Whether you’re booking a room, checking into a hotel, or staying with friends, this guide introduces essential Hebrew terms related to places to stay, room types, and guest services – helping learners speak naturally while traveling or hosting.
Types of Accommodation
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel | מָלוֹן | malon |
| Hostel | אַכְסַנְיָה | achsanyah |
| Guesthouse | בֵּית הַאֲרָחָה | beit ha-arachah |
| Apartment | דִּירָה | dirah |
| Vacation Rental | דִּירָה לְנֹפֶשׁ | dirah le-nofesh |
| Room | חֶדֶר | cheder |
| Suite | סוּיְטָה | suitah |
| Tent | אֹהֶל | ohel |
| Cabin | בִּקְתָּה | bikta |
Booking & Services
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation | הַזְמָנָה | hazmanah |
| Reception | קַבָּלָה | kabalah |
| Check-out | עֲזִיבָה | azivah |
| Key / Card | מַפְתֵּחַ / כַּרְטִיס | mafte’ach / kartis |
| Elevator | מַעֲלִית | ma’alit |
| Floor | קוֹמָה | komah |
| Breakfast | אֲרוּחַת בּוֹקֶר | aruchat boker |
| Room Service | שֵׁרוּת חֲדָרִים | sherut chadarim |
| Cleaning | נִקָּיוֹן | nikayon |
Useful Phrases
- אני הזמנתי חדר זוגי במלון
Ani hizmanti cheder zugi be-malon – I booked a double room at the hotel - את מקבלת את המפתח בקבלה
At mekabelet et ha-mafte’ach ba-kabalah – You receive the key at reception - הוא עוזב את החדר בשעה אחת
Hu ozev et ha-cheder be-sha’ah achat – He is checking out of the room at one o’clock - הם מבקשים שירות חדרים
Hem mevakshim sherut chadarim – They are requesting room service
Practice Tips
- Practice describing your accommodation preferences in Hebrew: type, size, services.
- Watch Hebrew hotel reviews or travel vlogs and listen for booking vocabulary.
- Create flashcards with room types and service terms.
- Role-play booking a room, checking in, and asking for amenities in Hebrew.
- Write a short paragraph about your ideal place to stay – in Hebrew.