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Reviews of Bab El-Silsileh Hostel

Bab El-Silsileh 155, Jerusalem, 97500, Israel

#115 of 127 hotels in Jerusalem

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 357 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was satifactory

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower worked really bad,bad mattrases

    Breakfast ok,nice spot

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    10
    exceptional, would stay there every time I go
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location and great staff. a beautiful family feel with breakfast served like your eating at home. The location was literally a few meters away from Al Aqsa and the Dome mosque

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The kindness and thoughtfulness of the staff was amazing

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2023

    10
    Perfect location if you are Muslim and want to pray your daily prayers in Al Aqsa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location if you are Muslim and want to pray your daily prayers in Al Aqsa

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    10
    Best location for Visitors for Al Aqsa Haram Masjid
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Very close to my destination

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    10
    In the center of the center
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Its ok, but its a hostel. Noisy at night, when others arriving, but its inevitable

    Extremly central location. Simple but tasty breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2023

    10
    i like everything here
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location, people

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2023

    3.0
    Mixed experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Oh, where do I even start with this gem? Let me paint you a picture: a dirty and barricaded entrance that screams "welcome to your nightmare." But wait, it gets better! The rooms are so cozy that you can hear every little detail from the neighbouring rooms - who needs privacy anyway? And who needs proper walls when you can have a window to another room with no window in it? It's like a real-life game of "I spy" with your fellow guests. And don't even get me started on the toilet situation. The communal area is separated from the toilet with a basket-type net, so you can enjoy the sweet sounds of your fellow guests doing their business. Plus, they can hear you too - it's like a bonding experience! And when you try to escape this nightmare, the staff demands 100% payment at the premises, even though it clearly states only 50% should be paid on check-in (misscommunication via booking.com site). Oh, and let's not forget the hygiene situation. The bedding and towels have been used by dozens of guests before you, so you can snuggle up with their germs all night long. And who needs duvet covers, right? It's not like they're meant to be washed between guests or anything. Mixed feelings really......

    Staff friendly and helpful. Liked the location and the staff at the checkpoint nearby.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2023

    2.0
    I would not recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room without daylight

    Location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    10
    Very convenient comfortable accomodation very close to masjid Aqsa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good filling breakfast is provided everyday, even though it's same every day but good Alhamdulillah. There's nothing to complain.

    It's location, I can give 100/10, as it's very close to masjid Aqsa may be max 200mtrs. We could go to all the 5 times namaaz with my father 85 yrs old Alhamdulillah. Please don't expect any Star facility.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    10
    It's comfortable, convenient and safe place if you have come for Peace and just to pray.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's nothing to not like. Alhamdulillah.

    The location it's 💯% just next to the Masjid Aqsa Alhamdulillah, please don't come expecting star hotel comfort. It's a family run friendly Hostel. The breakfast is good same every day but good sumptuous filling. I give 100 out of 10for location. We could go to the Masjid Aqsa for every namaaz with my father 86 yrs old Masha Allah.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bed sheets and pillow cases were not changed between guests and we had to sleep directly with our skin under a blanket. No window to ventilate the room. The showers and toilets looked hardly cleaned with accumulated hair etc.

    Great Location, breakfast good, and very atmospheric with its old stone walls right beside the wailing wall and sukhs

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    10
    The best hostel in Quds!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen was small and hard to use, with only a microwave and a kettle, I would have liked to have a gas stove too!

    Great location, friendly staff, warm rooms, gorgeous old building, lovely hot showers.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness was very poor, especially the kitchen and shared bathroom. The facilities wouldn't be enough if it was full.

    The location was excellent.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stay was short on this occasion.

    Great location right to the Chain Gate entrance to Al aqsa compound. Relaxed host and constant hustle and bustle outside the hostel. Everyone helpful. Booked single room with shared bathroom. Nice heating in the room. Can be tricky to find but if you ask anyone for the street name, you'll get there.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being so close to the entrance of alaqsa compound & western wall, you will see the security guards outside.

    I booked a bed in the dorm for my elderly dad to take a rest in between prayers at alaqsa, the location is the closest you will get to alaqsa & dome of the rock. The price is very very good for the facilities they offer, the staff are super friendly & informative. It's a family run hostel & exceptional price, the mom cleans up the rooms changes the sheets washes the towels, my dad enjoyed his stay during the days & at night we would take him to our other hotel just outside of the old town. Good WiFi,

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    6.0
    One of the worst hostels I have stayed but for the price...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is like a cave, no windows. Mattresses are horrible. There are no lockers or any safe place to keep our belongings.

    Location is good. There is AC in the room.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    you know i wanted to help them grow and be victorious but proud as they are they declined

    to see how palestinian live how thier lives is over shadowed by the past this place is not hiltonn it is not for a limited perspective you will see things here no tour guide can show u ever.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    New guest comes inn, they straighten the sheet, fold up the blanket, and assigns the bed to the new guy.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2023

    4.0
    Could be much better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not very clean. Beds are old and squeaking on every move. When I woke up somebody was sleeping on a mattress directly on the floor on the path to the toilet. I understand I booked a bed in room for 8 and that was a room for 5 but it doesn't mean that a room with capacity of 5 should be filled with more than 5 people. More blankets should be provided. Because it is on the wall bordering the Temple Mount, non-Muslims have some restrictions in the area and so google maps won't be extremely helpful but because there's people offering to help and police everywhere, at any hour of the night you will be able to ask for guidance in the neighbourhood.

    The host is nice and helpful. It is conveniently placed in the old city centre. It feels safe with a lot of police everywhere. Lots of shops and very friendly people in the neighbourhood.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

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

    It’s very basic, a lot of people on here complain about that. if you don’t like basic hostels then this place isn’t for you.

    The property was in the heart of the old city Jerusalem. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place, met lots of people there. Not a party hostel, it’s for people who are genuinely interested in the rich cultural history of Jerusalem. Its basic with very simple amenities, but comfortable. A simple breakfast is provided and coffee is free all day if you want one.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2022

    3.0
    Was glad to be traveling throughout Israel during the day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel was filthy, especially the bathroom and beds. The kitchen too had unclean utensils piled up. It is also difficult to find for a newcomer as one has to go through a maze of dirty lanes in Old Jerusalem. The location is right next to the Western wall deep inside the old city which has narrow lanes. This means this is a place where taxis cannot reach and you will have to carry your luggage and walk a long way from either Damascus Gate or Jaffa Gate. This is true of the cleaner Jewish Quarter too. Also be prepared to face religious bigotry. The hostel is in the Muslim Quarter. Arrmed guards right next to the hostel entrance asked me if I was a Muslim and tried stopping me for not being a Muslim until I told them I stayed at the hostel. They also stop anyone from entering the Temple Mount complex from the entrance right next to the hostel if you are not a Muslim. However, they let me go to the hostel every time they stopped me and I told them I stayed there. Guess non-Muslims are unwelcome but that problem is solved with their $$$! If you ignore all the above, the only consolation is that all tourist spots in the old city are at a walking distance.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Place has no sign whatsoever that it is a hostel. The number 155 is not there and owner does not find it necessary to have it after having pointed it out. Did not have GPS so was sent 5 x th wrong way. Room very small with a broken bed. You are sleeping basically on a matress. AC is a joke but not as funny as the toilet. Where you sit is broken. When i wanted to use it everything was wet. You wonder why ? because the toilet is the shower at the same time !!! Internet only works if your phone accepts QR code as code. Manager not helpful at all. For breakfast i had an orange and a tea. Not allowed to get a second orange. Any place is better....

    Nothing

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    10
    Jerusalem unforgettable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaving

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2022

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