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Oasis Hostel, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Situated in Abu Dhabi and within 2.8 km of Al Wahda Mall, Oasis Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

I had an amazing stay at Oasis hostel in Abu Dhabi! The rooms were huge, with separate spaces for men and women, ensuring privacy and comfort. The facilities were excellent, with separate bathing areas for eight people and an exclusive kitchen. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the basic ingredients and utensils, making it incredibly convenient to cook and enjoy meals in the common area. The location was also fantastic—bus stops were either right downstairs or just a 10-minute walk away, providing easy access to many tourist attractions. On top of that, the staff was extremely helpful and humble, always ready to assist with anything needed. Overall, a perfect stay with great facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
559 reviews
Price from
£38.22
1 night, 2 adults
Top House Hostel, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Set within 17 km of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 19 km of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, Top House Hostel provides rooms in Abu Dhabi.

Very clean, cozy and cheap. Perfect for a long layover in Abu Dhabi.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
£58.45
1 night, 2 adults
The Villa Hostel - By Lunar, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Boasting a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi, The Villa Hostel - By Lunar is set in Abu Dhabi, less than 1 km from Al Sahil Beach and a 12-minute walk from Abu Dhabi Beach.

Beds
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,029 reviews
Price from
£22.26
1 night, 2 adults
Lunar Beach Hostel, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Located in Abu Dhabi and with Al Sahil Beach reachable within 800 metres, Lunar Beach Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

The hotel is 10-15 min away from beach. The atmosphere was ok and some people whom I met were amazing. The hotel/hostel management should think to keep it clean and bring some greenery...
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
652 reviews
Price from
£22.57
1 night, 2 adults
Olaando Hostel, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Located in Abu Dhabi, within 8.5 km of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and 10 km of Yas Waterworld, Olaando Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

The location near to Abu Dhabi airport, bus stops and price makes it the ideal place for a one-night stay. The host was kind and very welcoming. Finally, I felt the facility was safe, even when it is a shared room.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
371 reviews
Price from
£48.22
1 night, 2 adults
MBZ - Pleasant Tidy Room, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Set within 17 km of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 19 km of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, MBZ - Pleasant Tidy Room offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Abu Dhabi.

The room and the toilet is very clean,
Scored 5.2
5.2
Rated okay
Passable
115 reviews
Price from
£37.62
1 night, 2 adults
Adorable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Adorable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Abu Dhabi.

Bed was good and clean .
Scored 5.2
5.2
Rated okay
Passable
106 reviews
Price from
£49.31
1 night, 2 adults
Heart of Abu Dhabi - Luxury Room, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Well located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, Heart of Abu Dhabi - Luxury Room provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

I like kitchen is nice and entrances.
Scored 5.6
5.6
Rated okay
Passable
115 reviews
Price from
£40.16
1 night, 2 adults
Wonder Balcony Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Wonder Balcony Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi is set in Abu Dhabi, 2.3 km from Al Sahil Beach and 2.9 km from Corniche Beach.

This hotel was amazing and thank you for everything
Scored 5.1
5.1
Rated okay
Passable
169 reviews
Price from
£48.04
1 night, 2 adults
Paradiso Backpackers Nest, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Featuring free WiFi, Paradiso Backpackers Nest is situated in Abu Dhabi, 17 km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 19 km from Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre.

People’s very friendly and helpful, respectful specially manager of hostel
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
517 reviews
Price from
£14.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Adorable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated okay
    Passable
     · 106 reviews

    Adorable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Abu Dhabi.

    Splendida vista su Abu Dhabi dalle grandi vetrate

  • Corniche Street - Extremely Unique Room
    Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated passable
    Disappointing
     · 149 reviews

    Set in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 2.4 km from Abu Dhabi Beach, Corniche Street - Extremely Unique Room offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Clean room, And Common Wash room. Worth for 100AED.

  • Top House Zayed Airport AUH
    Budget options available

    Set within 10 km of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and 11 km of Yas Waterworld, Top House Zayed Airport AUH offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Abu Dhabi.

  • Top House Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 333 reviews

    Set within 17 km of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 19 km of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, Top House Hostel provides rooms in Abu Dhabi.

    A quiet place. The owner is very friendly . Thank you

  • HDRLIVING
    Budget options available

    Set in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 3.9 km from Al Wahda Mall, HDRLIVING offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Abu Dhabi

  • Cuzy heaven backpackers
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 4 reviews

    Set in Abu Dhabi, Cuzy heaven backpackers provides 4-star accommodation with private terraces.

  • MBZ - New Fabulous Room in Unique Flat
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Passable
     · 67 reviews

    Set within 17 km of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 19 km of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, MBZ - New Fabulous Room in Unique Flat provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in...

    Quiet place, clean room, excellent price, close to shops

  • Heart of Abu Dhabi - Luxury Room
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Passable
     · 115 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, Heart of Abu Dhabi - Luxury Room provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    Love the place the respective staff and cleanliness

  • Elegant Stay Abu Dhabi City
    Scored 5.3
    5.3
    Rated okay
    Passable
     · 6 reviews

    Elegant Stay Abu Dhabi City is ideally situated in the centre of Abu Dhabi, and features a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • Affordable Master Room For Couple
    Scored 5.2
    5.2
    Rated okay
    Passable
     · 32 reviews

    Affordable Master Room For Couple offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 1.9 km from Abu Dhabi Beach.

  • Wonder Balcony Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi
    Scored 5.1
    5.1
    Rated okay
    Passable
     · 169 reviews

    Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Wonder Balcony Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi is set in Abu Dhabi, 2.3 km from Al Sahil Beach and 2.9 km from Corniche Beach.

    The balcony view was so nice to relax & to chill

  • Corniche Street - New Suave Room
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated okay
    Passable
     · 90 reviews

    Conveniently located in Abu Dhabi, Corniche Street - New Suave Room offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    It is located at the center, it is value for money

  • Heart of Abu Dhabi - Elite Community
    Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated passable
    Disappointing
     · 73 reviews

    Set in Abu Dhabi, 3.5 km from Qasr al-Hosn, Heart of Abu Dhabi - Elite Community features views of the city.

    very bad furniture was totally broken bed was broken useles

  • Abu Dhabi Centre - Unique Room
    Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated passable
    Disappointing
     · 51 reviews

    Abu Dhabi Centre - Unique Room is situated in Abu Dhabi, 13 km from Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre and 17 km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

  • Affordable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi
    Scored 3.8
    3.8
    Rated disappointing
    Poor
     · 106 reviews

    Well located in Abu Dhabi, Affordable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    The room was totally calm place i like to stay when i get change

  • Scored 3.8
    3.8
    Rated disappointing
    Poor
     · 18 reviews

    Situated in Abu Dhabi and within 1.9 km of Abu Dhabi Beach, Wonder Balcony Stay Abu Dhabi has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

  • Cornich Street - Suave Sea View Room
    Scored 3.1
    3.1
    Rated disappointing
    Poor
     · 70 reviews

    Located in Abu Dhabi, 3.7 km from Qasr al-Hosn, Cornich Street - Suave Sea View Room features views of the sea.

  • Jaunty Stay Abu Dhabi
    Scored 2.7
    2.7
    Rated poor
    Very poor
     · 26 reviews

    Conveniently situated in Abu Dhabi, Jaunty Stay Abu Dhabi provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

  • Suave Sea View Stay Abu Dhabi
    Scored 2.0
    2.0
    Rated poor
    Very poor
     · 6 reviews

    Suave Sea View Stay Abu Dhabi is attractively situated in the centre of Abu Dhabi, and features a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • Prestige Stay Abu Dhabi
    Scored 1.9
    1.9
    Rated very poor
    Bad
     · 14 reviews

    Prestige Stay Abu Dhabi is situated in Abu Dhabi, 2.2 km from Corniche Beach and 3.4 km from Al Wahda Mall.

  • Luxury Stay Abu Dhabi
    Scored 1.6
    1.6
    Rated very poor
    Bad
     · 5 reviews

    Ideally set in Abu Dhabi, Luxury Stay Abu Dhabi features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

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  • Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 reviews
    everything is fine. the hostel is clean in a new house. I paid in cash. Thank you for your hospitality. It's better to take an Uber from the airport, it's cheaper.
    sobolev denis
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 517 reviews
    Nice hostel, cheap and clean. Friendly people met and checked in without any problems. Great place if you need to stay overnight without too many details
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    Евгений Фрик
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 270 reviews
    Cheap price close to the bus station. Shared kitchen. Unlike other hostels here you have your own room but with a shared ceiling. Surprisingly my room was quiet and the other guests were respectful and didn't make noise.
    Albert
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 861 reviews
    Everything was good right from the location, to cleanliness, facilities, good staff behaviour. It’s located just 5 mins walking distance from Al Wahada bus terminal which is the most important bus terminal in Abu Dhabi. From there you get bus for everywhere including Dubai. The hostel has kitchen where you can cook. Lots of cheap restaurants nearby also.
    Krishanu
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 861 reviews
    Cheap hostel ideally located, welcoming and helpful staff, all very clean, fully equipped kitchen
    Philémon
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 559 reviews
    Probably the best hostel in UAE. Very clean, quiet. The location is great. Very friendly, helpful guys on reception.
    Metleb
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 559 reviews
    The room was big and the hostel was directly at a bus station there is also a supermarket near. The staff were really nice and explained all of your questions. I enjoyed my stay here (I stayed there for a week). Great value for money also I felt very safe and comfortable here😊
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 331 reviews
    The worst staff the I never found in 15 years of travels, the famale manager in front of the dormitory talk loudly about of my cheapest choice of room, I just requested if a lower bed was available and the answer was: “You pay the cheapest choice on booking you deserve the upper bed” I NEVER HEARD SOMETHING LIKE THAT, AND THERE ISN’T IN THE STATEMENT OF BOOKING, otherwise upper bed was totally unsafe cause there aren’t barriers (look the photos)
    Emiliano
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,029 reviews
    Best hostel ever Super clean, great location, nice people, cheap price It was perfect, and next time in UAE I will come again
    Amr Fekry
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 861 reviews
    The best hostel! My stay was for 3 nights and this place was safe, clean, close to central bus station , Mall and stadium, friendly staff, beautiful big rooms, free wifi .Perfect for short or long stays in Abu Dhabi!
    Lenuta Ramona
    Solo traveller

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