Located in Jerusalem and with Western Wall reachable within a 8-minute walk, Jaffa Gate Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around 2.3 miles from Holyland Model of Jerusalem, 4.6 miles from Rachel's Tomb and 5.7 miles from Manger Square. The property has 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. All guest rooms 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, 31 miles from Jaffa Gate Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Jerusalem
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Eliza
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing to stay inside the old Jerusalem city wall, in a small private historical stone house, right near Jaffa Gate. Near to visit any place you need. Host is kind, generous, informative, & very caring to share all the economical ways to enjoy...
  • Naomi
    United States of America United States of America
    The Jaffa Gate Hostel is a magical place. You are truly immersed in Jerusalem at this hostel. The location is perfect. Make sure you check out their rooftop view 🤩. The family who runs the hostel are truly amazing people. This is a special place,...
  • Anna
    Poland Poland
    Excellent location! Great value for the money. It’s very clean. Really hot shower, which is not so common in old city. The staff are superb. They display genuine hospitality and happily give advice on what to see in the city as well as where to...

Area info

Amenities of Jaffa Gate Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hebrew

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Jaffa Gate Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Jaffa Gate Hostel

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

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

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

  • The prices at Jaffa Gate Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Jaffa Gate Hostel is 2,950 feet from the center of Jerusalem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.