N 34 Rue El Abbana, 40000 Essaouira, Morocco
#66 of 105 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 362 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 May 2024
Youssef
MoroccoThe hostel is perfect for sociable people looking to make connections and enjoy sharing experiences with others and enjoying the panoramic view in the rooftop. Also the staff are so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Ines
MontenegroGreat location, perfect for exploding the city. Good value for the money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Stephanie
BelgiumToo many noisy people in my room
Fantastic staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Daniel
AustraliaSmall bar fridge in kitchen for so many people, but the cheap rooftop restaurant helps the cooking situation. Also, There wasn't enough bathroom facilities on the shared dorm level as there are around 3 or 4 rooms on the level we stayed on, and my room was a 16 bed shared dorm. I don't know about the other rooms or how many people they occupied, so it could be a few more people to share with or maybe even 30 more people. Im not to sure, but just a heads up, if you book the cheapest room, expect to stay in a 16 bed shared room. It doesnt tell you how many you share with online when you book the cheap room, but you get what you paid for. If you don't like noise, this is not for you. Many loud and intoxicated people coming in and out at 2am with very thin walls. I think this might be a party hostel so if you want to have an awesome time and meet people, come here it's perfect! Depends on the traveller and your preferences.
The staff were amazing, and so was the vibe. Great location inside the medina. It's not perfect, but it's definitely worth it and more for the cheap price we paid!!! I would stay here again if I travel on a budget.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Mouad
MoroccoThe cleaning machine noise every now and then, it’s very annoying, it starts around 9am, and late at night
The location , Abdessamed’s kindness, the view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Ignacio
ArgentinaStaff is extremely friendly and attentive.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Elisabetta
ItalyThe hostel was in a really good position inside the medina, and super easy to access. There were always many people around, but the curtains around the beds gave a good sense of privacy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kevin
GermanyShowers and lights could be improved Some mattresses really need to be changed You defo need earplugs for a proper sleep
Perfect location The rooftop is insanely good. A real safe space Wonderful atmosphere Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Kriesten
GermanyThe kitchen was quite messy and dirty, the bathrooms sometimes as well. There was a rooftop which belonged to a restaurant, so you were not allowed to eat t your own food there.
It was super cheap, the staff was very kind and helpful. The location was great and on the ground floor was a great common space where you could eat and talk.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Jake
BoliviaThe dorm was very cramped - they’ve tried to put too many beds in there meaning there is virtually no room to leave your bag. There were also only two showers on our floor between 3 dorms (so around 30 people). I’m also not sure if they wash the blankets they provide you - they don’t provide you with a sheet but instead only a large, thick blanket, so I’m not sure how they’d wash these (and didn’t see any hung up drying in the laundry areas). I don’t know this for sure, though. The restaurant on the rooftop is quite expensive for a cheap hostel so I didn’t eat there (breakfast isn’t included)
It is a good price, and the location is very central within the old medina so you are a short walk from shops/food and about a 10-15 minute walk to the beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Sandra
Germanythere is not much privacy regarding the bathrooms, the entire floor shares one and you can hear noises from the stalls perfectly while showering. floor the rooms was not properly cleaned, esp. in the corners. if you have a bunk bed on top, that is quite high and the ladder is uncomfortable. the food in the restaurant is mediocre at best, but that is not really a problem considering the many restaurants near by.
the location is amazing, staff is really nice and helps you fast. personally it made me feel more safe, that there is also a woman working at the reception. you can tell that the hostel attracts very much chill people with a nice mindset. the roof is really beautiful and the restaurant itself is very nice. shared spaces are very nice, there is privacy in the bunk beds, the city itself is amazing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Creighton
United StatesRoom was a little crowded 16 beds. Beds were very squeaky.
The staff were excellent, from the cleaning girls to front desk. The guys play drums at night and it's great fun.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Wojciech
PolandI stayed in a room with two doors, one of which could be opened without any key or code. It didn’t feel very safe, so better ask for a lock and key at the reception. The kitchen wasn’t very clean either.
The vibe in the hostel was nice, I liked the common area which reminded of a riad. I met very nice people there ! The staff was friendly too, and it was easy to find the hostel even though it’s located in the medina.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Carola
ItalyKitchen
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Miro
United KingdomNice roof top restaurant, the staff was nice and friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Seiya
United KingdomTerrace is amazing, but most part is used as a cafe and guests can use only a small part without paying for its touristic food or cafe. I heard it used to be allowed for guests to use as well. It's only my complain but very important issue.
Friendly staff and guests, big shared room, perfect location. Wifi was really weak on the terrace, but was improved soon after. The staff works very well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Courtneyclark950
New ZealandNothing major, only personal preference things I didn't enjoy.
Nice friendly staff, good socializing/hangout areas. The rooftop area is lovely! Great views. Beds were comfortable and the curtain is nice for privacy. Showers were good and plenty of them!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Mark
United KingdomIt was a bit misleading that most of the roof terrace is a restaurant and only the very top section is for the hostel guest. Also the no alcohol rule was not actually true. Not a problem for me but some people find life easier when there is no alcohol temptation .9
The view and friendly staff and very clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Ivan
IrelandThe kitchen need a bit more equipment, nearly impossible to cook there...
Feel like at home with Mohamed and the rest of the crew. Good location, fantastic terrace, superfood at fairy price at the restaurant. My second home in Morocco
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Verena
GermanyThe issue with the restaurants owner running the roof terrace who couldn't decided if we are welcome to chill there or not and got super angry at times
Amazing team running the hostel, also the facilities are old with their issues they really try to make everything work for their guests and even not they also fix it the best they can! Always smiling always available!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Dufek
Czech RepublicThe Best terrace in Morrocco 😉 Always interesting people. The personal is cery chilled and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Mohamed
FranceRoom very full 16 people in same room , bed without plugin
Localisation very good , the guys at reception very helpful and always in your service,beautiful rooftop
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Najid
Moroccoi like the staff they were too friendly and cool ,a very good rooftop in the night a very calm top and the location in the center all the place is near to you a special thank to all of them, i really like i hope to comeback there soon
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Stephen
CanadaThe Staff
Stayed in January 2024
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