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Arava Hostel

Mediterranean hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Arava Hostel offers a perfect blend of Eilat sunshine and modern comfort. Guests can spend quiet moments in the library or rent bikes directly from the property to explore the nearby Coral Beach Nature Reserve, combining relaxation with easy access to local natural attractions.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 12 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 12 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Almogim 106/1, Eilat

What's nearby

  • Eilat Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Eilat Museum and Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ice Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Palm Beach - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Port of Aqaba - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Ovda (VDA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪פיצה שמש - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fast Habesha Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪il Pentolino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Brasil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪עוגה צ'אגה - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arava Hostel

Hostel near Eilat Marina
Located close to Palm Beach and Coral Beach Nature Reserve, Arava Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Books, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Arava Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens and cookware/dishes/utensils

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Arava Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Arava Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Arava Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Arava Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Arava Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Eilat Marina and within 6 mi (10 km) of Coral Beach Nature Reserve and Princess Beach. Taba Beach and Palm Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Arava Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean, inexpensive, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon accueil par un francophone dans un hôtel sans petit déjeuner à cause des barrières corona virus
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour Eilat 2019

On a passé deux nuits à Arava Hostel. Un l’endroit simple et sympathique .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal service and hospitality are top of the pops. Very clean place in walking distance to: Bus station, Airport, food and shopping. The hostel is well-organized and set like an oasis. Surrounded by a lush garden it offers rest and tranquility, even though it's set in close proximity to the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Marcelo Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ótima localização

A localização é ótima no entanto o quarto era muito pequeno para 6 beliches e o local de banho muito apertado! No entanto, o atendimento foi excelente!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Przyjemny pobyt.

Bardzo dobry hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bedbug, watch out

terrible, unclean, uncomfortable worst hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

paul, houten

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Prima betaalbaar hotel dichtbij centrum en strand

Helaas personeel niet erg behulpzaam, maar voor de rest prima! Ruime kamer en WiFi prima.
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

René, assen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prettig verblijf voor een goede prijs

Prettig verblijf voor een goede prijs met alle nodige voorzieningen beschikbaar en voldoende veiligheid voor je persoonlijke bezittingen. Ontbijt was okay. Gunstige ligging.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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.

10/10 Excellent

eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Советую!

Я нашла там поддержку и приятную компанию! и полную безопасность.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018