Israel Youth Hostels Association I.Y.H.A
North Hostels
HI Ma’ayan Harod

HI Ma’ayan Harod

Maayan Harod Youth Hostel invites you to enjoy an experience-rich stay at a great location with attractive prices

Join us at our pastoral spot in the Harod Valley at the foothills of beautiful Mount Gilboa. We offer spacious pleasant rooms suited to couples, families, groups and singles. All rooms come with air conditioning, shower and toilet, a fridge, TV, coffee corner, and free Wi-Fi.

At Maayan Harod you’ll enjoy a rich varied breakfast, our basketball court, playground facilities for kids, fitness facilities, restful groomed gardens, and the synagogue. We’ve also got classrooms outfitted with advanced audiovisual equipment.
Why not combine your stay at Maayan Harod with educational and enrichment options offered here, as well as trails and treks and other sites in the area. The hostel is adjacent to the Maayan Harod National Park and outstanding sites such as Mount Gilboa and Mount Shaul, the Ein Yizre’el (Jezreel) Spring and its pleasant water, trails through Tel Jezreel, the Sachne Pools, the Belvoir Crusader Fortress, and more.
Join us in Maayan Harod for the unique hosting experience which makes our hostels so special: our calm, cozy and pleasant atmosphere, staff who are attentive to all your needs, comfortable well-tended rooms, and personal recommendations for trips and treks.

Located near the Maayan Harod National Park
facing the stunning Gilboa Mountains range.

Near attractions and trails: Mount Gilboa,
Ein Yizre’el Spring, Sachne Pools, Mount Tabor, and more.

Basketball court, fitness facilities, kids’ playground, relaxing gardens.

34 spacious rooms, pleasant and suited to couples, families, and groups.

Our Rooms

Maayan Harod Youth Hostel offers 34 rooms suited to couples, groups, families or singles.
Each room comes with air conditioning, shower and toilet, a fridge, TV, a coffee corner, and free access to Wi-Fi.
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Each room includes:

Hostel Includes

General information

Reception desk: Sunday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Check in: starting from 3 PM.
Check out: up to 10 AM.
Free Wi-Fi access.

Food

The hostel offers a rich varied breakfast.
Meals are kosher under local Rabbinate supervision.
Order in advance for additional fee:
Lunch
Packed meals.
Vegetarian, vegan, lactose free or gluten free options.

Facilities

Relaxing well-tended gardens.
Basketball court and fitness apparatus.
Children’s playground.
Classrooms and halls for seminars and conferences, with audiovisual equipment.

Mobility Access

Mobility accessible rooms compliant with the law.
Mobility accessible corridors to rooms, dining room, classrooms, halls and other central spaces.
Leader strips and surfaces for sight impaired guests.
Hearing assistance for hearing impaired guests.
Accessible reception area.
Hand grips and railings.
Signs compliant with the law.

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FAQ

Location and access routes

Coming by car from the west (Afula) , drive on Road 71 until reaching the Ma'ayan Harod park. Turn right and drive straight until the roundabout.

Coming by car from the east (Beit Shean) , drive on Road 71 until reaching Ma'ayan Harod park. Turn left and drive straight until the roundabout
Arrival By Public Transportation:
Coming by bus from the west (Afula) , take the bus line 412 from Afula's Central Bus Station to Beit Shean. Get off at the “Kfar Yehezkial Junction” stop and walk in the direction of the bus.

Coming by bus from the east (Beit Shean) , take the bus line 412 from Beit Shean's Central Bus Station to Afula. Get off at the “Gadona Junction” stop and walk in the opposite direction of the bus, crossing the street