Looking for cheaper accommodation? Try one of Israel’s many hostels accredited by the Israel Tourist Board.
Adventurous foreign travelers and backpackers are always looking for economical lodgings. Some of Israel’s hostels are quite special and offer good accommodation (not only bunk beds), panoramic views as well as being conveniently located near the major tourist sites. Hostels are not just for youth or backpackers. There are plenty of hostels that are family-friendly too. Local Israelis love to travel, they love new experiences, the outdoors, hiking with their families and discovering the unique character of Israel’s ancient past and present – all are looking for the best deal and affordable accommodation. Hostels offer an amazing and memorable experience.
The Hebrew word for ‘hostel’: אכסניה – Achsaniya
Each hostel operates independently and has it’s own minimum stay requirements. Anyone holding a ILH Card – Israel Hostel Card – is entitled to a minimum of a 5 percent discount on their hostel accommodation for a direct reservation (not online).
It’s best to book your stay ahead of time. Most hostels have private rooms, make sure to inquire at the time of booking. For travelers to Israel, consider volunteering and some hostels may offer your free accommodation in exchange.
Hostel prices for popular destinations – 2021
The average price for one night’s accommodation in an Israeli hostel is in the region of 100 NIS. Prices may vary from hostel to hostel according to location. Breakfast is usually included.
Your Israel hostel guide
| Dead Sea | |
| Shkedi’s Camplodge | Tel: 072 390 2196 |
| Jericho Inn | Tel: 072 390 2194 |
| Ein Gedi | Tel: 02-594 5600 |
| Massada Hostel | Tel: 02-594 5623 |
| Desert Bird | Tel: 072 390 2195 |
| Dead Sea Adventure Hostel | Tel: 072 390 2203 |
| Around Eilat | |
| Arava Hostel | Tel: 072 390 2201 |
| Eilat Hostel | Tel: 02-5945611 |
| Things to do in Eilat |
| Jerusalem Area | |
| Agron Hostel | Tel: 02-5945522 |
| Yitzhak Rabin Hostel | Tel: 02-5945511 |
| The Jerusalem Hostel | Tel: 072 390 2191 |
| Abraham Hostel Jerusalem | Tel: 072 390 2192 |
| About Jerusalem |
| Negev Region | |
| Desert Routes Inn (Shvilim) | Tel: 052-3665927 |
| Silent Arrow Desert Lodge | Tel: 052-6677561 |
| The Green Backpackers | Tel; 072 390 2199 |
| Arad Hostel | Tel: 08-9957150 |
| Mitzpe Ramon Hostel | Tel: 02-5945566 |
| Me’ever Hostel | Tel: 072 393 0061 |
| Things to do in the Negev |
| Haifa and the North Coast | |
| Juha’s Guesthouse – Zarqa Bay | |
| Galilee Bedouin Camp-lodge | |
| Port Inn | Tel: 04-8524401 |
| Clil Guest House | |
| Akko Hostel | Tel: 02-5945711 |
| Pekin Hostel | Tel: 02-5945677 |
| Haddad Guest House | Tel: 070-2010618 |
| 15 free places in and around Haifa | |
| Haifa hotels |
| Tel Aviv | |
| Florentine Hostel | |
| Gordon Inn | Tel: 03-5238239 |
| Hayarkon 48 | Tel: 03-5618989 |
| Overstay Tel Aviv | |
| Old Jaffa Hostel | Tel: 03-68222370 |
| Tel Aviv Beachfront Hostel | |
| Milk and Honey Hostel | |
| Bnei Dan Tel Aviv Hostel | Tel: 02-5945655 |
| Yad Lebanim Petach Tikva | Tel: 02-5945533 |
| Time out in trendy Tel Aviv |
| Galilee | |
| Ataba Inn Nazareth | |
| Galilee Bedouin Camplodge | |
| Fauzi Azar Inn | Tel: 04-6020469 |
| Simsim guesthouse | |
| Safed Hostel | Tel: 02-5945688 |
| Sea of Galilee Guest House | Tel: 04-6930063 |
| Kibbutz Inbar Country Lodging | |
| Galilee Ranch Inn | |
| The New Tiberias Hostel | Tel: 04-6792611 |
| Aviv Hotel & Hostel | Tel: 04-6712272 |
| Clil Guest House | |
| Tel Hai Hostel | Tel: 02-5945664 |
| Shlomi Hostel | Tel: 02-5945700 |
| Karei Deshe | Tel: 02-5945633 |
| Mayan Harod | Tel: 02-5945588 |
| Beit Shean | Tel: 02-5945644 |
| Kibbutz Hashita | Tel: 050-9535885 |
| Golan Heights | |
| Golan Heights Hostel | Tel: 04-6984218 |
| Genghis Khan in the Golan | Tel: 052 3715687 |
| Golan Garden Hostel |