Tel Aviv Stay Hostels

The 6 Best Hostels in Tel Aviv (2026)

Updated August 2026 · 6 picks

The best hostels in Tel Aviv in 2026 are Abraham Hostel for the social scene, The Little Tel Aviv Hostel for a quieter stay and Hayarkon 48 for the beach. Tel Aviv is an expensive city and hostels are how most budget travellers make it work — a dorm bed runs roughly ₪120–₪220 a night, against ₪700-plus for the cheapest hotel room. Six, and who each suits.

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

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

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest 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 Little Tel Aviv Hostel — Central Tel Aviv

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

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Solo · Couples

The Little Tel Aviv Hostel does what the name suggests: a smaller property, fewer beds, a quieter common room and a management style that leans towards a well-run guesthouse rather 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.

Central enough to walk to the beach, the boulevard and the markets.

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

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

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest 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 rooftop and a busy common area, and the location is the reason people book it.

Hayarkon Street is noisy and traffic-heavy — ask for a room off the street side.

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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4. Florentine Hostel — Florentin

In the middle of the going-out neighbourhood, with a rooftop to match.

₪ BudgetBest for Solo · Groups

Florentine Hostel puts you inside Florentin, which is where a large share of Tel Aviv's bars, street art and cheap food actually is, rather than a walk away from it.

The rooftop is the centre of the operation and the crowd is young and sociable. Prices are at the lower end for the city.

Florentin is lively until very late. That is either the reason to book it or the reason not to.

Good to know: Bring earplugs. The neighbourhood does not get quiet until about 3am on a Thursday.

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5. Spot Hostel — Near Neve Tzedek and the Carmel Market

A well-designed modern hostel in a genuinely convenient spot.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Solo · Couples

Spot is one of the newer-generation Tel Aviv hostels — designed rather than merely painted, with proper pod-style dorm beds, decent bathrooms and a bar that works as a common room.

Its position between the Carmel Market, Neve Tzedek and the beach is about as convenient as central Tel Aviv gets.

It costs a little more than Florentin's cheapest, and the difference shows in the fittings.

Good to know: Ask for one of the smaller dorms; the price difference over the large ones is small and the sleep is much better.

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6. 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-rangeBest for Couples · Solo

Old Jaffa Hostel occupies a historic building beside the Jaffa flea market, with high ceilings, thick stone walls 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 and antique shops are on the doorstep.

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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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.

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.

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

2. The Little Tel Aviv Hostel — Central Tel Aviv

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

4. Florentine Hostel — Florentin

5. Spot Hostel — Near Neve Tzedek and the Carmel Market

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

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