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HI - Massada Hostel

Massada D.N. Yam Hamelah , Ein Bokek, 86935, Israel – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.1/10! (score from 531 reviews)

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8.1
Very good
530 reviews

Awesome location. Clean refreshing swimminingpool. Complete breakfast. Nice reception. Simple but good room.

Pieter Netherlands

We had a great one night stay at the hostel because we wanted to walk the snake trail for sunrise, the room was big with 3 bunk beds and 2 single beds. We arrived late, but just in time to have dinner (extra costs) which is served until 8.30 in a buffet style, everything was delicious. In the morning we took the trail, and returned for breakfast around 8.30, breakfast is served until 9.30 and was delicious as well. After that, we enjoyed the pool until we left around noon. The hostel is located just at the entrance to the snake trail in the middle of the desert.

Katrin Germany

Nice hotel with swimming pool in beautiful surroundings. Kind staff. Clean, large, comfortable room, tasty breakfast.

Magdalena Poland

location at the base of Masada Park, a few meters of park entrance, ideal for the snake path at sunrise.

Rodrigo United Kingdom

Great location for a hike to Masada and travel to the Dead Sea. Big choice for breakfast, clean comfortable rooms.

Magdalena Germany

Great hostel at the feet of Massade. Great view from the lobby. Room with a lot of space! Lovely breakfast. Lovely!

Mirjam Netherlands

I rate the accommodation as a youth hostel! It is not a 5 star hotel. The hostel is well managed. Very helpful staff at the check-in. The rooms are functional. It has a pool. The location in the desert is unique. Personally I think it is a nice hostel. Clean, lots of parking. Also, you can hike from there to Masada early in the morning to see the sunrise. Me and my group (was there with 18 people) were very satisfied. Really a good youth hostel. I had a misunderstanding with the front desk regarding dinner. They refunded the money on my credit card within minutes. Again: Staff was very accommodating.

Adrian Switzerland

Location directly next to the base station of the cable car and the museum is very convenient, if you want to access the fortress. The breakfast was a buffet and had many nice local dishes. We also had dinner there, which was also very good. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The dead sea is only about 14 km away and can be reached also by bus.

Moritz Germany

Location just in front of the Snake path, dinnner&breakfast.

Donaz1977 Italy

Good location, next to Masada. If you want to see sunrise at Masada , this hotel will be your best choice. Also not far from Dead Sea as well !! Staff is friendly ! Compared with other hotels in Israel , this hotel price is reasonable and super clean. Breakfast is great too . If I come back to Dead Sea next time , I definitely will stay at this hotel again.

Shingyoku Japan
8.1
Very good
530 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Awesome location. Clean refreshing swimminingpool. Complete breakfast. Nice reception. Simple but good room.”
    Pieter Pieter Netherlands Netherlands
  • “We had a great one night stay at the hostel because we wanted to walk the snake trail for sunrise, the room was big with 3 bunk beds and 2 single beds.”
    Katrin Katrin Germany Germany
  • “Nice hotel with swimming pool in beautiful surroundings. Kind staff. Clean, large, comfortable room, tasty breakfast.”
    Magdalena Magdalena Poland Poland
  • “location at the base of Masada Park, a few meters of park entrance, ideal for the snake path at sunrise.”
    Rodrigo Rodrigo United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location for a hike to Masada and travel to the Dead Sea. Big choice for breakfast, clean comfortable rooms.”
    Magdalena Magdalena Germany Germany
  • “Great hostel at the feet of Massade. Great view from the lobby. Room with a lot of space! Lovely breakfast. Lovely!”
    Mirjam Mirjam Netherlands Netherlands
  • “I rate the accommodation as a youth hostel! It is not a 5 star hotel. The hostel is well managed. Very helpful staff at the check-in. The rooms are functional. It has a pool.”
    Adrian Adrian Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Location directly next to the base station of the cable car and the museum is very convenient, if you want to access the fortress. The breakfast was a buffet and had many nice local dishes.”
    Moritz Moritz Germany Germany
  • “Location just in front of the Snake path, dinnner&breakfast.”
    Donaz1977 Donaz1977 Italy Italy
  • “Good location, next to Masada. If you want to see sunrise at Masada , this hotel will be your best choice. Also not far from Dead Sea as well !! Staff is friendly !”
    Shingyoku Shingyoku Japan Japan

Categories:

  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money 7.8
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.9
High score for Ein Bokek
8.1
Very good
530 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Ein Bokek
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Featuring an outdoor pool and air conditioning, HI - Massada Hostel lies at the foot of the Massada plateau on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert. It features en suite rooms and dormitories with free Wi-Fi.

Accommodation at the HI - Massada Hostel is air conditioned and is fitted with a kettle, cable TV and fridge. Rooms have functional furniture and tiled floors and the bathroom is complete with toiletries and a shower.

The Ein Gedi Spa and the beach are about a 15-minute drive from the property and are set on the shores of the Dead Sea. You can go for a walk along marked routes close to the desert streams. Alternatively, you can go for a panoramic moonlit tour around the Massada and Sdom marlstones.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

HI - Massada Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 12 Jun 2012.

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Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Kosher

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Sleeps
 
5 single beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Ein Bokek
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  • Pieter
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Awesome location. Clean refreshing swimminingpool. Complete breakfast. Nice reception. Simple but good room.”
  • Katrin
    GermanyGermany
    “We had a great one night stay at the hostel because we wanted to walk the snake trail for sunrise, the room was big with 3 bunk beds and 2 single beds. We arrived late, but just in time to have dinner (extra costs) which is served until 8.30 in a...”
  • Magdalena
    PolandPoland
    “Nice hotel with swimming pool in beautiful surroundings. Kind staff. Clean, large, comfortable room, tasty breakfast.”
  • Rodrigo
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “location at the base of Masada Park, a few meters of park entrance, ideal for the snake path at sunrise.”
  • Magdalena
    GermanyGermany
    “Great location for a hike to Masada and travel to the Dead Sea. Big choice for breakfast, clean comfortable rooms.”
  • Mirjam
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Great hostel at the feet of Massade. Great view from the lobby. Room with a lot of space! Lovely breakfast. Lovely!”
  • Adrian
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “I rate the accommodation as a youth hostel! It is not a 5 star hotel. The hostel is well managed. Very helpful staff at the check-in. The rooms are functional. It has a pool. The location in the desert is unique. Personally I think it is a nice...”
  • Moritz
    GermanyGermany
    “Location directly next to the base station of the cable car and the museum is very convenient, if you want to access the fortress. The breakfast was a buffet and had many nice local dishes. We also had dinner there, which was also very good. The...”
  • Donaz1977
    ItalyItaly
    “Location just in front of the Snake path, dinnner&breakfast.”
  • Shingyoku
    JapanJapan
    “Good location, next to Masada. If you want to see sunrise at Masada , this hotel will be your best choice. Also not far from Dead Sea as well !! Staff is friendly ! Compared with other hotels in Israel , this hotel price is reasonable and super...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    yes
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • Will a bus from Eilat take me to your hostel? And are there buses between your hostel and Ein Gedi? Thanks for your help!
    yes we are100m from the bus stop yes there is bus
    Answered on 7 February 2020
  • what is the bus rout from Jerusalem to your hostel ? is there an Uber or taxi ?
    If you're coming from Jerusalem by bus, you can take either line 444 or 486 from the central station and head towards Masada. Remember to get off at t..
    Answered on 29 April 2023
  • Can you get there by public transport?, and how to get to the Dead sea from the hostel?
    ONLY BY BUS
    Answered on 13 April 2022
  • is there van service from your hostel to and from Ein Gedi and to the Dead Sea area ?
    ONLY BY BUS
    Answered on 13 April 2022
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Facilities of HI - Massada Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Russian
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

HI - Massada Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash HI - Massada Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Based on local tax laws, Israeli citizens must pay VAT. This tax is not automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation.

Please note that on Saturdays and the final day of Jewish holidays, check-in is after 19:00.

Based on local tax laws, Israeli citizens must pay VAT. This tax is not automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation and must be paid to the property.

בריכה is closed from Mon 31 Oct 2022 until Wed 05 Apr 2023

FAQs about HI - Massada Hostel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

  • HI - Massada Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Swimming Pool

  • HI - Massada Hostel is 7.5 miles from the centre of Ein Bokek.

  • Guests staying at HI - Massada Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Kosher

  • Check-in at HI - Massada Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.