So you’re set on going to Israel, either on business or on a shorter or longer vacation and you’d like to have something where you could live that’s more stable and much cheaper than a hotel? Well, how about an Israel rental? How about a cheap Israel rental? You’re in luck, because that’s precisely what we’re trying to cover here, namely how does one get their hands on a cheap apartment in Israel. Here we go.

“How Can I Get A Cheap Israel Rental Apartment?”

1. Just hop on Craigslist. There are special classified pages on Craigslist for three of Israel’s major cities: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. Most of the classifieds for apartment rentals in Israel are for short term rental but it’s worth a look regardless of the length of your visit.

2. Check out Janglo. Janglo is dubbed Israel’s largest community for English speakers. They have a real estate section where one can find cheap Israel rentals.

3. Expatriates.com. This is a site dedicated to expatriates worldwide and each country has its own special section filled with classifieds, including apartment rentals. Israel makes no exception from this rule. You can check out all classifieds about Israel here.

4. JustLanded. This is another expat guide with a special “Housing” section. To find out all cheap Israel rentals they have, all you need to do is reach their home page, then click on “Housing” from the menu, then Israel and For Rent > Apartments. To find the cheapest apartments in Israel go to filtering box on the left sidebar, insert the desired price cap per period and search away!

5. FlatHunting. FlatHunting is a Yahoo Group specialized in helping people move to and live in Israel. This obviously includes finding apartments for rent in Israel, including cheap rentals. The community there has over 11000 members so someone’s bound to give you a helping hand on this matter.

6. Anglo Saxon. Anglo Saxon is an Israeli real estate company specializing in apartment rentals in Israel and other such issues. They have a dedicated site on this matter with various listings. They have over 40 years of experience in Israel so they’re bound to know a thing or two about how to find a cheap rental in Israel.

7. If you run out of luck entirely, you can also ask for advice inside the specialized sections of large travel forums such as Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree or TripAdvisor where many knowledgeable members reside.

There are also a couple of things you may want to know about Israel rentals:

1. Apartments are advertised by number of rooms. In this case, rooms is defined as bedrooms plus living room. So, a three room apartment actually has one living room and two bedrooms. There are a couple of other countries in the world where this applies but if yours isn’t one of them this info will come in handy.

2. Some landlords will be more at-ease with people that come to Israel with a work visa as they’ll think they can work out a safer and longer term deal with them.

3. It is not unusual for some owners to ask for 6 to 12 months of rent in advance. This can be done either through cash or by the use of post dated checks.

This concludes our article on how to find cheap Israel rentals. In case you’ve got more tips or feedback on getting cheap Israel apartments that will help either our effort here or people reading this then don’t hesitate to post them inside a comment below.

Trying to find a cheap hotel in Israel? Well, you’re in luck because this page aims to help you do just that! We’re going to cover some of the cheapest hotels in each major Israeli city and we’ll offer on top of that some tips on how to deal with Israeli hotels.

Also, do keep in mind that cheap Israel hotels as defined here doesn’t necessarily mean the cheapest hotels money can get but it actually means the best quality per price paid hotels.

Cheap Tel Aviv Hotels

1. Hotel De La Mer

This hotel, along with the next one on the list, is considered to be the best value for money hotel in Tel Aviv but not exactly cheap. Not only to they offer a great location, close to the ocean and popular night clubs as well as the Carmel market, but they also offer quality amenities such as free wi-fi, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, air conditioning and more. On top of that, they are also gay friendly and free parking is also available for guests.

Site: delamer.co.il
Address: 2 Nes Ziona Street, Tel Aviv 36904, Israel

2. The Maxim Hotel

The Maxim hotel is a cheap Tel Aviv hotel – cheaper than others, actually – offering clean and comfortable rooms as well as a free cup of tea for guests every afternoon. Another plus is the fact that it is located on the Tel Aviv strip, within walking distance to many of Tel Aviv’s attractions. As for amenities, they offer free wi-fi Internet, air conditioning, luggage storage, free parking, bars, newspapers, facilities for disabled guests and more. It is also gay friendly.

Site: http://www.inisrael.com/maxim/
Address: 86 Ha – Yarkon St., Tel Aviv 63903 , Israel

3. Abratel Suites Hotel

This Tel Aviv hotel, just as the other two we’ve recommended, is also close to the beach. They have helpful staff that can give you a hand with planning a sightseeing tour, clean rooms, a great beach view and more. They also offer quality breakfasts as well as non-stop free coffee and tea in the hotel lobby. This is a cheap Israel hotel that offers quality services.

Site: abratelsuiteshotel.com
Address: 3 Ge’ Ula, Tel Aviv, Israel

Cheap Jerusalem Hotels

1. Gloria Hotel Jerusalem

This is a Jerusalem hotel that is conveniently located inside Jaffa Gate which makes it a great location to start exploring the Old City of Jerusalem. If offers many amenities such as a quality bar full of local and international wines, a great panoramic restaurant serving various Israeli and foreign dishes, free parking, air conditioned rooms, satellite TV and more.

Site: gloria-hotel.com
Address: 33 Latin Patriarchate Street, Jerusalem, Israel

2. Hashimi Hotel Jerusalem

Hashimi Hotel is another hotel in Jerusalem that is located right inside the Old City into a 400 years old building. What’s special about this hotel is that visitors get to enjoy a terrific window view which includes the Dome of the Rock. No alcohol allowed, by the way, plus unmarried couples aren’t allowed to share a room. On the plus side though, they offer full air conditioning, private bathrooms, a restaurant, a laundy service, a car rental service, a taxi service as well as local tours. This hotel is definitely worth a look and it comes quite cheap as well.

Site: hashimihotel.com
Address: Souk Khan El-Zeit #73,Jerusalem

Cheap Haifa Hotels

1. Hotel Beth Shalom

This one is definitely the best hotel deal on can get in Haifa. It is a clean, little hotel that offers the basics, without any bells and whistles. Air conditioned rooms, quality breakfast and great location, only 5 minutes away from the Haifa zoo and very close to other city attractions.

Site: beth-shalom.co.il
Address: 110 Hanassi Blvd. | P.O. Box 6208, Haifa 31061, Israel

Cheap Nazareth Hotels

1. Rimonim Mary’s Well Hotel Nazareth

Not a perfect hotel and not a cheap hotel by any means, but better than most Nazareth hotels and cheaper than the competition as well. It is located in central Nazareth, it is clean and comforable. Unfortunatly, at the time of this writing, free wi-fi Internet is only available in the hotel lobby and not in rooms. Parking and breakfast are included in the price

Address: Paulus VI Road | PO Box 2767, Nazareth 16000, Israel

“Truth be told, these Israel hotels you folks present aren’t exactly cheap, are they?”

To be perfectly honest, searching for cheap hotels in Israel is a difficult challenge. It can only be accomplished by defining a cheap hotel as a great value per money spent hotel or as a cheaper hotel than the other hotels. Cheap hotels in Israel are not as cheap as cheap hotels in another country, even in geographically close countries to Israel such as Cyprus, Turkey or Greece.

“OK, fine, but how can I pay less on Israel hotels?”

1. Well, hotels in Israel are much more expensive during the travel season which can run from early summer until November. If you’d like to get a cheaper rate you may want to try your luck during the off-season.

2. You may want to book a hotel for at least three days. This may help you get a discount of up to 10%.

3. You could also set a cap on how much you’re willing to pay and then try to battle your way through the Internet and travel agents in search of the best cheap hotel in Israel.

4. Timing is important. Booking a hotel early will often get you a lower price.

“I still don’t like your recommendations much. How can I find cheap Israel hotels myself?”

One option would be to visit specialized hotel sites such as booking.com and sort by price to get the cheapest hotels in Israel. Or you may want to join the major travel forums on the Internet such as TripAdvisor or Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree and ask for recommendations there. Or maybe a hotel is too fancy for you. If that’s the case, then check out our cheap Israel hostels page for cheaper accommodation options.

This concludes our article on cheap Israel hotels. If you’d like to add on top of our half-baked effort here and can help our readers with more tips and options related to cheap Israel hotels then don’t hesitate to write a comment.

Since cheap hotels in Israel are not exactly what you might imagine when thinking of cheap, you may want to give Israel hostels a look. We’re going to cover in this article cheap Israel hostel chains as well as some cheap hostels in major cities plus tips on how to find yourself a cheap and decent hostel if you don’t like our choices. Here we go.

After doing our thorough research, here are some of the cheap Israel hostels we recommend:

Cheap Israel Hostels Chains

1. ILH – Israel Hostels

ILH or Israel Hostels is an association of hostel owners from Israel. They teamed together to better promote their hostels and provide a better experience to travelers. They promise to help travelers get the most out of their Israel vacation and to offer well located hostels that are clean at a decent price. One noticeable thing is that all their hostels have a common meeting area such as a living room or a garden where one could meet other fellow travelers and network with them.

Site: hostels-israel.com

2. Israel Youth Hostel Association

IYHA is a 70 year-old network of guest houses and youth hostels in Israel. Their aim is to provide Israel accommodation and hosteling as well as various other travel related services at decent prices. They are also promoting Israel through seminars. The association has hostels in pretty much every important part of Israel so you’re bound to find something for your needs. All of their hostels offer air conditioned rooms with shower and bathrooms as well as many other amenities. One can also get a fidelity card at any of the network’s hostels that can be used to get discounts at Israel hostels and on Israel tours as well as discounts at over 4000 worldwide hostels. Not too bad.

Site: iyha.org.il

Cheap Tel Aviv Hostel – Hayarkon 48 Hostel

This is one cheap and fine hostel in Tel Aviv. It is part of the ILH network. It operates since 1998 and offers goodies such as hot showers, a fully equipped kitchen, a wide screen TV in the lounge, free wi-fi Internet and more. It also benefits from a great location, being only a couple hundred of meters away from the beach.

Site: hayarkon48.com
Address: 48 Hayarkon Street, Tel-Aviv
Telephone: 972 3 5168989
E-mail: info@hayarkon48.com

Cheap Jerusalem Hostel – Citadel Youth Hostel

This youth hostel has a great location inside the old city near Jaffa Gate. Besides the location, you also get to enjoy free tea or coffee all day long as well as free ADSL Internet. The hostel is inside a 700 years old building that’s been kept as as authentic as possible during the years. One can also rent bicycles or cell phones from the hostel and it is a small walk away from the new city of Jerusalem and night clubs. Other amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, luggage storage and more.

Address: 20 St Marks street, Old City, Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem
Telephone: 972 2 6285253 or 972 2 6284494

Cheap Haifa Guest House – Haddad Guest House

No hostel here but some cheap Israel accommodation nonetheless. The Haddad Guest House in Haifa awaits travelers since 2004 with nice, clean and simple rooms located in the German Colony in Haifa. It has great views of the bay of Haifa as well as Mount Carmel and the spectacular Baha’i Gardens and it is well equipped with all the basic amenities one can expect of such a hostel including free wi-fi Internet, private toilet and showers plus a fully equipped common kitchen and more.

Site: haddadguesthouse.com
Address: 26 Ben Gurion Ave. Haifa
Telephone: 972 77 2010618
E-mail: reservation@haddadguesthouse.com

Cheap Eilat Hostels

1. Arava Hostel

Arava Hostel is one of the cheap but stylish hostels in Eilat. It’s been recommended by many of the most important guide books that wrote on Israel such as Lonely Planet. It was opened in 1986 and offers all the basic amenities one can find inside a cheap hostel and can be used as a springboard for other activities in Eilat such as going to the beach, diving, surfing and more.

Site: a55.co.il
Address: 106 Ha’almogim St, Eilat
Telephone: 972 8 6374687
E-mail: harava@bezeqint.net

2. Corinne Hostel

This cheap Eilat hostel is located right in the center of the city, very close to the bus station. Similar to Arava Hostel, it has a long history as it was opened in 1980. It is a short walk away to everything in Eilat, including the beach. If offers clean and quiet rooms as well as a common kitchen, a safe, lockers and more. You can also get a discount trip to some of the main attractions – Petra – of the area at the reception desk if you’re lucky. It’s also been recommended by Lonely Planet as being a good place to stay.

Site: corinnehostel.com
Address: 127/1 Retamim St. Eilat
Telephone: 972 8 6371472
E-mail: corinne_bz@yahoo.com

“I’ve finished reading your article and I still can’t find a cheap Israel hostel that I like. What else can I do?”

Well, if you still haven’t found a hostel you like, you may want to give this specialized sites a try:

1. Hostels

2. Hostel Bookers

3. Hostel World

4. HiHostels

5. Booking – this site specializes in all types of hotels but one might get lucky from time to time and still find some cheap Israel hostels.

To find the cheap Israel hostels, just search by country and filter by price.

Other than that, you may want to give large travel forums a try such as the Lonely Planet Thorn Tree forum or the TripAdvisor forum and ask for advice there.

This concludes our article on cheap Israel hostels. If you know more Israel hostels that offer good quality for little money or have more tips for people reading this page then do post it in the comments for the benefit of all.