Syria 99 a Mt.Hermon M 1 ail 98 r T Odem Lebanon l tiona a O N GOLAN Rosh l e 98 a HEIGHTS Ha-Nikra Isr 90 91 C Ha-Khula 899 Tel Hazor . Akhziv Ma’alot Tarshiha 2 Nahariya 89 89 Katzrin More than a bed to sleep in! L 4 888 12 4 87 Clil Yehudiya Forest Acre Vered E 85 5 Hagalil 85 85 6 98 Inbar 90 Gamla 70 Karmiel Capernaum A 807 79 GALILEE 65 -212 meters 92Givat Yoav R 13 3 11 Zippori 75 70 79 7 S Hilf Tabash 77 2 77 90 8-10 Nazareth Khamat Israel’s Top 10 Nature Reserves & National Parks 70 75 767 Yardenit Gader -I Mt. Carmel 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 L Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve - Come hike these magnificent 71 60 Beit Alfa trails that run along rivers, natural pools, and waterfalls. Jisr Az-Zarqa 14 6 Beit 65 Gan Shean Caesarea Um El-Fahm Hashlosha Zippori National Park - A site oering impressive ruins and Beit 2 Shean Jordan mosaics, including the stunning “Mona Lisa of the Galilee”. TE Hadera 65 River Jenin Crossing 6 585 Caesarea National Park - Explore the 3500-seat theatre and S 4 9 Jarash other remains from the Roman Empire at this enchanting port city. 90 60 Jerusalem Walls National Park - Tour this amazing park and view Biblical O Netanya Jerusalem from the city walls or go deep into the underground tunnels. 57 60 57 Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - This oasis located near the Dead Sea a .H e 2 Nablus Jordan provides a stark contrast to the surrounding parched desert environment S 4 6 57 with it’s four beautiful springs. Herzliya 55 Masada National Park - Overlooking the Dead Sea, this mountaintop W n fortress is one of the Jewish people’s greatest symbols of courage and heroism. Afek 15-21 5 Avdat National Park - Sitting on the ancient incense and spice route, W nea this old Nabatean town represents how the harsh desert was settled for a 20 60 r 6 trade and agriculture. r Jaffa W e 1 t Holon 90 Ramon Park Complex - The Ramon Crater (“Makhtesh”) boasts a Amman breathtaking view and the most spectacular geological site in the country. i Rishon 60 : d Leziyyon 443 431 1 Coral Beach Nature Reserve - Snag a fantastic glimpse into the t Modi’in Ramla Fellow Travelers 431 4 44 Ramallah natural world of the coral reef of Eilat Bay using only a mask and snorkel. A Me Jericho ILH welcomes you to Israel ! 40 6 e 3 Jerusalem 41 7 Walls 1 Vered 24 Allenby 1 Jericho 90 Bridge www.parks.org.il n 22 44 38 23 Qumran What would you choose: A wild weekend in a 4 li 383 Bet Shemesh Jerusalem city that never sleeps or a hike to a desert n Israel Railway - Passenger Lines Map 3 Einot Tzokim oasis? Chilling out on the beach or diving in a 40 O 6 Herodium 38 35 STATION magnicent coral reef? In Israel we have it all, NAHARIYYA - BEER SHEVA k 4 60 NIGHT LINE and much more! Qiryat-Gat 35 Metzoke Dragot o 232 Beit Guvrin- 354 35 Maresha o 40 l ILH is Israel's only independent hostel group, gathering the i a r T Hebron nest hostels in the country at fair and aordable prices for B al on i 34 t Ein Gedi -427 meters backpackers, couples, and families. We set the standard for a ael N ael hostel accommodation in Israel and check each hostel before 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 Golan Heights. 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 Kibbutz Shivta 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, West Bank 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.