abraham hostels

What abraham hostels does

Abraham Hostels is a privately held Israeli-rooted hospitality operator running a three-property budget hostel portfolio spanning Tel Aviv, Eilat (Israel), and Bohol (Philippines), with the Eilat property alone accommodating up to 450 guests per night. The company sells dormitory beds (4–12 bed mixed/female/male configurations) and private rooms (Economy through Junior Suite tiers), complemented by guided tours across Israel (Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Masada, Gaza Envelope, West Bank), Jordan and Petra, and Philippines island destinations (El Nido, Coron, Siargao, Bohol), priced from $23 to $443 per person. Ancillary revenue lines include meeting and event space rentals in Tel Aviv and Eilat, group bookings with tiered 30–50% volume discounts, and the Abraham One loyalty program offering a 10% member discount.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a WordPress website on abraham.travel integrated with SimpleBooking for real-time reservation management across all properties and Stripe for payment processing, with no mobile app, no public API, and no proprietary AI or data assets. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the company's own booking site, supplemented by a multi-channel social presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, X), SEO-driven travel blog content, paid Meta and Google advertising, and a content-creator and artist-residency partnership program that generates organic community-driven demand.

The business model blends nightly accommodation revenue, per-person tour fees, packaged stay-and-tour bundles, event-space rental, and recurring loyalty engagement. Customer segmentation is deliberately broad: budget backpackers and solo travelers, families, corporate and friend groups, and culturally curious travelers seeking sustainability-certified experiences. The company holds TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice recognition and GSTC certification, with reported sustainability metrics including 51% of staff from underrepresented groups, 146 small-business procurement partners, 1,242 impact-tour participants, and a carbon intensity of 74.3 t CO2e per $M of revenue. No revenue, headcount, funding, or founding date is publicly disclosed.

Name

abraham hostels

Website

https://abrahamhostels.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Abraham Hostels operates three budget hostel properties in Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Bohol, Philippines, offering dormitory and private accommodations, guided tours across Israel, Jordan, and the Philippines, meeting spaces, and a loyalty program for backpackers, families, groups, and culturally curious travelers through direct online booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Budget Hostel Accommodation

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Backpacker Guesthouses & Budget Inns (THAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Budget hostel accommodation
• Guided tours
• Event venues
• Travel loyalty program
• Group bookings

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hostel Accommodations: Revenue from room bookings across dormitories (4-12 bed mixed/female/male dorms) and private rooms (Economy, Superior, Family, Grand Family, Junior Suite) at properties in Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Bohol
2. Guided Tours: Tours offered in Israel (Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Masada, Gaza Envelope, West Bank), Jordan & Petra, and Philippines (El Nido, Coron, Siargao, Bohol). Tour prices range from $41 to $443 per person
3. Room & Tour Bundles: Package deals combining hostel accommodation with tours (e.g., 1 Night Abraham Eilat + 2-Day Petra & Wadi Rum Adventure)
4. Meeting & Event Spaces: Rental of meeting rooms and event venues for corporate gatherings, workshops, and group events at Tel Aviv and Eilat locations
5. Abraham One Loyalty Program: Membership program offering 10% discount on bookings, generating recurring revenue through member engagement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Abraham Hostels operates three hostel properties in Tel Aviv, Eilat (Israel), and Bohol (Philippines) offering dormitory beds (mixed, female-only, male-only) and private rooms (Economy, Superior, Family, Grand Family, Junior Suite). The company runs the Abraham Tours brand delivering guided tours across Israel (Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Masada, Gaza Envelope, West Bank), Jordan & Petra, and the Philippines (El Nido, Coron, Siargao, Bohol). It also rents meeting and event spaces, runs the Abraham One loyalty program with 10% member discounts, and offers bundled room-plus-tour packages and group bookings.

Product overview

Abraham Hostels operates a multi-property hostel and tour platform with three hostel locations (Tel Aviv, Eilat in Israel; Bohol in Philippines) and a separate Abraham Tours brand covering Israel, Jordan & Petra, and the Philippines. The portfolio includes core accommodation offerings (dormitories and private rooms), guided tours, meeting/event spaces, a loyalty program (Abraham One), and group booking services. The hostels function as community hubs with social events, while tours provide cultural and adventure experiences. Special projects include artist residencies and community initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abraham Tours: Abraham's tour operations brand offering tours in Israel, Jordan, and the Philippines
• Abraham One

Products and services

• Abraham Hostels Stays Budget-friendly hostel accommodations across three properties in Tel Aviv, Eilat (Israel), and Bohol (Philippines). Properties offer dormitory beds in mixed, female-only, and male-only configurations (4-12 beds) alongside private rooms in Economy, Superior, Family, Grand Family, and Junior Suite categories. Properties function as community hubs with rooftop spaces, social lounges, and weekly events. Eilat property accommodates up to 450 guests per night.
• Abraham Tours
• Meeting & Event Spaces
• Abraham One Loyalty Program
• Group Bookings
• Room & Tour Bundles

Quantifiable outcome

• 51% of staff from underrepresented groups employed
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SimpleBookingcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner providing the reservation and booking management system for hostel properties. Handles room availability, pricing, and booking confirmations across Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Bohol locations.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner enabling secure credit card transactions on the website without storing sensitive card data. Handles payments across all booking channels.
• Content Creator PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel enthusiasts with creative flair invited to join Abraham's storytelling network as part of marketing and brand awareness initiatives.
• Artist CollaboratorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative community integrated into Abraham's brand identity and reflected in the design of hostels. Artists contribute to the aesthetic and cultural experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HI (Hostelling International): HI is the largest global network of hostels, with thousands of properties worldwide organized under a membership-based model. It is comparable to Abraham on the dormitory/budget accommodation core, but operates as a non-profit federation rather than a unified brand experience or tour operator.
• MEININGER Hotels: MEININGER combines hotel and hostel rooms under one brand across major European cities, with a hybrid budget-lodging model. It overlaps with Abraham on the budget-lodging side of the portfolio and serves a similar price-sensitive, international traveler base, though it does not focus on tours or community programming.

Direct peers

• Intrepid Travel: Intrepid is a global small-group adventure tour operator with a strong sustainability and community-tourism positioning. It is comparable to Abraham Tours on the small-group guided tour product, sustainability credentials, and culturally immersive itineraries in destinations like Jordan, Israel, and the Philippines.
• Selina: Selina operates a global network of community-driven hostels and co-working spaces in destinations across the Americas, Europe, and Africa. It is the closest analog to Abraham: a multi-country hostel brand that bundles accommodation with local tours, wellness, and social programming, and targets budget-conscious experiential travelers.
• G Adventures: G Adventures runs small-group guided tours worldwide, with sustainability commitments and a focus on local experiences. It parallels Abraham Tours on the small-group, culturally-led tour model and overlapping destination set (Jordan, Israel, Philippines).
• Generator Hostels: Generator operates design-led hostels across major European cities with social bars, event spaces, and group bookings. It is comparable to Abraham in serving young, social-budget travelers with a premium-leaning hostel product and central-city locations near nightlife and transport.
• Wombats Hostel: Wombats operates hostels across European capitals, offering dorms, private rooms, and on-site bar/social spaces. It is a direct comparable to Abraham on multi-city hostel operations, social atmosphere, and the budget-to-mid budget price tier.
• Mad Monkey Hostels: Mad Monkey runs backpacker hostels across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with on-site bars, tours, and social events. The Bohol location makes Mad Monkey a particularly relevant regional peer, given its comparable backpacker positioning, tour integration, and Asia-Pacific footprint.
• aohostels: aohostels is a European hostel chain offering budget accommodation in central urban locations with social programming. It mirrors Abraham's combination of dormitory and private rooms, central-city positioning, and appeal to international backpackers.

Others

• Hostelworld: Hostelworld is the leading OTA and booking platform for hostels globally. It is an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but it is materially relevant because Abraham competes for the same backpacker customer and could rely on Hostelworld as a distribution channel or face it as a disintermediation threat to direct bookings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abrahamhostels
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/abrahamhostels/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/AbrahamIL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abraham-travel
• Instagraminstagram.com/abrahamhostels
• TikToktiktok.com/@abraham.travel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about abraham hostels