Jaffa Gate Hostel Review and Information

Jerusalem, Israel

Hostel Description:

The Jaffa Gate Hostel is a budget hostel located inside the old city of Jerusalem.

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Hostel Pictures:

Half of one of the dorm rooms. They really cram people in here.

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Video Tour:

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Staff: 80%

The staff at the Jaffa Gate Hostel was friendly and helpful. They weren't the best staff, but they were good.

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Location: 90%

The location of the Jaffa Gate Hostel was fantastic. You're inside the old city, on its outskirts and as such within walking distance to all the main sites of Jerusalem.

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How Clean is it?: 75%

The Jaffa Gate Hostel was cleaned every day, but the bathrooms for the dorms were a bit dirty because they are very small and used by a large amount of people.

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Any Character?: 75%

The Jaffa Gate Hostel didn't have too much character, just a little here and there.

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How Fun was it?: 70%

The Jaffa Gate Hostel isn't really a place to have fun at. It has one common room with a TV but the hostel quiets down later on in the night.

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Facilities: 80%

They had singles, doubles, twins, dorms, internet with one computer that wasn't free, FREE Wi-Fi, tour desk, kitchen, outside terrace, maps and a common room with TV.

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Value for your Money: 75%

The Jaffa Gate Hostel had an alright value. The location is good but they really cram people into the dorm rooms.

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Bar:

They did not have a bar.

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Internet:

They had one computer with internet at a price but they did have free Wi-Fi that was decently fast.

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Food:

They did not offer any food.

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The Extra Good:

The best part about this hostel is the location. You are in the Old City of Jerusalem, directly on its outskirts. Getting in to see the sites is a breeze from this location. You are also very close to some bus pick up and drop off points and taxi ranks.

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The Extra Bad:

The Jaffa Gate Hostel tries to cram way too many people into the dorm rooms. I was in a five person area that should have only been for four.

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Final Thoughts:

The Jaffa Gate Hostel is a good choice for those who want to visit Jerusalem on a budget. It is relatively clean, the staff is nice and the location is great. The big downer is how much they cram people into the rooms, but if that doesn't bother you, than staying here is a good idea.

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Would I Stay There Again?:

Yes, if I was strapped for cash.

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