The Jerusalem Hostel

Excellent location - close to the Old Town, to the market, the train station and the streets with good restaurants. Responsive, smiling and friendly staff. The hostel is housed in an old and pretty building, the room I was staying in is small and cozy. The breakfast was rather bad, but the terrace on which it was served was very pleasant. My impressions are generally good and I would definitely stay there again.

Wonderful vibe. Double rooms are nice, with private bathroom and shower stall. Lovely location. Really clean shared kitchen. Great location. Friendly staff. Note that rooms facing Yaffo street can hear the light rail passing (every 5-6m), but when doors are closed, it's pretty peaceful.

Great atmosphere, simple but nice and with friendly, helpful staff. The guests are a colorful bunch; you can always find someone to talk to and have discussions with. Great rooftop with nice view, excellent location and remember to ask the receptionists for the best place to grab a drink. Wonderful private as well as dorm options. The free breakfast is nice, too.

The hostel is located on the main street but there's not too much noise going up to the rooms. I stayed in an all-female dorm, and it was pretty average as far as hostels go. The common area was worn down, and it wasn't a very good place to meet people. There weren't any events to meet other travelers either. The room itself wasn't great, as there was no ventilation for the bathroom so it smelled pretty bad, and the smell would go into the room. The beds were fine, and there was an outlet and a small wooden shelf for personal belongings next to each bed. No spots to hang towels though, and there were lockers and shelves in the room. I like that the hostel is keyless, which means although I have to remember the (quite simple) door codes, I don't have to worry about losing a key. Breakfast was simple too as there was bread served with egg, cucumber, tomatoes, hummus, jam, and so on - a typical Israeli breakfast. Service was quite friendly, and it's the cheapest hostel in Jerusalem.

I was there two times ...the first room was awesome ! The second one mediocre at best. This place is good if you are on a budget and still want to stay in the middle of everything . They were nice enough to cancel one of my reservations for free . I would give them 5 stars but i came to find out by chance that our key could open others people rooms and seems like they know about it but keep it as their "little secret ".So keep security in mind if you decide to book !

My room was small and mostly clean. It could have been a bit cleaner (the shower and the table), but it was much much cleaner than the other hostel that I stayed at in Jerusalem. In addition, I also had air conditioning, unlike the first hostel I stayed at. My room was not facing Jaffa Street, so I didn't need earplugs to block out the noise of the night life, although they do sell earplugs at the front desk for 5 shekels if your room is facing Jaffa Street. The breakfast was excellent and light. Despite the fact that the hotel is very close to the night life of the city center, it didn't seem to be a party hostel; there were as many middle-aged couples as young people. Overall, it was a great experience and I wish that I had stayed here longer.

Friendly, attentive staff and great location. The price for the beds in the dorms is good, the bedrooms are comparatively pricey (compared with other hostels of the same category). Great view from the rooftop terrace. The reason I give 2 stars is the noise level in the night. None of the windows are properly isolated, and therefore I barely slept. No other Hostel in the area has this issue to this extent. Avoid if you are a light sleeper or if you need a bedroom.

The hostel is situated perfectly close to the old city, near a tramstation, in a lively street. The beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is clean and is equipped with the essential kitchen gear. The shared living room is somewhat depressing and not a very nice place to hang around. Towels are not refreshed, even when you are staying for 6 days. Clean towels are however given upon asking. Bathroom is not very clean and anything but luxury.