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Syria 99 a Mt.Hermon M 98 rail Odem Lebanon T O Rosh GOLAN HEIGHTS 98 Ha-Nikra IsraelNational 90 91 C Ha-Khula 899 Tel Hazor Akhziv Ma’alot Tarshiha 1 Nahariya 89 89 Katzrin More than a bed to sleep in! L. 4 3 888 12 Vered Hagalil 87 Clil Yehudiya Forest Acre E 85 5 4 Almagor 85 85 6 98 Inbar 90 Gamla 70 Karmiel Capernaum A 807 79 GALILEE 65 -212 meters 92 Givat Yoav R 13 -695 11 2 70 79 Zippori 8 7 75 Hilf Tabash 77 2 77 90 75 Nazareth 767 Khamat Israel’s Top 10 Nature Reserves & National Parks 70 9 Yardenit Gader -IS Mt. Carmel 10 Baptismal Site 4 Yoqneam Irbid Hermon National Park (Banias) - A basalt canyon hiking trail leading Nahal 60 S Me’arot to the largest waterfall in Israel. 70 Afula Zichron Ya’acov Megiddo 65 90 Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve - Come hike these magnicent 71 trails that run along rivers, natural pools, and waterfalls. 60 Beit Alfa Jisr Az-Zarqa 14 6 Beit 65 Gan Shean Zippori National Park - A site oering impressive ruins and Caesarea Um El-Fahm Hashlosha Beit mosaics, including the stunning “Mona Lisa of the Galilee”. 2 Shean Jordan TEL Hadera 65 River Jenin Crossing Caesarea National Park - Explore the 3500-seat theatre and 6 585 S other remains from the Roman Empire at this enchanting port city. Jarash 4 Jerusalem Walls National Park - Tour this amazing park and view Biblical 60 90 Netanya Jerusalem from the city walls or go deep into the underground tunnels. 57 Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - This oasis located near the Dead Sea 57 60 provides a stark contrast to the surrounding parched desert environment with it’s four beautiful springs. .HO 2 Nablus Jordan 4 6 57 Masada National Park - Overlooking the Dead Sea, this mountaintop Herzliya 55 Amman fortress is one of the Jewish people’s greatest symbols of courage and heroism. W Avdat National Park - Sitting on the ancient incense and spice route, this old Nabatean town represents how the harsh desert was settled for Afek 15-22 5 trade and agriculture. anean Sea 20 60 Ramon Park Complex - The Ramon Crater (“Makhtesh”) boasts a r 6 r Jaffa breathtaking view and the most spectacular geological site in the country. Fellow Travelers WW e 1 t Holon 90 Coral Beach Nature Reserve - Snag a fantastic glimpse into the ILH welcomes you to Israel ! Rishon 60 natural world of the coral reef of Eilat Bay using only a mask and snorkel. : Leziyyon 443 431 1 t Modi’in Ramla 431 4 44 Ramallah www.parks.org.il What would you choose: A wild weekend in a city A Medi Jericho that never sleeps or a hike to a desert oasis? Chilling 40 6 3 Jerusalem out on the beach or diving in a magnicent coral 41 7 Walls 1 Vered 26 Allenby 1 23-25 Jericho Bridge 44 90 Israel Railway - Passenger Lines Map reef? In Israel we have it all, and much more! 38 Me’ahrat-Netim Qumran 4 line 383 STATION ILH is Israel's only independent hostel group, Jerusalem NAHARIYYA - BEER SHEVA Bet Shemesh NIGHT LINE n 3 Einot Tzokim gathering the nest hostels in the country at fair 40 O 6 Herodium and aordable prices for backpackers, couples, 35 38 and families. We set the standard for hostel k 4 60 accommodation in Israel and check each hostel before Qiryat-Gat 35 Metzoke Dragot o 232 Beit Guvrin 354 35 it becomes a member of ILH. As fellow travelers, our o 40 mission is to support independent travelers and make rail T Hebron B your trip to Israel an exceptional experience. 34 Ein Gedi -427 meters 25 31 -1401 In this 8th edition of the ILH Hostel Guide, you’ll nd 232 National Israel 31 60 over 30 hostels situated in prime locations 25 40 throughout Israel, from Eilat to the Golan Heights. Jordan Each ILH hostel has its own ambiance and character, 241 316 80 3199 25 60 Masada cultivated by creative and hospitable innkeepers. 27 Whether it’s a village guesthouse, urban party hostel, 232 31 90 Karak Tel Beer Sheva Israel National Ein or a desert lodge, all of our hostels oer more than 25 Trail Bokek a bed to sleep in! 222 31 40 They are wonderful places to meet other travelers, 25 258 Mt. to enjoy a warm atmosphere, and to get the most Haluza NEGEV Sodom up-to-date travel tips. Our free ILH discount card is 29 28 40 25 waiting for you in all our hostels, allowing you to save 224 204 Mamshit 25 Neot 206 The Small Hakikar when booking your next stay in an ILH hostel. Crater Yeruham 225 40 227 Shalom and “Derech Tzlecha” – Bon Voyage! 204 The Large 90 Nitsana 211 Crater Kibbutz Shivta Sde Boker Ben-Guryon 227 10 Campus Avdat 30 Ezuz Hatzeva www.rail.co.il / 03-6117000 Contact us 40 ILH wants to hear from you! Do not hesitate to send Legend * Public buses and trains do not operate during Shabbat (Friday afternoon until Saturday evening) us any query or request regarding your hostel Ein-Yahav feedback, trip planning and ideas for improvement. 31 32 171 Trail Bus Company Area & Major Locations ILH Hostel H E-mail: [email protected] Israel National Sapir Mitzpe Ramon Egged 03-6948888 Countrywide: Interurban and inner Web: www.hostels-israel.com Ramon Park Top 10 Nature Reserves city - Jerusalem, Tel-aviv, Haifa, Eilat. Facebook.com/Israel.hostels 171 Tsofar 1 www.egged.co.il Moa Egypt Ramon Crater 40 UNESCO Dan 03-6394444 Center: Greater Tel-Aviv metropolitan (Sinai) World Heritage Site www.dan.co.il area & suburbs Booking of ILH hostels Center: Greater Jerusalem 10 Desert Superbus 08-9205005 • Our hostels typically provide the following: Faran Petra Tel-Aviv, Ramla, Lod www.superbus.co.il Guest kitchen • Dormitory beds • Private rooms • Common 13 Bathing Beach 90 Kavim 03-6066055 Center: Tel-Aviv, Petach Tikva, areas • Internet access and/or free Wifi • Hot showers • Linens 40 www.kavim-t.co.il North: Afula, Nazareth, Beit Shean and bedding • English-speaking hosts • Storage facilities. Airport Many hostels oer extra activities and tours to the Rama-Golan 3254 North: Kazrin, South Golan Heights surrounding area. Hiking Area Nearby * www.golanbus.co.il • ILH guarantees a fair price and good value for your money. Each hostel sets its own prices. 40 National Park/ Nateev Express *3553 North: Nazareth, Haifa, Netanya, Hadera, Ma’alot, Karmiel, Safed, Nahariya • All prices are quoted in Shekels (ILS) and exclude VAT (value Yahel Nature Reserve www.nateevexpress.com added tax). Israeli passport holders as well as those holding Neot non-tourist visas (other than B2/B3/B4) must add VAT on Smadar Scuba Diving South: Beer Sheva interurban - Tel-aviv, Metropoline *5900 top of the quoted rates. Lotan Sde Boker, Mitzpe Ramon, Dimona www.metropoline.com • Dormitory prices are per person per night (PP). Private room 10 Highway 2 prices relate to twin/double room and are quoted per room Ovda Combined search on www.bus.co.il per night (PR). Most hostels have additional private rooms Main Road 40 (triple, family). Contact them directly for prices or check online. Shaharut 12 • Some services (meals, laundry, towels etc.) may require an 90 Yotvata Secondary Road 232 Recommended Hiking Trails Khai Bar additional fee. Railway Israel National Trail (INT) • Prices are based on rates at time of publication, and may The 920-kilometer, border-to-border adventure is an amazing vary during high season, national holidays, or special events. Timna City way for visitors to see Israel without having to stare through • Families and children are welcome in most hostels. Contact dusty bus windows. Beginning at Israel’s northern border, the the hostel directly for further details. Town INT traverses forests, mountain ranges, urban areas, and deserts • Groups will usually qualify for a discount. Contact the hostel Yitzhak Acre before ending at the country’s southernmost point on the Red Rabin directly for further details. Border Sea.You can enjoy hiking the INT for a few days or take a greater challenge and hike the whole trail. 33 34 Booking process Coral www.israelnationaltrail.com • We strongly advise you to book your hostel in advance. Beach Border Crossing Taba 10 Aqaba Jesus Trail • Conrmed online booking is available for all hostels at: Israel National Trail A 60-kilometer trail from Nazareth to Capernaum in the Galilee www.hostels-israel.com Egypt i region. The trail highlights sites from the life of Jesus, as well • Email/phone reservations should be made directly with (Sinai) Jesus Trail as diverse communities and stunning landscapes. each hostel. A great 4 day adventure for Christian pilgrims or anybody interested • Free call to book your next ILH Hostel – ask your host. Red Golan Trail in nature and history. • For rural ILH hostels, please call or email with expected time www.jesustrail.com of arrival. The publishers do not assume any liability for Sea Abraham Path • Some hostels require a deposit or credit card details in order Golan Trail any usage of this information by the readers to guarantee your booking. A 120-kilometer trail stretching along the beautiful Golan Heights, from the ski resort on Mount Hermon to Taufiq Spring by the Sea of Galilee. The trail passes through flowing streams, ILH discount card Useful Information volcanic hills, and various local communities. • The card is available for free at any ILH hostel. Hostel Networks Worldwide Hiking the entire trail takes approximately 5-7 days.