Location is just perfect, right in the heart of the old city, 3 minutes walk from the Western Wall. We also liked the medieval setting, it's a bit like sleeping in a middle age castle. It is very hard to find though. There are no signs whatsoever, and Google Maps wants to take you through paths that don't exist. The hostel is located at a military checkpoint, where only muslims can go through, this means two things for you: security (possibly, given the amount of police/military right outside of the hostel) and it also means that you can only approach the hostel FROM THE WEST, when looking at the map. To the east there is this gate, which is also the military checkpoint (and the exit of the Dome of the Rock). So be sure to arrive from the west, when you reach the checkpoint, turn left and enter the (unmarked) door behind the orange juice stand. You have to walk through the orange juice stand actually.

Our reason for leaving a low rating is mainly hygiene. Of course it is a simple and cheap hostel, that could still get a high rating in its category, but it is no excuse for the lack of hygiene unfortunately. There is only one toilet and shower for the rooms that have shared bathroom (the shower is just a hose above the toilet), you can see it in one of the shared rooms' photos. The toilet seat was broken and there was water everywhere all the time (given that people shower standing 10cm from the toilet). The bathroom door cannot be locked. There was no hot water when we tried. What's even more concerning is hygiene in the kitchen, everything was really filthy, including the fridge. There were dead insects in our room and hair on our bedsheet. Also be prepared for much noise (people shouting) from the street during the night. Our room had no window (we didn't care about the last two things, and they are not their fault, but there are people who might care). Again, the main problem is hygiene. In addition, out of the 4 members of the staff that we met, 2 were not too nice to us, also they probably spoke no English at all. One of them was very kind and helpful though.

Nice place to stay in a really good historical location

Location al aqsa mosque

Location is superb

Noisy

Good for a night.

There was not much cleaning.

It's ok

Refurbished

Location was the best! On the door step of Al-Aqsa compound. Perfect!!!

The breakfast could be improved. The kitchen area and kitchen equipment needs an upgrade. Other than these place is value for money!

The owner talk in the hall during the whole night, I couldn't sleep at all. Beautiful old stone building but Iheard everything loud speaking (even scary screening) from the other chambers and from those who spoked during the night right in front of my door.