Jerusalem Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Jerusalem cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Jerusalem, Israel range from $24 to $72/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 12 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 10, Nov 1, Nov 2.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $38.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $33/night.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 7 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T21:28:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 10 (one night),November 1 (one night),November 2 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Jerusalem

Where to stay

Most budget hostels cluster around Jaffa Gate and Damascus Gate, which puts you within walking distance of the Old City's four quarters without dragging bags through narrow stone alleys. A handful of cheaper guesthouses sit along Salah al-Din Street in East Jerusalem, a ten-minute walk from the Muslim Quarter and handy for the bus station.

Getting around

Load an Rav-Kav card at any light rail station on Jaffa Road. Line 1 connects the Central Bus Station, Mahane Yehuda market, and the Old City area for a flat 5.5 NIS per ride, cheaper than any sherut for short hops.
Abu Shukri on Al-Wad Street in the Muslim Quarter serves one of the best hummus plates in the country for under 30 NIS. Eat there instead of the tourist-facing spots on the main Via Dolorosa drag.
Book well ahead for Passover, Easter, and the High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah through Sukkot). Hostels fill weeks out and prices can triple. If your dates are flexible, late January through mid-February is when you will find the lowest rates and the thinnest crowds.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in November and late January through February. They fill fastest during Passover (March or April), Easter week, and the Jewish High Holiday stretch in September or October.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Jerusalem cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $38. Dorm beds currently range from $24 to $72/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Jerusalem?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Jerusalem include October 10, November 1, November 2.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Jerusalem?

HostelHound currently tracks 12 hostels in Jerusalem, Israel.

How much do hostels in Jerusalem cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $33/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Jerusalem?

Most budget hostels cluster around Jaffa Gate and Damascus Gate, which puts you within walking distance of the Old City's four quarters without dragging bags through narrow stone alleys. A handful of cheaper guesthouses sit along Salah al-Din Street in East Jerusalem, a ten-minute walk from the Muslim Quarter and handy for the bus station.

What is the best time of year to visit Jerusalem?

Hostels are cheapest in November and late January through February. They fill fastest during Passover (March or April), Easter week, and the Jewish High Holiday stretch in September or October.