{"id":3339,"date":"2019-06-06T19:04:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T19:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/kosher-hotels-in-eastern-europe\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T05:29:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:29:48","slug":"kosher-hotels-in-eastern-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/blog\/kosher-hotels-in-eastern-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Kosher Hotels in Eastern Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern Europe is a popular destination for American Jews who want to explore family history or connect with their Jewish roots. There\u2019s increasing demand for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kosher hotels in Eastern Europe, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and enterprising hoteliers are beginning to see the value of offering either a fully kosher menu, or kosher options. A few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury kosher hotels <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even have on site synagogues for observant guests. If you\u2019re looking for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kosher hotel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2019s important to be clear about exactly what makes a hotel kosher, and to be sure that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury kosher hotels <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you look at online really can guarantee genuine kashrut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosher Hotel?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosher hotel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an establishment that offers guests a fully kosher meal with food prepared under the supervision of qualified mashgichim (with certification from a kashrus agency that you recognize). A genuinely kosher hotel will also be organized to allow guests to observe Shabbat (e.g. candle lighting and Shabbes compliant electronics). There should also be a shul, either in the building or within convenient walking distance. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosher hotel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should also insist on a basic level of tznius or modesty from its guests.<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g274707-d282261-Reviews-Hotel_King_David-Prague_Bohemia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other hotels that actively welcome observant Jewish guests and make an effort to meet their dietary and other religious needs. You may want to satisfy yourself about the standard of food preparation, kosher utensils and staff training.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g274707-d282261-Reviews-Hotel_King_David-Prague_Bohemia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna1.jpg\" alt=\"Great luxury hotels in eastern Europe\" width=\"1215\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna1.jpg 1215w, https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1215px) 100vw, 1215px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3 Things to Look For in Kosher Hotels in Eastern Europe<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g274707-d282261-Reviews-Hotel_King_David-Prague_Bohemia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviews and recommendations from other Jewish guests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid kashrut certification and qualified mashgichim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approval from an experienced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israeli Jewish travel agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosher Hotels in Eastern Europe<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g274707-d282261-Reviews-Hotel_King_David-Prague_Bohemia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kosher hotels in Georgia, Poland, Berlin, Budapest, Prague and Vienna<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern Europe has been a home of Jewish communities for centuries. From the Czech Republic and Hungary, over Austria and Germany, to the vast land of Russia, the Jewish people have been living there, creating their homes, and preserving their tradition and culture. Various persecutions followed by World War II have decimated the Jewish community in Eastern European cities. However, we are witnessing a revival of Jewish communities in this region, and with them, the revival of Jewish culture. Kosher restaurants in particular seem to become increasingly popular. And while it\u2019s easy to find a multitude of kosher eateries and Jewish observant-friendly eateries in this part of the world, it is unfortunately still somewhat difficult to find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kosher hotels in Eastern Europe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let\u2019s check out some of the best ones you can stay at while on your trip to Eastern Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g274707-d282261-Reviews-Hotel_King_David-Prague_Bohemia.html\"><b>King David Hotel, Prague<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury kosher hotels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while you\u2019re in this lovely city, then this five-star boutique might be the place for you. King David Hotel is a certified kosher hotel under the supervision of Rabbi Eliyahu Rotenberg from Jerusalem and the Rabbinat kashrut department of Prague\u2019s Jewish community. Your comfort is guaranteed in this recently fully refurbished hotel, in one of its four room types with eye-catching designs. All guests are welcomed to enjoy the delicious kosher breakfast buffet. The hotel is located near the train station in Prague city center and you will easily reach all the <\/span><a href=\"\/jewish-heritage-tours\/prague\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prague experience<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attractions you\u2019d like to visit, such as <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_Town_(Prague)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Old Town<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_Town_Square\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Old Town Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prague_astronomical_clock\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Astronomical Clock<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prague_Castle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Prague Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Nicholas_Church_(Mal%C3%A1_Strana)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the St. Nicholas Cathedral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jewish_Museum_in_Prague\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Jewish Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274707-d10467810-Reviews-Josefov-Prague_Bohemia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Josefov Jewish quarter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_New_Synagogue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Old New Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274707-d275218-Reviews-Franz_Kafka_s_Birthplace_Expozice_Franze_Kafky-Prague_Bohemia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franz Kafka\u2019s Birthplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and many other wonders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna3.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury hotels in Eastern Europe\" width=\"1215\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna3.jpg 1215w, https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.giltravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hotel-Imperial-Vienna3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1215px) 100vw, 1215px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/malonespb.ru\/en\/\"><b>Malone, St Petersburg<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the center of this amazing old city, situated in a modern, new building, you will find Malone \u2013 a Jewish guesthouse run by Chabad. As a matter of fact, it is located in the complex of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g298507-d543590-Reviews-Grand_Choral_Synagogue-St_Petersburg_Northwestern_District.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Grand Choral Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Europe\u2019s biggest synagogue and the world\u2019s second largest, which is a center of St Petersburg Jewish life. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, and outside you\u2019ll find a kosher restaurant, a kosher store, and Jewish activity centers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a round-the-clock security here for some extra safety \u2013 but worry not, St Petersburg is a safe city \u2013 and the staff will gladly help you with anything you might need or with any questions you might have. Being in the center, all major attractions are nearby, such as <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hermitage_Museum\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the State Hermitage Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Peterhof_Palace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Peterhof Palace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Church_of_the_Savior_on_Blood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winter_Palace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Winter Palace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palace_Square\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Palace Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moika_Palace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Yusupov Palace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/esod.spb.ru\/eng-about-esod\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yesod Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inyourpocket.com\/st-petersburg-en\/yesod-jewish-community-home_31431v\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the House of St. Petersburg Jewish Community<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Hotel Stefanie, Vienna<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Budapest, many inhabitants of Vienna will tell you that their city is in Central Europe, but the <\/span><a href=\"\/jewish-heritage-tours\/vienna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vienna experience<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is amazing anyway! In the very heart of Vienna, in the 2nd district, you\u2019ll find Hotel Stefanie where you\u2019ll be welcomed in one of over a hundred recently renovated, beautiful, and elegant rooms in Vienna\u2019s oldest hotel. As a matter of fact, Hotel Stefanie was first mentioned in a document all the way back in 1600. You can also see a personal exhibit of antiques, paintings, and sculptures in the hotel, collected over the years by the Schick family who have been running this and other Schick hotels for four generations now. Vienna has an excellent public transportations system, and from the hotel, you can be at any major attraction in the blink of an eye. See Vienna\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g190454-d245691-Reviews-Jewish_Museum_Vienna_Judisches_Museum_der_Stadt_Wien-Vienna.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jewish Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Judenplatz_Holocaust_Memorial\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Judenplatz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Judenplatz Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jmw.at\/en\/exhibitions\/museum-judenplatz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum Judenplatz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g190454-d2281704-Reviews-Stadttempel_Synagogue-Vienna.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Stadttempel Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leopoldmuseum.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Leopold Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kunsthistorisches_Museum\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kunsthistorisches Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naturhistorisches_Museum\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturhistorisches Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and much, much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g274772-d276977-Reviews-Hotel_Polin-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\"><b>Polin, Krak\u00f3w<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lovely hotel in Poland\u2019s Krak\u00f3w was even written about in the media when it was opened by the descendants of survivors seventy-five years after the Nazis deported the city\u2019s Jews to concentration camps. Polin is Krak\u00f3w\u2019s first post-Holocaust kosher hotel with an in-house synagogue, elevators programmed for use on Shabbat, and high-quality traditional Jewish dishes. The milk and the meat kitchens are separated and supervised by the mashgiach. Krak\u00f3w is a key part of the <\/span><a href=\"\/jewish-heritage-tours\/poland\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poland experience<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guarantees relaxation and fun at its many wonderful attractions, such as <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wawel_Castle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Wawel Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Square,_Krak%C3%B3w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Main Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Krak%C3%B3w_Old_Town\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Old Town<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Museum,_Krak%C3%B3w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the National Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Krak%C3%B3w_Barbican\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Krak\u00f3w Barbican<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Mary's_Basilica,_Krak%C3%B3w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St Mary\u2019s Basilica<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_Synagogue_(Krak%C3%B3w)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Old Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wolf_Popper_Synagogue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Wolf Popper Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274772-d4872725-Reviews-The_Ghetto_Heroes_Square-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Ghetto Heroes Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a lot more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/continentalhotelbudapest.com\/\"><b>Continental Hotel, Budapest<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a non-kosher, but Jewish observant-friendly hotel in the very center of Budapest, near the lively Jewish Quarter. It takes pride in its elegant and unique combination of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modern designs. After taking a rest in one of the maximum-comfort rooms, have a delicious meal at the hotel restaurant, and relax at the hotel spa. Then it\u2019s time to enjoy the <\/span><a href=\"\/jewish-heritage-tours\/budapest\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budapest experience<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take a walk and see <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274887-d9716578-Reviews-Jewish_Quarter-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Jewish Quarter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274887-d519660-Reviews-Hungarian_Jewish_Museum_and_Archives-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Jewish Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doh%C3%A1ny_Street_Synagogue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274887-d3265693-Reviews-Kazinczy_Street_Synagogue-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Kazinczy Street Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274887-d10050832-Reviews-Rumbach_Street_Synagogue-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Rumbach Street Synagogue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Keren-Or Chabad Israeli Centre, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Buda_Castle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Buda Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274887-d12827424-Reviews-Szent_Istvan_Park-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Szent Istv\u00e1n Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g274887-d7006631-Reviews-St_Elizabeth_s_Church-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the R\u00f3zs\u00e1k Square and the Church of St. Elizabeth of the House of \u00c1rp\u00e1d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mnm.hu\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Hungarian National Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the city\u2019s many thermal baths.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cp-berlin.com\/en\/\"><b>Crowne Plaza Hotel, Berlin<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Crowne Plaza is an elegant and welcoming <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kosher hotel in Berlin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that is just 2 minutes walk from the bright lights of the Kurf\u00fcrstendamm and a short walk from a local synagogue. Kosher meals cost slightly extra, but the food is excellent and the hotel is highly recommended. Guests at the Crowne Plaza have full access to a range of facilities, including gym, sauna, wifi and the hotel\u2019s prestigious Kemmons Bar. Berlin is a wonderful modern city with a darker past. Visitors can explore Cold War sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitberlin.de\/en\/checkpoint-charlie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checkpoint Charlie,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmberlin.de\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berlin Jewish Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topographie.de\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topography of Terror Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The other side of the <\/span><a href=\"\/jewish-heritage-tours\/berlin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berlin experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the city\u2019s numerous parks, open air swimming pools, lakes and forests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/continent-cron-palace.tbilisi-hotels.com\/en\/\"><b>Cron Palace Hotel, Tbilisi<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be surprised to find a really fine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kosher hotel in Georgia,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but the Cron Palace in Tbilisi is a magnificent 4* hotel with its own synagogue and an excellent kosher menu (with some superb local wines and brandies). The hotel building is a superb example of Georgian architecture and includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam and rooftop area for guests. The Cron Palace is a genuinely welcoming hotel that provides immaculate service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The winding streets of the Old Town in Tbilisi make for an unforgettable <\/span><a href=\"\/jewish-heritage-tours\/georgia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia experience<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are 17 historical <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chabadtbilisi.ge\/en\/synagogue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">synagogues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including 2 active ones, sulfur baths and a great shopping experience. We also recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tbilisilocalguide.com\/tbilisi\/narikala-fortress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narikala Fort <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artpalace.ge\/ge\/main\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Art Museum. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eastern Europe is a popular destination for American Jews who want to explore family history or connect with their Jewish roots. There\u2019s increasing demand for kosher hotels in Eastern Europe, and enterprising hoteliers are beginning to see the value of offering either a fully kosher menu, or kosher options. 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