The Jerusalem Hostel

The location was truly out of this world. Once we were able to find parking (not an easy task in Jerusalem, but something that they had warned us about in our booking email), the walk to the hostel was great. The pedestrian corridor on which the hostel sits is fantastic. The breakfast was also delicious and generous, as was the free coffee/tea service available during the day.

Getting into the hostel was a bit of a comedy of errors. There are two locations, building 40 and building 44, and the sign on one told us to go to the other (which was locked) for check-in/reception. They are in the process of a large renovation, so the breakfast is a couple buildings away in another area. To get to the breakfast on the roof (which unfortunately was very rainy and cold despite being in a semi-enclosed tent area), you had to go through a construction area (not a huge deal), but also an area that smelled disgustingly of cat urine. It was enough to turn my stomach en route to what was a chilly but delicious breakfast. We were also given a room that had not been cleaned, but the staff was able to remedy that within about 20-30 minutes.

Located on the central Jaffa road, tram stop is just out the Hostel door. Staff is friendly and helpful. I took a private room with bathroom: the room was spaciuos and bed comfortable, the bathroom tiny but clean. Good value for money

The room was on Jaffa road and therefore a bit noisy. Breakfast is served on the top floor of another building which is under renovation - the building is full of dust and mess but not the breakfast area.