GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Israel.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Jerusalem has a published GLD City Score of 73/100, in the High range.
Jerusalem is a city of extraordinary religious, historical and political significance whose neighbourhoods can differ sharply in atmosphere and social norms. LGBTQ+ community organisations provide visibility, but travellers should not transfer assumptions from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-29. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
The Old City, major religious sites, museums and contemporary western neighbourhoods require time, respectful dress and awareness of religious calendars. Security conditions and access can change, making current official information essential.
Sources: iTravelJerusalem — city visitor guideThe Jerusalem Open House supports local LGBTQ+ life and public visibility. Its work is especially significant because the city includes communities with markedly conservative attitudes and contested public space.
Sources: Jerusalem Open House — official websiteJerusalem's GLD score is 73/100, with a recorded local-adjustment component of 56/100. The result combines national conditions with the local evidence available to the index; it provides context, not a guarantee of safety or universal inclusion.
Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.No. Jerusalem is generally more conservative and internally varied, despite active LGBTQ+ organisations.
Sources: iTravelJerusalem — city visitor guideReligious calendars, demonstrations, security developments and access arrangements can all affect a visit.
Sources: Jerusalem Open House — official websiteHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, Pride/event evidence and LGBTQ scene/venue evidence available for Jerusalem.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.