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IsraelNational 70 Afula Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve - Come hike these magnicent Zichron Ya’acov Megiddo 65 Ein Harod 9 90 trails that run along rivers, natural pools, and waterfalls. 60 71 6 Beit Alfa Beit Zippori National Park - A site oering impressive ruins and 2 65 Gan Shean Caesarea Um El-Fahm Hashlosha mosaics, including the stunning “Mona Lisa of the Galilee”. Fellow travelers, 4 Beit Shean Jordan Caesarea National Park - Explore the 3500-seat theatre and TEL Hadera 65 River other remains from the Roman Empire at this enchanting port city. ILH welcomes you to Israel ! Jenin Crossing 6 585 S Jerusalem Walls National Park - Tour this amazing park and view Biblical What would you choose: A wild weekend in a city that never sleeps 4 Jarash Jerusalem from the city walls or go deep into the underground tunnels. or a hike to a desert oasis? Chilling out on the beach or diving in a 90 60 Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - This oasis located near the Dead Sea provides magnicent coral reef? In Israel we say, “Why do you have to choose?” Netanya Jordan a stark contrast to the surrounding parched desert environment with it’s We have it all, and much more! 57 four beautiful springs. ILH is Israel's only independent hostel group, gathering the nest 557 Masada National Park - Overlooking the Dead Sea, this mountaintop .HO 2 Nablus fortress is one of the Jewish people’s greatest symbols of courage and heroism. hostels in the country at fair and aordable prices for backpackers, 57 couples and families. We set the standard for hostel accommodation 4 6 Avdat National Park - Sitting on the ancient incense and spice route, in Israel and check each hostel before it becomes a member. Herzliya 55 Amman this old Nabatean town represents how the harsh desert was settled for W trade and agriculture. As fellow travelers, our mission is to support independent travelers Ramon Park Complex - The Ramon Crater (“Makhtesh”) boasts a and make your trip to Israel an exceptional experience. Afek 13-18 5 breathtaking view and the most spectacular geological site in the country. In this 7th edition of the ILH Hostel Guide, you’ll nd over 30 hostels anean Sea 20 60 Coral Beach Nature Reserve - Snag a fantastic glimpse into the natural situated in prime locations throughout Israel, from Eilat in the south r 6 r world of the coral reef of Eilat Bay using only a mask and snorkel. to the Golan Heights in the north. Each ILH hostel has its own WW e 1 t Holon 90 www.parks.org.il ambiance and character, cultivated by creative and hospitable 60 innkeepers. Whether it’s a village guesthouse, : Ramla 443 431 1 kibbutz country cabin, or a desert lodge, all of our hostels oer t Modi’in more than a bed to sleep in! 431 4 40 44 Ramallah Israel Railway - Passenger Lines Map A Medi Jericho They are wonderful places to meet other travelers, enjoy a warm 6 STATION 40 Jerusalem atmosphere, and get the most up-to-date travel tips. The hosts will 3 5 Vered NAHARIYA - BEER SHEVA 41 7 Walls 1 22 Allenby NIGHT LINE 1 19-21 Jericho Bridge be happy to book your next ILH hostel for free, allowing you to relax 44 90 38 Me’ahrat-Netim Qumran 4 and leave your worries behind. line 383 Bet Shemesh Jerusalem Jordan There are many busy holiday periods in Israel so we advise you to n 3 Einot Tzokim book your hostel in advance. 40 O 6 Herodium Check the ILH website www.hostels-israel.com for availability and 38 35 book your bed/room quickly and securely. k 4 60 Qiryat-Gat 35 Metzoke Dragot o 232 Beit Guvrin 354 35 Shalom and “Derech Tzlecha” – Bon Voyage! o 40 rail T Hebron B 6 34 Ein Gedi -424 meters 25 31 6 -1392 232 National Israel 31 60 25 40 241 316 80 3199 7 Comments & Suggestions 25 60 Masada ILH wants to hear from you! If you have enjoyed a particular hostel, 23 232 31 90 Karak get in touch so we can commend them. If your experience did not rail Tel Beer Sheva T Ein meet your expectations, let us know so we can improve for future 25 Bokek travelers. Your opinion is important to us! 222 31 40 Email us: [email protected] 25 National Israel 258 Mt. Book Online At: Haluza Sodom 25 24 40 25 224 204 Mamshit 25 Neot 206 The Small Hakikar Crater Yeruham 225 40 227 204 The Large 90 Useful Information Nitsana 211 Crater Jordan Facilities & Services: National Holidays & Events: 27 Kibbutz Shivta Sde Boker Our hostels typically provide the 2013: Ben-Guryon 227 following: • March 24 – Palm Sunday Campus www.rail.co.il / 03-6117000 10 • Guest kitchen • March 25-26 – Passover* • Dormitory beds and private rooms Avdat 26 • March 31 - Easter Sunday Ezuz 8 Hatzeva • Common area - living room, garden, etc. • March 31 - April 1 – Isru Hag* Bus Company Area Major Locations Internet access • April 7-8 – Holocaust Memorial Day 40 • • Hot showers • April 14-15 – Israel Memorial Day • Linens and bedding (Yom Hazikaron) Egged 03-6948888 Interurban and inner city - Ein-Yahav Jerusalem, Tel-aviv, Haifa, • English-speaking hosts • April 16 – Independence Day 28-29 • Storage rooms 171 Trail www.egged.co.il Countrywide Eilat, Golan Heights, Galilee, • April 28 – Lag B’omer • May 14-15 – Shavuot* Israel National Sapir Legend Dead Sea, Negev Online Booking: Mitzpe Ramon • July 9 – Beginning of Ramadan • Conrmed online booking is 9 • July 16 – Tishaa Be’av Ramon Park ILH Hostel H available for all hostels at Egypt 171 Tsofar Dan 03-6394444 Greater Tel-Aviv www.hostels-israel.com • August 8 – Eid-ul-Fitr Moa Center metropolitan • September 4-6 – Rosh Hashanah* (Sinai) Ramon Crater www.dan.co.il 40 Top 10 Nature Reserves 1 area & suburbs Other Booking Options: (Jewish New Year) • Email/phone reservations are made • September 13-14 – Yom Kippur** directly with each hostel. • September 18-19 – Sukkot* UNESCO Superbus 08-9205005 Greater Jerusalem • Free call and 5% discount to book • September 25-26 – Simchat Torah* Center your next to book your next ILH 10 World Heritage Site Tel-Aviv, Ramla, Lod • October 15 – Eid-ul-Adha Petra www.superbus.co.il Hostel – ask your host. Faran • As many hostels are located in rural • November 28 - December 5 – 13 areas, it is recommended to call Hanukkah Desert Tel-Aviv, Petach Tikva, • December 24-25 – Christmas 90 Kavim 03-6066055 Center before you arrive. Afula, Izrael Valley, • Some hostels require a deposit or 40 www.kavim-t.co.il North 2014: Bathing Beach Nazareth, Beit Shean credit card details in order to • January 16 – Tu B’Shvat guarantee your booking. • March 16-17 – Purim • We strongly advise you to book your hostel in advance. Airport Rama-Golan *3254 Kazrin, * No public transportation. Two-day North South Golan Heights For detailed information on each holidays begin on the afternoon of the www.golanbus.co.il hostel, please see the full list on the rst day (Erev Chag) and end on the 40 Hiking Area Nearby reverse side of the map. evening of the second day. During this Yahel Nazareth, Haifa, Netanya, Children: time public transportation stops Nateev Express running. Taxi services operate all year Hadera, Ma’alot, Karmiel, Children are welcome in most of our Neot National Park/ North long, including holidays. Smadar 1-599-559-559 Safed, Nahariya hostels. It is advisable to book a family Nature Reserve www.nateevexpress.com room before arrival. ** No Public Transportation, including Lotan taxi services. Groups: 10 Emergency: Scuba Diving Beer Sheva interurban - Groups will usually qualify for a Metropoline *5900 • Police - 100 Ovda South Tel-aviv, Sde Boker, discount. Contact the hostel directly www.metropoline.com for further details. • Ambulance service - 101 Israel National Trail Mitzpe Ramon, Dimona • Fire department - 102 12 Shaharut Contact Us: For information on trip planning, Transportation: 90 Yotvata Jesus Trail Combined search on www.bus.co.il hostel guide feedback, or any other • Ben Gurion International Airport - Khai Bar query, contact the ILH oce. Please 03-9755555. More than do not hesitate to contact us. www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/ Golan Trail Airports/BenGurion Buses & Railway – See information Timna Best Israel Hiking Trails ILH – Israel Hostels • Highway 2 next to Israel map. Public buses a bed to [email protected] and trains do not operate during Israel National Trail (INT) Shabbat (Friday afternoon until Main Road 40 The 920-kilometer, border-to-border adventure is an amazing Saturday evening). Yitzhak way for visitors to see Israel without having to stare through Rabin Dialing Codes: sleep in! dusty bus windows.