I travelled for two weeks around Israel and have never stayed in such a nice hostel. The hostel is in a very good location - its close to Tel Aviv's markets and a 7 minute short walk to the beach. The owners are friendly and very helpful. There is a large common room and it has a big garden to... More

This hostel is in quite a good location. A good common room with catch up with other travelers and wifi that works. Otherwise expect to pay a bit extra for everything else. There's an additional charge for arriving late, arriving on Shabat, towels, paying with a credit card and oh yes, leaving your luggage late after checking out. 90% of... More

Friendly contact to the staff, cheap prices, in the heart of Tel Aviv. I liked it really much! The rooms were in a usuael size, very nice decoradet and absolutely clean. I can really recommend this hostel to any individual backpacker, partyking in tel aviv or to small groups, which wants to see the beautiful side of Tel Aviv. btw:... More

if this hostel was anywhere else in the world i would accuse it of not being good value for money. the rooms are particularly small, the bathrooms/showers are an interesting experience and the staff are SOMETIMES very hard to come by. the managers are friendly enough but do charge extra on arrival for sheets etc which i found strange. i... More

This hostel has a good location and is pretty clean, but be prepared to pay more than you book it for. They nickel and dime you for everything!! You book the place then they charge you for your sheets (13 ILS), towel (7 ILS), coffee or tea (2ILS). If you want to charge the room you get hit with 4%.... More

Same experience as reviewer JohannesR: The manager took out his domestic problems in front of all the guests with lots of drama. And yes, he does sleep either in one of the rooms or in the lobby. However, the place was clean and the location is good.

This is my second stay at the Chef Hostel. It has become my home away from home. The owner Roy, his Mom Ester and Dad Felix are always ready to help you with advice about your stay and traveling in Israel. They really make you feel at home. The decor is "Modern IKEA"; not luxurious, but clean. There is a... More

I have been traveling in Israel for over three months now, and everytime I go to Tel Aviv I stay at Chef Hostel. It's simply the best, in terms of location, price, cleanliness, and atmosphere. Wifi works everywhere, the kitchen is amazing, the clientele are respectful, and roy (the owner) and his parents really make you feel at home. I... More

My stay has been full of good surprises. The owners have a deep sense of hospitality and they share their knowledge about the city as well as the delighting food of the neighborhood. It feels like home and the garden is the most enjoyable thing for breakfast. They speak several languages, which makes the contact even easier. This is probably... More