Petra Hostel

The location is unbeatable, right inside of Jaffa Gate. Also, the rooftop view is great (too bad they don't let you eat your breakfast outside).

Everything else. When guidebooks say Jerusalem's oldest hotel is falling apart at the seams, they mean it, but they don't mention that there is no sense of faded grandeur to make up for it. The carpets in our room were stained from the traffic of untold numbers of pilgrims' feet. The towels and sheets looked and felt about as old as Jerusalem itself. Pieces of the toilet and shower broke while we were using them. The tv never worked, and there was not 24-hour hot water. No one emptied the trash or made the bed in the three days we were there. Also, the staff made some disparaging remarks about my wife's nationality. The most appalling thing was the cost ($80/night). I have stayed in several hotels in Europe for the same price without having to deal with filthy rooms, uncomfortable beds and rude staff.

Location Cleanliness

within walls of the Old City. Inexpensive. view from roof top.

breakfast was not very good. furnishings were old. some beds were uncomfortable.

Location

Hostel needs upgradeing and renovateing by profesionals. Repearing with silicon and tape is newer a good idea. The food and the handeling of the food was discusting !

Superb location and excellent view of the old city.

The room carpet was not clean and the don't milk for breakfast. The wifi is very weak. You have to go to the reception area to get decent signal.

The value is exceptional and the location is exceptional. The roof top view of Jerusalem is very nice. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Despite the spartan conditions, it was reasonably clean and no bugs or rodents (thanks to the many cats).

First its a hostel in an old building in old Jerusalem. What do you expect? The building is a little run down, the furnishings are very simple and the place could use some repairs. Pretty much what I expected.

I knew what to expect and I wasn't disappointed. Great location, very good price, nice staff, genius loci, the view! I will recommend Petra to anyone who seeks adventure and atmosphere over luxury and comfort. PS: night stroll around empty streets of an Old city was priceless thanks

Free parking advertised on the website is not true, should be changed. We left the car 100m far from the hostel in an underground parking at Manila payed 10 nis per hour on a weekday

Location (entrance to the Old city in Jerusalem)

No towels, no toilet paper, not very clean and cosy room for 2 people

Location - the room was dusty - dirty and unhealthy

Everything was bad except the location

Just the staff and the roof is good.

Everything! Super frightening dirty room! The painting of the walls has fallen seriously. Hot water is not provided 24 hours, but even in the so-called provided hours it has no hot water. And we paid 80 dollars per night!

The staff are really helpful & amazing :)

We liked the view frm our hotel.hospitality was good.

The breakfast wasn't continental so it wasn't palletable.the bathrooms was a bit cramp,but ok.the linen could have been better.there were no daily cleaning up of the bedrooms.

Location is excellent - near Via Dollorosa.

Broken Window, very, very and really very dirty, cold water, can not close the door - broken lock, in november very cold.

Расположение просто супер!!! Это была главная причина при выборе отеля в Старом городе. У нас был трехместный номер с балконом и видом на площадь и Башню Давида! На балконе был столик и стулья, можно было посидеть попить кофе. Шикарный вид с крыши отеля, где проходит завтрак. Приветливый персонал. Номер оттелан в восточном стиле, на кроватях балдахины.

Номер отремонтирован недавно, но очень небрежно. Грязный жутковатого цвета ковролин, муравьи в ванной. Страшное постельное белье. Просто ужасное. Может, оно и было постирано, но производило впечатление грязного. Состояние самого отеля оставляет желать лучшего. В Европе отели данной ценовой категории гораздо лучше. Но, по сравнению с ценами на другие отели/хостелы Иерусалима, этот входит в категорию самых бюджетных. В номере есть телевизор, но доступны только каналы на арабском языке, что очень странно... Персонал понимает английский, иврит хуже. По-русски не говорят. Завтрак довольно скудный - хумус, салат из свеклы, пита, чай/кофе. Но все перекрывает шикарное расположение прямо у Яффских ворот напротив Башни Давида. Если хотите жить в Старом городе близко к автовокзалу, и вас не смущает неопрятность и муравьи, то вам там понравится.

The only thing that I liked about Petra is a perfect and picturesque view from thier roof in the early morning. But I didn't wait too much of facilities and service for that minimum price of the room I paid.

Facilities are very poor, it can be acceptable only for young backpackers, I think. Those who like comfort would better stay away from Petra.

Only the staff friendliness and location

Room was terrible. Paint was falling apart with a humidity that you could not even breath. Bath was terrible with door black from the moisture and fungus . No one came in to clean the room.

Location

100$ a night for premiumroom, got a ´normal´room. Dirty, wornout, old, no curtains, no hot water, shower itself didn´t work, just the tap so you have to sit on your knees in the tub to clean yourself! Beds dirty, a tigerprint ´thing´should be your blanket..No hangers, no shelves, actually it´s all awful! Breakfast is just some salad, humus, yoghurt and pita.. If it would be the case that the rooms were like 20$ a night it would be ok but still sleazy, but for 100$ this is horrible and way overprized. Most employees are just kids. Try something else I would recommend and you would feel more relaxed!

Close to the Old Town

The central location, the room was clean, and the staff friendly.

The room looked more like a monks cell, and the promised "view of the city wall" does not apply to all rooms (ie, not to the one I got).

Helpful staff, vary good location by the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem

There is nothing to dislike, if you are aware this is a basic city hostel for backpackers.

my experience with Petra hostel was very nice the location is fabulous the stuff is fantastic and helpful with anything u ask . the breakfast is on the rooftop located dining room with the best vie of the old and new city from both sides of the hotel . the building from the outside is like a big old castle and the inside is modern and quiet .

when i made my reservation it was for one night because i saw some reviews about it that i didn't liked but when my first day passed within a very nice atmosphere i extended my stay for another three nights and forgot about the reviews i saw .

location

Cheaper prices, cheaper everything.

Price, position in Jerusalem, the night-management who is a very kind man.

Plaster falling from the walls - the toilet/bathroom were tiny.

Very near to all old city tourist places. Join local tour very convinent.

1. Very bad WiFi service. Room can not receive at all times. Only happen at lobby. 2. Painting peel off from the roof and caused my stuff dirty. 3. Water pressure and quantity from the tap is very small. A small improvement after room changed. 3. No room cleaning service. We stayed 6 days without changing a towel from the hostel. 4. Ask for 4 cloth hangers only 1 pc one to us. 5. Blanket has a hole on it.

The owner is friendly and always available for helping. The breakfast is nice (humus, tahina, vegetables, no sweet). It is located in the most comfortable position for visiting both the old city and the centre. The bath is large.

There are no curtains at the windows: there is too much light in the morning.