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HI Masada Hostel

Tamar accommodations with free WiFi

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Terrace/patio
Free daily full breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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MASADA, Tamar, 86935
  • Place, Masada National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Ein Gedi Ancient Synagogue
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tamar

In Tamar .Stay at this Tamar hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Masada National Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Ein Gedi Spa is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ein Bokek Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Masada National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Midbar Yehuda Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Ein Gedi Beach - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - 25 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Ein Gedi Ancient Synagogue - 26 min drive - 16.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cup O'Joe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪In-a-pita - ‬8 min walk

About this property

HI Masada Hostel

Tamar accommodations with free WiFi
HI Masada Hostel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly HI Masada Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamar hostel.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
HI Masada Hostel offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Tamar hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Israel Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Israel.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HI Masada Hostel.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Masada Hostel?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Masada Hostel on Jun 15, 2026 start from $186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is HI Masada Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 10.8 mi (17-min drive) from Ein Bokek Beach and 11.8 mi (15-min drive) from Ein Gedi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HI Masada Hostel offer free breakfast?

HI Masada Hostel offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at HI Masada Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at HI Masada Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at HI Masada Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does HI Masada Hostel have a pool?

HI Masada Hostel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Does HI Masada Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HI Masada Hostel to downtown Tamar?

HI Masada Hostel is 12 mi away from Tamar.

HI Masada Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Monika

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rudolf

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

riccardo

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service

Basic but good

Good option if you look for price and convenient location Breakfast is good Room was not nice, basic Bathroom not so clean Bedsheets and towels ok Is a basic hostel for large group of people Don’t expect a cost, warm place Dinner for extra 62 shekels is very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next door to the Masada centre. Very convenient. It’s a,so great to have a pool in the complex.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
établissement correct et très bien situé bien entretenu
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

Doen we weer.

Heerlijk in de woestijn. nabij Masada. Lekker zwembad en verrast goed eten!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

PacoRuizL

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
A place just in the entrance of Masada National Park. If you are planing to visit the park the next morning and walk to the top is the place to be. If you are looking for for a night over in a road trip maybe you want to visit somewhere else with more amenities around the hotel. Anyway the facilities are good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unikt sted. Men for en enkelt nat hvor hovedformålet er at besøge bjerget Masada.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michel

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

A éviter si possible

Accueil spartiate mieux vaut passer votre chemin. Le reste n’est pas mieux
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siistit ja avarat tilat, hyvä sijainti luonnonpuistossa kiinni. Ystävällinen ja avulias henkilökunta ja hyvä ja monipuolinen aamupala.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
My private toelet was filthy and I was charged $60 more than the price I was given on Expedia at the time of reservation. However, it is in good location (especially if you're planning to watch the sunrise from the top of the mountain). the staff was friendly and breakfast exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon établissement, hyper bien situé pour qui envisage l'ascension à la forteresse pour assister au lever du soleil. Un des meilleurs petits déjeuners de notre séjour en Israël (beaucoup de propositions).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Room comfort
Rooms not as clean as they should be. Great pool. Great access to Masada. Good mattresses. Very poor and inadequate breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Disgusting stay

Our stay was horrendous. The room we got given was very very basic and there was blood on the bed and in the bathroom walls. We eventually got moved. But then the key to the new room didn’t work - the service guy was very helpful and friendly but the reception staff was very rude when we told him about the issue and even when we said the key wouldn’t work. He was also very unfriendly when we checked in. Dinner was below average. The vending machines with snacks in them were all out of order - Masada is very remote and there’s nothing there so it’s very crucial that the vending machines work! Clearly Masada hostel has a monopoly in the area and they don’t care about their guests or the quality of the rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019