Jerusalem on a budget

First of all, be careful not to arrive on a Saturday - it is a holiday and pretty much all shops and restaurants are closed except McDonalds. In case you have no choice, then you can wait until 7 pm when a few smaller shops will open. Most people book a tour to experience Jerusalem. However, if you are not into listening to historic details, just explore by yourself. The Old City is not large and there are no entrance fees to most attractions. If you leave the Old City and walk out West at the Jaffa Gate, you might get Jerusalem city Wifi. It is a bit spotty but helps. Staying overnight is pricey and low cost options are few and can be dicey. I almost wanted to book a bed at the Cinema Hostel as there were vacancies. Thank God I did not but thought to check it out first. On arrival there I stood at a looked door and the voice per speaker told me no vacancies. So be careful, check the places out before you book. If you want to take a local bus to Bethlehem or even to Hebron, go to the Damascus Gate.