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title: "HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel vs Shalom Hotel Jerusalem"
description: "HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel or Shalom Hotel Jerusalem in Jerusalem? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel vs Shalom Hotel Jerusalem

Both are in Jerusalem, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · West Jerusalem
## [HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hi-jerusalem-rabin-hostel-jerusalem/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1516465/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · West Jerusalem
## [Shalom Hotel Jerusalem](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shalom-hotel-jerusalem-jerusalem/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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The short answer

## Pick HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.8)
-   to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 3.4 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 74 / 287)

### Choose Shalom Hotel Jerusalem if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 287 / 74)

### Why is HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel better than Shalom Hotel Jerusalem?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.8) (+1.8)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 32) (+19)
3.  7 more sights within 1 km (+7)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (74 vs 287 rooms) (−213)

### Why is Shalom Hotel Jerusalem better than HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel?

1.  1.4 km closer to the area centre (−1.4 km)
2.  1.2 km closer to public transport (−1.2 km)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (287 vs 74 rooms) (×3.9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel | Shalom Hotel Jerusalem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.8) | 6.8 |
| Location | 5.2  (+0.6) | 4.6 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 1.3 | 7.8  (+6.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+1.0) | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.8) | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 30 | 38  (+8) |
| Rank in Jerusalem | top 19%  (+69%) | bottom 12% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.2  (+0.6) | 4.6 |
| Distance to West Jerusalem centre | 1.6 km | 210 m  (−1.4 km) |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 560 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To the airport | 40 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8  (+5) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m  (−960 m) | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11  (+7) | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 74 | 287 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 16  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Heichal Shlomo | 1.5 km  (−1.4 km) | 2.9 km |
| Zion Square | 2.0 km  (−1.4 km) | 3.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.4 km apart

HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel: city centre: 2.0 km, Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): 40 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.

Shalom Hotel Jerusalem: city centre: 3.4 km, nearest station Light Rail Station - Mt. Herzl: 560 m, Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): 39 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Jerusalem

[Jerusalem weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/israel/jerusalem/jerusalem/weather)

## HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel or Shalom Hotel Jerusalem: common questions

### Which is better, HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel or Shalom Hotel Jerusalem?

HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Shalom Hotel Jerusalem is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel or Shalom Hotel Jerusalem?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Shalom Hotel Jerusalem is closer: 210 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel.

### How far apart are HI Jerusalem – Rabin Hostel and Shalom Hotel Jerusalem?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

## 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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