Set in Jerusalem and with Western Wall reachable within 600 metres, Jaffa Gate Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is located 3.7 km from Holyland Model of Jerusalem, 7.3 km from Rachel's Tomb and 9.2 km from Manger Square. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms come with a terrace and others also have city views. The units feature bed linen. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Dome of the Rock, Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations. The nearest airport is Ben Gurion Airport, 50 km from Jaffa Gate Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Jerusalem, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Jerusalem
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Advivseo
    Serbia Serbia
    Everything! Close to hart of old City, old style building, free internet, cleanliness, and above all - great staff. I thanks them for all help in information they give me, their warm welcome and All best recommendation!! 10 of 10
  • Zihao
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly host. And beautiful view of the city. Very accessible as it is just passed the Jaffa gate. No need to get lost in the old city
  • Bathsheba
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was my second time staying at Jaffa Gate Hostel, and after my first visit I couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else in Jerusalem. The location is beautiful with views of the dome of the rock and the church of the holy sepulchre, the rooms are...
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Ambience Location Exceptional staff Great views of the Old City
  • Irshad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location and staff. Would recommend it to everyone. Had 5 days there no problems lots of help and advice.
  • Marc
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location, the people from the hostel were really nice and helpful.
  • Georgette
    France France
    The kindness and availability of Mr NOOR the receptionist to answer questions and give us the best information on the visits. Visits are also offered on site and it is Mr. NOOR who is responsible for making reservations for those who wish. He also...
  • Akamartin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is great. Hotel is authentic. Very friendly management. You step back in time. Not comparable to a modern hotel. Accept it as it is.
  • Ivana
    Serbia Serbia
    The location of Jaffa Gate Hostel is phenomenal, this is the second time we have stayed in this hostel, and we will choose this hostel every next time. All the most important sights are within 5 minutes from the hostel, which gives you the...
  • Bathsheba
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful accommodation on the edge of the old city in Jerusalem - the staff were incredibly lovely, and made us feel entirely welcome. Our room was incredible value for money, with all the facilities we could have wanted and an amazing view of...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Jaffa Gate Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hebrew

House rules
Jaffa Gate Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Please inform Jaffa Gate Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Jaffa Gate Hostel

  • Jaffa Gate Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at Jaffa Gate Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Jaffa Gate Hostel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Jerusalem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Jaffa Gate Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.