Old City, Jaffa Gate, in front of David's Tower, 19383, Jerusalem
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Overall Rating: 82%From a total of 71 Reviews
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26% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (8)
This is, quite possibly, the most disgusting hostel I've ever stayed at. Bed linens that clearly have not been washed in over a year, filthy bathroom, and no windows. Just utterly vile. AVOID. I ended up moving to a hostel run by the Israel Youth Hostel Association. Best decision I ever made. I should also note that there are absolutely no refunds. I suspect they have this policy because they know people leave after 1 or 2 nights because it's so wretched.
Again, DO NOT STAY HERE!This is, quite possibly, the most disgusting hostel I've ever stayed at. Bed linens that clearly have not been washed in over a year, filthy bathroom, and no windows. Just utterly vile. AVOID. I ended up moving to a hostel run by the Israel Youth Hostel Association. Best decision I ever made. I should also note that there are absolutely no refunds. I suspect they have this policy because they know people leave after 1 or 2 nights because it's so wretched.
Again, DO NOT STAY HERE!...Close
mdahmen, USA | Male 25-30 | 28th November 2009
40% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (2)
I haven't seen such a dirty place in my life after have visited more than 16 countries and have sleept in more than 20 hostels in the world. There are only 3 rooms with windows but you will only have the opportunity to sleep there if you pay a fortune. In other words, it\'s not a hostel, it\'s a cave. No way Jose !!!!!I haven't seen such a dirty place in my life after have visited more than 16 countries and have sleept in more than 20 hostels in the world. There are only 3 rooms with windows but you will only have the opportunity to sleep there if you pay a fortune. In other words, it\'s not a hostel, it\'s a cave. No way Jose !!!!!...Close
fiorenzi, Brazil | Male 25-30 | 24th November 2009
80% Customer Rating
Avid Traveller (13)
I had a great time staying here and would probably stay here again if going to Jerusalem. The staff was always friendly and very helpful and had answers to all questions about the city.I had a great time staying here and would probably stay here again if going to Jerusalem. The staff was always friendly and very helpful and had answers to all questions about the city....Close
ttt, Sweden | Male 25-30 | 23rd November 2009
86% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (3)
Overall - a great place; when I'll return to Jerusalem this is where I'd like to stay. Location is awesome, rooms are clean and comfortable, staff is friendly and helpful. We had a late check-in - and this was the best check-in procedure in my life.
The only complaint is about payments - cards aren't accepted, and exchange rate is noticably higher then at money changers; so changing money and paying in local currecncy is a bit expensive, however you can pay in USD - this should be cheaper.Overall - a great place; when I'll return to Jerusalem this is where I'd like to stay. Location is awesome, rooms are clean and comfortable, staff is friendly and helpful. We had a late check-in - and this was the best check-in procedure in my life.
The only complaint is about payments - cards aren't accepted, and exchange rate is noticably higher then at money changers; so changing money and paying in local currecncy is a bit expensive, however you can pay in USD - this should be cheaper....Close Read Owner Comments
Andrey, Russia | Couple 25-30 | 04th November 2009
93% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (1)
Jaffa gate hostel was a fantastic way to start off my trip in israel.Although i was only there a few days 1 met a lot of people, once you say hi, everyone is wonderful! I thought it was great. Jaffa gate hostel was a fantastic way to start off my trip in israel.Although i was only there a few days 1 met a lot of people, once you say hi, everyone is wonderful! I thought it was great. ...Close
Nicolai, Italy | | 01st November 2009
50% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (1)
cheap and dirtycheap and dirty...Close Read Owner Comments
Anders, Norway | Male 31-40 | 25th October 2009
96% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (4)
nice charming place in the old city..nice charming place in the old city.....Close
ek13188, Germany | Couple 41+ | 23rd October 2009
76% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (1)
i didn't sleep in the jaffa gate because i wasn't married with my boyfriend. Every couple is allowd to sleep there unmarried exept wehen your boyfriend is arab.... i losed my money and walked in the middle of the night on the street in Jeruzalem. I know the management can't chanche the discrimination of the arabs, but the website didn't tell me about this very strange roule. i didn't sleep in the jaffa gate because i wasn't married with my boyfriend. Every couple is allowd to sleep there unmarried exept wehen your boyfriend is arab.... i losed my money and walked in the middle of the night on the street in Jeruzalem. I know the management can't chanche the discrimination of the arabs, but the website didn't tell me about this very strange roule. ...Close
ellymostert3423, Netherlands | Female 18-24 | 22nd October 2009
90% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (8)
the staff were very helpful, great location, Would highly recommend this place. the staff were very helpful, great location, Would highly recommend this place. ...Close
Laura, Australia | | 06th September 2009
70% Customer Rating
Novice Nomad (2)
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, great view. BUT! Rooms are shabby, clammy, very small and dark, since there are no windows. Moreover, we slept in two rooms and in both were bedbugs!Toilets and showers are also a nightmare. If I can recommend - avoid.Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, great view. BUT! Rooms are shabby, clammy, very small and dark, since there are no windows. Moreover, we slept in two rooms and in both were bedbugs!Toilets and showers are also a nightmare. If I can recommend - avoid....Close Read Owner Comments
xlatal1081, Czech Republic | Couple 18-24 | 28th August 2009
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