Jewish Quarter

Old City Youth Hostel (HI), 2 Bikur Holim (tel. 28 86 11). Walk down David St. into the market and follow the signs right onto St. Mark’s Rd., right again across from the Lutheran Hostel, and up the narrow street with half-arches. Clean, airy, and located in a renovated hospital. Louse-free lounge and refrigerator, but the kitchen is reserved for the staff. No smoking. TV, or radio on Shabbat. Usually crowded with school groups and soldiers. Closed 9am-5pm. 1 lpm curfew. US$ 10, nonmembers US$ 11. Breakfast included.

Heritage House, for men at 2 Or haHaim St. (tel. 27 22 24), for women at 7 haMtiekh St. (tel. 28 18 20). Free during the week and for US$7 Fri.-sundown Sat., but only if you’re Jewish. Will try to accommodate groups including non-Jews, but not unaccompanied non-Jews. Closed Sun.-Thurs. 9am-5pm, curfew midnight (winter 11pm). Closed Fri. 9am-3:30pm (winter 2:30pm) and 6-9pm, curfew 11pm. Closed Sat. 10am-2:30pm, curfew 11pm.