Kashrus & Hechsher
Is the King David Hotel in Jerusalem kosher, and is it mehadrin?
Yes, the King David Hotel in Jerusalem is a fully kosher hotel under Jerusalem Rabbinate supervision, but it is not mehadrin. Families whose standard requires mehadrin or a badatz certification should look at Cassia, Haneviim Boutique, Prima Palace, Yirmiyahu 33, or Jerusalem Gate instead.
The King David is one of Jerusalem's most iconic hotels, on King David Street overlooking the Old City walls, roughly a 25-minute walk to the Kotel. Its restaurant is certified kosher by the Jerusalem Rabbinate, with an on-site mashgiach and Shabbat meals available for guests who arrange them in advance.
What it is not is mehadrin — and unlike some older directories, we say so plainly. For families whose rav expects mehadrin or a badatz hechsher, the right alternatives are Cassia Jerusalem (Glatt Mehadrin, on the same street), Prima Palace (Badatz Agudat Yisrael), Haneviim Boutique (Badatz Eida HaChareidis), Yirmiyahu 33 (Mehadrin by HaRav Efrati), or Jerusalem Gate (Badatz Mehadrin Rabbanut Yerushalayim + OU). We verified these certifications against each hotel's current kashrus statements in June 2026.
The hotels this points to
Haneviim Street
Haneviim Boutique
Badatz Eida HaChareidis
Families wanting top-tier kashrus in a boutique setting with hotel rooms or luxury apartments, on-site mikveh and shul, and a rabbi on premises
Pines Street
Prima Palace
Badatz Agudat Yisrael
Families wanting a full-service kosher hotel near Geulah with on-site religious services
Romema
Yirmiyahu 33
Mehadrin by HaRav Efrati
Families wanting mehadrin kashrus with a Mashgiach Temidi, full resort amenities, and a new luxurious property in an Anglo-friendly neighborhood
Romema
Jerusalem Gate Hotel
Badatz Mehadrin Rabbanut Yerushalayim
Budget-conscious families and large groups wanting a full-scale glatt kosher hotel with easy transit access — the most affordable of the four JRM hotels
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Last verified 2026-06-19. Hotel details — kashrus, mikveh, elevator schedules, room configurations — are confirmed for your specific dates before any booking.