Reviews of Sami Hostel
Jericho- Jerusalem Street near Intercontinental Hotel, Jericho, West Bank, Jericho
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSami is a great host and conversation partner. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The lobby is spacious and cosy - perfect to drink coffee, read a book or watch the news on TV. The location is perfect if you want to get to know Aqabat Jabr (refugee camp). You can reach Jericho city center by foot.
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Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe owners were very friendly and invited us to join them for Iftar. The beds were clean and comfortable, there is free WiFi and hot water
The location is not the best, it is not in Jericho, but in Aqabat Jaber, a few kilometers from Jericho.
Reviewed: 12 September 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewOk for one night in Jericho.
It's a bit far from the center, better to get a cab to reach the hostel. Smells cigarette everywhere. The kitchen and bathroom were not clean at all.
Reviewed: 12 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewEye opening experience visiting the city. Perfect place to stay. Would highly recommend. Amazing staff. Safe and great location.
Reviewed: 11 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewThe family and staff at Sami Hostel are very very welcoming and helpful. We got to share an iftar there and Saleh helped us get a taxi one time when we needed a ride back to the Hostel. All in all we had an unforgettable time in Jericho.
The Hostel is the in a camp and a 30 minutes walk away from the city center, which is a lot during hours of peak temperature. But taxi and busses commute regularly and is not a problem if you are willing to pay.
Reviewed: 4 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 February 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 February 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewWe loved our stay in Sami Hostel. All adventurous travelers should stay here. It’s located in a refugee camp, it’s absolutely safe to walk around and a shared taxi stop is right in front of the hostel, it takes only 5 minutes to get to Jericho center and it runs very often. It’s a perfect place to see the real life of Palestinians. Sami hostel has fast Wi-Fi, basic facilities but you find everything you need here. Owner is friendly and very helpful - he picked us up when we arrived which we appreciated. The view from roof is absolutely gorgeous.
Reviewed: 25 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewVery friendly hosts, made us coffee when we came and gave us all the necessary information about Jericho and public transport in the West Bank. Cozy common area. Bakery and supermarket directly across the street.
Located in a refugee camp, the neighborhood is a bit sketchy. People in the street are friendly in general, they greet you nicely, but you can tell they are not used to foreigners. Some kids were mean though and one threw rocks at us while walking in the street during daylight. The hostel itself needs renovation and it was not clean at all, especially the bathroom. No shared kitchen despite stating there is one. Given the price, overall bad price:performance ratio, but since there are no other budget options in Jericho, they can afford it.
Reviewed: 20 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed our stay at Sami Hostel in Jericho. When we arrived, we were greeted with exceptionally warm and friendly service from Saleh. Our room was spacious, simple and met all our needs. The location is only a 5-10 minute drive from central Jericho and is very close to the beautiful Wadi Qelt. We would highly recommend Sami Hostel. Shukraan for our great stay, Saleh and the team!
Reviewed: 24 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewVery nice moment, the owner is very warm welcome !