{"id":262789,"date":"2023-09-15T09:57:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T13:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=262789"},"modified":"2025-08-20T03:57:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:57:26","slug":"best-hostels-jerusalem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/jerusalemhostel.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"The view overlooking the historic Old City of Jerusalem in Israel\"><\/p>\n<p>Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded over 5,000 years ago. And while it is loaded with history, it\u2019s not a stuffy, dusty capital fit only for antiquity buffs. It\u2019s actually a lively, modern place with an incredible food scene and wild nightlife.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s also expensive when compared to other destinations in the Middle East, so finding affordable accommodation is important if you don\u2019t want to break the bank.<\/p>\n<p>To help you make the most of your trip, here\u2019s my list of the best hostels in Jerusalem. These are all fun, safe, and social, ensuring that you\u2019ll have an amazing visit to the Holy City.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-box\">\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<strong>Best Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fhostelworld.prf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1101lHtj%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hostelworld.com%252Fpwa%252Fhosteldetails.php%252FPalm-Hostel%252FJerusalem%252F61960\">Palm Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<strong>Best Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCinema-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F291691\">Cinema Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<strong>Best Hostel for Digital Nomads<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F45054%2Fabraham-jerusalem%2F\">Abraham Jerusalem<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<strong>Best Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCinema-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F291691\">Cinema Hostel<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F45054%2Fabraham-jerusalem%2F\">Abraham Jerusalem<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<strong>Best Overall Hostel<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F45054%2Fabraham-jerusalem%2F\">Abraham Jerusalem<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nWant the specifics of each hostel? Here\u2019s my breakdown of the best hostels in Jerusalem and why I love them:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F45054%2Fabraham-jerusalem%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">1. Abraham Jerusalem<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/jerusalemhostels1.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"The rooftop terrace of the Abraham Hostel in sunny Jerusalem, Israel\"><br \/>\nThis is one of the most popular hostels not just in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/things-to-see-and-do-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Israel<\/a> but the world. I really liked that it was an energetic place with a friendly atmosphere and a bar. It felt really social. There\u2019s also a tour desk on-site, so it\u2019s easy to book all kinds of day trips and tours around the city, country, and region. <\/p>\n<p>I liked the hostel&#8217;s arty feel, and while the bunks are basic metal ones with thin mattresses and without curtains, the rooms are clean and spacious, which I appreciated. There&#8217;s also a free breakfast too. I really loved the location, as it&#8217;s close to the Machane Yehuda Market (great to shop at) and it\u2019s not a long walk to the Old City or Central Bus Station.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abraham Jerusalem at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tour desk on-site<\/li>\n<li>Lively, energetic atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>Super friendly staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F45054%2Fabraham-jerusalem%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FStay-Inn%2FJerusalem%2F268235%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">2. Stay Inn<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/jerusalemhostels2.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"A colorful dorm room at the Stay Inn hostel in Jerusalem, Israel\"><br \/>\nThis stylish hostel is laid-back and has comfy dorm rooms. The beds have thick mattresses and curtains (something I really appreciate) so you can get a decent sleep and there are individual lights and outlets too. The rooms also have AC (a big plus since it can get quite warm here). The hostel is very central, located right near the Midrachov (a popular pedestrian mall) and not far from Independence Park. I loved the common area on the roof and the breakfast each morning is fantastic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Inn at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delicious breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Comfy dorm beds<\/li>\n<li>Convenient location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FStay-Inn%2FJerusalem%2F268235%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Post-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F99042\" rel=\"nofollow\">3. The Post Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/jerusalemhostels3.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"The large lounge and common area in the Post Hostel in Jerusalem\"><br \/>\nThis hostel has a stylish, contemporary feel. There\u2019s a rooftop terrace where you can hang out (which I really loved), as well as a large kitchen for cooking your own meals. I liked that there\u2019s also a bar for being social but also a movie room for whenever you want to take it easy after a late night out. The dorms are airy and bright and the bunks are comfy with lights, outlets, and lockers (no curtains).<\/p>\n<p>The atmosphere isn\u2019t super social (it feels a bit more like a hotel), but there is lots of common space for lounging. It\u2019s not far from the Old City either.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Post Hostel at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quiet atmosphere <\/li>\n<li>Great location near all the main sights<\/li>\n<li>Clean, spacious dorms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Post-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F99042\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fhostelworld.prf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1101lHtj%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hostelworld.com%252Fpwa%252Fhosteldetails.php%252FPalm-Hostel%252FJerusalem%252F61960\" rel=\"nofollow\">4. Palm Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/jerusalemhostels4.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"A simple dorm room in the Palm hostel in Jerusalem, Israel\"><br \/>\nThis is one of the cheapest hostels in town. It\u2019s got a no-frills place and, while the dorms are small and the beds are basic (thin mattresses and no curtains), it\u2019s just a short walk to all the major Old City sights (you can reach everything in around 15 minutes). You really can\u2019t beat the location, just steps from the busy Damascus Gate.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few common areas where you can hang out (including an outdoor patio), and there\u2019s also a small kitchen for cooking your own meals. I think it\u2019s the perfect choice for budget backpackers who don\u2019t need anything fancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Palm Hostel at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amazing location near the major sights<\/li>\n<li>Very affordable<\/li>\n<li>Lots of common areas for hanging out and meeting people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fhostelworld.prf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1101lHtj%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hostelworld.com%252Fpwa%252Fhosteldetails.php%252FPalm-Hostel%252FJerusalem%252F61960\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCinema-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F291691\" rel=\"nofollow\">5. Cinema Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/jerusalemhostels5.jpeg\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\" alt=\"outdoor seating area of the cinema hostel\"><br \/>\nThis cinema-themed hostel is a lively hostel located in an old movie theater. I really liked the atmosphere here; it\u2019s quite social and there is lots of common space (indoor and outdoor), group activities (like yoga), and, of course, movie nights. I love the location too since it\u2019s right near the Midrachov and all the nightlife, and just a 15-minute walk to the Old City. The dorms are simple and clean but the beds are basic metal bunks with thin mattresses and no curtains. There are lights and plugs for each bed and there is also a capsule dorm if you want more privacy. There\u2019s a female-only dorm too. <\/p>\n<p>Just note that there is an age cap here: you can\u2019t be over 45 years old.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cinema Hostel at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Female-only dorm<\/li>\n<li>Social atmosphere makes it easy to meet people<\/li>\n<li>Younger travelers only (18-45)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCinema-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F291691\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>***<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Jerusalem is popular among young backpackers, thanks to its blend of old and new. With incredible ancient sites as well as an energetic nightlife and world-class foodie scene, it should come as no surprise that this is one of the most popular travel destinations in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>By staying in one of the hostels above, you\u2019ll be guaranteed to have fun, save money, and make the most of your time in this iconic, historic capital!<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-booking\">\n<h4>Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Book Your Flight<\/strong><br \/>\nFind a cheap flight by using <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/214481\/1027991\/13416?subId1=%26currency%3DUSD&#038;associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skyscanner<\/a>. It&#8217;s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is being left unturned. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Your Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can book your hostel with <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelworld<\/a>. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a> as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br \/>\nTravel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It&#8217;s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I&#8217;ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=24768462&#038;campaign=footer-blue-box&#038;utm_source=24768462&#038;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SafetyWing<\/a> (best for budget travelers)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3032045-15403748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">World Nomads<\/a> (best for mid-range travelers)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insuremytripus.pxf.io\/q4vRWg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">InsureMyTrip<\/a> (for those 70 and over)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medjetassist.com\/nomadicmatt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medjet<\/a> (for additional evacuation coverage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Want to Travel for Free?<\/strong><br \/>\nTravel credit cards allow you to earn points that can be redeemed for free flights and accommodation \u2014 all without any extra spending. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-tips\/picking-a-travel-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">my guide to picking the right card and my current favorites<\/a> to get started and see the latest best deals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need a Rental Car?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/canada?a_aid=nomadicmatt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Discover Cars<\/a> is a budget-friendly international car rental website. No matter where you&#8217;re headed, they&#8217;ll be able to find the best \u2014 and cheapest \u2014 rental for your trip!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need Help Finding Activities for Your Trip?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&#038;utm_medium=online_publisher&#038;placement=content-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get Your Guide<\/a> is a huge online marketplace where you can find cool walking tours, fun excursions, skip-the-line tickets, private guides, and more. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to Book Your Trip?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resource page<\/a> for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use when I travel. They are the best in class and you can&#8217;t go wrong using them on your trip.\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"photo-credits\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F45054%2Fabraham-jerusalem%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 &#8211; Abraham Hostel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FStay-Inn%2FJerusalem%2F268235%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 &#8211; Stay Inn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FThe-Post-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F99042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Post Hostel &#8211; 4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FPalm-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F61960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 &#8211; Palm Hostel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCinema-Hostel%2FJerusalem%2F291691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 &#8211; Cinema Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded over 5,000 years ago. And while it is loaded with history, it\u2019s not a stuffy, dusty capital fit only for antiquity buffs. It\u2019s actually a lively, modern place with an incredible food scene and wild nightlife. But it\u2019s also expensive when compared to other&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":268536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2562],"tags":[745,2781,3134],"class_list":["post-262789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-middle-east","tag-hostels","tag-israel","tag-jerusalem"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem (Updated 2026)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here&#039;s a list of my favorite hostels in Jerusalem. They&#039;re all fun, affordable, and social, ensuring you have an amazing visit.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem (Updated 2026)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Here&#039;s a list of my favorite hostels in Jerusalem. They&#039;re all fun, affordable, and social, ensuring you have an amazing visit.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Nomadic Matt&#039;s Travel Site\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nomadicmatt\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-09-15T13:57:54+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-20T07:57:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1350\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"790\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Matthew Kepnes\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@nomadicmatt\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@nomadicmatt\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Matthew Kepnes\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Matthew Kepnes\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6bb11d2db7d09be3c584f69ea2a840d0\"},\"headline\":\"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-15T13:57:54+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-20T07:57:26+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/\"},\"wordCount\":949,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg\",\"keywords\":[\"hostels\",\"Israel\",\"jerusalem\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Middle East\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/\",\"name\":\"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem (Updated 2026)\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-15T13:57:54+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-20T07:57:26+00:00\",\"description\":\"Here's a list of my favorite hostels in Jerusalem. They're all fun, affordable, and social, ensuring you have an amazing visit.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg\",\"width\":1350,\"height\":790,\"caption\":\"Jerusalem skyline\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/\",\"name\":\"Nomadic Matt&#039;s Travel Site\",\"description\":\"Travel Better, Cheaper, Longer\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Nomadic Matt Inc\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/nomadicmatt-blog.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/nomadicmatt-blog.png\",\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"caption\":\"Nomadic Matt Inc\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nomadicmatt\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/nomadicmatt\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nomadicmatt\/\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com.au\/nomadicmatt\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6bb11d2db7d09be3c584f69ea2a840d0\",\"name\":\"Matthew Kepnes\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a6ef5fadd3fbdda2468b8efb98d26707f0ec54850240b4c9a067a44856ab5275?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a6ef5fadd3fbdda2468b8efb98d26707f0ec54850240b4c9a067a44856ab5275?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Matthew Kepnes\"},\"description\":\"Hi, I\u2019m Nomadic Matt, the New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad, as well as the founder of this website! And I\u2019m here to help you save money on your next trip.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/author\/nomadicmatt\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem (Updated 2026)","description":"Here's a list of my favorite hostels in Jerusalem. They're all fun, affordable, and social, ensuring you have an amazing visit.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem (Updated 2026)","og_description":"Here's a list of my favorite hostels in Jerusalem. They're all fun, affordable, and social, ensuring you have an amazing visit.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/","og_site_name":"Nomadic Matt&#039;s Travel Site","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nomadicmatt","article_published_time":"2023-09-15T13:57:54+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-08-20T07:57:26+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1350,"height":790,"url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Matthew Kepnes","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@nomadicmatt","twitter_site":"@nomadicmatt","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Matthew Kepnes","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/"},"author":{"name":"Matthew Kepnes","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6bb11d2db7d09be3c584f69ea2a840d0"},"headline":"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem","datePublished":"2023-09-15T13:57:54+00:00","dateModified":"2025-08-20T07:57:26+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/"},"wordCount":949,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg","keywords":["hostels","Israel","jerusalem"],"articleSection":["Middle East"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/","url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/","name":"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem (Updated 2026)","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg","datePublished":"2023-09-15T13:57:54+00:00","dateModified":"2025-08-20T07:57:26+00:00","description":"Here's a list of my favorite hostels in Jerusalem. They're all fun, affordable, and social, ensuring you have an amazing visit.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1.jpeg","width":1350,"height":790,"caption":"Jerusalem skyline"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-jerusalem\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The 5 Best Hostels in Jerusalem"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/","name":"Nomadic Matt&#039;s Travel Site","description":"Travel Better, Cheaper, Longer","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#organization","name":"Nomadic Matt Inc","url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/nomadicmatt-blog.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/nomadicmatt-blog.png","width":200,"height":200,"caption":"Nomadic Matt Inc"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nomadicmatt","https:\/\/x.com\/nomadicmatt","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nomadicmatt\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com.au\/nomadicmatt\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6bb11d2db7d09be3c584f69ea2a840d0","name":"Matthew Kepnes","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a6ef5fadd3fbdda2468b8efb98d26707f0ec54850240b4c9a067a44856ab5275?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a6ef5fadd3fbdda2468b8efb98d26707f0ec54850240b4c9a067a44856ab5275?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Matthew Kepnes"},"description":"Hi, I\u2019m Nomadic Matt, the New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad, as well as the founder of this website! And I\u2019m here to help you save money on your next trip.","url":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/author\/nomadicmatt\/"}]}},"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":2562,"label":"Middle East"}],"post_tag":[{"value":745,"label":"hostels"},{"value":2781,"label":"Israel"},{"value":3134,"label":"jerusalem"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jerusalemhostel-1-1024x599.jpeg",1024,599,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Matthew Kepnes","author_link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/author\/nomadicmatt\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":2562,"name":"Middle East","slug":"middle-east","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":2596,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":11,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":2562,"category_count":11,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Middle East","category_nicename":"middle-east","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":745,"name":"hostels","slug":"hostels","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":775,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":72,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":2781,"name":"Israel","slug":"israel","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":2815,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":5,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":3134,"name":"jerusalem","slug":"jerusalem","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3168,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=262789"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":278407,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262789\/revisions\/278407"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/268536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=262789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=262789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}