to Jerusalem’s sightseeing attractions. The light rail is a short walk and was very convenient for our group; ages ranging from 6 to 79. Of course the Market is a big attraction and it is fun purchasing from the huge bins of fresh fruits, nuts and breads. You can find most anything you want within the market. There are also many excellent restaurants nearby to choose from and the wonderful folks at the Market Courtyard office were always happy to supply us with a list of recommendations and numbers for reservations. We ventured out of the building to the street for coffees and pastries in the morning. (We highly recommend a great coffee and pastry shop – as you exit from the alley to the street, turn right and it is a few shops down on the right… I think it is called Mafa Naman –the sign is in Hebrew without vowels – with a red canopy on the front.) A few days we enjoyed lunches bought from Mahane Yehuda Market and tried many falafel. Our group voted the falafel stand directly across from the Kippah Man shop on the right at the Market entrance as the best falafel around. If you are driving and not familiar with the area, finding The Market Courtyard can be a little challenging. We recommend calling ahead to ask which alleyway is the best and where to access the entrance. The easiest alley is located off the next street over and we were able to pull up very close to the entrance to unload our luggage. Initially it was tricky finding the alley so we parked temporarily at the Market Parking Lot and walked to check in. There is little time to look for the alley signs on such busy and fast paced streets and many are one-way only. Once we found the location and the alley everything seemed easy. There is a parking garage located a few block away. The Market Courtyard is a Jerusalem gem! Our stay was wonderful and we would not change a thing. We are looking forward to returning on our next vacation in Jerusalem.

December, 2013 We recommend the Market Courtyard as an exciting place to stay when visiting Jerusalem. It is clean, very comfortable and secure. Our room had a balcony overlooking the picturesque neighborhood of Nachlaot where we could view the sunsets over Jerusalem and hear the sounds of the area which were very special as Shabbat was approaching. We loved being across the street from the “shuk”, Machane Yeduda, the market of Jerusalem where vendors sell fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious pastries and just about every food you might want. I became a fan of the Israeli salad dressing of lemon juice and olive oil which I made in the room to serve with fresh lettuce from the Market. Never have I tasted such a delicious lemon!The buses stop right in front of the Market Courtyard so transportation is easy. The light-rail is only a block away. It is a five minute walk to King George Street and stores of Ben Yehuda. There are many synagogues in the neighborhood.Shlomo, the resident manager, was helpful in every way both with checking in, recommendations and other services. We were leaving when the snowstorm of December 2013 began and were having difficulty finding a way to Tel aviv. Shlomo worked tirelessly to help us find a taxi to Tel aviv.We look forward to return to the Market Courtyard on our next trip to Jerusalem. Perfect place to stay. A great combination of a hotel and an apartment.