Beit Shmuel HostelvsNew Imperial Hotel
Both Beit Shmuel Hostel and New Imperial Hotel are rated highly by writers. Overall, New Imperial Hotel ranks marginally better than Beit Shmuel Hostel. New Imperial Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 75 with endorsements from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Beit Shmuel Hostel
13 King David St., Jerusalem 94101, Israel
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"Part hotel, part community centre and part social hall, Beit Shmuel can get pretty busy." Full review
i
Standard rooms are no-frills affairs that feel like college dorms (ask for one facing the Old City).
Frommer's
"The complex boasts excellent views of the Old City and a network of terraces, gardens, and courtyards...it contains rooms with private bathrooms that can be arranged for two to six people." Full review
i
The rooms are worn from heavy use. But we still recommend Bet Schmuel for all the cultural perks it offers. Visitors of all faiths and ages are welcome.
New Imperial Hotel
Jaffa Gate - Old City, Jerusalem, Israel
From $75/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Lonely Planet
"The elegantly weathered facade of the New Imperial, a few steps from Jaffa Gate, harks back to the 1880s. Its common areas, from reception to the breakfast room, are a trove of Islamic..." Full review
Fodor's
"Tiny iron balconies overlooking Jaffa Gate make this century-old hotel a solid choice for a historic—if humble—night near the Old City walls." Full review
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are very simple and creaky, but this is an interesting budget choice...other pluses include friendly management, and dynamite views from the roof. TV and fridge are available in some rooms" Full review