Carmel Youth Hostel (HI), 4km south of the city at Hof haCarmel (Carmel beach; tel. 53 19 44, fax 53 25 16). Inconvenient location served by infrequent public transportation. Bus #43 stops in front, but only runs every hr. (7:15an>7:15pm, last bus on Fri. at 3:15pm). Bus #50-alef goes past the hostel; ask the driver to stop. If you take bus #45 or 47, which run more frequently but drop you off at the main road far from the hostel, ask to be dropped off at the Sports and Recreation Center. Cross HaHagana St. toward the gas station on Flieman St. and turn left just past it.

Follow the road as it curves uphill and to the right. The road is unlit and can be dangerous at night. The hostel is large, near a free, uncrowded beach and has a splendid view. Lockout 10am-4:30pm. No curfew. Bungalows (4 beds; currently under repair, but should be open for summer 1994) N1S20. Dorm beds (6 per room) NIS39, nonmembers NIS42. Doubles NIS82, nonmembers N1S88. add NIS2 for bath. Includes breakfast. Lunch and dinner available through a deal with a pizzeria down the street (NIS19-21). Lockers NIS4 per day.

Elvis House, 6-8 Sara St., near the port. In light of serious readers’ complaints, Let’s Go does not recommend staying here.