Last updated March 21st 2018

Hostels are an affordable way to stay in Tel Aviv, and also a great place to meet new people. A bed in a dorm costs on average $25 per night, and a private room for couples costs on average $70 per night.

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BEACH

Hayarkon 48

Hayarkon 48 |Dorm: 98-113 NIS ($30-$35); private room: 375 NIS ($110)

One of Tel Aviv’s largest and most famous Hostels, Hayarkon is two minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Shuk. There is a rooftop bar, free wifi, communal areas, and breakfast included.

Word from the Group

• “Hayarkon 48 is right on the beach and nice staff.”
• “Stay in hayarkon 48 it’s great and amazing location.”

Beachfront Hostel

Retsif Herbert Samuel 78 | Dorm: 109 NIS ($35); private room: 362-402 NIS ($105-$115)

The location is amazing, across the road from Tel Aviv’s main beaches. They also have an amazing rooftop bar overlooking the beach.

SOUTH CENTRAL TEL AVIV

Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv

Levontin 21, corner of Allenby and Yehuda Halevi | Dorm: 70-99 NIS ($20-$30); private room: 240-350 NIS ($70-$100).

Following the huge success of Abraham Hostel Jerusalem (8th Best Hostel in the World) and the Fauzi Azar Inn in Nazareth, Abraham has come to chill out with the hipsters in Tel Aviv. His new hostel in Tel Aviv welcomes guests from around the world to clean and comfortable rooms, free breakfast, and a cool lounge, bar and roof facilities.

Little Tel Aviv Hostel

Yehuda HaLevi 51

Little Tel Aviv opened in 2015. Located on Yehuda Halevi, just near Rothschild Boulevard and the Central Bus Station, Little Tel Aviv has stylish modern rooms, indoor and outdoor communal areas, and organises bar crawls and other social events. It also has a cool bar downstairs called Hostel 51.

Word from the Group:

• “Little Tel-Aviv Hostel – it’s the cleanest, most friendly, young hostel in Tel Aviv.”

Florentine Backpackers Hostel

Elifelet 10 | Dorm: 55-99 NIS ($15-$30); private room: 240-350 NIS ($70-$100)

Florentine Backpackers Hostel is definitely one of Secret Tel Aviv’s favourites. Located in trendy Florentine, an area with great bars and restaurants, the hostel has a good sized communal area, excellent breakfast, free wifi, good fellow travellers, and a great price tag.

Word from the Group:

• “Florentin, in Elifelet st. It’s an amazing place for a young traveler. Just be prepared for the stairs.”
• “Hands down: Florentine Hostel. Best hostel experience I’ve had so far and I have returned a couple of times.”

Hostel Overstay TLV

Ben Tsvi 47 | Dorm: 61-71 NIS ($15-$20); private room: 218-252 NIS ($65-$75)

Another Secret Tel Aviv favourite. Hostel Overstay is located in Jaffa (about 1 km from Jaffa Market, 1.4 km from the beach, and 2.3 km from the central bus station), but it definitely has a special atmosphere. It has a rooftop bar which often hosts parties, a communal indoor lounge, swimming pool, free wifi, breakfast, and awesome people.

Word from the Group:

• “Overstay tlv is the cheapest ive found, best parties and relaxed, clean and a friendly atmosphere.”
• “Try Overstay TLV… You’ll def have a good time.”

JAFFA

Old Jaffa Hostel

Amiad 13 | Dorm: 90 NIS ($25); private room: 250 NIS ($70)

A great location just near the Jaffa flea market and 400m from the beach, the Old Jaffa Hostel has a communal kitchen and a rooftop terrace.

Word from the Group:

• “Old Jaffa Hostel is the best – cheap and pretty.”

Milk and Honey Hostel

Salame 4| Dorm: 90 NIS ($25); private room: 250 NIS ($75)

The Milk and Honey Hostel is a fun hostel with a cool location on the border of South Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Within a 15-minutes walk you can reach Jaffa Market and Jaffa Port, the beach, Neve Tzedek, and Florentine.

Word from the Group:

• “Milk an Honey is very cosy, but cheap as hell.”
• “Definitely the BEST hostel in the Jaffa-TLV area, warmly recommended”

NORTH TEL AVIV

Bnei Dan Hostel

If you are looking for something in North Tel Aviv, this could be your solution. Just next to Park Hayarkon and a short walk from Tel Aviv University (15 minutes).

NORTH TEL AVIV | Bnei Dan 36

Find the perfect hostel in your favorite location! 

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, Best Hotels in Eilat; 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.

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