Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv, located in the city’s “Electric Garden” district, is a vibrant social hub that draws inspiration from the biblical concept of hospitality. Founded by five travel entrepreneurs who wanted to bridge cultures, the hostel occupies a massive, repurposed former telephone company building. It was meticulously renovated over five years to transform the industrial shell into a welcoming space that now houses over 400 guests.
The hostel is known for its energetic, communal atmosphere. It features an expansive lounge filled with murals and mismatched furniture, serving as a living room for both international travelers and locals. A standout feature is the large green rooftop, which offers spectacular urban views and serves as the perfect spot for sunset gatherings, live music, or yoga sessions. The on-site bar and communal kitchen further foster connections, making it easy for guests to share stories and tips.
Beyond the walls, the hostel acts as a gateway to the region. It operates an in-house tour company that organizes excursions ranging from local graffiti walks to multi-day trips to the Dead Sea, Masada, and even Petra. This emphasis on immersive, narrative-driven experiences has made it a favorite for solo travelers and digital nomads.
Its location near Rothschild Boulevard is ideal, placing guests within walking distance of the bustling Levinsky Market and the edgy, street-art-filled Florentine neighborhood. Whether you are exploring the ancient port of Old Jaffa or heading to the beach, the hostel’s central position makes it a perfect, practical home base.
Expert reviews
“This mammoth hostel is one of the best places to meet other travellers, and it has some of the cleanest and best-kept budget rooms. It offers excellent suites for couples or families with bathrooms, kitchenettes and TVs; it also operates tours in town and around Israel.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Great breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
27 December 2025
Better hostel than expected! Love it! Will recommend! I will come back!
Close, good price, silent at night, good breakfast
Bath room not so clean
21 December 2025
The Abraham's becoming my default choice in Tel Aviv. I just hope it won't become too popular.
Sumptuous breakfast, and a rooftop patio.
Wifi was generally good, once I figured out how to enter the password properly.
Baggage storage before booking in.
Not all bunks had under-bunk storage, and lockers were rather narrow. Staff responded well to a request for a change.
16 December 2025
Great value for money, the breakfast is really good!
Great atmosphere with really good vibe and a welcoming environment for everyone, great breakfast
The dorms can be better, but it’s great value for money
16 December 2025
I can't complain, only because of the scary old man.
The people there were nice.
There was a scary old man in white.
4 December 2025
Super helpful economical way to be in TLV when you first land. Exceptional value
It has what you need. Safe and clean. Respect is felt everywhere
Would like more fruit for breakfast
15 November 2025
Showers, sleep, food, and wifi; what more could one need?
Breakfast rates as "sumptuous".
Wifi connection could be a bit erratic, and entering the password could be a pain, but that might have been my tablet's fault.
As the last person in the room, I had no choice but the top bunk, but that wasn't Abraham's fault. Slightly wider steps on the ladder would be kinder to bare feet than 1" square tube
3 November 2025
Good location but dirty
Location, communal area for relaxing, garden, staff was friendly but slow to respond
It is not possible to close the windows properly; they are too noisy.
Common showers were very dirty
26 October 2025
would always book with Abraham again
close to international airport
19 October 2025
Over all good!
Nice people
Very busy outside
21 September 2025
Friendly staff but cleanliness needs addressing
The location was great and the staff was friendly and helpful. The sheets and towels were clean. The room was overall comfortable and spacious.
The cleaniless of the room was not to great. There was a lot of dust on lamp shades and side tables.. The facilities need maintennance as the bathroom was a bit moudly for example. The shower curtain was dirty but it was replaced upon mentioning it at reception.
13 September 2025
A great place to go if you’re visiting Tel Aviv.
Great space!
9 September 2025
Great budget option in the middle of TLV
Great location and facilities
Having to leave!
23 August 2025
“I had a great stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were welcoming and helpful.”
“I really liked how friendly and helpful the staff were. They made the stay feel very welcoming
“The room was a bit noisy due to passing car slightly affected the quality of my sleep".
17 August 2025
Rock your body!
I really liked the location,especially the easy access to the night life such as clubs and bars!really great for the youth!
That I didn’t got the chance to choose my room ,and I hope that the renovation will be soon be done!
9 August 2025
A great place to stay if you are a heavy sleeper
Great place in the city center with its own atmosphere. Hearty breakfasts, comfortable beds, quite clean. Nice staff and contingent.
So poor soundproofing that it feels like the bed is in the middle of the road in a traffic jam between honking cars. I stayed here for about a week in total and I don't think I slept a single night because of the sounds from the street.
13 July 2025
Greay stay, again in a professional hostel.
The room was very spacious, even with 12 people there was plenty of walking space. Having your own shower and toilet in the room is certainly an advantage and gives a feeling of privacy. The bunk beds are very sturdy and so is the mattress. The breakfast is generous. A very professional hostel, set up to offer accommodation to many travelers.
No significant negatives.
13 July 2025
Great stay in a professional hostel.
The room was very spacious, even with 12 people there was plenty of walking space. Having your own shower and toilet in the room is certainly an advantage and gives a feeling of privacy. The bunk beds are very sturdy and so is the mattress. The breakfast is generous. A very professional hostel, set up to offer accommodation to many travelers.
No significant negatives.
10 July 2025
Great experience at Abraham Hostel!
I liked the rooftop
I thought the hallways were a little musty
22 June 2025
Stay good with good breakfast..
Nothing.. all are good and all the staff are good..👌
Nothing😊
14 June 2025
Great value for the money spent.
Breakfast was excellent and the coffee and tea availability.
None
30 May 2025
Nice facility with benefits with great value for price paid.
Dining and rest area on 1st floor and the roof.
23 May 2025
Excellent service and price of room is reasonable
I and my family like the hospitality of their staff.
What we didn't like is the breakfast buffet coz there is no rice at all, only bread, salad and we are not used to it, but I believed it's their culture and this is not a big issue on us. Just an honest review only by a rice lover 😊 peace
10 May 2025
Its a great hostel!
Its a great hostel. I liked everything about the hostel, the interiors, exteriors, awesome kitchen with awesome breakfast. The lounge is amazing with amazing group activities on the weekends. The location is great but a little distant from the beach
26 March 2025
Great breakfast but first dorm I was in was awful.
After much upset with my first dorm (see below), I was put in a lovely female dorm = quiet, everyone respectful, ok bathroom attached. BREAKFAST!!!!!! It was really impressive: with veg, eggs, different cheeses, halva, choc spread, cappuccino, yoghurt!!!! It made such a difference to the start of the day - especially when restaurants are so expensive in Tel-Aviv. LEFT LUGGAGE.
I arrived early and the staff member did not even try to accommodate me to go to my dorm early - which is a shame as I could have complained about it earlier. In the end, I had to arrive after an evening with my family and the dorm was awful. My bed was so high, I could hardly get up - and had to disturb the person below me. It was full of old men who groaned, yelled, sighed, snored, coughed and shuffled endlessly all through the night. I felt unsafe and sure I was going to get ill (the only time I got Covid was in a dorm in Israel!) Every time I fell asleep, I was woken by one of the men. It was completely inappropriate to put a woman of nearly 60 in this space. In the end, I went to the front desk in floods of tears. Martin was helpful and put me immediately into the lovely clean, quiet female dorm - which had lots of spare beds. What makes me upset and disappointed is that I could have been put here in the first place ...
8 March 2025
Cool. Come as the way you are :)
Amazing staff.
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Games room
- - Billiards
- - Yoga classes
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
Miscellaneous
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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28 December 2025
Very fun and chill people all around