My wife and I stayed at the Beit Shmuel guest house two nights in May. The rooms and facilities were clean and spacious, and we had a great view of the Old City. Beit Shmuel has a lot happening - the hostel, cultural activies, bat mitzvah celebrations at nights (there was some late music coming from the courtyard). Breakfast was... more

The room was bare and basic (they describe it as luxurious: I dread to think about their hostel if this is luxury). No proper size towels. Breakfast was basic and breakfast room dreary with dirty chairs. Staff was indiffernt, both reception and breakfast room. The view was a joke- a new development, and even that was barely visibly behind a... more

I booked a room here on the recommendation of someone. There isn't a lot of info out there about it, so I went with it b/c the price was quite good and my trip to Israel was costing me a fortune. I learned that in Israel you DEFINITELY pay for what you get. I booked in one of the Guest... more

Our family stayed in two rooms at Beit Shmuel Guest House during Pesah. Considering the price (143 USD for double, 110 USD for single), we cannot say that we were satisfied. First, the positive: 1) The receptionist was helpful in letting us one of the reserved rooms before check-in time (3pm). 2) When the two of us had to leave... more

I have stayed at Beit Shmuel for several years. Some of the staff and I became good friends. Over the years several of my friends have stayed there also, after I told them of this beautiful, friendly and helpful place. They have thanked me for telling them. Location can not get any better than this place also. A theatre is... more

My husband and I stayed at Beit Shumel just recently while in Israel for our first visit. The staff is wonderful and extremely helpful. The upgraded rooms are fine. Ours looked out at the Old City. The location is the best. Walk to the King David and the Old City. Also, great neighborhoods with lots of happening places: Internet cafes,... more