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Arava Hostel

Mediterranean hostel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Double Room | Balcony
Exterior
Gallery Suite
Outdoor dining
Standard Triple Room | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Almogim 106/1, Eilat
  • Eilat Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Ice Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Aqaba
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Ovda (VDA)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only | Hallway

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Gallery Suite | In-room dining

Gallery Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Television

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Eilat

At Arava Hostel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Eilat Marina and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Coral Beach Nature Reserve. Highlights at this Mediterranean hostel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Eilat hostel include Princess Beach and Port of Aqaba.
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What's nearby

  • Eilat Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ice Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Coral World Underwater Observatory Aquarium - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Port of Aqaba - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Palm Beach - 28 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Ovda (VDA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Brazil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪פיצה שמש - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortuna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fast Habesha Restaurant Eilat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪פלאפל הלב הרחב - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Arava Hostel

Mediterranean hostel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Arava Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Eilat hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1987
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Arava Hostel offers 35 accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. This Eilat hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Our Reception Fridge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 30 October 2024 to 29 October 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Arava Eilat
Arava Hostel
Arava Hostel Eilat
Arava Hostel Eilat Hotel Eilat
Arava Hostel Eilat
Arava Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Arava Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Eilat

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arava Hostel?

Arava Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Arava Hostel?

Yep, Arava Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Arava Hostel?

The closest beach to Arava Hostel is Palm Beach (6.1 km).

What makes Arava Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Arava Hostel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arava Hostel?

No, Arava Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arava Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Arava Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 104 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Priya

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

NOAM, FORT WORTH

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Everton

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean, inexpensive, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

EFRAIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hate this place and will never come back there

They have treated me so bad there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deceived

Looked good online. Came highly recommended. But the we arrived. Front door would not stay latched. Shower head leaked and sprayed water all over bathroom. Used towel to mop it up only to find out they charge extra for replacement towels. Noise all night long. Breakfast was good but they made us wash our dishes. Had to strip our beds and deliver sheets down stairs. Place is quit worn with sloppy maintenance. Absolutely not “very good”!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff very helpful, well maintained and organized place close to bus station and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

udi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

my experience from the time i stay at Arava hostel

amazing place to spend the weekend, very good service i slept like a baby because the area is very quiet, there are shops nearby so you can go to eat lunch only 300 meters from the hostel, the crew is very kind and i felt like I'm staying in my family place, not in a hostel, the one that stands above all was Tommy great guy with very high service awareness, i will come again for sure :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, helpful staffs, and wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great budget room for night

Great budget room for night; walk-able to beach/center (not in summer). Good breakfast included; nice ground; room with kettle and small refrigerator; easy street parking (and limited on site parking). Very clean.Locker is 10 NIS (up to 24 hr).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, close tó everything by walk. Tomi, the owner, wonderful host. Nice staff, helpful. Clean common areas, very comfortable terrace forint chill out. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Easy walk to bus station

Easy walk to the bus station and good inexpensive restaurants. Good outdoor lounging space. Only concern was that my bunk room was stuffy and had no windows; not the best place to share with two guys who were sick.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will come again

Best quality/price in best location Friendly helpful Need no more Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Location and Friendly Staff. Free BREAKFAST.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good budget hotel

Even prices went up since last year it's still good! Hope they will reduce the prices when the hotel isn't full..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Laraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic comforts and the friendliest service imagina

The friendliness and service at this hotel was superb. All staff were super helpful, and given the cost, this was a super value. If you want luxury this is not the place for you. But if you want basic comforts and an atmosphere that makes you feel welcome, do not hesitate to book. You can even walk to the airport!

10/10 Excellent

G, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value with staff that truly cares

I stayed here for 2 nights on my way to Jerusalem. Eilat is not a cheap town as accommodations can be expensive but the dorms are good value for what you get. The hostel is nicer than appears in the pictures with a garden area to hang out / socialize, good Wifi inside, clean shared bathroom and rooms with comfy beds and power outlets by the bed and a good breakfast. It is well located and within walking distance to the airport, central train station and various restaurants / markets. A dishonest taxi driver took off with my main luggage still in the trunk which is every traveller's nightmare and the staff Ruth and Tommy were very kind and empathetic of my situation. They took the time to help me call all the taxi companies around town and helped me deal with it as best they could. I would highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a hostel, not resort hotel

The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was wonderful, with suggestions for places to eat and things to do. They were always cheerful and helpful. We were able to rent gear to snorkel for less than at the Coral Beach Nature Reserve. The only negative comment is that breakfast could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was very good: salad, bread, jam and chokolate paste, milk, soft cheese, olives. It is very good location, 10 min walk to the Central bus station and very close to the local airport. Supermarket is 10 min by foot. But I didn’ like the shower.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely patio, dreary single room

Checkin was friendly, quick and helpful. My room was tiny and depressingly dreary, but the bathroom was updated, bright and nice. I would happily have traded the tv for a bedside light. Location is a short walk from the bus station, and the downtown area was minutes away by foot. The continental breakfast was fine, and the instant coffee was actually ok. There is a beautiful patio out front, replate with couches, pinic tables, trees and a view across to the Jordanian mountains. As a nonsmoker, however, it was hard to find a place to sit that wasn’t smoke-filled.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Bendeguz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time at Arava

Amazingly helpful and very friendly staff. Very flexible with booking and staying. Great atmosphere at the hostel, nice garden and good location. Rich breakfast at the morning and 24/7 reception. Internet could be faster in the dormitory rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018