N 34 Rue El Abbana, 40000 Essaouira, Morocco
#74 of 122 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 616 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 August 2025
David
United KingdomStaff member are so kind and helpful from the beginning thanks Mohamed and other members,I did enjoy 2 nights and happy to be there 100% recommended
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
El
MoroccoClean , safe
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Ziad
MoroccoAbdessamad and Mohammed are very kind, welcoming, and respectful. The location is Good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Anas
MoroccoI had a nice stay at Atlantic Hostel in Essaouira. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with a great location close to the medina and the beach. It’s a good spot for meeting other travelers and enjoying the city’s relaxed vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful, always making sure guests felt comfortable. The rooftop is a great place to relax and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. Overall, it’s a good choice for travelers who want a sociable and budget-friendly place to stay in Essaouira.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Jaouad
MoroccoIt was a perfect for the first time in a hostel, the vibes were amazing meeting new different ppl from around the globe. Highly recommended
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Raffa
MoroccoI recently stayed at the Atlantic Hostel and had an amazing experience! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the service was top-notch, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Everything was perfect, from the atmosphere to the amenities. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a great place to stay. 👍"
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Carxh
United KingdomThe fluffy blanket, I dislike them as I'm sure they aren't washed after each guest like sheets are.
Location was excellent once I found it, I had no WiFi. Taxi from ctm station to medina was only 8dirhams, Bed was comfy, staff were lovely and welcoming. 2 showers and 4 toilets on my floor, and never needed to wait so no complaints, fab rooftop. Overall a great budget hostel
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Manar
MoroccoThey don't serve bread with the omelette in the breakfast. I had to pay 50 DH and ate omelette with a fork which didn't go well with me
It was a good value for money.. comfortable beds and very clean
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Elhatifi
MoroccoEverything was great.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Jai
United KingdomNot the cleanest and the demography is quite old and weird.
Location, the rooftop terrace, the staff.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Chris
United KingdomKitchen curfew. Someone kept turning the fridges off. Kitchen lacks cooking utensils for number of residents.
Hostel well located. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Ramis
MoroccoThe rooftop was beautiful, especially at night. We were meeting people from different nationalities, different cultures: Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa... but English united us , and we had a funny and enjoyable time full of respect.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Milka
AustraliaKitchen needs an update and a new fridge.
Well located property in the medina with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Yiğit
TurkeyI heard there was a mugging incident but nothing i experienced was bad.
That terrace is unmatched. Best part of my trip. The staff was very friendly too.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Niraj
United KingdomThere was a big group which kept talking loudly even after quiet hours at 11 pm. The instructions could’ve been clearer and they should’ve been told off.
Really good place to stay with an amazing vibe! Definitely recommended.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Oliver
United KingdomThere was supposed to be a roof terrace for guests but this seems to have been taken by a restaurant that charges very high prices so no one uses it.
This is a great hostel in a good location inside the old medina. Beds are comfy and have privacy curtains, bathrooms are fine, and there's a social area downstairs. Great food close by
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Agata
PolandPluses: amazing location in the heart of medina, good wifi, really friendly and helpful staff (we got a welcome tea and they always greet us and help with a smile), hot shower, cute kittens!!! Minuses: uncomfortable beds, too many beds in a room, floor in the room very dirty, in the common area there were people smoking almost all the time and sometimes the smell gets to the room!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Penelope
New ZealandVery social, fun, cosy hostel, safe and secure. Comfortable beds. Only thing is the cleanliness and upkeep of some of the hostel like dirty floors in the dorm rooms and squeeky beds and lockers that need some oiling.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Xochi
United StatesSuper relaxed, kitchen available, great rooftop space. The location in the little town is great.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Barry
IrelandNothing. Great stay
Self catering, but that was fine. Some lovely meals. Karim, Mohammed and Arina and all the staff were very helpful and easy to talk to.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Sami
MoroccoNothing
Everyhing
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Olivia
United KingdomStaff were nice, beds were comfy, hot showers, beautiful rooftop
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Itsme
MoroccoIt’s a great place to spend a comfortable holiday and feel at home. The people there, ( Dedi Karim, Abdo, and Mohammed) , are so kind. The hospitality was superb. Don’t hesitate to book here!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Ross
IrelandOnly one sink on the floor for many people Bathroom and showers the same Beds are very high on upper bunk No bedside lamp
Seating area was really nice Bed was comfortable Price and location Staff were very nice and lovely people
Stayed in January 2025
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