Fodor's Expert Review Talitha Kumi

This guesthouse in Beit Jala sits on pretty grounds with 5 kilometers (3 miles) of paved walkways. It began as a girls' boarding school and today remains part of the German Evangelical Lutheran School. Rooms are modest but clean and air conditioned. Breakfast is made with local produce and spices like za'atar and olive oil. It's a short taxi ride away from the hubbub of Manger Square, and worth it if you want a retreat where kids can stretch their legs. The guesthouse can also arrange transfers from the airport and excursions.