Reviews of Bab El-Silsileh Hostel
Bab El-Silsileh 155, Jerusalem, 97500, Israel
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClose to the Mosque, friendly staff
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was un real! You stay literally in the west wall,
The place was rather dirty, there was black mold in the sinks and the showers in the mixed room were privacy glass but still see-through, didn't like that. The breakfast was ok but the cutlery and plates looked like they had been used before and hadn't been washed.....
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel is perfectly located & one of the cheapest! Someone came to pick me up because I was a little bit lost to find it. The personnel are really nice! They will be happy to chat and offer you drinks & snacks every times you'll see them. Also, they offer me a very pleasant room for myself instead of the dorms because I was the only woman.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly people, I had to refuse the constant offers of free tea, coffee or food ! Was upgraded to a better room without asking, and the location is excellent !
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBab El Silsileh was absolutely exceptional. As a solo female traveller, I was ABSOLUTELY pampered and felt super safe and looked out for. Absolutely recommend !
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is unique, at the Chain Gate. The interior is original with its arched vaults.
Breakfast was non-existent and limited to a croissant and a cup of coffee from the street vendor. But that might have been due to the 12-Day War, which led to many cancellations. There were no other guests in the hotel at the time.
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewA good part of the City. I got a free upgrade to private room because there was no one using it. I would recommend coming here. Clean. Great location.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great, amazing place to stay in Jerusalem, cheers!
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewInexpensive, very unique setting. Particularly good for Muslim travelers who can visit the mosque.
As a non-Muslim, the location was kind of a dead end deep inside the old city. But it was a very authentic experience and I really enjoyed it.
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood
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Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewIf you're here in the holy land for the religious experience, it's the best location. The experience was truly cultural
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewthe place was very aesthetic the ambiance was very ancient and old structure, where you can feel you are in the old time age.
there are parts of the hotel where there are falling debris and dust probably because of the structure.
Reviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery nice location in the middle of the old city and friendly host
Dirty. Had to spend an hour outside because the police didn't let me enter after an attack on a policeman. No guilt on the hostel but you need to know what you do when you sleep here
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt's a family business. They offer a wonderful breakfast. Honey, Mohamed and their mother Tahiny are wonderful people. Always trying to help all the time. I would come back for sure.
nothing
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location is amazing, right in the heart of the Old Town, and the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. I stayed only for two nights.
The bathroom and the kitchen could be kept cleaner.
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat place, very central in the old city of Jerusalem close to all religious places