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.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 National Park - Sitting on the ancient incense and spice route, in Israel and check each hostel before it becomes a member. 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 (“”) 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 in the south r 6 r world of the coral reef of Eilat Bay using only a mask and snorkel. to the in the north. Each ILH hostel has its own

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: 443 431 1 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 -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-Neti m 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 Check the ILH website www.hostels-israel.com for availability and

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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 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 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) 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, Online Booking: • July 9 – Beginning of Ramadan • Con rmed 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 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, • 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 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 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 , 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 *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 Contact Us: For information on trip planning, Transportation: 90 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 • 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. Beginning at Israel’s northern border, the Front cover pictures (top to bottom): • Calling to Israel - 972 + local area code Secondary Road 232 Alberto from Wildjunket.com (minus zero) + subscriber number 30-31 INT traverses forests, mountain ranges, urban areas, and before ending at the country’s southernmost point on the Red Guy Shachar from www.haifatrail.com • Calling from Israel - 00 (or other Coral Richard from thegreenbackpackers.com provider’s number) + required number Beach Railway Sea.You can enjoy hiking the INT for a few days or take Taba 10 Aqaba a greater challenge and hike the whole trail. City www.israelnationaltrail.com www.facebook.com/Israel.Hostels Egypt i Jesus Trail (Sinai) Town A 60-kilometer trail from Nazareth to Capernaum in the Galilee region. The trail highlights sites from the life of Jesus, as well as Gulf of Border diverse communities and stunning landscapes. A great 4 day Driving Time (hr:min) Scan code to book online! adventure for Christian pilgrims or anybody interested in nature and Eilat history. The publishers do not assume any liability for Border Crossing 5:00 5:00 4:30 2:30 3:50 3:00 Eilat any usage of this information by the readers www.jesustrail.com Golan Trail 3:00 2:15 1:30 1:30 1:30 Beer Sheva A 120-kilometer trail stretching along the beautiful Golan Heights, from the ski resort on Mount Hermon to Tau q Spring 2:30 2:00 1:00 1:15 Jerusalem Germany www.backpacker-network.de by the . The trail passes through owing streams, Portugal www.hosteslinportugal.com volcanic hills, and various local communities. 2:30 2:45 2:00 Dead Sea Hiking the entire trail takes approximately 5-7 days. Switzerland www.swisshostels.com www.golantrail.com 2:00 1:10 Ireland www.hostels-ireland.com Sea of Galilee Circle 1:20 Haifa A 60 kilometer trail surrounding the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). UK www.independenthostelguide.co.uk You can either walk or bike the trail, enjoy the lovely beaches and visit some of the pilgrimage sites. Hostels 2013 No of Dorms Private Hostel Name Location Contact Us ILS pp ILS pr Beds Guest KitchenLight BreakfastMeals Incl.AvailableLinen& TowelsLaundryLuggage FacilitiesCredit Storage CardCar ParkingFree PickupCampingHiking Site AreaSwimmingBicycle Pool HireInternetWiFi 052-3715687 1 Genghis Khan in the Golan Givat Yoav 46 100 450-590 [email protected] Safed 04-6971007 Golan & 2 Safed Inn 47 100 350-550 Hagdud Hashlishi St. [email protected] Upper Galilee 04-6930063 3 Sea of Galilee Guest House Almagor 28 100 450-550 1 2 3 [email protected] 04-6987302 4 Kibbutz Inbar Country Lodging Kibbutz Inbar 54 100 310-450 [email protected] Tiberias 04-6792611 5 Tiberias Hostel 120 85-95 300-400 Rabbin square [email protected] Tiberias 04-6720007 6 Aviv Hotel & Hostel 90 70 250-350 4 5 6 66 Ha’Galil St. [email protected] Nazareth 04-6020469 Sea of Galilee 7 Fauzi Azar Inn 50 90-100 350-500 Old city [email protected] Nazareth 077-5517275 8 Samira Guest House 16 75 270-300 Old city [email protected] 04-6486083 9 Ein Harod Kibbutz Lodge Kibbutz Ein Harod Ihud 120 100 420 7 8 9 o [email protected] Clil 054-4757283 10 Clil Guest House in the Galilee 10 90 250 Western Galilee [email protected] 052-6941188 11 Galilee Bedouin Camplodge Hilf Tabash 35 70 240 [email protected] Haifa &

North Coast Haifa 04-8524401 12 Port Inn 65 90 340-410 10 11 12 34 Jaa (Yafo) Rd. [email protected] Tel Aviv 052-2895145 13 Chef Hostel Monte ori 54 80-100 300-470 19 Monteori St. [email protected] Tel Aviv 052-5219093 14 Florentine Hostel 55 55-77 190-250 10 Elifelet St. [email protected] Tel Aviv 03-5238239 15 Gordon Inn 70 90-100 240-480 13 14 15

- Jaa 17 Gordon St. [email protected]

Tel Aviv 03-5168989 16 Hayarkon 48 100 90-100 330-385 48 Hayarkon St. [email protected] Tel Aviv Tel Ja a 03-6822370 17 Old Jaa Hostel 70 80 250-350 13 Amiad St. [email protected] Ja a 053-5229060 18 Taurus 9* 38 81-99 290 16 17 18 9 Shor Alley [email protected] Jerusalem 052-2578493 19 Allenby #2 Jerusalem 25 90-100 230-340 2 Allenby Sq. [email protected] Jerusalem 02-6502200 20 Abraham Hostel Jerusalem 260 82-100 270-400 67 Hanevi’im St. [email protected]

Jerusalem Jerusalem 02-6236102 21 The Jerusalem Hostel 70 80 250-280 19 20 21 44 Jaa (Yafo) Rd. [email protected] 052-8600969 22 Jericho Inn Vered Jericho 18 100 350-400 [email protected] Arad 054-4396824 23 Desert Vision Hostel 24 85 240 9 Hasadan St. [email protected] Dead Sea 052-2317371 24 Shkedi’s Camplodge** Neot Hakikar 100 90 300 22 23 24 [email protected] 08-6552829 25 Negev Camel Ranch Mamshit 60 100 224 [email protected] 052-3665927 26 Desert Routes Inn (Shvilim) Hatzeva 60 95-100 350-400 [email protected] 050-7579340 27 Efroni Guest House Kibbutz Sde Boker 21 95 250 25 26 27 [email protected] Negev 052-6611561 28 Silent Arrow - ‘Desert Lodge’ Mitzpe Ramon 50 80 240 [email protected] Mitzpe Ramon 08-6532319 29 The Green Backpackers 20 75-90 255-285 10 Nahal Sirpad [email protected] Eilat 08-6374687 30 Arava Hostel 90 60-80 180-450 28 29 30 106 Ha’almogim St. [email protected]

Eilat Eilat 08-6371472 31 Corinne Hostel 70 50-90 150-300 127/1 St. Ĕ[email protected] * Opening April 2013 ** Open September-June

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Cinema Jenin Guesthouse t Jenin, Dina's Hostel t Cairo, Egypt t Each hostel sets its own prices. ILH guarantees a fair price and good value for your money. twww.cinemajenin.org twww.dinashostel.com t All prices are quoted in Israeli New Shekels (ILS) and are inclusive of VAT (value added tax). t Dormitory prices are per person per night (PP). Private room prices relate to twin/double Beit Alsham Guesthouse t/BCMVT 8FTU#BOL Farah Hotel t"NNBO +PSEBO rooms and are quoted per room per night (PR). Most hostels have additional private rooms twww.nablusguesthouse.ps twww.farahhotel.com.jo (triple, family room) – Contact them directly for prices or check online. Nablus Youth Hostel t/BCMVT 8FTU#BOL Jordan Tower Hotel t"NNBO +PSEBO t Some services may require an additional fee. t Prices are based on rates at time of publication, and may vary during high season, national tnablusyouthhostel.ps 962-6-4614161 t www.jordantoweramman.com holidays or special events.