Guest User
February 10, 2023
St Thomas is quite hard to find but once you've found it, you will appreciate the location. Less than 10 minutes easy, direct walk to Damascus Gate and the Arab Quarter of the Old City. Close to two bus terminus from which you can get buses or serviic (shared taxis) to Ramallah, Bethlehem, Jericho etc etc. Also close Damascus Gate tram stop: the tram will take you into the Jewish areas and larger city. A short walk to handy facilities like the Education Bookshop (enormous selection of English language books, good coffee and wifi, helpful staff, and a handy postal service). Lots of good, inexpensive shopping in the area (cheaper than within the Old City). There's also several mid-priced restaurant with 2 or 3 minutes walk. The area is safe. So, great location. The hostel itself ... well, look, it has its issues. The wifi and the hot water are unreliable. You may have no problems, or you may have a lot, depending on the room and the time of day. The place is clean but old, so it doesn't really gleam. Breakfast is fine. The staff are really helpful and can do things like arrange transport to the airport when its time to leave.