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Essaouira Hostel

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

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Executive lounge
Deluxe Room
Staircase

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Rue Laghrissi ,17, Essaouira, ESS, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room | Living area

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (4 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, soundproofing

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room for 6 People

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Essaouira

At Essaouira Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala de la Ville. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy access to ecotours, kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Medina hotel include Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach.

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

Essaouira hotel in Medina with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Essaouira Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Essaouira hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Essaouira Hostel offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. This Essaouira hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: MAD 20 for adults and MAD 20 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Essaouira Hostel?

Essaouira Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Essaouira Hostel?

Yep, Essaouira Hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Essaouira Hostel a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Essaouira Hostel.

Does Essaouira Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essaouira Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Essaouira Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Essaouira Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essaouira Hostel?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Essaouira Hostel?

Dogs are welcome at Essaouira Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer.

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

Youness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

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 traveller

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

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.

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!

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.

10/10 Excellent

venetia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
magical week..
we booked a private room as we were travelling as a couple, and it was well worth it. the room was large clean and with its own WC and direct access to the beautiful roof terrace. The hostel provided a wonderful atmosphere for meeting other travellers and the communal kitchen was great for cooking with new friends. Central to the median it was just a short walk to busy stalls and restaurants. Staff were friendly and worked very hard to make us comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Kaca and Dylan, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel Essaouria- the best hostel for young people
I really enjoyed my holliday in this hostel. It was amazing location few meters from market and 15 min from beach. Staff was very welcoming and always helped with anything we need. Also we got map of medina what was very helpfull. There was very chilled atmosphere and all the other guests was very nice. In the evenings we could social with other guests and listen some of life guitar music played by manager and Magic. Also the breakfest was amazing. We was well looked after. I deffinytly will go back there.

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Travelled with group
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

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 traveller

Travelled with family
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

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 traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

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。

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.