Affordable Hostel Near the Old City of Jerusalem

Stay at the New Gate Hostel

If you are looking for an affordable hostel in Jerusalem with an unbeatable location, historic character, and breakfast included, the New Gate Hostel is an ideal choice. Located just steps from Jerusalem’s Old City, this welcoming hostel offers simple comfort, shared and private accommodations, and daily bed and breakfast starting from 145 ILS.

Perfect for pilgrims, backpackers, students, families, and organized groups, the New Gate Hostel combines budget-friendly lodging with the unique atmosphere of staying inside one of Jerusalem’s most historic institutions.

A Hostel in Jerusalem Rooted in History

The New Gate Hostel is located within the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, a Pontifical Institute that has welcomed pilgrims to the Holy Land since 1888. Originally serving as a school hostel during the Center’s years as a hospitality institute, the space has since been thoughtfully renovated for modern travelers.

Unlike many hostels in Jerusalem, guests here enjoy the peace, safety, and hospitality of a long-standing guesthouse tradition, while remaining directly opposite the Old City walls and New Gate entrance.

This unique setting makes the New Gate Hostel one of the few hostels near the Old City of Jerusalem that combines affordability with a meaningful sense of place.

Affordable Rooms and Dorms for Every Traveler

Whether you are traveling alone, with family, or as part of a group, the New Gate Hostel Jerusalem offers a range of room options:

• Damascus Gate Dorm – 4 bunk beds · Shared bathroom

• Jaffa Gate Dorm – 8 bunk beds · Shared bathroom

• New Gate Dorm – 10 bunk beds · Shared bathroom

• Zion Gate Room – 3 bunk beds · Private bathroom & kitchen

• Lion Gate Room – 2 beds · Shared bathroom

• Private Room – Single bed · Shared bathroom

  
  

All rooms include air conditioning, clean bed linens, towels, lockable storage, individual power outlets, and reading lights, ensuring a practical and comfortable stay after long days of exploring Jerusalem.