As it's coming up on its 80th birthday, the King David has undergone a series of renovations to celebrate in style. Under the guidance of the famous interior designer and architect, Adam Tihany, the hotel upgraded 80 rooms on its top two floors, combining traditional elegance with modern technologies. The hotel purchased fine furniture from Italian designers and redesigned rooms to have better internet and entertainment systems.

A trip to Jerusalem would not be complete without a visit to the King David Hotel. Luckily, it's close to the Old City and has easy access to some of Jerusalem's most famous sites. Explore the hotel's unique design and experience its superior service. Then, step out the door to Jerusalem's best attractions.

These are 10 of the most important attractions right at the King David's doorstep.

1. Tower of David Museum - About a 10 minute walk from the King David, the Tower of David Museum is located in the Tower of David, a medieval fortress near the Jaffa Gate, the entrance to the Old City. If you don't know much about the history of Jerusalem, this is the place to start. The Tower of David Museum takes guests through interesting exhibits that tell the story of Jerusalem from 2,000 B.C. to today. After the museum, take some time explore the grounds and the excavated sections of the citadel.

2. Dome of the Rock - The Dome of the Rock is one of Jerusalem's most famous sites, and it's only about a 20-minute walk from the King David. This is the oldest surviving Islamic buildings and one of the most important Muslim shrines in the world. Though non-Muslims are not allowed inside, it's worth getting a picture of the building from afar with its glistening gold roof.

3. Church of the Holy Sepulcher - This is one of the most famous churches in Jerusalem and held to be Christ's grave and place of resurrection. It's only about a 15-minute walk from the King David hotel and it's filled with gorgeous religious artifacts and the Stone of Unction where Jesus's body was laid after it was taken down from the cross.

4. Kotel (The Wailing Wall) – The Wailing Wall, or the Western Wall, is one of the most important Jewish sites in the world and it's about a 25-minute walk from the King David Hotel. Located at the base of Temple Mount, this wall has been a site of pilgrimage and prayer for hundreds of years. It's thought to be at the entrance to heaven and therefore, prayers are best heard here. People also like to write notes on pieces of paper and place them within the cracks of the wall.

5. Jerusalem Archaeological Park - Within a 20-minute walk from the King David hotel, you can explore some of the best archeological sites of Jerusalem at the Jerusalem Archaeological Park. Unlike typical archaeological museums with artifacts taken out of their original environment and displayed behind glass-lit cases, the Jerusalem Archaeological Park has the pieces in their original setting and all you have to do is just walk through it. Walk inside and get a set of headphone to do a self-guided archeological tour.

6. Old Yishuv Court Museum - Old Yishuv Museum teaches about Jewish life in Jerusalem prior to1948 and it's just about a 15-minute walk from the King David. This museum gives a perspective of how a typical family lived in Ottoman Jerusalem with many artifacts from everyday life, tools, toys and clothing. You'll feel as if you traveled back in time.

7. Ramparts Walk - The Ramparts Walk is a network of two and a half miles of wall which encircles the Old City. In the 16th Century, Suleiman the Magnificent built the walls to protect the city. Today, the walls are one of the best ways to explore the perimeter of the Old City and get unique views you might not otherwise get from the Ground. From the King David Hotel, take a 10-minute walk to the Jaffa Gate. The entrance is a bit hard to find. Go through into the Old City and follow signs on your right. If lost, just ask.

8. Burnt House - This location is draws you in with each eerie step. The remnants of what is left of this house burned down by the Romans under Titus in 70 C.E. reveals the history of the Kathros family. The basement was used by this family to make incense contained various other artifacts from a home laboratory. The Burnt House is about a 20-minute walk from the King David.

9. Via Dolorosa - A religious site like it is hard to miss and it is within walking distance to the King David hotel. Via Dolorosa marks the fourteen stations of the Cross. It's a chance to envision the journey of Jesus beginning with the place of his arrest to his crucifixion.

10. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer - For a wonderful view, you'll want to climb to the top of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, a 15 minute walk from the hotel. It was built by Kaiser Wilhelm to signify the union between the German/Prussian Empire and Ottoman Empire. You'll need strong legs to get to the top of the tower, but it's worth it for the view.

Now that you know what's around the King David Hotel, see what's inside this beautiful hotel.