Hostels are an affordable way to stay in Eilat, and also a great place to meet new people from all over the world. With 360 days of sun a year, a loud nightlife, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins, beaches, and awesome spring break parties… you don’t need to leave Israel to have a great weekend away!

1. Abraham Hostel Eilat 🏆

City Centre | Shfifon St 3, Eilat, 8801308, Israel | Social Hostel 🌍 | Swimming Pool 🌊

Abraham Hostel Eilat is the city’s most popular and social hostel, and an easy top pick for first-time visitors. The hostel combines modern dorms and private rooms with a pool, bar, and large communal spaces that make meeting other travellers effortless. The atmosphere is lively without being overwhelming, attracting backpackers, digital nomads, and short-stay travellers alike. Its central location makes beaches, bars, and transport all easy to reach on foot. Read more.

2. Exodus Hostel & Dive Center

City Centre | HaEla St 29, Eilat, 88000, Israel | Dive-Focused Hostel 🤿 | Social Vibe 🌍

Exodus Hostel is a favourite among divers and snorkellers thanks to its close connection to Red Sea dive culture. It’s a social, traveller-driven place where days revolve around reef trips and evenings are spent swapping stories with other guests. The vibe is friendly and international, with a strong sense of community rather than party chaos. If diving or underwater adventures are a key part of your Eilat trip, this is one of the most natural fits. Read more.

3. The Shelter Hostel Eilat

City Centre | Relaxed Hostel 🏡 | Home-Style Atmosphere 🌿

Shelter Hostel offers a calmer, more personal alternative to Eilat’s bigger social hostels. Smaller and more intimate, it attracts travellers looking for conversation, shared meals, and a slower pace. The atmosphere feels homely rather than hectic, making it popular with longer-stay travellers and couples. It’s a good choice if you want connection without constant noise. Read more.

4. Arava Hostel Eilat

City Centre | Almogim St 106/1, Eilat, Israel | Budget Hostel 💸 | Quiet & Practical 🛏️

Arava Hostel is a solid, no-nonsense option for travellers who value price and calm over atmosphere. Located about a 10-minute walk from North Beach, it offers air-conditioned rooms and dorms, free WiFi, and free breakfast. The hostel has shared kitchen facilities, a sun terrace, and a relaxed feel that suits independent travellers. It’s especially good for longer stays or those who prefer a quieter base. Read more.

5. HI Eilat Hostel

City Centre | Derekh Mitsrayim 18, Eilat, 8810101, Israel | Budget Hostel 💸

HI Eilat Hostel does exactly what it promises: cheap, functional accommodation in a central location. Rooms are simple, and facilities are basic, but free breakfast helps keep costs down. It’s best suited to travellers who plan to spend most of their time out exploring rather than hanging around the hostel. If budget is your main concern, this is one of the cheapest reliable options in Eilat. Read more.

6. Eilot Kibbutz Country Lodging

Near Eilat | Eilot Kibbutz | Nature-Based Stay 🌿 | Swimming Pools 🏊

Eilot Kibbutz Country Lodging offers a very different hostel-style experience just north of Eilat. Set in a green kibbutz environment, it features spacious rooms, garden areas, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The atmosphere is calm and open, with far more space than city hostels. It’s ideal for travellers with a car, or anyone looking to combine budget accommodation with nature and quiet. Read more.

This guide is part of our series of Best Hotel Guides in Israel. Also check out our guides for Best Hotels in Israel, Best Hotels in Tel Aviv, Best Hotels in Jerusalem, Best Hotels in the Dead Sea; for those looking for boutique hotels we have guides for the Best Boutique Hotels in Israel and Best Boutique Hotels in Tel Aviv; and for those traveling in a budget, we have guides for the Best Hostels in Israel and Best Hostels in Tel Aviv. 

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