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HI Masada Hostel

Hostel in Tamar with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property
Reception
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
MASADA, Tamar, 86935

What's nearby

  • Masada National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Ein Gedi Spa - 14 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Ein Gedi Botanical Garden - 18 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Breicaht Tsfira - 69 min drive - 38.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Masada National Park Restaurant - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Cup O'Joe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪In-a-pita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Masada National Park - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI Masada Hostel

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at HI Masada Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a library are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All 91 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Hebrew, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Israel value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hi Masada Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Masada
Hi Masada Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hi Masada Hostel Masada
HI Masada Hostel Tamar
HI Masada Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Masada Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tamar

Frequently asked questions

Does HI Masada Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Is HI Masada Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HI Masada Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HI Masada Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI Masada Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is HI Masada Hostel located?

Situated in Tamar, this hostel is steps from Masada National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and Ein Gedi Spa. Ein Gedi Botanical Garden and Ein Gedi Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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HI Masada Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

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

Convenient

Great location to visit Masada. Breakfast was very good. The only issue we had was when we returned in the evening, we had to wait a long time for someone to open the gate to let us into the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lots of kids running around till 01:00 in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bela

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

Great hostel, great location, thin walls.

We were pleasantly surprised having never stayed at an HI hostel before. Check in was easy, the room was simple but perfect. We loved that the shower, toilet, and sink were all separate so our family bathroom time was more efficient. There was a basketball court, large pool, and outdoor green space available - great for kids. They allow you to use the shared spaces after check out as well. Pool towels were provided. The only negative was that the walls were very thin and people were outside playing with kids and yelling until well past 11pm. We put our kids to sleep at 8 and it was loud for a while.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking romgo to Masada, this is the one and only place that is walking distance. It serves its purpose well. Just know that if they have groups of kids, they can be very noisy, especially while eating. Also, they have no staff to ask questions at night. So ask all your questions about access to the trailhead during the day. The entrance is right opposite the entrance to the hotel parking lot but its easy to miss when its dark.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel at Masada was perfect! Simple room that was comfortable and clean. They informed us with a simple sheet of instructions, in English, about how to access the ruins. We rose early watched the sunrise over the Dead Sea and we’re back down in time for the included buffet breakfast. We even had time to use the beautiful pool,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Shir

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sigali

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Great night before the Masada sunrise climb.

Very good overall. We lost power at some point around 9 pm due to very high winds, but the rest was absolutely fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Micha

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

great location to travel

Almost like typical hotel. Spacious rooms, only basic breakfast, nice pool and excellent location to Massada NTL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

baruch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ori

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

Amazing

I enjoyed it so much. Great location. Nice staff. Clean rooms. My girls loved the swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place but keep your VISA handy.

Usually, if I book a room in a hotel and I have a visa, I am exempt from the VAT. Here, everyone was required to prove they have visas to be exempt. My son's ( a minor) visa was lost and they charged me an extra 17% for VAT.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Rudolf, Schwerin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ansprechende Architektur, Sehr sauber, phantastische Aussicht, reichliches Essen, lebendige Atmosphäre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

perfectly adequate hostel

Perfectly adequate Hostel for the Dead Sea and Masada area. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Local attractions are easily accessible. It is all you would expect from a youth hostel in terms of accommodation, comfort and food. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

riccardo, mandelieu la napoule

Disliked: Staff & service
Certamente è situato in un luogo comodissimo per accedere a Masada (200 metri dall'ingresso) Il check in assolutamente poco simpatico, e anche il seguito dei rapporti con la reception. Circa la colazione ed una cena a pagamento, mi è sembrato di tornare ai tempi del militare e del rancio..... La camera normale
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019