Reviews of Atlantic Hostel
N 34 Rue El Abbana, 40000 Essaouira, Morocco

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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI met a lot of new friends here, the staff is amazing, you could feel like home! Younes is my favorite 🫶🏼🥺ayayay
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood place friendly staff 🍃🌞
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI loved my stay at the atlantic, the staff is very friendly and they made me feel at home talked to me and showed me the best places to eat and go out!
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff 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
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean , safe
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAbdessamad and Mohammed are very kind, welcoming, and respectful. The location is Good
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt has really nice terrace with beautiful view, the location is perfect and staff is so so nice and helpful
Bathrooms could be a bit better
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNothing
Dirty place, not spacious, very crowded 16 beds in one room, dirty beds. I wish I could say our stay was a nightmare I could wake up from, but unfortunately, the reality of this hostel was worse than any bad dream. We stayed for just one night—and that was one night too many. First and foremost, the cleanliness was appalling. The floors were sticky, the sheets looked like they hadn’t been changed in days (if at all), and there was a pervasive, musty odor throughout the entire dorm. It smelled like a mix of old socks, mildew, and stale food—so strong it made it hard to breathe, let alone sleep. We were placed in a 16-bed dorm, which was already overcrowded and claustrophobic. But the absolute lowest point of our stay was witnessing an elderly woman—clearly exhausted and trying to rest—being completely disrespected by a group of young girls who stormed into the room shouting, laughing, and jumping on the beds. She politely asked them to quiet down, only to be mocked and ignored. Eventually, she broke down in tears and started yelling at them, demanding they leave her alone. It was heartbreaking and degrading to watch. She even called the police because the situation was so out of control and the staff did nothing. Save yourself the stress, the smell, and the moral discomfort. This hostel is poorly managed, disgustingly unclean, and utterly disrespectful to its guests. I wouldn’t wish this place on my worst enemy.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI 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.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe fact that this hostel is literally a multicultural hub, the amount of different people that check in and check out daily is fascinating, I managed to make friends from all over the world. Its really fascinating how this hostel brought us together. Definetly coming back next year.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNothing much, but it was rather cheap.
Unclean.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was a perfect for the first time in a hostel, the vibes were amazing meeting new different ppl from around the globe. Highly recommended
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHey there beautiful beautiful people hh real talk nice vibes nice all kind music plus different entertainment hh nice beautiful food sharing ass family shuram shuram whalla i going come here all time hh cleners nice family vibes hh 100 percentage points nol1 respect everyone thank you
Every single day beautiful nice staff and managers beautiful easy goining nice tranonal food eating together hh as family no 1wicked place to stay hh all for people running the business hh I not good remember nice I apologise sorry Ali G London
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat rooftop chill area, social, friendly staff, great location. I stayed here on and off for about a week.
No complaints
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI 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. 👍"
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation 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
The fluffy blanket, I dislike them as I'm sure they aren't washed after each guest like sheets are.