Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District
Beit Ben Yehuda Hostel - Jerusalem
A calm, guesthouse-style stay in a residential Jerusalem neighborhood, about a 20-minute walk from the Old City.
- Free Wi-Fi and guest kitchen
- Quiet, residential location
- Kosher continental breakfast
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About
Beit Ben Yehuda Hostel - Jerusalem
Beit Ben Yehuda Hostel operates as a guest house run by an international meeting center, sponsored by the City of Jerusalem and the German Protestant Church. It sits in a residential area, offering a calm alternative to busier central hotels while keeping the Old City within a 20-minute walk.
The hostel keeps things simple: clean rooms with private bathrooms (some with bathtubs), heating and air conditioning, and shared facilities including a kitchen, washing machine, and dryer. Free Wi-Fi and internet PCs are available, and a kosher continental breakfast is served each morning.
- Wi-Fi
- Free toiletries
- Cots
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Friendly and helpful staff — Guests consistently mention the welcoming and accommodating team, who go out of their way to assist with maps, tips, and even phone and computer use.
- Quiet residential location — Set in a calm, safe neighborhood about a 20-minute walk from the Old City, offering a peaceful retreat from central noise and clutter.
- Good value for money — An economical alternative to pricier hotels, with rates from £98 and positive feedback on price-quality ratio.
- Useful shared facilities — Free Wi-Fi, a guest kitchen, washing machine and dryer, plus an internet PC. A kosher continental breakfast is included.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Guest house, not a full-service hotel — Expect a basic, backpacker-style setup rather than hotel-grade management or extensive services.
- Basic and compact rooms — Rooms are functional but not spacious; some guests found them small, though comfortable for sleeping.
- Limited check-in window — Check-in is only from 13:00 to 17:00, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.
- Inconsistent Wi-Fi and amenities — Some guests reported the internet being down, and air conditioning units were still being installed in some rooms.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Family Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 3 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Quadruple Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- Free toiletries
Room Amenities
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Family
- Cots
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.1/10 from 272 reviews
Booking.com · 8.1 · 0 reviews
8.1Verified guest“A very quiet and friendly place in a residential area, no trouble with parking, and run by very nice and helpful people.”
8.1Verified guest“The staff were wonderful, extremely helpful, and let us use their phone and computer to confirm a tour. They had a handy map and gave us tips on things to do. It was about a 20-minute walk to old Jerusalem, but it was great to be away from the noise and clutter. It felt very safe. They had a kosher continental breakfast that was good and filling, plus a kitchen and fridge for guests. We could store water for the morning. There was also a washing machine and dryer for public use, and internet (though it was down while we were there). Rooms were very clean, soap provided, more like a backpackers hotel but with comfortable beds. They were installing air conditioners soon, which would have been nice, but the fans worked well.”
8.1Verified guest“Friendly, helpful, kind staff. Facilities were basic but very clean and comfortable—amazing value for the money.”
8.1Verified guest“Very friendly staff.”
8.1Verified guest“Beit Ben Yehuda is an international meeting center sponsored by the City of Jerusalem and the German Protestant Church. It's in a nice residential area and is a perfect spot to discover Jerusalem.”
8.1Verified guest“Very helpful, friendly staff, though not professional hotel managers—it's a guest house run by a German Protestant pacifist and social initiative. Quiet, well-off area, free Wi-Fi and internet PC.”
04 — Location
Getting around Jerusalem
The property sits in Jerusalem.
Old City of Jerusalem: About a 20-minute walk away, the Old City is the main draw for most visitors.
Airport Access: Ben Gurion Airport is approximately 60 km from the hostel.
Ein Gedi Street 28 28, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, 93383, Israel
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 13:00-17:00
- Check-out
- By 08:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 10 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 13:00 to 17:00, and check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a kosher continental breakfast is served, and guests can also use the kitchen and fridge.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at the hostel.
Is there free Wi-Fi available?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is provided, along with an internet PC. Note that some guests have reported occasional outages.
How far is the hostel from the Old City?
The Old City is about a 20-minute walk from the hostel.
Does the hostel have air conditioning in the rooms?
The listed room types include air conditioning, but some reviews mention that units were being installed. Fans are also available.
The bottom line
For travelers who want a quiet, affordable base close to Jerusalem's Old City and don't mind a simple, guest-house atmosphere, Beit Ben Yehuda delivers. The friendly staff and calm residential setting compensate for the basics.
8.1A solid choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking a peaceful stay.
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