Hostels & Guesthouses in Jerusalem 

Hostels and Guesthouses

The Post is a stylish, urban hostel that serves as a cozy and convenient base for all types of travelers from across the globe. Located in the central post office building in the heart of Jerusalem, The Post is your central comfort zone, where you can really sense what Jerusalem is all about -- from the inside.

The Post Hostel

<h2>About Ecce Homo Convent</h2>
Ecce Homo Convent, also known as Our Lady of Zion, or Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion, is a modest hospice suitable for pilgrims and those looking for basic, clean accomodation. The convent is spectacularly located on the Via Dolorosa, close to the Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock and other holy sites.

The upper level has lovely gardens where you can rest and read. There are breathtaking views from the building’s rooftop and there are Roman-era ruins beneath the building. A complimentary continental breakfast is included in the price and staff are known to be friendly and helpful.

Ecce Homo Convent

<h2>About St. Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse</h2>
St. Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse (some refer to it affectionately as “The Scottie”) is a quaint getaway down the road from Jerusalem’s First Station (the renewed old train station), and facing the walls of the Old City. It is set inside the historic St. Andrews Church which was built in the late 1920's as a memorial for the Scottish soldiers killed in World War I.

The Scottish Guesthouse provides guests with a warm Christian welcome and traditional Scottish hospitality, offering 19 rooms, some of which are family-sized. Many of the rooms have balconies facing the Old City; others offer views of the church’s secluded garden. Wireless internet and parking are free for guests.

The guesthouse is within walking distance of the Old City and Jerusalem’s hip shopping district in the German Colony, on Emek Refaim Street. And just a 20-minute walk uphill and you're at center city's Ben Yehuda Street.

St. Andrews Scottish Guesthouse

<p>Perfectly located in the center of Jerusalem and walking distance from the Old City you will find Agron Hostel, a stone structure in old Jerusalem style that offers 56 comfortable rooms for travelers with a total of 220 beds, a rich and varied Israeli breakfast included in the affordable price and free WiFi throughout the complex. The guest house has two large dining rooms, a convention center and a synagogue and offers cultural activities on Sundays and Tuesdays.&nbsp;</p><p>At Agron Hostel, which is part of the Israel Youth Hostel Association, you’ll be able to consult with staff regarding your tour plans and receive relevant information regarding Jerusalem’s amazing attractions. You can also receive from us specials on entrance to some of the city’s most important tourist attractions.&nbsp;</p><p>The place is kosher under the Jerusalem Rabbinate. It is possible to order glatt or mehadrin in advance.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="/city/jerusalem/yitzhak-rabin-youth-hostel-guesthouse/">Check out the Rabin Hostel &gt;&gt;</a> <a href="/articles/israel-youth-hostels-association/">Read more about the Israel Youth Hostel Association &gt;&gt;</a>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-size:9px;"><i>Photos courtesy of Agron Hostel</i></span></p>

Agron Hostel

<p>The ecclesiastical institution known as the "Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family" was established for pilgrims in 1854 by the Austrian Catholic Church in the Holy Land. Today, the interior design is modern whilst retaining the 19th-century ambience. The guest house offers two options: dormitories (between 5-12 beds) or guest-rooms (single, double, or triple rooms). Catholic Liturgy is celebrated daily in the house-chapel.&nbsp;</p><p>The Austrian Hospice aims to bring together different cultures within the realm of art, and space is given to contemporary art and music. The Austrian Hospice has its own cafe, Viennese Cafe, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Old City whilst indulging in well-known Viennese specialties like coffee with whipped cream or sweetened milk, caffe latte with a slice of Sacher-torte or apple strudel.</p>

Austrian Hospice

<h2>About Bayit Vegan Guesthouse</h2>
Bayit Vegan Guesthouse is located in the Jerusalem neighborhood of the same name at the foot of the Jerusalem Hills in between Mount Herzl and Gazelle Valley.

The guesthouse contains 115 air-conditioned rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people, suitable for couples, families with children or groups any time of week, anytime of year. Meals in the dining room (kosher mehadrin) are available with booking in advance at an extra cost, and there is a private synagogue for use on Shabbat.

Bayit Vegan Guesthouse also hosts events, such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, meetings and much more.

Bayit Vagan Guesthouse

<h2>About Beit Ben Yehuda</h2>
Beit Ben Yehuda is a small guesthouse in Jerusalem's Talpiyot neighborhood that offers quiet, comfortable and affordable accommodation to guests from around the world. Catering to individual travelers, families and groups alike, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the property is equipped with standard guesthouse amenities.

Located on the quiet Ein Gedi Street, Beit Ben Yehuda is just a few minutes by foot from the main street of Derech Hebron, where you can find plenty of public transportation that can take you to the Old City and downtown Jerusalem in about 10 minutes.
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Beit Ben-Yehuda

<h2>About Casa Nova Hospice Guest House</h2>
Casa Nova Hospice in Jerusalem is a simple Franciscan guesthouse that is popular with pilgrim groups, particularly from Italy. It offers immaculate and comfortable lodging, a tranquil courtyard, a church on site and a dining area.

Casa Nova is located very near to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher as well as other holy sites of Jerusalem's Old City.

Casa Nova Hospice Guest House

<h2>About Christ Church Guest House</h2>
The popular Christ Church Guest House is located just inside Jaffa Gate and offers simple, comfortable accommodation (singles, doubles and suites) in an excellent location. The building was constructed --and has been maintained-- in the Ottoman style with domed ceilings and Bethlehem stone floors, with modern and British colonial elements.

The Christ Church Guest House is opposite the 19th-century Christ Church, the first Protestant church in the Middle East, which is still very active today. The guest house has a coffee shop on site and a private and peaceful prayer garden. It is advisable to book in advance especially during the busy holiday period.

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Christ Church Guest House

<h2>About the Golden Gate Inn</h2>
The Golden Gate Inn is a small family-run hostel in the Old City's Muslim Quarter. The hostel offers single, double, triple, and dormitory rooms. All of the private and dormitory rooms have a shower ensuite and most private rooms have air conditioning/heating units. The hostel is located in a 1,000-year-old building which has been used as a guesthouse since 1155.

Golden Gate Inn Hostel

<h2>About Hebron Hostel</h2>
Hebron Hostel, formerly known as Tabasco, offers accommodation suitable for backpackers in the Old City. The charming building in which the hostel is housed is an architectural wonder dating back to the Mameluke period. The hostel is centrally located in the Muslim Quarter and is within easy reach of all the major Christian, Muslim and Jewish sites in the Old City.

Hebron Hostel

<h2>About the Heritage House</h2>
Jewish people seeking spiritual guidance will find a home in this hostel run by Aish HaTorah, an organization whose goal is to imbibe Jewish young people with knowledge and inspiration about and for a Jewish lifestyle. Tucked inside the heart of Judaism - the Old City's Jewish Quarter - it's a 5 minute walk to the Western Wall (Kotel).  To date over 25,000 guests have been hosted in these hostel rooms. A token fee of around $7 per night is requested. Separate men's and women's dormitories.

The men's dorm is on Or HaChaim Street (see map) and the women's dorm is on HaMalach St #7.

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Heritage House

<h2>About KOTU Guest House</h2>
The King of the Universe Center Guest House is the place to stay if you want a kosher place with absolutely spectacular views .

With KOTU you get an extremely central location – in Nachlaot, the heart of Jerusalem, right next to the famous Machane Yehuda Market, the pedestrian street mall Ben Yehuda and the King George and Jaffa streets, full of shops and restaurants. The house is also a 20 minute walk from the Old City and Mamilla Mall and it is around the corner from Gan Sacher Park.

The two bedroom, two bath, unique 1,500 square feet (139 square meters), fully renovated modern penthouse duplex includes a private bedroom (up to two guests), private work space/an office and a private bathroom with an enclosed shower. There are spectacular views overlooking the Knesset, the neighborhood of Rechavia, Gan Sacher and there are only  18 steps up from the sidewalk to the front door. During your stay, be sure to go to the large rooftop and take in the 360 degree panoramic view.

Amenities include WiFi, washer/dryer, housekeeping, an international landline, Israeli mobile phones and more.

It’s the real living in Jerusalem experience!  Whether traveling for business or pleasure this is a perfect location.

You may just never want to leave.

KOTU Centre Guesthouse

<h2>About New Palm Guest House</h2>
New Palm Guest House (also known as New Palm Hotel and Hostel) offers both several sized suite rooms with breakfast options as well as communal hostel (mixed or female only) rooms. From dorm settings to rooms specifically made for families, any individual or group on a budget can find a suitable room here.

Located centrally on HaNevi'im Street, you'll be right near the Old City, Safra Square, city center and the Mahane Yehuda market, but far enough away from each to be experience HaNevi'im Street's unique and eclectic vibe.

This guesthouse also organizes  trips to Masada, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, the West Bank, Jordan and Egypt.

New Palm Guest House - Hotel & Hostel

<h2>About the New Swedish Hostel</h2>
The New Swedish Hostel offers simple yet more than adequate accommodation in the heart of the bazaar in the Old City. Both private rooms and dormitories are available with shared bathrooms.

<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">New Swedish Hostel</span> offers all you expect from a youth hostel such as kitchens, free tea and coffee, satellite TV with live sports, internet, a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">tours</span> desk, lockers for <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct">rent</span> and laundry service.

New Swedish Hostel

<h2>About the Notre Dame Guesthouse</h2>
Once a large church complex created for pilgrims, today Notre Dame is more of a boutique guesthouse, catering to pilgrims and non-pilgrims alike, with a range of comfortable rooms and sumptuous dining options.

Individuals and groups can take advantage of the complex's 146 rooms with bed and breakfast, half board, or full board options, some of which offer a panoramic view of the Old City, just adjacent. Each room is fully equipped with phone, air, heating and WiFi. Suites have an additional amenity - satellite television. A central TV for all guests is in the cafeteria. Additionally, there are several conference rooms and restaurants on the premises.
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Notre Dame Guesthouse

For over a hundred years we have offered travelers a hospitable place to visit Jerusalem and its holy sites. Our Pilgrim house, with its serene atmosphere in a lavish historic setting, is itself a part of Jerusalem's history. Located directly at the Damascus Gate of the Old City, with its colorful oriental life, you can reach the memorial sites of the three major world religions in a few minutes on foot.

Paulus-Haus Guesthouse

<h2>About the Rosary Sisters Guest House</h2>
Since 1884 the Rosary Sisters complex in Ein Karem has been engaged in work they consider holy, whether to initiate newly-consecrated nuns, house an orphanage, or most recently, to host pilgrims in Israel.

The Rosary Sisters Ein Karem Guest House opened its doors in 1996, offering lovely single, double, or triple accommodation, with breakfast always included. The surroundings of the more remote district of Ein Karem, with its biblical past and pastoral feel, are the essence of the Rosary Sisters' Ein Karem Guest House ambience.

Rosary Sisters - Ein Karem Guest House

<h2>About St. George's Cathedral Guesthouse</h2>
The guest house has a long tradition dating back to 1923 of hosting pilgrims in the holy land, which it continues today with a warm and inviting atmosphere, spacious rooms and a beautiful communal garden.

St. George's Cathedral Guesthouse is located on Nablus Road in East Jerusalem. It is just a 5-minute walk from the Old City and 10-15 minutes from the city center.

<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos: Courtesy of St. George's Cathedral Guesthouse</span>

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St. George's Cathedral Guesthouse

<h2>About the Jerusalem Hostel</h2>
Housed in a historic building from the 1920's, The Jerusalem Hostel offers affordable, clean and modern accommodation in the heart of central Jerusalem. The hostel has the feeling of a respectable, established hotel with an impressive entrance of curved stone columns, wall-to-wall carpeting, well-lit corridors and high ceilings. Conveniently situated off bustling Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall and in-between Machane Yehuda market and the <a href="https://itraveljerusalem.com/the-old-city/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Old City</a>, the hostel is close to shops, restaurants, tourist sites, and bars.

The hostel is a great choice for the discerning budget traveler. There is a shared kitchen where coffee and a small breakfast are served daily with no extra charge. In addition, you will be able to use the shared spaces that include a living room and a beautiful and sunny rooftop. Guests are treated to free Wi-Fi and information about the city, tours, and attractions.
<h3>Important Info</h3>
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 	<li>The hostel can accommodate groups of up to 30 guests – advance booking is required.</li>
 	<li>Late/early check-in/out are possible – with advance notice.</li>
 	<li>24/7 check is available – with advance notice.</li>
 	<li>The hostel is non-kosher.</li>
 	<li>Storage space is included.</li>
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<span style="font-size: 10px;">Photo: Alex Yampolsky</span>

The Jerusalem Hostel

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<h2>About the Yitzhak Rabin Hostel</h2>
A member of the Israeli Youth Hostel Association, the Yitzhak Rabin Hostel is modern and well-appointed by hostel standards. The building is situated in a clean, quiet and green part of Jerusalem at the end of the Neve Sha’anan neighborhood, and is close to the Museum District, Valley of the Cross, Botanical Gardens, Knesset, Supreme Court and more. The hostel offers 77 spacious and clean rooms with 306 beds in total. Other facilities include an onsite synagogue with a Sefer Torah and a kosher dining room. It offers good value for money for families who don't mind being a cab or bus ride away from the Old City or city center.

The price includes a rich Israeli breakfast and Wi-Fi throughout the complex.

The hostel is kosher under the Jerusalem Rabbinate, and it is possible to order glatt or mehadrin in advance.

<a href="/city/jerusalem/agron-guest-house/">Check out the Agron Hostel &gt;&gt;</a>

<a href="/articles/israel-youth-hostels-association/">More about the Israel Youth Hostel Association &gt;&gt;</a>