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Reviews of Bab El-Silsileh Hostel

Bab El-Silsileh 155, Jerusalem, 97500, Israel

#116 of 129 hotels in Jerusalem

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 356 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Due to the timing of when I went, many Israeli soldiers outside the door

    Great location in Old City, directly next to an entrance for Al Aqsa

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2024

    9.0
    Next to Al Aqsa. Literally outside the chain gate, they are renovating it, good showers, amazing accessibility
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room cleaning service is not that great. Breakfast was supposed to be included. But it wasn’t served, so probably don’t count it if it’s a major reason to book it.

    It’s in the middle of the Old city. Hardly 10 steps and you are in Al Aqsa, 2 minutes from western wall. 5 minutes from schipulture church. Shops and souqs 2 minutes walk. They allowed me to wash my clothes. Good shower

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    7.0
    Doorstep of the masjid!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms always seemed a bit damp and room a bit on the small side. As toilet is next to room it was a bit smelly.

    Amazing location, friendly staff and nice lounge area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great hostel - budget stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was renovation going on, so the place was a mess, but it is well positioned right at the ĝate of AL Aqsa mosque. The bed was not comfortable, and the pillows needed a refresh. Only 1 bathroom and shower combo, a second one would be great, having to wake up at 2am to beat the other guests can be challenging as everyone plans for the same. Overall, it was a good budget experience as we only needed a place to shower and sleep at night . Well worth the money spent for the convenience of al aqsa mosque. !

    Proximity to Al-Aqsa mosque. It's literally on the doorstep. Perfect for group of friends who was a budget hotel with easy access to the mosque. I'd love to see this place when the renovations are completed. Would definitely book again!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    7.0
    Amazing location, so convenient for what I went to Jerusalem for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location. Absolutely excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    7.0
    Staff, please monitor how your male acquaintances interact with solo female travelers. I did not have a good experience,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very clean.

    The location was second to none.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right next to Masjid Al Aqsa gate (China Gate) There is no other location like this and good value for money

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room's inside are not tidy.

    owner is very friendly. price also cheap.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    7.0
    I enjoy the religious and historic atmosphere of each visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs renovation and better maintenance

    Excellent location. Few meters from AlAqsa compound. Less than 1 minute from Dome of the Rock and Aqsa mosque. It is an old historic structure. Not your typical hotel. I like to stay there when I am visiting Jerusalem

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    7.0
    great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location and price

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location if you don't mind sharing room with 8 others. Very nice & friendly staff.....
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Right beside the gate of Al Quds! I was able to pray almost all my salats there!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    7.0
    Heart of the Old City
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I never felt comfortable using the bathroom here. In the dorm, there isn’t really a door. Just a stall with a partial door. The shared bathroom in the main hallway didn’t lock. There’s also only two toilets and showers for about 14 guests. AC in the dorm didn’t work very well, which is rough in Jerusalem in July. And things close in the Old City earlier than elsewhere, so just be prepared food wise.

    Great location right next to Al-Aqsa. A bit hard to find but the staff were very helpful. Just don’t follow google maps because you’ll be directed through the Mosque, which isn’t always available to go through. Super neat architecture in the Old City. Feels like staying in a cave.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes the AC would not work, and the facilities weren't very clean

    The staff was very helpful and friendly and the location was just superb. Being in the old city, very close to most of all the main sites

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location al aqsa mosque

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy

    Location is superb

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Refurbished

    It's ok

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast could be improved. The kitchen area and kitchen equipment needs an upgrade. Other than these place is value for money!

    Location was the best! On the door step of Al-Aqsa compound. Perfect!!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    9.0
    best location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    every thing good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    7.0
    AN INTERESTING STAY IN THE OLD CITY WITH GREAT STAFF
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location was very good - in the Old Town. One night we needed to get to another part of the town and the owner (I think it was the owner) took us there in his tuk tuk. The staff were brilliant. Every time we came back from an outing we were offered bottled water from the fridge. The room was very basic with terribly thin walls and we could hear everything that went on in the other side. Breakfast was provided and although good it was the same every day. A bit of variety would have been good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2023

    8.0
    Great location and good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When I arrived the bed sheets on my bed weren't fresh, they were obviously used by a previous guest. Overall the place is not that clean, especially the bathrooms. Endurable for a short stay.

    Great price and location right by the Temple Mount in the Old City. The hostel is located in an old traditional building right by the Chain Gate. Great for a short stay in Jerusalem. The breakfast was pretty good and enough for the money.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2023

    7.0
    the definition of “no frills” has an excellent and quiet location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nonexistent tools for the kitchen, no flatware, no locks to secure belongings, beds are old and rickety

    location, includes breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2023

    9.0
    Best location, worth for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having same room with about 10 more people may be problematic. Owners were a bit reckless about your sleeping. They do not care to open lights about 8a.m. and u may wake up with high voices about 10a.m.

    The best part was location. When u take 15 steps, u re in Masjid Al Aqsa. Secondary best stuff was free coffee and tea. Thirdly, I was in 8 more people in the same room. It may seem bad at first, but they were nice people and it was great to talk to them.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    In the old city close to all Christian need to see.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    8.0
    best location for this price in the heart of old Jerusalem
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    internet

    location location

    Stayed in May 2023

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