Juha's Guesthouse

North Coast


Though rough around the edges, Juha's Guesthouse is becoming a surprise hit among backpackers detouring from Israel's tourist trail. Run by Jisr local Ahmed and Jewish Israeli Neta, the guesthouse has an eight-bed dorm, double rooms with shared and private bathrooms (the latter in a lonely separate annexe), and a cosy chill-out lounge with adjoining kitchen.

Guests have access to tea, coffee and pancake mix to whip up their own breakfast.

There's enough parking space for two or three cars at a (rather tight) location nearby; ask when you arrive.


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