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Best Hostels for Backpackers, Students, and Female Travellers in Dubai, UAE

Best Hostels for Backpackers, Students, and Female Travellers in Dubai, UAE
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Dubai is one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates. It's a modern city that is famous for its tall skyscrapers, impressive malls, and growing economy. It has become a popular tourist destination and it is slowly gaining popularity with backpackers and budget travelers as well. It's a desert city and it has impressive infrastructure and a unique culture. There are a handful of hostels around Dubai but it can be difficult to find a backpacker's hostel that has a traditional backpacker environment. Many hostels are actually rooms that located in apartment buildings. If you're looking for a more social setting, you may be a little disappointed.
How much do hostels in Dubai cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Dubai here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



Dorm Bed from $29.17
Private Room from $14.59
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
Dubai Marina Marsa Dubai 3501, Dubai
Grays Hostel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, parking, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $37.63
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 95%
7703, The Torch Tower Dubai Marina, Dubai
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a swimming pool, a common room, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, 24 hour reception, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $28.60
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 89%
Skycourts Tower B, 10,7 St Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai
Female Hub is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Laundry facilities, luggage storage, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $17.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 78%
Marsa Dubai, Dubai
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, a bar, a common room, board games, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, 24 hour reception, key card access, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $19.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 64%
Jumeirah Beach Residence Murjan 1, Dubai
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, a bar, a nightclub, a common room, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant, a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, 24 hour reception, internet access, air conditioning, housekeeping, and a mini-supermarket are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $0.10
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 53%
407-0, Al Rigga, AL Murqabat, Deira, Dubai
Lotus Retreat Hotel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Lotus Retreat Hotel is also child friendly.


Private Room from $14.59
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 49%
Al Ras Metro Station, Dubai
This terrific hotel offers friendly service and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Hafez Hotel Apartments - Al Ras Metro Station is also child friendly.
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