New Petra Hostel

As it was Me, who back in 1997 suddely found myself in charged of re-storing ThecOldxPetra Hostel. I talked the 2 old Palestinians brother Mr Nabil and Mr Nadir into re-opening / restoring the 'lower parts of what today is part of the Petra Hostel. I did re-wire the whole buildings electricy (as far at I was allowed to spend money on the project, did manage a goup of other backpackers to cleanout the 14 some rooms that had been un-used since 1947. So I think I'm one of those peop, still alive today that know this old building better than anybody. I have been reading the reviews from back in 2006 and it seems clear to Me that the WARM & busteling place I called home for more than a year, only has deteriorated into bad service and lack of cleanliness.. I find this to be a big Shane as I have many fond and special memories from Jerusalem Old City and it's many friendly people- mostly the kind Palestinians who had shops caround King David Street I wish to send my Greetings to any body who I might have run into at the Petra Hostel, like Tobias from Stuttgart, Germany, the very correct and friendly Erik and his Wife who was a good mate and did a lot of the heavy work amongst others.. Greetings from TheDanishHandymanofJerusalem aka Mr Farid aka Lucifer aka Per B. Sørensen from

Dirtiest place I've ever slept. The beds had not been changed, leftover food was scattered on the bed. The mattresses look like they came from the dump, full of holes, bumps and yellow spots. The ants walk over the mattress. Nothing seems to be done about maintenance and cleaning. Service is kept to the bare minimum. The only positive is the location. Terrible.