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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.

The staff - the clean room - the hospitality and the location
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
449 reviews
Price from
£43
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.

Location, kitchen, staff, room, lounge, 7 minutes to Arabian gulf.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
103 reviews
Price from
£22
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...

It was a super cozy stay. I mean, the location is only a good option if you need to be close to the airport. there is pretty much nothing around. But taxi to Yas Island beach is around 20 Dirham. Also there is a bus but it only goes once per hour or two, and make sure to check the local app with timetable (not google) in advance as it's often late for 20-40 minutes. The owner was super helpful, he took me to some place outside, where I could dry m clothes after washing them. There was a toilet just for our room, and it even had a bath, which is not typical for hostels where I've said before. Lockers are free, and towel is provided (although it leaves some threads on your body after drying with it)
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
236 reviews
Price from
£50
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.

The hostel was very good, the staff were super nice, but they could have been a bit more professional in showing us around, I only found out that there was access to other toilets at the last minute haha, but in general they were super friendly.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
878 reviews
Price from
£27
1 night, 2 adults
Paradiso Backpackers Nest, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Paradiso Backpackers Nest is situated in Abu Dhabi, within 29 km of Al Wahda Mall and 31 km of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

Hostel is very nice, bed is big, everything is very clean. You have all necessary things around you (plug, small lamp etc.). Very helpful guy working in the hotel. Kitchen was well equipped, it was very easy to find hostel.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
424 reviews
Price from
£13
1 night, 2 adults
Phenomenal Room "Sea View", hotel in Abu Dhabi

Phenomenal Room "Sea View" is in a prime location in the centre of Abu Dhabi, and offers a terrace and free WiFi.

Nothing. The place is a dump.
Scored 5.0
5.0
Rated passable
Average
227 reviews
Price from
£89
1 night, 2 adults
Corniche Street - Extremely Unique Room, hotel in Abu Dhabi

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.

I was there for about 24 hours. Room is good.Staff is also good.But cleanliness is bad.I found the cigarette under the table.And also There is no towel for the guest.Fist of all I thought there might be some towel for me.I didn't bring the towel.Because I saw the towel in the picture.But room is not too bad.And also toilet is just a little bit duty.But room is good,quiet and save.
Scored 5.8
5.8
Rated okay
Above average
123 reviews
Price from
£42
1 night, 2 adults
MBZ - Nice Bed Space "MEN", hotel in Abu Dhabi

Set within 17 km of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 19 km of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, MBZ - Nice Bed Space "MEN" offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Abu Dhabi.

Scored 5.6
5.6
Rated okay
Above average
132 reviews
Price from
£23
1 night, 2 adults
Corniche Street - Stunning Room, hotel in Abu Dhabi

Set in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 2.5 km from Abu Dhabi Beach, Corniche Street - Stunning Room offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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Scored 5.9
5.9
Rated okay
Above average
110 reviews
Price from
£45
1 night, 2 adults
Corniche Street - For Males "Peaceful Bed Space", hotel in Abu Dhabi

Located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 2.4 km from Abu Dhabi Beach, Corniche Street - For Males "Peaceful Bed Space" provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Good and tidy
Scored 6.1
6.1
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
145 reviews
Price from
£34
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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  • Cornich Street - Suave Sea View Room
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 36 reviews

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

    Sea view and cleanliness, the place is close to everything

  • Adorable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 65 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

  • Top House Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 333 reviews

    Top House Hostel is located in Abu Dhabi, within 29 km of Al Wahda Mall and 31 km of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

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

  • Lunar Private Rooms
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Lunar Private Rooms is located in Abu Dhabi, 800 metres from Al Sahil Beach.

  • Hostel 08
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1 review

    Located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 4.3 km from Al Wahda Mall, Hostel 08 provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

  • hostel 01 master
    Budget options available

    Situated in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 3.7 km from Al Wahda Mall, hostel 01 master features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

  • Al najda 04
    Budget options available

    Set in the centre of Abu Dhabi, 2.6 km from Qasr al-Hosn, Al najda 04 offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

  • Al najda011
    Budget options available

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Downtown Abu Dhabi district of Abu Dhabi, Al najda011 is 2.5 km from Qasr al-Hosn.

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

  • MBZ - Pleasant Stay
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 79 reviews

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

    Staff was very friendly. Mr.Alla was amazing.Very hospitable and caring.

  • Heart of Abu Dhabi - Luxury Room
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 67 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.

    Thank you to the staff for the attention and cleanliness

  • Abu Dhabi Centre - Unique Room
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 46 reviews

    Situated within 13 km of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre and 17 km of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Centre - Unique Room offers rooms in Abu Dhabi.

    إقامة مريحة فريق العمل والاستقبال جيد سرعة في الاجرائات

  • Wonder Balcony Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 94 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 host has a heart of gold. Such a nice person.

  • Heart of Abu Dhabi - Elite Community
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 45 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, Heart of Abu Dhabi - Elite Community offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    very bad furniture was totally broken bed was broken useles

  • Corniche Street - Extremely Unique Room
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 123 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.

  • Affordable Master Room - Heart of Abu Dhabi
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 72 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

  • Khalidiya 02
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Khalidiya 02 provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Abu Dhabi.

  • Tourist club 05
    Central location

    Tourist club 05 offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Abu Dhabi.

  • Tourist Club 01
    Central location

    Tourist Club 01 offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Abu Dhabi.

  • Khalidiya010

    Set within 1.4 km of Corniche Beach and 1.5 km of Al Sahil Beach, Khalidiya010 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Abu Dhabi.

  • Hostel 08 k h

    Hostel 08 k h offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Abu Dhabi.

  • Top House
    Central location

    Top House offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Abu Dhabi.

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Hostels that guests love in Abu Dhabi

  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    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 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 424 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 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 178 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 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 810 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 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 810 reviews
    Cheap hostel ideally located, welcoming and helpful staff, all very clean, fully equipped kitchen
    Philémon
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 449 reviews
    Probably the best hostel in UAE. Very clean, quiet. The location is great. Very friendly, helpful guys on reception.
    Metleb
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 449 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 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 271 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
     · 878 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
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 810 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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