Tel Aviv Stay Hostels

The 11 Best Hostels in Tel Aviv (2026)

Updated September 2026 · 11 picks

The best hostels in Tel Aviv in 2026 are Abraham for the social scene, The Spot and Isla for modern pod-style dorms, and Hayarkon 48 or 180 Boutique for the beach. A dorm bed runs roughly ₪120–₪220 a night and a private room ₪350–₪600, against ₪700-plus for the cheapest hotel. Eleven picks, with who each suits and whether it has private rooms.

The list at a glance

Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv Levontin Street, near Rothschild
The Spot Hostel Tel Aviv Port (Hata'arucha Street)
Isla Tel Aviv Montefiore Street, near Rothschild
The Little Tel Aviv Hostel Near the Levinsky Market
Hayarkon 48 Hostel Hayarkon Street, by the beach
180 Boutique Hostel Herbert Samuel promenade, on the beach
Florentin House Florentin Street, Florentin
Roger's House Aharon Chelouche Street, between Florentin and Neve Tzedek
Caravan Hostel by Roger Southern Tel Aviv, towards Jaffa
Old Jaffa Hostel Jaffa, by the flea market
HI Tel Aviv – Bnei Dan Bnei Dan Street, by the Yarkon Park

1. Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv — Levontin Street, near Rothschild

The big social one — a full events programme, a rooftop and a bar downstairs.

₪₪ Mid-rangeRooms Dorms, private doubles and family roomsBest for Solo · Groups

Abraham is the largest and best-known hostel operation in the country, with sister properties in Jerusalem and Nazareth, and its Tel Aviv house sits on Levontin Street a couple of minutes from Rothschild Boulevard.

It runs a genuine programme — tours, events, a bar, a rooftop — which means you will meet people whether or not you were planning to. It also runs its own day trips around the country, which is the easiest way to reach the Dead Sea or Masada without a car.

The trade-off is size and noise. If you want a quiet night's sleep, this is not the one.

Good to know: Book its Masada and Dead Sea day trip here even if you sleep elsewhere — it is open to non-guests.

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2. The Spot Hostel — Tel Aviv Port (Hata'arucha Street)

A designed, modern hostel with pod beds, a short walk from the port and the northern beaches.

₪₪ Mid-rangeRooms Pod dorms and private roomsBest for Solo · Couples · Families

The Spot is one of the newer-generation Tel Aviv hostels: designed rather than merely painted, with pod-style dorm beds that give each guest a curtain, a light and somewhere to charge a phone, plus a lounge, bar, kitchen and co-working space.

It sits by Tel Aviv Port at the north end of the city, so the promenade, the port's bars and restaurants, and the Yarkon Park are on the doorstep. The centre and the Carmel Market are a bus, bike or scooter ride south.

It is often picked as the best all-rounder for solo women and for families, because it feels well managed without being dull.

Good to know: Rent a board or a bike from the hostel. The promenade south from the port is the best ride in the city.

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3. Isla Tel Aviv — Montefiore Street, near Rothschild

The calm, design-led one, with pod dorms built for privacy.

₪₪₪ UpmarketRooms Pod dormsBest for Solo

Isla is a pod hostel built around clean, Scandinavian-style design. The dorm pods have privacy blinds and proper beds rather than squeaky bunks, so it is the nearest thing to a hotel night at a dorm price.

Montefiore Street puts you between Rothschild Boulevard and the centre, a short walk from the Carmel Market and about fifteen minutes on foot from the beach. The atmosphere is quiet and work-friendly rather than a party.

It costs more than the older backpacker hostels. You are paying for sleep and cleanliness, and most guests think it is worth it.

Good to know: A good pick for remote workers. The common areas are set up for laptops, not beer pong.

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4. The Little Tel Aviv Hostel — Near the Levinsky Market

Small, clean and calm — the antidote to the party hostels.

₪₪ Mid-rangeRooms Dorms and private roomsBest for Solo · Couples

The Little Tel Aviv Hostel does what the name suggests: a smaller property with about sixteen rooms, a quieter common room and a style closer to a well-run guesthouse than a nightclub with bunks.

It is the one to pick if you are travelling solo but not looking to go out every night, or if you are older than the average dorm.

The Levinsky Market's spice shops and cheap lunches are steps away, and the Jaffa clock tower and the beach are both a walk.

Good to know: Its private rooms are among the better-value ones in the city — worth checking before booking a dorm.

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5. Hayarkon 48 Hostel — Hayarkon Street, by the beach

Two minutes from the sand, on the street where the hotels are.

₪₪ Mid-rangeRooms Dorms and private roomsBest for Solo · Groups

Hayarkon 48 sits on the seafront street among the big hotels, which puts a hostel bed a couple of minutes' walk from the beach at a fraction of the price of the neighbours.

It is a long-running, social hostel with a busy common area, a pool table and a tour desk, and the location is the reason people book it.

Hayarkon Street is noisy and traffic-heavy, so ask for a room away from the street.

Good to know: The beach opposite is one of the better stretches for swimming; the lifeguard flags matter, so read them.

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6. 180 Boutique Hostel — Herbert Samuel promenade, on the beach

A budget bed right on the seafront promenade, with sea views.

₪ BudgetRooms DormsBest for Solo · Groups

180 is on the Herbert Samuel promenade, the beachfront road, so the sea is across the path rather than down the street. For the price of a dorm bed you get the view the hotels charge for.

It is a simple, relaxed hostel. The common areas and the location do the work, and the Carmel Market, Neve Tzedek and the Jaffa end of the promenade are all walkable.

Expect a backpacker set-up rather than boutique-hotel fittings, whatever the name says.

Good to know: Sunset from the promenade is the free show. Be out front around 30 minutes before the sun goes down.

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7. Florentin House — Florentin Street, Florentin

A design hostel in the middle of the going-out neighbourhood.

₪₪₪ UpmarketRooms Dorms and private roomsBest for Solo · Couples

Florentin House brings a boutique look to a hostel: minimalist rooms, a bar and restaurant downstairs, and extras such as bike hire and city tours that you normally only find at the big chains.

It is in Florentin itself, where much of Tel Aviv's street art, bars and cheap food actually is, so you walk out of the door into the neighbourhood rather than taking a taxi to it.

It sits at the upper end of hostel pricing, and Florentin stays loud until very late on Thursdays and Fridays.

Good to know: Take the street-art walk. Florentin's murals are at their best on a weekday morning, before the shops open.

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8. Roger's House — Aharon Chelouche Street, between Florentin and Neve Tzedek

A classic, cheap and very social backpacker hostel, with craft beer on tap.

₪ BudgetRooms DormsBest for Solo · Groups

Roger's House is a traditional backpacker hostel: dorms, a busy common area, craft beer, beer pong and a crowd that is there to meet people.

It sits where Florentin meets Neve Tzedek, so bars are close and the beach, the Carmel Market and Jaffa are all a walk. That is about as central as a budget bed gets.

It is not the place for an early night. It is one of the cheapest and friendliest beds in the city.

Good to know: Its sister, Caravan Hostel by Roger, is the quieter option if you like the crowd but want to sleep.

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9. Caravan Hostel by Roger — Southern Tel Aviv, towards Jaffa

Sleep in a converted caravan in a green, quiet corner, with a brewery on site.

₪ BudgetRooms Dorms and private roomsBest for Solo · Couples

Caravan Hostel, from the team behind Roger's House, puts its dorms in converted caravans set around a garden, which makes it one of the more unusual beds in the city.

It is calmer than the central party hostels, has its own craft brewery and kitchen, and is close to the beach and Jaffa, with public transport nearby.

The caravans are compact. It suits people who want the novelty and some quiet, not anyone who needs a lot of space.

Good to know: Try the house beer. It is brewed on site, and it is the reason many guests come back.

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10. Old Jaffa Hostel — Jaffa, by the flea market

An old stone building by the flea market, with the best roof terrace in the city.

₪₪ Mid-rangeRooms Dorms and private roomsBest for Couples · Solo

Old Jaffa Hostel, also listed as Old Jaffa House, occupies a renovated Ottoman-era building beside the Jaffa flea market, with high ceilings, balconies, vintage furniture and a roof terrace looking over the rooftops towards the sea.

It is quieter and more atmospheric than the central Tel Aviv hostels, and Jaffa's food, bars and antique shops are on the doorstep. In summer the roof has been offered as the cheapest bed in town.

It is a twenty-five minute walk or a short ride from central Tel Aviv, which is the only real drawback.

Good to know: Go up to the roof at sunset — it is the single best free view in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area.

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11. HI Tel Aviv – Bnei Dan — Bnei Dan Street, by the Yarkon Park

The official youth hostel: simple, clean and the most family-friendly of the lot.

₪₪ Mid-rangeRooms Dorms and private family roomsBest for Families · Groups

The Israel Youth Hostels Association's Tel Aviv branch is on Bnei Dan Street in the north of the city, beside the Yarkon Park. It is an institutional hostel in the best sense: clean and orderly, with rooms for families and groups.

The park, with its lawns, bike paths and river, is across the road, and the port and the northern beaches are a short walk.

It has no party scene and it is not central. For families and school groups, both of those are advantages.

Good to know: Families should book the private rooms early. They are among the cheapest family-sized beds in the city and go fast in summer.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a hostel bed in Tel Aviv?

Roughly ₪120–₪220 a night for a dorm bed depending on season and how many beds are in the room, and ₪350–₪600 for a private room. Summer and the Jewish holidays push prices to the top of that range; November to March is markedly cheaper.

Dorm or private room?

A dorm is the cheap option and the social one. Most Tel Aviv hostels now use pod-style bunks with a curtain, a light and a socket, which makes a dorm far more bearable than it used to be. Most of the hostels here also sell private rooms, usually doubles and often en-suite. For a couple, a private hostel room is usually the best-value bed in the city.

Which area should I stay in?

Florentin and the Levinsky blocks for nightlife and cheap food; the Hayarkon Street strip for the beach; Neve Tzedek and Rothschild for walkability and quiet. Everything in central Tel Aviv is within a 30-minute walk or a short scooter ride of everything else, so the choice is about atmosphere rather than logistics.

Are Tel Aviv hostels safe?

Yes. Tel Aviv is a safe city by international standards, including at night, and the established hostels have lockers, key-card access and 24-hour reception. Standard precautions about valuables in dorms apply as they would anywhere.

Do Tel Aviv hostels have age limits?

Most do not, though a few of the party-oriented ones cap dorm ages at around 40 or restrict certain dorms. The bigger hostels run a mixed crowd including families and older travellers in private rooms. Check the individual property's policy if it matters to you.

Is breakfast included?

Usually not, or only a basic self-serve version. Most Tel Aviv hostels have a guest kitchen, which is how long-stay travellers keep costs down in a city where a cafe breakfast is easily ₪60. The Levinsky and Carmel markets are the cheap way to stock it.

Can you book a private room in a hostel?

Yes — nearly all of these have private doubles and twins, often with en-suite bathrooms. They cost well below a hotel while keeping the common areas and the social side, which makes them a good option for couples who want neither a dorm nor a ₪900 hotel room.

What about hostels in Jerusalem?

Jerusalem hostels are cheaper than Tel Aviv's, often include breakfast, and several sit inside the Old City walls. Most travellers split their time between the two cities, which are about 35 minutes apart by train. See our guide to the best hostels in Jerusalem.

1. Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv — Levontin Street, near Rothschild

2. The Spot Hostel — Tel Aviv Port (Hata'arucha Street)

3. Isla Tel Aviv — Montefiore Street, near Rothschild

4. The Little Tel Aviv Hostel — Near the Levinsky Market

5. Hayarkon 48 Hostel — Hayarkon Street, by the beach

6. 180 Boutique Hostel — Herbert Samuel promenade, on the beach

7. Florentin House — Florentin Street, Florentin

8. Roger's House — Aharon Chelouche Street, between Florentin and Neve Tzedek

9. Caravan Hostel by Roger — Southern Tel Aviv, towards Jaffa

10. Old Jaffa Hostel — Jaffa, by the flea market

11. HI Tel Aviv – Bnei Dan — Bnei Dan Street, by the Yarkon Park

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