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New Gate Hostel

Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet at this Jerusalem hostel before heading out to explore the ancient historic sites nearby

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New Gate Hostel is steps from Jerusalem's Western Wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet and laundry facilities. The property offers in-room WiFi, and the lobby has a computer station and coffee/tea service for planning daily adventures.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 165
AED 330 total
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (12 Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (12 Beds) | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only (12 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Renovated in 2019
3 bathrooms
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Renovated in 2019
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only (16 Beds)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only (16 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Renovated in 2019
4 bathrooms
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only (20 Beds)

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only (20 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Renovated in 2019
4 bathrooms
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
HaTsanhanim 3, Jerusalem, 91204

What's nearby

  • Mamilla Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Damascus Gate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jaffa Gate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Western Wall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Yekuti'el Adam Station - 13 min drive
  • Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Station - 20 min drive
  • Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aroma (ארומה) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Luciana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Rimon (קפה רימון) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roladin Bakery & Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Joy Bistro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

New Gate Hostel

Hostel in the city center with rooms refurbished in 2019
At New Gate Hostel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at New Gate Hostel offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Outdoor showers and soap
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1988
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2019
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Israel Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Israel.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ILS 430 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The School Hostel
New Gate Hostel Jerusalem
New Gate Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
New Gate Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Jerusalem

Frequently asked questions

Is New Gate Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at New Gate Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at New Gate Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does New Gate Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ILS 430 per vehicle applies.

Where is New Gate Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Jerusalem, this hostel is steps from Mount Herzl, Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, and New Gate. Monastery of St. Saviour and Damascus Gate are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

New Gate Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best Hostel ever! the rooms were clean and comfortable. The most delicious breakfast out of any Hostel and even better than most Hotels. the location was amazing as it was close to the tram and the jaffa gate!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

MAN CHUN JEANNE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SHOULD IMPROVE

They do not allow tenant to keep room key and there is no shut inside the room. I felt unsafe! The day I moved in , a full trash can was waiting for me. No one clear it until a big group came a week later.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful friendly place.

Overall it was amazing & I highly recommend this hostel. I was very lucky to have been there 4 nights when I had an entire 4 bunk room to myself. The manager explained that it will fill up Dec. 20 -mid June. So for an inexpensive place I would urgewer on this stay. anybody to get ther before Daec. 20. The staff was very friendly & attentive. The breakfast is basic. It includes a hard boiled egg, bread, croissant, unlimited coffee, cheese & salad. Twice they spontaneously gave me a good free lunch! To get from the room to the street involves clean mbing over 40 steps. The bathroom shower area is a mere 15 meters from the room, same flat levelsummer & dry days, , was a problem on rainy days because it s an no roof passage way. Since it was unusually rainy, I did not take a sho. Well maintained. But, the design, which would work very well in n the
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ROBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019