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25 31 r s 232 I it becomes a member of ILH. As fellow travelers, our mission 31 60 25 is to support independent travelers and make your trip to 40 Jordan Israel an exceptional experience. 241 316 80 3199 In this 9th edition of the ILH Hostel Guide, you’ll nd 29 25 60 Masada hostels situated in prime locations throughout Israel, from 232 31 90 Karak Eilat to the . Each ILH hostel has its own Tel Beer Sheva Israel National Ein ambiance and character, cultivated by creative and 25 Trail Bokek hospitable innkeepers. Whether it’s a village guesthouse, 222 31 40 urban party hostel, or a desert lodge, all of our hostels oer 25 258 more than a bed to sleep in! Mt. Haluza NEGEV Sodom They are wonderful places to meet other travelers, to enjoy a warm atmosphere, and to get the most up-to-date travel 25 40 25 tips. The free ILH discount card is waiting for you in all our 224 204 Mamshit 25 Neot 206 The Small Hakikar hostels, allowing you to save when booking your next stay. Crater Yeruham 225 Shalom and “Derech Tzlecha” – Bon Voyage! 40 227 204 The Large 90 Nitsana 211 Crater Sde Boker Ben-Guryon 227 10 Campus Avdat 26 Legend Ezuz Hatzeva ILH Hostel H 40 Top 10 Nature Reserves 1 Ein-Yahav 27 28 Trail 171 ional Nat UNESCO Booking of ILH hostels rael Is Sapir Mitzpe Ramon World Heritage Site www.rail.co.il / *5770 Ramon Park • Our hostels typically provide the following: 171 ter Tsofar Cra Moa Desert * Public buses and trains do not operate during Shabbat (Friday afternoon until Saturday evening) Guest kitchen • Dormitory beds • Private rooms • Common amon R 40 areas • Internet access and/or free Wifi • Hot showers • Linens Bathing Beach Bus Company Area & Major Locations and bedding • English-speaking hosts • Storage facilities. Many hostels oer extra activities and tours in the Airport 10 Egged *2800 Countrywide: Interurban and inner surrounding area. Faran Petra city - Jerusalem, Tel-aviv, Haifa, Eilat. • ILH guarantees a fair price and good value for your 13 www.egged.co.il Hiking Area Nearby money. Each hostel sets its own prices. 90 Dan *3456 Center: Greater Tel-Aviv metropolitan 40 National Park/ area & suburbs • All prices are quoted in Shekels (ILS) and exclude VAT (value www.dan.co.il added tax). Israeli passport holders as well as those holding Nature Reserve non-tourist visas (other than B2/B3/B4) must add VAT on Egypt Center: Greater Jerusalem Superbus 08-9205005 top of the quoted rates. (Sinai) Scuba Diving www.superbus.co.il Tel-Aviv, Ramla, Lod 40 • Dormitory prices are per person per night (PP). Private room Our Friends Hostels Kavim *8787 Center: Tel-Aviv, Petach Tikva, prices relate to twin/double room and are quoted per room Yahel www.kavim-t.co.il North: Afula, Nazareth, Beit Shean per night (PR). Most hostels have additional private rooms Neot Smadar (triple, family). Contact them directly for prices or check online. Highway 2 North: Kazrin, South Golan Heights Lotan Rama-Golan *3254 • Some services (meals, laundry, towels etc.) may require an 10 Main Road 40 www.golanbus.co.il additional fee. Ovda Nateev Express *3553 North: Nazareth, Haifa, Netanya, Hadera, • Prices are based on rates at time of publication, and may Secondary Road 232 www.nateevexpress.com Ma’alot, Karmiel, Safed, Nahariya vary during high season, national holidays, or special events. 12 Shaharut • Families and children are welcome in most hostels. Contact Railway 90 Yotvata Metropoline *5900 South: Beer Sheva interurban - Tel-aviv, the hostel directly for further details. Khai Bar www.metropoline.com Sde Boker, Mitzpe Ramon, Dimona City • Groups will usually qualify for a discount. Contact the hostel directly for further details. Timna Combined search on www.bus.co.il Town Acre Booking process • We strongly advise you to book your hostel in advance. Border Yitzhak Driving Time (hr:min) • Confirmed online booking is available for all hostels at: Rabin www.hostels-israel.com Border Crossing 5:30 5:00 5:00 4:30 2:30 3:50 3:00 Eilat • Reservations should be made directly with each hostel. 29 Coral Israel National Trail • Free call to book your next ILH Hostel – ask your host. Beach 3:00 3:00 2:15 1:30 1:30 1:30 Beer Sheva Taba Aqaba 10 2:35 2:30 2:00 1:00 1:15 Jerusalem • For rural ILH hostels, please call/email with expected time Jesus Trail of arrival. Grab your free discount card and 3:00 2:30 2:45 2:00 Dead Sea • Most hostels require a deposit or credit card details in order * save $ at all ILH hostels! i Golan Trail 2:10 2:00 1:10 Tel Aviv to guarantee your booking. Abraham Path Red 1:30 1:20 Haifa Contact us 0:45 Tiberias Sea The publishers do not assume any liability for any usage ILH wants to hear from you! Do not hesitate to send of this information by the readers Katzrin us any query or request regarding your hostel feedback, trip planning and ideas for improvement. [email protected] • www.hostels-israel.com Nablus Youth Hostel • Nablus, Recommended Hiking Trails Our Friends 972-599-505006 • www.nablusyouthhostel.ps Cinema Jenin Guest House • Jenin, West Bank Israel National Trail (INT) The 920-kilometer, border-to-border adventure is an amazing in the 972-599-317968 • www.cinemajenin.org UK www.independenthostelguide.co.uk Useful Information Area D Hostel • Ramallah, West Bank way for visitors to see Israel without having to stare through National holidays & events: evening of the second day. Middle East 972-56-9349042 • www.ramallahhostel.com dusty bus windows. Beginning at Israel’s northern border, the During this time public GERMANY www.german-hostels.de INT traverses forests, mountain ranges, urban areas, and deserts March 4-6 – Purim transportation stops running. Salam g.h • Hebron (El Halil), West Bank March 29 - Palm Sunday before ending at the country’s southernmost point on the Red Taxi services (and Sherut) operate 972-59-7291984 • www.salamguesthouse.com April 3-10 – Passover (Pesach)* IRELAND www.hostels-ireland.com all year long, including holidays. Sea.You can enjoy hiking the INT for a few days or take April 5 - Easter Sunday House of Peace • Bethlehem, West Bank a greater challenge and hike the whole trail. ** No Public Transportation, 972-52-6220818 • www.salambethlehem.com/hop April 10-11 – Isru Hag* including taxi services. SWITZERLAND www.swisshostels.com www.israelnationaltrail.com April 16 – Holocaust Memorial Day Auja EcoCenter • Auja, West Bank April 21-22 – Israel Memorial Day During holidays hostels might 972-2-2310424 • www.aujaecocenter.org CANADA www.backpackers.ca Jesus Trail (Yom Hazikaron) be fully booked, we advise you Farah Hotel • Amman, Jordan A 60-kilometer trail from Nazareth to Capernaum in the Galilee April 22-23 – Independence Day to book your hostel in advance. 962-6-4651443 • www.farahhotel.com region. The trail highlights sites from the life of Jesus, as well (Yom Haatsmaut) Check the ILH website as diverse communities and stunning landscapes. May 7 – Lag B’omer www.hostels-israel.com for A great 4 day adventure for Christian pilgrims or anybody interested May 23-25 – Shavuot* availability & book your in nature and history. June 18 – Beginning of Ramadan bed/room quickly & securely. www.jesustrail.com July 18 – Eid-UL-Fitr Emergency: ILH discount card (End of Ramadan) • Police - 100 Golan Trail July 26 –Tishaa Be’av • Ambulance service - 101 September 13-15 - Rosh Hashanah* A 120-kilometer trail stretching along the beautiful Golan • Fire Department - 102 • Discount cards are available for free at any ILH hostel. (Jewish New Year) Heights, from the ski resort on Mount Hermon to Taufiq Spring September 22-23 - Yom Kippur** Dialing Codes: • Save 5% on dorms / privates when you book direct with by the Sea of Galilee. The trail passes through flowing streams, September 24 - Eid-ul-Adha • Calling to Israel the hostel (Phone / e-mail / desk / hostel own website), volcanic hills, and various local communities. September 27 -October 4 – Sukkot* 972 + local area code (minus OR book on the ILH website www.Hostels-israel.com Hiking the entire trail takes approximately 5-7 days. October 4-5 - Simchat Torah* zero) + subscriber number. www.golantrail.com November 26 - Thanksgiving • Calling from Israel and enter the code which appears on the card December 6-14 - Hanukkah 00 (or other provider’s (ILH*****). More info: hostels-israel.com/card Sea of Galilee Circle December 24-5 - Christmas number) + required number A 60 kilometer trail surrounding the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). * No public transportation. • Discount doesn't apply in the issuing hostel and You can either walk or bike the trail, enjoy the lovely beaches Two-day holidays begin on the afternoon cannot be combined with other oers. and visit some of the pilgrimage sites. of the rst day (Erev Hag) and end on the

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