Area D Hostel

Top choice in Ramallah


Area D is one of only a handful of international standard hostels in the West Bank and by far the best for visitors to Ramallah. Its spotless dorms and double rooms are basic, but the shared lounge is a great place to relax, meet other travellers and plan excursions.

The hostel is located above Ramallah's service taxi garage, opposite the bus station for Jerusalem. Area D is a reliable place to organise tours to other cities, including Hebron, and staff are a wealth of information about travel inside the West Bank and beyond.


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