Jerusalem has been a popular place for pilgrims since crusader’s time. Pilgrimage Houses can be found in many places in Israel, usually in the prime locations as these churches bought land before the establishment of the state of Israel. The facilities are basic, the atmosphere is friendly, and usually with impeccable cleanliness. But it’s usually more expensive than hostels!! Could be a good option, if you are looking forward to a “Holy Land” kind of experience!
There are at least 30+ pilgrim houses in Jerusalem alone. And 30+ more around Israel in Acre, Bethlehem, Haifa, Nazareth, Tiberias, and Tel Aviv. I’m including guest houses opened by Messianic Jews in this post too.
Jerusalem
Some pilgrim houses are quite pricy. These are 6 options that I would personally prioritize considering value for money:
1.Ecce Homo Convent
150 year old convent. Rooms are basic. But reviews are good!
: http://www.eccehomopilgrimhouse.com/Enquiries ：Via Dolorosa St 41 :Dorm Bed $35, Single $63, Double $106
2.Austrian Hospice
Built in 1863, originally for pilgrims from Austria
: www.austrianhospice.com ：In Christian Quarter of Old City :Dorm Bed €32, Single €97, Double €140, Triple €198 …….. Under 3 is free. Dinner €16
3.Guesthouse of the Greek Catholic Church
A part of Melkite Greek Orthodox Church. Pretty interior.
: www.austrianhospice.com ：In Christian Quarter of Old City :Single US$87, Double US$115, Triple $155 Incld. Breakfast
4.Church of God Guesthouse
Super cheap option on Mt.Olives!!! Good view too!
: www.jerusalemguesthouse.org ：Al-Mashreq Alley 2 :Single US$15, Double US$30, So cheap!!!
5.Maison D’Abraham
On Mt.Sinai. French Catholic pilgrim house. 50 years old!
: https://www.secours-catholique.org/the-abrahams-house-in-jerusalem : Single €50, Double €80, Triple €90, Quadruple €100 including breakfast ! …….. 3-12 years old half price, dinner/lunch €13
6.Messiah’s Guest House
It’s next to Mt.Zion. Location is okay. Price is okay too.
: http://www.messiahguesthouse.com :Single US$40, Double US$60, Triple $75
If you have higher budget, maybe you can consider these options:
1.Lutheran Guest House
Built in 1860 for German Christian pilgrims. Gorgeous.
: http://www.luth-guesthouse-jerusalem.com ：St. Mark’s Road, Jerusalem :Single €57-68, Double €90-104 , Triple €119-135, Quadruple €160-176
2.George’s Cathedral Pilgrim Guesthouse – Jerusalem
Built in 1923~
: Check Booking.com Here ：Derech Shchem st. 65 / Nablus Road 65, Jerusalem :Single $94 , Double $112 , Triple $163
1.Christ Church Guest House
A place with 200 years of heritage. Accommodation of CMJ.
: http://www.cmj-israel.org/CMJ-Ministries/Christ-Church-Guest-House/Guest-House-Overview ：Omar Ibn al-Khattab Sq, Jaffa Gate :Single $104 , Double $1602.St. Andrew’s Guesthouse
Opened by Scottish church.
: http://scotsguesthouse.com/ ：David Remez St.1, nr Railway Station :Single $1115 , Double $160, 4-person apartment $340
3.Notre Dame Guest House
French Assumptionists convent built in 1885
: http://www.notredamecenter.org :from $330….
4.Knights’ Palace
Inside old city
: www.knightspalace.com :Single $160, Double $220…
These are other options online but I don’t seem to know the prices.
1.St. Thomas Hom- Syrian Christian Guest House
:www.stthomashome.wordpress.com
：6 Chaldean St. (Near Damascus gate) 😕
2.Armenian Guesthouse
Opened in 1885 for Armenian pilgrims
:armenianguesthouse@hotmail.com
：36 Via Dolorosa, Muslim Quarter 😕
3.Salesian Sisters' Pilgrims' Home
Run by nuns. Outside the Old city.
:www.salesiansistersjerusalem.com
4.Casa Nova Hospice Guest House
Run by Franciscan
:http://it.custodia.org/default.asp?id=1497
：10 CASA NOVA ST, Jerusalem (next to Holy Sepulchre) 😕
5.St. Peter in Gallicantu
: ：On Mt.Zion 😕 Dormitory available. French speaking
6.Rosary Sisters Ein Krem Guest House
Convent was established in 1885.
:http://www.rosary-einkarem.com/index.html
：3 HAMA'AYAN HABIKUR RD, EIN KEREM. In Ein Kerem (John the Baptists' hometown) 😕
7.Victoria Guesthouse (Lutheran)
On Mt. Zion. Has a garden.
:https://jerusalem.lutheranworld.org/content/lutheran-world-federation-guesthouse-91
Tel Aviv
1.Beit Emmanuel
Related to CMJ. Run by Messianic community.
: www.beitimmanuel.org ：Old Jaffa, 8 Auerbach Street : Single ₪300 , Double ₪430, Triple ₪540, Quadruple ₪650
2.Hotel Gilgal
A 4-star hotel run by Messianic community. You can find them on Booking.com
: hotelgilgal.com : Double $130
Tiberias
1.Casa Nova Tiberias
: casanova@koinoniagb.org : Single ₪200 ($52) , ₪260 ($68) , Triple ₪390($102), Dorm ₪90 ($24). Breakfast Included.Read my experience staying here!
2.L’Oasis communauté de l’Emmanuel
: www.oasis-emmanuel.com, tiberiemma@yahoo.com : Single ₪235 , Double ₪270 , Dorm ₪120
3. (In Rama) A Pastor’s Guest House
I’ve met this family personally. Wonderful people. Rama is a Christian Arab village close to Galilee.
: http://www.goodnightandgodbless.com/monasteries/ferien-bei-christen/302 : 50 euros for 5 people (independent apartment)
Nazareth
Bethlehem
1.Bethlehem Bible College Guesthouse
Good review on tripadvisor…
: https://bethbc.edu/guest-house/
2. House of Hope
: http://www.hohbethlehem.org/index.php/2012-06-15-09-36-49 : Single $30, Double $50 Breakfast include.
3. Casa Nova in Bethlehem
Recently renovated. Quite pretty!
: reservation@casanova-bethlehem.com : Single $45, Double $60, Triple $90. Breakfast include. Meal $12
Haifa
1.Bethel Tourist Hostel
Christian Hostel. Beautiful Garden. Looks like good option!
: www.bethel-hostel.com ：40 Hagefen Street, Haifa, Israel : Dorm ₪100 ($28) , Single ₪150 ($43), Double ₪250 ($71)
2.Beth-Shalom Carmel
Run by Swiss Christians. Garden!
: www.beth-shalom.co.il :Single $84, Double $110 , Triple $140
3.Carmelite Pilgrim Center “Stella Maris”
: stellamariscenter@gmail.com
Acre
Other Websites
For other options not listed above, perhaps take a look on these websites:
