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Here is a quick list of Hostels in Dubai, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Dubai Youth Hostel |
7.7 / 10 (245 Reviews) |
From 26$ | |
Back Packer Top 10 |
8.0 / 10 (224 Reviews) |
From 24$ | |
Ksk Homes Hotel Dubai Academic City |
7.0 / 10 (1563 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
Female Only-Anaruby Backpackers- Metro Station Mashreq Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (112 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
California Hostel Dubai Beach |
7.9 / 10 (750 Reviews) |
From 13$ |
Often mistaken for a country solely comprised of luxurious hotels and resorts, Dubai is much more than that. With its expansive desert landscape, vibrant culture and world-famous skyline, Dubai is a destination that should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. When planning a trip to Dubai, it’s important to decide what type of accommodation you want to stay in. Given the city’s high accommodation costs, many travellers are tempted to stay in a hotel. However, there are many other affordable and fun-filled accommodation options available in Dubai, including hostels.
Hostels are a great option for budget-minded travellers and offer a social and affordable alternative to hotels. Not only are hostels in Dubai cheaper than hotels, but they also offer a more authentic cultural experience. Most hostels in Dubai are centrally located, making it easy to explore all that the city has to offer. In addition, hostels often have great amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, breakfast and shared kitchen facilities.
So, if you’re looking for a cheap and social place to stay in Dubai, a hostel is definitely the way to go.
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Dubai Youth Hostel
From 26$
Featuring a free private carpark, an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area, Dubai Youth Hostel comes with flat-screen TV and a garden as well. The venue is a 10-minute drive from Nahda Park Sharjah and a 15-minute drive from Bur Dubai Abra Dock Marina.
The nearest airport is Dubai, 0.5 km from Dubai Youth Hostel. It's Malabar Restaurant and Salkara Restaurant offer an ample selection of dishes within 300 metres of the accommodation. Al Bustan Center is located close by.
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Sansa'S Hostel Dubai
The venue is 6 km from The Dubai Mall and 7 km from the massive Dubai Fountain.
The nearest airport is Dubai, 0.5 km from Sansa'S Hostel Dubai. The city centre can be reached within a 25-minute walk. Offering Indian and Asian dishes, Urban Tadka Restaurant is a 5-minute walk away. Bateel is also set close by.
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Back Packer Top 10
From 24$
The venue is set 1.8 km from Dubai Knowledge Village and 0.9 km from Snow Penguins at Ski Dubai. Some of the rooms at Back Packer Top 10 Hostel are fitted with climate control, WiFi and a balcony.
The nearest airport is Dubai Creek SPB, 30 km from Back Packer Top 10 Hostel. The accommodation's location is close to Dubai Moving Image Museum. Guests can try American dishes in Rock Bottom Cafe located 150 metres of the hostel.
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Ksk Homes Hotel Dubai Academic City
From 39$
The venue is set 4.5 km from Dragon Mart 2 and 4.3 km from My location. This accommodation comprises 10 rooms fitted with air conditioner, a safe and smoke detectors.
The nearest airport is Dubai Creek SPB, 30 km from Ksk Homes. The hostel's location is close to Dubai International Academic City.
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Female Only-Anaruby Backpackers- Metro Station Mashreq Hostel
From 21$
Located 150 metres from Sharaf DG underground station, Anaruby Bedspace-Exclusive Female Hostel - Near Mashreq Metro Station لللإناث فقط - غير مسموح للرجال features an outdoor swimming pool, a barber shop and a restaurant. Fatima Rasheed Mosque is 600 metres away, while Al Barsha Pond Park is 1.8 km away.
The venue offers accommodation in Al Barsha district, Dubai. Kapadokya Turkish Kitchen restaurant is situated 150 metres away.
Hotels in Dubai
Airport nearby ✈️ | Abu Musa Island, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah |
Average Price 💰 | 293$ |
Hotels in Dubai 🏨 | 11675 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 160590 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Dolphin Bay, Burj Khalifa, Bur Dubai Abra Dock, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark |
Family Hotel 👪 | Dubai Youth Hostel |
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Sansa'S Hostel Dubai |
Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Back Packer Top 10 |
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California Hostel Dubai Beach
From 13$
The venue offers accommodation in Beach & Coast district, a 15-minute walk from JPR Bwach Beach Volleyball Court. California Hostel Dubai Beach boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace for guests' needs providing dry cleaning, housekeeping and shopping service.
This property is about 5 minutes' walk from the indoor shopping Dubai Marina Mall. The sea is 0.4 km away. The Grape Escape with French and European specialities is just around the corner. The hostel is located near The Walk.
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Bombay Backpackers Dxb (Adults Only) Hostel
From 14$
The venue is situated in Beach & Coast district, within 5 minutes' walk of The Beach. The accommodation offers private car parking available for AED 30 per day on site.
Located a 10-minute walk from Jumeirah Lake Towers underground station, the hostel is set close to the indoor shopping Dubai Marina Mall. The vast Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is a 15-minute drive away. Serving American specialities, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is about 50 metres away. Marina Beach lies near the property.
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Dxb Backpackers Hostel
From 13$
Offering a shared lounge and a garden, Dxb Backpackers Hostel is only 0.6 km from The Beach. Guests can take advantage of allergy free rooms, a barber shop and a swimming pool, and make use of laundry service, housekeeping service and grocery delivery service provided on-site.
Located in Beach & Coast district, the venue is also close to Dubai Marina Mall. TEPfactor Dubai Indoor Playground is 0.7 km from the accommodation. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes- Jumeirah Al Naseem restaurant with American meals can be reached in a 5-minute walk from the hostel. The Walk at JBR is placed next to the property.
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Bed Space For Females Near Metro Station
From 11$
The venue is located a 15-minute walk to Bur Dubai Abra Dock Marina, close to Dubai Museum. This accommodation comprises 8 rooms fitted with air conditioner, a private safe and a kitchenette.
The nearest airport is Dubai, 0.5 km from Bed Space For Females Near Metro. Al Fahidi is 1.4 km from the hostel. Arabian Tea House Restaurant and Cafe treats guests with Middle Eastern, healthy and Arabic dishes and is set just 650 metres away. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is also set close by.
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Bollywood Beach Hostel
From 14$
The venue is located 6 km from the vast Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and 0.5 km from Marina Beach. Guests can take advantage of a spa area, a nightclub and a barber shop, and make use of laundry service, dry cleaning and grocery shopping service provided on-site.
Located a 10-minute walk from Jumeirah Lake Towers underground station, the accommodation is set close to the urban JBR Beach. The hostel's location is close to The Walk. Situated within 100 metres from the property, Fogueira and McGettigan's JBR serve a wide selection of meals.
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Backpackers Zone Hostel
From 17$
The venue is located 2 km from the downtown Dubai Mall and 2 km from Dubai city centre. Guests at Backpackers Zone Hostel can take advantage of free parking and a restaurant along with a laundry room, 24-hour security and housekeeping.
This accommodation is about 20 minutes' walk from the 1.3km-long outdoor lifestyle mall "Box Park". The hostel's location is close to the key indoor Bay Avenue Mall. Located within 250 metres away, Le Pain Quotidien and Cafe Artois by Bridgewater offer a variety of dishes.
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Welcom Tourist Hostel
From 9$
The venue is placed 2.8 km from the eclectic Bateaux Dubai Restaurant and 7 km from the 149m-high World Trade Centre. Guests can take advantage of allergy friendly rooms, a barber shop and live performances, and make use of a laundry room and dry cleaning service provided on-site.
This hostel is 3 km away from the centre of Dubai. Offering Middle Eastern meals, Al Maskoof Al Iraqi Restaurant lies just 200 metres from the property.
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4Season Hostel
From 20$
This venue is situated 6 km from the 149m-high World Trade Centre. Guests can take advantage of a restaurant and a terrace, and make use of laundry service, 24-hour security and a tour desk provided on-site.
The hostel is located in Deira district, 1.8 km from Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. City centre of Dubai is less than 1 km away. A variety of dishes are served in Ararat Restaurant and New Seasons, which are only 5 minutes’ walk away. The property is set in the vicinity of Al Ghurair Center.
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Decent Boys Hostel In Center Of Bur Dubai Next To Burjuman Metro Station With All Free Facilities
From 13$
The venue is set within a 10-minute walk from BurJuman underground station. Apart from air conditioning, a dressing room and a separate toilet, the rooms feature beds with feather pillows and linens.
This accommodation is situated 400 metres away from Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding and 15 minutes' walk from the city centre. A 25-minute walk will take guests to the urban public Zabeel Park. Home Bakery café is 5 minutes’ walk away. The hostel is set in Bur Dubai district near Shiva and Krishna temple.
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Private Partitioned Room Nr Mall Of Emirates
The property is 2.9 km from Burj Al Arab and 2.8 km from the Unspoilt white Al Sufouh Sandy Beach. Most of the rooms at Private Partitioned Room Nr Mall Of Emirates feature air conditioning, a dining area and a wardrobe as well as beds with down pillows and linens.
Located in Al Barsha district, the property is also close to the multi-level shopping Mall of the Emirates. Lal Qila Mumtaz restaurant is just about 100 metres away.
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Dubai Creeck Realty Hostel Deluxe Studios
From 45$
The 149m-high World Trade Centre is located a 15-minute drive away. Dubai Creeck Realty Hostel consists of 7 rooms with a coffee maker, a coffeemaker and a separate toilet.
The venue offers accommodation in Deira district, a 20-minute walk from Al Ghurair Center. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Al Habasha Restaurant with Middle Eastern, African and Ethiopian cuisine is at a distance of 150 metres. This Dubai Creeck Realty Hostel is placed steps away from khalid Masjid.
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Corner House Hostel
From 16$
The venue is placed 7 km from the 149m-high World Trade Centre and 1.3 km from Al Ghurair Center. Guests can take advantage of a golf course, an aqua park and a restaurant, and make use of 24-hour security service and grocery shopping service provided on-site.
This accommodation is 3 km away from the centre of Dubai. The hostel's location is close to Salman al Farsi. A wide range of dining options including Reem Al Bawadi can be found within a 5-minute walk.
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Travelers Backpackers Hostel
From 88$
La Mer Beach North is located 2.5 km from the property and the gargantuan Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is approximately 1.9 km away. A TV, a coffee machine and a coffeemaker in the rooms make Travelers Backpackers comfortable place for every guest.
This venue is 2 km away from the centre of Dubai. The hostel's location is close to Tashkeel. A 5-minute walk takes guests to KRISKROS Lebanon street food restaurant. Emirates Towers can be reached in a short walk.
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Backpackers Dxb
From 29$
The vast Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is located a 15-minute drive away. Backpackers Dxb boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a barber shop for guests' needs providing laundry facilities, 24-hour security and shopping service.
This venue is situated 6 km away from Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple. The accommodation's location is close to The Walk at JBR. A bar restaurant is a 5-minute walk away. Dubai Marina Mall is located close by.
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Dubai Hostel, Bedspace And Backpackers
From 16$
This venue is situated about 3.5 km from the huge indoor theme park "Adventureland", in Al Qusais district of the city. Guests can take advantage of storage for belongings and parking spaces, and make use of airport transfer, laundry and 24-hour security service provided on-site.
The nearest airport is Dubai, 0.5 km from Dubai Hostel, Bedspace And Backpackers. Nahda Park Sharjah is only 10 minutes' drive away.
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Bed Space For Males Near Metro Station
The venue is set 2 km from the centre of Dubai, 3.6 km from the 149m-high World Trade Centre. Offering rooms fitted with climate control, a dining area and a sofa set, Bed Space For Males Near Metro ensures a good stay.
This accommodation is about 5 minutes' walk from Grand Mosque. The hostel's location is close to Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. AL Ustad Special Kebab barbecue is 5 minutes’ walk away. The property offers access to Dubai Museum.
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Backpackers Dubai
The venue is located 1.9 km from the meter Burj Khalifa Skyscraper and 2 km from the downtown Dubai Mall. Such facilities as free parking, a currency exchange and a cash machine are also offered.
This accommodation is 3 km away from the centre of Dubai. Within a 5-minute walk guests can dine in El3ezba and Cafe Delices.
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Woman Only-Anaruby Backpackers-Mashreq Metro Station Hostel
From 21$
The venue is located 2.8 km from Wild Wadi Waterpark and 2.3 km from Al Sufouh Beach. Guests can take advantage of currency exchange, a storage for belongings and parking, and make use of airport transfer service, laundry facilities and housekeeping provided on-site.
The nearest airport is Dubai Creek SPB, 25 km from Double A Bedspace - Exclusive For Ladies Hostel لللإناث فقط - غير مسموح للرجال. Kapadokya Turkish Kitchen restaurant is just about 150 metres from the accommodation.
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Hostel And Backpackers
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium is located 6 km from the venue and Children's City is approximately 7 km away. Some of the rooms at Hostel And Backpackers are fitted with climate control and sound-proofed windows.
The nearest airport is Dubai, 0.5 km from Hostel And Backpackers. The accommodation's location is close to Al Twar Center. The restaurant is located 600 metres away.
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Expo Backpackers Hostel
From 13$
This venue is situated 4.7 km from The Walk at JBR. Guests can take advantage of complimentary parking and a storage for belongings, and make use of a laundry room and 24-hour security service provided on-site.
The accommodation is located in Discovery Gardens district, 3.9 km from Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple. Offering various dining options, Kubyertos and Curry & Noodles are about a 5-minute walk away.
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Expo Stay
From 13$
The hostel is located 5 km from JBR Beach and 4.7 km from The Walk at JBR. This property comprises 18 rooms fitted with air conditioner, tea/coffee making equipment and iron/ironing board.
The nearest airport is Al Maktoum International, 35 km from Expo Stay. Situated within 400 metres from the venue, Super Bowl Asian Cafe- Discovery Pavilion and Kubyertos serve a wide selection of meals.
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Atana Hotel
From 44$
Boasting an indoor swimming pool, a ballroom and a sun deck, Atana Hotel Dubai is located 25 minutes' stroll of Dubai Internet City Information Technology Park. Situated in Barsha Heights (Tecom) district, the venue is set 4.4 km from the outdoor Wild Wadi Waterpark.
The accommodation is nestled in the very heart of Dubai with direct proximity to Rock Bottom Cafe Barsha Heights. The hotel stands 500 metres from Dubai Internet City tube station. You can get to The Mall in a few minutes by car.