Featuring an outdoor pool and air conditioning, HI - Massada Hostel lies at the foot of the Massada plateau on the eastern edge of the Judean Desert. It features rooms with attached bathroom and dormitories with free Wi-Fi. Accommodations at the HI - Massada Hostel is air conditioned and is fitted with a kettle, cable TV and fridge. Rooms have functional furniture and tiled floors and the bathroom is complete with toiletries and a shower. The Ein Gedi Spa and the beach are about a 15-minute drive from the property and are set on the shores of the Dead Sea. You can go for a walk along marked routes close to the desert streams. Alternatively, you can go for a panoramic moonlit tour around the Massada and Sdom marlstones.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Kosher

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
5 twin beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ammo24
    Israel Israel
    Location location location. Close to ein gedi and the dead sea. Close to Eilat as well as Jerusalem. About an hour and a half for each. The breakfast and dinner were delicious. The pool was fun. Staff was great.
  • Shelly
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location near ein gedi sights and especially Masada, super good value, amazing pool! Good breakfast with plenty of food and spacious dining room. Friendly staff. Would love to stay here again.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    proximity to Masada. Clean. Staff was nice. I liked the mattress and pillows very much.
  • Tourista
    Israel Israel
    I like the proximity to Masada and the fabulous breakfast.
  • Jenn
    United States of America United States of America
    Rooms are big and so is the bathroom. Simple and minimalist but clean and comfortable. Fantastic location for the sunrise hike! Buffet meals were basic fare but breakfast included fresh fruit and soy milk, so that was a plus. Strong Wi-Fi and good...
  • Tom
    Israel Israel
    Good option to spend the night when coming to visit Masada. 15 min bus ride to the dead sea beachs. The staff was friendly and the room was clean and spacious with much needed A/C :)
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    Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location, great value. Property was very clean and dining was convenient.
  • Alexandra
    Israel Israel
    A lovely place, right next to the cable car, simple but clean, with sufficient breakfast, and very nice facilities: a big swimming pool, a sports camp and a playground for kids.
  • Shira
    Israel Israel
    The rooms were very clean, and had everything we needed, very friendly and accommodating staff, and most importantly (for us) - it was very quiet, even though there was a school trip, and dozens of teenagers everywhere.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    We wanted to be near the park and could not have been any closer. We were able to walk to the snake path from the hotel. The accommodation was spacious, offered us separate rooms, and a good size bathroom. Breakfast was included.

Property questions and answers
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  • what is the bus rout from Jerusalem to your hostel ? is there an Uber or taxi ?

    If you're coming from Jerusalem by bus, you can take either line 444 or 486 from the central station and head towards Masada. Remember to get off at t..
    Answered on 29 April 2023
  • Will a bus from Eilat take me to your hostel? And are there buses between your hostel and Ein Gedi? Thanks for your help!

    yes we are100m from the bus stop yes there is bus
    Answered on 7 February 2020
  • Can you get there by public transport?, and how to get to the Dead sea from the hostel?

    ONLY BY BUS
    Answered on 13 April 2022
  • is there van service from your hostel to and from Ein Gedi and to the Dead Sea area ?

    ONLY BY BUS
    Answered on 13 April 2022
  • Is it quiet at night?

    yes
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • Hello, We are thinking of booking three double rooms in your hostel on 29 October for four adults and three kids (2, 5 and 9). Would you have two inte..

    yes we have
    Answered on 29 November 2019
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Area info

Amenities of HI - Massada Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Russian

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Please note that on Saturdays and the final day of Jewish holidays, check-in is after 19:00.

FAQs about HI - Massada Hostel

  • HI - Massada Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
  • The prices at HI - Massada Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • HI - Massada Hostel is 7.5 miles from the center of Ein Bokek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at HI - Massada Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at HI - Massada Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Kosher