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If you have a girlfriend or you are a woman you will feel observed in this place. Arabs manage this hotel and they will surveil your every move. When a woman walks in this place, they immediately (as most arabs) assume you are a whore and that you belong to them. They will harass you to the end, and if you have a boyfriend or meet a guy in there they will kick you both out. — Michelle, USA (2012-12-21) Cosy and friendly staying in a historic old building -- above the sukh like people did since hundreds of years -- was absolutely stunning. I am glad we did not choose a purpose-built hotel or bigger place for when else would you get the chance of really experience life in one of the old historic buildings? everything is narrow and crooked yet so cosy and comfortable with little lounges + cushions everywhere. we slept on the rooftop and the view, the sounds from the market, the muezzin and the churchbells -- all these really made our stay in jerusalem. we did not feel like visitors but rather like we wer part of it all. the friendly staff, the uncomplicated handling when once it rained and we had to be shifted inside ... all very, very friendly. the kitchen could have more cups but it is great and free tea and coffee all throughout the day. My favourite -- the little grey cat (we called her "dusty) on the rooftop -- travellers love her, she's really a loveable little darling. say hi to her, when you see her! — Cathrin, Germany (2012-11-22) The feeling is good its a great place for the money we paid, we got more than what we were expecting. its clean, fun, best view ever. and the staff are informative and helpful, telling us where to eat and how to book other places. it saved us a lot of money. highly recommended. — adan, canada (2012-11-15) Very central It's small, has a reasonable price and is very central. — Sarah, swiss (2012-10-21) Perfect very nice. — Carolin, German (2012-09-20) Great location, but beware of bedbugs The Citadel hostel was affordable and in a perfect location just inside the Jaffa Gate of the Old City. Anywhere within the Old City was no further than a 10-12 minute walk. Biggest negative -- Found traces of bedbugs on my mattress, luckily before I slept in it. KNOW THE SIGNS -- the red/brown stains near the corner of the mattress. Mine was the only bed out of six that had these, and I was given a new mattress upon complaining. Other than that, it was pretty clean and there is a nice view from the roof. Would stay here again. — Sawyer, USA (2012-08-09) Maze I like the fact that when you enter the hostel, the staff is kind, but in no perspective too much involved with your plans. In other places sometimes it happened to me that staff wants you to take part in special programs, mingles in your stay, even sometimes ask you out. Here the people are kind but professional. I stayed couple of times in the Citadel Hostel and I kept discovering new parts of this complicated building. I felt like a child, discovering new stairs, leading to new outside terraces and/or rooftop views. Yes, I also got very much disorientated, but that was only fun. Even my boyfriend (who could not walk straight in several places, because everything is so low and tiny) loved the place. — Lara, Netherlands (2012-05-10) Great location in the Old City, everything one needs. Located right in the center of the Old City, which was very convenient as a pilgrim during Holy Week and Pascha. Stayed on the roof ... overall very positive experience. — isaac (2012-05-09)