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Chain Gate Hostel

Hostel in the heart of Jerusalem

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Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed - twin
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed - twin
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed - twin
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The price is $133
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$133 per night
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About the neighborhood

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Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 42545

What's nearby

  • Temple Mount - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Western Wall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Al-Aqsa Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • City of David - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 46 min drive
  • Jerusalem (JRS-Malha Railway Station) - 10 min drive
  • Jerusalem Malha Station - 10 min drive
  • Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Station - 11 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪זיסלק - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bbq - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shawesh Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Courtyard Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Abu Shukri Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Chain Gate Hostel

When visiting Jerusalem, Chain Gate Hostel is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and local cuisine breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

Arabic, English, Hebrew

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (fees apply)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Israel value-added tax (17%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (17%).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Chain Gate Hostel Jerusalem
Chain Gate Jerusalem
Chain Gate Hostel Jerusalem
Chain Gate Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chain Gate Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Jerusalem

Frequently asked questions

Does Chain Gate Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chain Gate Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Chain Gate Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chain Gate Hostel?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
Is airport shuttle service offered by Chain Gate Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chain Gate Hostel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around Chain Gate Hostel like?
Chain Gate Hostel is in Old City, a short 1-minute walk from Temple Mount and 5 minutes' walk from Dome of the Rock.

Reviews

5.2

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Gili, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best location EVER!
Fantastic location! Great showers and breakfast. Loved being next to the Temple Mt and Western Wall! Could easily pop in our hostel for a mid day rest or break. Could walk to everything! Mt of Olives, tunnel tour, Western Wall, Mt Zion (dormition church, St. Peter gallanticu), old city quarters, and even took a bus to Bethlehem. Never once took a taxi or had to walk far. Everything right outside our doorstep. Would totally recommend and stay here again! Towels provided.
Lisa, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The "receptionist " was rude and too busy on her phone to focus on checking me in. Floors were all wet all the time. I had to go through police to even get to the hostel area because its a muslim only area. Which, with me not being from here, i didnt realize when i booked. Random people would scream at me and say i couldn't be there because i wasnt Muslim. The room was nasty and falling apart and there was a HUGE pile of dirty laundry piled up just like, right there in the room. I booked two nights but i stayed with a friend the first night and was honestly worried about my luggage i kept in my room because the whole hostel and room was open and unlocked and accessible to anybody. This whole place just felt unsafe. The next day i left early didnt even stay the 2nd night. i just couldn't.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

2/10 Poor

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

There was one 2m square toilet, with a theoretical showerhead right next to it on the wall. The door was a concertina one that did not securely lock. I did not use the shower, and didn't hear anyone else using it while there.There was no provision to put or hang clothes or towel. The paper towel dispenser next to the hand sink was empty the whole time. No cloth to wipe up in kitchen Best things about this hostel were the generous breakfast, and particularly, location, location, location.
Watson,Peter, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Very good
Ingris, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Turkish prison, but nice enough considering the
It was an experience, probably similar to a Turkish prison. Small yet cozy. The staffmdoes try real hard to please. Location can be tricky, be aware.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chain gate Jerusalem
Nice place to stay
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great, if your desire is to be near everything in the old city. Probably not the best choice if you are carrying any luggage, seeking comfort, or would like lots of facilities and services.
Derrick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Incredibly unpleasant, dirty and cramped. Around the hostel, in rooms lurking huge black cockroaches. Shared showers. Absolutely bad experience.
Leonid, 4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel did it's job. It was central to my needs, clean, welcoming and the right price.
Mahida, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Wouldn't stay at again!
6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Had to wait in the reception area and did not get checked in despite booking in advance.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Best location but worst experience
The only good thing about this hostel is the location. The moment we reached this place we are greated with a very rude reception. The room is super small. Then we return to the hostel in the afternoon we found our room door wide open. The say its for cleaning but they just leave it ajar. The room is at the ground floor and there is alot of people walking around and we don't feel secure. There is even people sleeping in front of our room just along the corridor which is meant for people to walk to the bathroom. The worst part is when we were sleeping in the middle of the night, the rude reception open our door to look inside. We had locked it but she got a key. Make me awake and got me so shocked and shouted. So I will never go back to this hotel
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Interesting but not clean, friendly or social.
Interesting place to stay. In a great location. Probably the closest you can stay to the Golden Dome. I didn't really enjoy my stay however, staff were not helpful, the dorm bunks were very squeaky. Washer and dryer were in the dorm room themselves. I don't think the sheets get cleaned very often. Difficult to get to and find with all the street closures in old Town Jerusalem. No communal or hang out areas. Water from the shower leaked into the toilet stall. Breakfast while included was an afterthought, as the bread was still frozen.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Grosse arnaque
réservation annulée par l’hôtel, car pas de chambre disponible, j' ai été obliger d'aller voir ailleurs
Kamel, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

立地が抜群に良いです。（嘆きの壁まで徒歩3分ほど） 部屋は狭く、値段なりです（個室宿泊）。お手洗い、シャワーは共同で、 鍵がかからないので、女性にはお勧めできません。 朝食と飲み物が自由にとれるのはとてもありがたいです。 コストを抑えることが最優先の人にはお勧めです。
tom33, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Das drei Monate zuvor reservierte Privatzimmer konnte nicht zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Der Preis für zwei Betten im Schlafsaal (100 Schekel = 25 Euro) war kaum günstiger. Alternativen waren zu dem Zeitpunkt auch nicht mehr zu erhalten. Englisch sprechender Mensch war lediglich zu sehr ausgewählten Zeiten anwesend (im Prinzip um zu kassieren). Das Hotel ist in einem Ausgangstor der Al Aqsa / des Tempelbergs. Räume sind klein aber ok. Gemeinschaftsraum ist der Gang. Essen sind billige Salate aus dem Supermarkt (Humus, Aubergine... für 12 Schekel je 900 g). Mit Koffer muss man einmal durch den kompletten Suk; oder durch die Sicherheitskontrollen an der Tempelberg-Mauer. Jerusalem ist teuer und war an Ostern voll - auf diesem Hintergrund war's ok. WLAN ist vorhanden. Dafür ist die Verbindung ins Netz sehr schlecht. Das ist eine einfache Absteige, aus der man etwas machen könnte - ein Hostel ist das nicht.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

兎に角立地という方には推奨
兎に角立地だけでチョイスするなら申し分無い
Akito, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Sadece Konum...(Only Location)
Sadece konum olarak tercih edilebilir.Kahvaltı dahik dese de kahvaltıyı yok diyebiliriz.Temizlik Kötü.Tek avantajlı tarafı mescidi aksaya komşu olması önemli bölgelere yakınlık bunun dışında tercih etmek için başka bir sebep bulunmamakta.Fiyat olarakta benzer yerlere göre pahalı
MUHAMMED, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Indifferet staff
A great place if you want the feeling of staying in a hostel from the Middle Ages. Don’t expect to find any service from the one person who works there. The is no common room except for a one meter wide corridor. Breakfast is bland and sparse but free. Expedia does not offer an address for the place but here is a hint... From Jaffa Gate go down David Street. If the police try to stop you from entering the street, tell them that you are going to the hostel and they will let you through. The hostel is at the Chain Gate at the very end of David Strret + Chain Gate Street. (You will soon realise that “street” is something of an exaggeration I old Jerusalem)
Will, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Mal
Nunca hicieron la limpieza de la habitación ni del baño, la Señora que está ahí nos quería cobrar todos los días y nos quería sacar antes de la fecha estipulada, ahora me están haciendo un doble cargo siendo que yo pagué en el establecimiento, reservé del 2 al 7 de septiembre y les pagué el 4 de septiembre, el chico que atiende está muy poco.
Melina Edith, 5-night trip with friends
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