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Thursday, October 27, 2011

How To Find A Decent Room in Israel

By Alexander Machwitz


If you are going to Israel and planning a long stay or short term stay, and particularly if you can find people to share with, leasing an apartment can be an economical option. Purpose-built holiday and time-share flats, ranging from modest to luxurious, can be gotten in all the visitor areas, like Tel Aviv or Mikhmoret. They can be booked ahead thru firms like Homtel. This is going to be a reasonable alternative for booking a room in a hostel.

But where it's possible to find clean and relaxed places for long stay while traveling thru Israel? In this wonderful country, you might just ask friendly folks for recommendation or try looking through the ads in the weekend edition of the Jerusalem Post. These are probably going to stipulate a stay of a minimum of one month.

Short-term stays - one night at a time if you want - can be arranged through the various local Israel Govt. Traveller Offices who run a home stay accommodation service, often called a "zimmer" scheme (zimmer being German for room). The idea is to give travellers the opportunity to meet Israelis and experience Israeli home life, but of course it's pot luck who you'll finish up with.

To avoid some traveller evil surprises, you should always give the place an once-over and be clear exactly what's included before taking the room. You can set up this sort of accommodation secretly through firms like Israel Bed and Breakfast (prices begin at around $40 a night for two folks sharing a room. This way you're definite that your stay will be in a good place with nice atmosphere and kind folk around you.

There are numerous alternatives to hostels in Israel. You can sleep in a friend's house, hire an apartment (remember, more people in the apartment mean lower costs) or go to the closest tourist office for one-night room.




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