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Arava Hostel

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Almogim 106/1, Eilat
  • Place, Eilat Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ice Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ovda (VDA)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 237 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Gallery Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Gallery Suite

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Arava Hostel

Eilat hostel close to Eilat Marina
Along with a bar/lounge, this hostel has a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is not available.
Arava Hostel offers 35 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. This Eilat hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hostel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Mediterranean hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Arava Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

Our Reception Fridge - Onsite theme restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1987
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 October 30 2024 to October 29 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

Arava Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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