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Riad Dar Afram, hotel in Essaouira

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Riad Dar Afram is set in the centre of Essaouira, 700 metres from Plage d'Essaouira.

The friendliest staff, so charming. Thank you Sadia and Nisa. A lovely breakfast every morning up on the terrace.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
242 reviews
Price from
£75.35
1 night, 2 adults
Surf HouseMaroc, hotel in Essaouira

Situated in Essaouira, 20 km from Golf de Mogador, Surf HouseMaroc features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Peaceful place with kind people. Nice view from the apartment. Very easy to get surfing classes and rent a surfboard. Simple but tasty breakfast.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
444 reviews
Price from
£20.93
1 night, 2 adults
Essaouira Beach Hostel, hotel in Essaouira

Located in Essaouira and with Plage d'Essaouira reachable within 300 metres, Essaouira Beach Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

breakfast variety, comfortable beds with privacy and excellent lockable storage, hot showers, music on friday, nice rooftop terrace
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
2,316 reviews
Price from
£30.67
1 night, 2 adults
Atlantic Hostel, hotel in Essaouira

Located in the old Medina, Atlantic Hostel is a 10-minute walk from the Old Fortress, 16th Century Portuguese Canons and a 20-minute drive from Taghart beach.

Location was good. A good roof terrace.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,078 reviews
Price from
£20.68
1 night, 2 adults
The Chill Art Hostel, hotel in Essaouira

The Chill Art Hostel is located in Essaouira, 200 metres from Market Place and 400 metres from Othello Garden. The property is situated 2 km from Essaouira Assawak Assalam.

good location...beakfast ok but no kitchen facilities for guests..a big loss......very good beds with curtains also good washrooms etc. All in all it was fair value.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,003 reviews
Price from
£30.79
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel La Smala, hotel in Essaouira

Hostel La Smala has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Essaouira. Ideally set in the Kasbah district, this hostel is situated 5.9 km from Golf de Mogador.

Great location to visit the Medina, nice rooftop with an ideal seaview to watch the sunset ! Delicious breakfast also :)
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,287 reviews
Price from
£20.09
1 night, 2 adults
White And Blue, hotel in Essaouira

White And Blue is located in Essaouira. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a patio, a terrace and a seating area.

Its cute, the staff is nice, the bathroom is spacious, the location was good
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
678 reviews
Price from
£16.74
1 night, 2 adults
Giraffe Hostel-Sea view Rooftop, hotel in Essaouira

Giraffe Hostel-Sea view Rooftop is ideally situated in Essaouira, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Great location and room. Everything was accessible walking distance and I felt really safe walking around. The team is also very friendly and welcoming and gave me good tips to explore the city. I also met great people at the hostel, especially hanging out on the very cute rooftop with a view.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
132 reviews
Price from
£39.02
1 night, 2 adults
Dar Iziki, hotel in Essaouira

Experience Tranquility Just 280 Meters from the Seafront Located a short 3-minute walk from the picturesque seafront in Sidi Kaouki, Dar Iziki invites you to unwind in a serene environment with...

Great friendly helpful amazing people running the place, romantic rooftop, quiet and cozy.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
502 reviews
Price from
£23.73
1 night, 2 adults
Thayri Hostel, hotel in Essaouira

Featuring a garden, bar and views of city, Thayri Hostel is set in Sidi Kaouki, 200 metres from Sid Kaouki Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Simo and his mom are beautiful and caring. We loved staying there. The house is authentic Morocco village house, don’t expect luxury or a renovated structure. It was very quiet, welcoming and well priced stay. Thanks and best wishes for the future.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
63 reviews
Price from
£20.43
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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Hostels that guests love in Essaouira

  • Avg. price/night: £30.36
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,316 reviews
    Essaouira Beach Hostel is one of the best hostels I have ever visited. I highly recommend it
    Hassan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.36
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,316 reviews
    Best hostel i have visit in morocco
    sancho
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.84
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,078 reviews
    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.
    Daniel Graf
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 567 reviews
    Exceptional hospitality by the staff and the travellers & nomads staying at the hostel. So far, I have never felt being home and ease of making friends staying in a hostel that much. Plus, it is so clean that from bathroom to dormitory room you cannot see any dirt or dust, and the interior is well-decorated. Overall, the best hostel to me, at least for now.
    Ömer Faruk
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.47
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 40 reviews
    The hostel is well placed in the city -- easily accessible by foot and in a safe area. The staff were welcoming and accomodating. The shared bathrooms were what you would expect from a hostel -- functional but definitely not luxurious. The rooms were secure and comfortable. The quality for the price is great, especially when traveling alone. I would recommend this hostel to anyone on a budget.
    J
    Jordyn Ann
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £25.77
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,003 reviews
    Great location in medina. The prettiest hostel I've seen interior-vise. 2 lovely cats living in the riad. Homely atmosphere, great for meeting people and hang out! Quiet in the night.
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.84
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,078 reviews
    All the staff is very friendly, the rooftop terrace is perfect for chilling, socializing and seeing the sunset, and the food served there at the bar is tasty. Even though it's a cheap hostel it keeps the minimum standards and since each floor can only be accessed by the people staying on it (they have security codes to enter the floor and room) the cleanness level doesn't get affected so much during the day. A very good budget friendly stay.
    Karen Michie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.36
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,316 reviews
    I like everything, i think this is the best hostel in Essaouira! We was on different (but cheapest places) , but this on is really 🥳👆I recommend
    Vojtěch
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.77
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,003 reviews
    I came for one night, stayed three. Best hostel and people working there are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to everyone. It's very easy to meet new people.
    Karlo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.36
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,316 reviews
    Great location, super friendly staff, cheap and delicious dinner every night. Good for meeting people and having a relaxed time in Essaouira.
    Jack
    People with friends