Cheap hotels in
Israel have proliferated every since the state of Israel was
formed. This is because Israel plays host to hundreds and thousands of
Jews who visit Israel, whether they are making a modern pilgrimage,
because they have family in Israel or because they are simply curious.
In recent times Israel has also become a major vacation attraction,
offering tremendously good hotels along the coast. People flood from the
UK and other European countries each summer to soak up the sun.
Not everyone can afford to stay in top-notch,
expensive five-star hotels in Israel though. That is why less expensive
hotels have become established in every part of Israel, particularly the
large cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
There are many different types of
cheap hotels
in Israel. The very cheapest are probably informal guesthouses,
backpacker lodges and even home stays in Israeli homes. These are for
people who are planning to spend most of their days in Israel visiting
the various attractions, perhaps visiting friends and family, paying
homage at pilgrimage sites or possibly lazing on the beach and taking
part in water sports. In other words they will be spending minimal time
at their place of accommodation, possibly just showering, sleeping and
having breakfast. This is definitely an option for the young, the young
at heart or simply anyone who cannot afford to stay in a regular hotel
in Israel.
Some of the best
cheap hotels in
Israel are family-owned hotels that operate economically and
offer the basic comforts. These may be quite large buildings in
surprisingly good positions, built in the sixties and seventies. They
might not be the most fashionable or modern places but they are more
than good enough for a stay in Israel if you are on a tight budget. What
is interesting is that because they were built as much as forty or fifty
years back when developers had the pick of property, many of them are
located in very good locations, such as across the road from the beach,
often next to high-rise, five-star hotels, or in the main streets of the
cities. It is worth finding one of these hotels for this reason alone.
At these
mid-sized, privately owned hotels you can expect a simply furnished room
with an en suite bathroom, with TV and a telephone in the room, and
perhaps a communal swimming pool and a dining room offering breakfasts
and possibly lunch or supper by arrangement. That may be more than
enough for your stay. Take the trouble to find these cheap hotels in
Israel. Just don’t expect modern décor or trendily-dressed staff. These
are strictly functional hotels. And here’s a tip: if you are taking your
whole family to Israel (six party members and more) then one of these
cheap hotels in
Israel is definitely the right choice for you. Ask for a special
group deal to make a cheap hotel even cheaper. You will find the
managers and owners of these hotels surprisingly accommodating. 
