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Essaouira Hostel

2.0 star property
Essaouira hotel in Medina with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Staircase
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing
Executive lounge
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Living area

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (4 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, soundproofing

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 6 People

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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The price is AED 87
AED 120 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rue Laghrissi ,17, Essaouira, ESS, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 9 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 10 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 11 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 12 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Essaouira Hostel

Hotel located in Medina
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Essaouira Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, archery, and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, fishing, and surfing/body boarding. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Essaouira Hostel include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Restaurant dining guides, turndown services, and guidebooks
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 9:00 AM–1:00 PM: MAD 20 for adults and MAD 20 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/body boarding

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 1.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: MAD 150 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: MAD 0 (one-way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MAD 20 for adults and MAD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 150 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Essaouira Hostel
Hostel Essaouira
Essaouira Youth Hostel Social Travel
Youth Hostel Social Travel
Essaouira Youth Social Travel
Youth Social Travel
Essaouira Hostel Hotel Essaouira
Essaouira Hostel Hotel
Essaouira Hostel Essaouira
Essaouira Hostel Hotel Essaouira
Essaouira Youth Hostel Social Travel

Frequently asked questions

Is Essaouira Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Essaouira Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Essaouira Hostel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Essaouira Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Essaouira Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MAD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Essaouira Hostel located?

Located in Medina, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, Skala de la Ville, and Place Moulay el Hassan. Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port are also within 15 minutes.

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Essaouira Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk
Virkeligt et fantastiks sted. For den pris som de tilbyder har jeg aldrig oplevet sådan et sted med så gode forbehold og smuk udsigt fra loft-terrassen. Virkelig god service og morgenmaden er fantastisk. Dette sted kan virkelig anbefales:))
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Youness

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Driss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt
Det var en bra vistelse .personal en bar trivliga och Hjälpsamma.det var nära till stranden och centrum..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Driss

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un hôte qui saura satisfaire toutes vos demandes.
Bonjour, notre séjour a été fantastique surtout avec Magid qui a été d'une gentillesse surprenante, il nous a fourni toutes les astuces, pour les restaurants, d'autant plus que c'est un excellent guide en nous exposant toute l'histoire d'Essaouira, et surtout au petits soins avec nous toujours avec tact et douceur. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant avec un hôte comme Magid vous n'en trouverez pas. Merci pour tout Magid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, the community manager a very helpful, a great space for working online, WiFi available in all places. I recommend this hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordi, Barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un youth hostel de verdad, fantàstico ambiente, siempre que vuelva a essouira ya sé donde ir
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Welcoming!!
You won't find a friendlier, more welcoming hostel in Essaouira. The staff treats you like family! Quaint, homey, delicous shared meals and a great rooptop terrace awsit you here. Thank you Brahim, Simon and Sufian for such great service. Petfect for the budget traveler looking fo relaxation in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and Cool!
Simple and cozy hostel in the medina with amazing staff and guests!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were wonderful, Ayoub, Khalid, Ikram, Nadia, Khadija and others were very helpful in helping you out. I ended up staying there for over a week. Cleanliness/ Amenities of the overall hostel was poor, but this was mainly the actual building itself due to lack of upkeep from the Owner of the building, not the people working there every day. But my own living area was clean and was done every day, so no complaints there. Overall if you want a cheap stay in Essaouria, with friendly people, close to everywhere, then this is a perfect place to be! The terrace is also nice and comfortable, and there is always music playing and laughter all around. The people who work at the hostel are very friendly, and will help you out as much as they can!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent budget option
Good location and staff. Younger crowd in their 20's mainly there. Nice roof top terrace. No alcohol allowed as that is the house rules, but plenty of bars not far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Ruenno

Check in problem
They wanted more money than we paid online. Said that technical problem between them and hotels.com. We booked 3 beds for 3 nights in a dorm which we payed in advance. When we arrived the lady at the reception told us that what we paid was only for 1 person because they had a problem with the website which they didnt try to fix so they get more customers. She wanted that we pay for two more people. We had to argue for early one hour till she finally gave us the beds we booked. The hostel is one of the noisiest i have ever been to. At least they was a young Maroccan guy volunteering at the hostel who was really nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

KionKrabe, Nomad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best kitchen ever. The Staff are amazing people. It’s one of the best hostel I ever stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

カラマーリ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
リノベ中？
壁を塗り直している最中だった。それは仕方ないが、最初の部屋は下水の匂いと飛んでるハエの数が異常で移動させてもらった。 移った部屋はハエはいなかったがカビの匂いがしていた。 夜は誰かの声だとか歌だとかが結構騒がしかった。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly but watch for bedbugs
A good vibe and friendly youth hostel and an open kitchen you can cook in. However my partner managed to get several bites from bedbugs from staying which ruined our trip.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Not Provided, Kristiansand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly hostel
Very cozy and old style hostel. The room was charming. The staff was very helpfull. The only drawback was that the room were a bit cold and humid in December.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sylvie, Voiteur, Jura, est de la France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
gentillesse, convivialité
quand nous sommes arrivés, nous avons eu l'impression d'être un peu perdues, puis le lendemain, en fait nous étions très près du centre de la médina nous avons passées 3 jours à flâner, découvrir...., bien que mon amie se soit fait voler son téléphone portable par 2 jeunes en mobylette dans une petite rue nous avons beaucoup apprécier notre séjour et surtout la gentillesse des gens de l'hostel Essaouira (et des marocains en général)!! encore merci à tous pour votre patience!! rapport qualité prix rien à redire, au top un grand Bonjour à Simon et tous les autres!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alexey, Краснодар

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Скромный хостел на пару ночей
Милый хостел, жили вдвоем в двухместном номере. Менеджер очень старается угодить постояльцам, да бы рейтинг хостела чуть упал, а, видимо, конкуренция большая, да и несезон был. В зоне отдыха на первом этаже есть кухня со всей утварью. Готовили стейк акулы, купленный на рыбацком рынке. Номера темноватые ,как и во всех риадах Марокко. Ночью довольно прохладно (были в середине ноября 2015 г.). Расположен в медине. Она самая, на мой взгляд, не запутанная, по сравнению с мединой Марракеша и Феса. Нашли сами.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mads Larsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel in Africa!
If you like to travel backpacker style, Essouira Hostel is the only option in the entire Morocco. It is world class! Perfect location and very cool and smartly designed building, but the gem is Magic Man who has been running this hostel for 9 years. You could ask for a more awesome hostel manager. Coolest guy ever, super helpful, very friendly and utmost professional. He, Omar and Rashida is the perfect hostel team. Warmly recommended from someone who's been to 61 countries and has backpacked more than most!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Walter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scruffy
Helpfully staff but not very clean or comfortable. Kitchen available but no pots, pans, plates cups or cutlerary. Breakfast not too bad. Did not look anything like any of the photographs.