Jerusalem Nightlife

this place is DA SHiiiT and I mean it of course in a positive connotation. The place boasts two dance floors that can hold up to say 200 and a state-of-the-art lighting setting with digital screen along with all the sophisticated special effects and a Sushi Bar. OK. The bar is really expensive and the food is alright. But what's really cool is that you can check out all the party animals on the dancefloor from a glass window. The best parites are usually held at Thursdays and Fridays, or on special occasions like Independence Day. They usally host really good DJs, some of the best in Israel(and I mean Israel is good in Trance just as Holland is good in soccer, always 4th place!). Last year(2004) they even had DJ Tiesto there(I didn't go. what a shame) Most parties are designated for 24 + and on some other times students and soldiers(usually Friday nights). Entrance on average is about 70 sheckels. yep. it's expensive alright. If you want some more information knock yourself out(not too hard...) and check out their website http://www.haoman.com

Dress Code: I'm not sure about sneakers, it'll be better if you won't wear them. Dress properly. You know what I mean. And if you don't. just observe the way the people in the pics dress up. Don't be too wierd, go there with someone whos older than you if you know you're underaged, it works sometimes. And of course always show your student card, just for the sake of it. A good word of advice, don't argue too much with the security guards or the people who work there, they tend to be very agitated at times.

A really cool dance bar, that is part of the Hebrew University Union Students Club own treasure. The place itself is pretty small compare to say the Haoman 17. It boasts two dance floors and a stage. Each dance floor has its own line of music(R&B in one, and techno in the bigger one). They have on occasions Israeli rockers who make their way on the stage. It's a medium size dance-bar, so you'll find it quite cozzy. Son.. you found the right place. Lot's of young and intelligent chicks. Bear in mind that usually only students flock the place. I usually see a lot of Americans there, if that helps out, coz you won't find too many of them in other dance clubs around. Entrance tickets are usually 50 sheckels if you're not a student and 30 sheckels if you are. Most parties are held on wednesdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for Students, and on Fridays for 23+. Bottom line. Good place, and a good one when you just wanna "get it on", but if you're a real clubber walk back 100 meter to the Haoman 17.

Dress Code: I dunno just be yourself

They say smells are something you never forget. A certain smell can take you back in time. For me, the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine (cestrum nocturnum) in the streets of Jerusalem on summer nights is one of those unforgettable scents.

Night-blooming jasmine is planted in the gardens in many Jerusalem neighborhoods, especially Rehavia. It is a sprawling, very fast growing climber that needs trimming to look nice, but as evening falls, the small whitish-yellow flowers open up and give off a wonderful perfume.

Stroll through the streets of Jerusalem at night and breathe in the sweet, intoxicating smell. But the truth is, the Bible got there first. The author of the Song of Songs waxed lyrical over this heady scent thousands of years ago:

Awake O North Wind,
Come O South Wind!
Blow upon my garden
That its perfume may spread.

(Song of Songs 4:15)

During the daytime, Ben Yahuda St., in the City Center, just off Jaffa st., is a pedestrian shopping area. At night, however, it turns into party central for Jerusalem's youth. Here is where people go to see and be seen, to meet up and go for food, parties and clubs. You'll find outdoor entertainers here throughout the year. If you've spent a long day studying and praying and feel like you've earned yourself some fun and maybe some sin, here is where you should go.

Dress Code: Whatever you want.

I remember going to pub/bar called a "Amazon" one time which was fun, I think it was in the new part of Jerusalem, but it would have been quite close to the old city because of where we were staying

Dress Code: Vey Casual

A group of us from the Kibbutz went to Jerusalem for a few days at Christmas. This is when we visited the Underground.

A good time was had by all!

Dress Code: VERY casual

This was the only strip club to be found in Jerusalem and it was only on Monday nights after 11p.m. The dancing wasn't bad either, it was mainly Russian women drove in from Tel Aviv who did the dancing and they were all in pretty good shape.

Dress Code: Clothing optional

There are good cafes in the center of town in teh Ben Yehuda general area. But the locals are more likely to go to Emek Refaim street or Aza Street, or one of the cafes on Hillel street parallel to Ben Yehuda and two blocks away. There are good restaurants here too. I would pick Aroma, or Fuccacio, or Caffit in Emek Refaim. In Aza street Cafe Filter is pretty cool.