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title: "Heleni by Olive vs The Post Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Post Hostel. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Heleni by Olive or The Post Hostel in Jerusalem? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Heleni by Olive vs The Post Hostel

Both are in Jerusalem, 260 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Russian Compound
## [Heleni by Olive](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/heleni-by-olive-jerusalem/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.2 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1510956/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Russian Compound
## [The Post Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-post-hostel-jerusalem/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2212662/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Post Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 260 m apart.

### Choose Heleni by Olive if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose The Post Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Heleni by Olive better than The Post Hostel?

1.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Post Hostel better than Heleni by Olive?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.2) (+2.5)
2.  More guest reviews (872 vs 59), so the rating is more reliable (×15)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Heleni by Olive | The Post Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.2 | 8.7  (+2.5) |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 10.0  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 8.7  (+1.9) |
| Guest rating | 6.2 | 8.7  (+2.5) |
| Number of reviews | 59 | 872  (+813) |
| Rank in Jerusalem | top 100% | top 2%  (+98%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Distance to Russian Compound centre | 140 m | 140 m |
| To public transport | 210 m | 120 m  (−90 m) |
| To the airport | 41 km | 41 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 32 | 35  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 22 | 43 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 14  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

260 m apart

## Heleni by Olive or The Post Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Heleni by Olive or The Post Hostel?

The Post Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Heleni by Olive or The Post Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Heleni by Olive and The Post Hostel?

The two hotels are 260 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/heleni-by-olive-jerusalem-vs-the-post-hostel-jerusalem/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/