Gordon Inn HotelvsHayarkon Hostel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Gordon Inn scores slightly higher than Hayarkon 48 Hostel. Gordon Inn comes in at #22 in Tel Aviv with accolades from 2 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
Gordon Inn Hotel
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
Gordon Street 17, Tel Aviv 63438, Israel
From $25/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Air Conditioning
 - Beach
 - Breakfast included
 
 "Opened in 1995, this well-managed guesthouse bridges the gap between hostel and hotel." Full review
 "Many travellers enjoy the warmth and communal feeling of this hybrid hostel-hotel, a well-kept downtown option." 
Hayarkon Hostel
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
48 Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
From $19/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Air Conditioning
 - Beach
 
 "Just two blocks from the city’s broad, sandy beach and a five-minute walk from the Carmel Market, this bright yellow hostel is welcoming and cheery." 
 "Just two blocks from the beach, this yellow-and-blue painted hostel has decent facilities including a communal kitchen, rooftop terrace and lounge with pool table and TV" Full review