Old Jaffa Hostel, Hostel in Tel Aviv

Excellent place with a lot of atmosphere. Really loved it. Multi national and multi cultural.

Annie, Norway

Great people; good position: in flea Market in Jaffa and a long walk (via the beach) or short bus ride from Tel Aviv. Be warned, building is triangular and has no sign on two of its three sides, so you can walk around it without realizing. Breakfast is minimal, but free - and the staff are terrific; you can ask them anything, and they know the ropes. The view from the roof is great: don't dismiss the bungalows for relatively cheap accommodation if you're sick of dorms. I've re-booked here, even though it is not actually in Tel Aviv. Jaffa has thousands of years of history and character. Don't miss the free 9 AM Wednesday morning tour from the clock tower.

Jo, Australia

I like this hostel and some of the staff are very pleasant, although not all. I can't help thinking that the Independent's 'best 50 budget hotels' listing is over-rating it a bit though - the showers are not much fun to use, and the ladies' dorms are cramped and noisy, with thin mattresses. The building itself is gorgeous and the location is great for the seafront, Abu Elafia's etc, but the market, while picturesque, does get pretty noisy first thing.

Sarah, England

Dorms are very basic. No protection from falling on the upper bed! I interacted with two staff: one very helpful and one grumpy. Internet is available only when reception is open. Location is OK.

Simun, Croatia

Hostal and Prive/Value are OK, sometime it can be a bit confusing to get a room, even with a reservation. sitting 30 minutes in the lobby will solve the problem - sometimes.

Martin, Germany