The Hostelz.com Review
Funky Backpackers Hostel is a nice, quaint place to stay while you are in Granada.
The Location
The hostel is located in the heart of Granada. It's a twenty-minute hike up the hill to the Alhambra palace, a couple of minutes away from the tapas bars, and easily accessible by the bus. The hostel is tucked away in a small, narrow cobbled backstreet that has its own charm.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The hostel is well maintained and clean. Rooms contain four to six beds and have shared facilities like bathroom. A nice touch is the provision of electronic lockers in every room that you can use free of charge to store your valuables -- very handy indeed.
Common Spaces
There is a kitchen with fridge that you can use to prepare your own meals and store food. But the most fun part of the hostel is the terrace bar/cafe/restaurant. It offers a breathtaking view of the city, the cathedral, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Having breakfast at the crack of dawn and sipping coffee while watching the sun rise behind the peaks of the Sierra Nevada is a sight to behold.
Summary
Overall, our stay at the hostel was very pleasant indeed. The well maintained rooms; helpful, friendly staff; and the ambient atmosphere make it a fun place to stay.
The Location
The hostel is located in the heart of Granada. It's a twenty-minute hike up the hill to the Alhambra palace, a couple of minutes away from the tapas bars, and easily accessible by the bus. The hostel is tucked away in a small, narrow cobbled backstreet that has its own charm.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The hostel is well maintained and clean. Rooms contain four to six beds and have shared facilities like bathroom. A nice touch is the provision of electronic lockers in every room that you can use free of charge to store your valuables -- very handy indeed.
Common Spaces
There is a kitchen with fridge that you can use to prepare your own meals and store food. But the most fun part of the hostel is the terrace bar/cafe/restaurant. It offers a breathtaking view of the city, the cathedral, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Having breakfast at the crack of dawn and sipping coffee while watching the sun rise behind the peaks of the Sierra Nevada is a sight to behold.
Summary
Overall, our stay at the hostel was very pleasant indeed. The well maintained rooms; helpful, friendly staff; and the ambient atmosphere make it a fun place to stay.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
December 2007
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My kind regards to Carmen the owner and Assia and Nadia I had a wonderful time here. I was stranded due to the Volcanic ash which threw all my schedules to disarray but all the staff were so good that I felt as though I was in a home away from home. — Amit , Indian (2010-05-15) Beware Stay away from this place. First off, they didn't bother to change the address when they moved, so you will arrive at the wrong place. When you find the "new" place, it has septic problems and all the bathrooms reek. Also, it isn't all that cheap for what you get -- a stinky room that is super noisy. You are better off splurging the extra 5 euros and getting a single hotel room across the street that has a real breakfast and properly running facilities. The heating didn't work when I stayed there so I froze in the smelly night, then woke up to a lukewarm shower because the owner is so cheap. This hostel is "funky" alright -- a sly euphemism for its smell and its lack of real facilities and staff who are serious about their jobs. — James Taylor , U.S.A. (2009-04-02) Simply great I stood in this hostel with a group of pupils and we had an amazing time. It is located right in the heart of Granada (a two- or three-minute walk from Plaza Nueva). The staff was extremely helpful, the rooms were nicely decorated, well-kept and clean, and the beds comfortable. There's a terrace with wonderful views of the cathedral, Sierra Nevada. The fact that there are safes in all the rooms makes you feel good. — Silvi , Germany (2008-11-19) One of the best! This hostel is great. Staff are helpful and friendly. It's extremely clean and well kept. Has a great terrace with a cabana/bar. Cheap drinks at happy hour every night. Most nights a great family-style meal is cooked for great, cheap eating. Was a great place to stay, wish I could have stayed longer. — Jay , USA (2008-01-17) The best place ever! This place was incredible. The staff was great, super helpful, and lots of fun. The staff knew who people were and actually wanted to talk to you. They have beach towel available to rent. We arrived after a horrible night bus ride and got lost on the way there, when we finally got in, we were offered breakfast before we checked in and they took our laundry early and did it before any of the hostel's own washing so we could have it back that same day (they even folded it for us!). They only have two internet computers, but don't mind if you hang out while waiting for them and they are available twenty-four hours. They had stuff going on every night. The Paella they made was incredible and so worth the 5 euro! The rooftop common room/bar was a great place to hang out and enjoy the fantastic view of Granada. Even the cleaning staff was nice! One of the best hostels in Europe, hands down! — Nikki , USA (2007-06-06) The people who work here are super nice and the bar has amazing sangria. My big problem was that my bed was so close to two others I was practically sleeping with two other people! The tapas tour was fun but we drank more than we ate. — Sam , USA (2007-05-23) The hostel is very pretty -- good position, fantastic boys (Victor, Alessandro), good beds, and very clean! The rooms are colored and warm. the bar is on the top -- in heaven. you can see the Sierra Nevada and sometimes have a fantastic lunch! Compliments to chef! If you live in a big city, Funky Hostel is a medicine for you -- no cars, no noise, good atmosphere, and a lot of smiles! — Diego (2007-02-01) Fantastic! This place is really great. As a couple, I was a bit worried that staying in a traditional hostel would impose on a private holiday and not be as relaxing as I would have liked. In fact, this place was more relaxing than anywhere we stayed. The staff are great -- friendly, accommodating, and make fabulous Sangria in the upstairs bar for €1 during happy hour! On top of this, one of the staff makes delicious salads for dinner (only €3.50!) and even made fruit salad and ice cream one afternoon. We could have easily stayed way longer here as it was such a comfortable place. Don't miss the Flamenco dances (there's a great pit-stop for a night picture of the Alhambra) and the hot springs trip was also heaps of fun. This would be a great place for single travelers to meet people. Oh and Damian makes a great cooked breakfast for only €2! — Amelia (2006-10-08) Fantastic hostel with great staff who really make a difference and are always interested in making your stay as good as possible and really engage with the guests. Good atmosphere which encourages a communal feeling. Definetly the best hostel we have been in. — Mr and Mrs Josey (2006-03-29) I just wanted to add that the view of the Granada cathedral at sunset from their roof terrace is BREATHTAKING!!! — Caitlin from USA (2006-01-26) Great hostel. Good location, very friendly and helpful staff. Has a kitchen (although could do with a few more plates!), free Internet, and breakfast (toast, jam, tea and coffee). The bar, lounge area and rooftop terrace creates a relaxed, friendly and fun atmosphere. And Granada's a great city! — Elly (2005-11-18) Excellent hostel, great atmosphere. I guess other peoples' ratings say it all.... — Smukii (2005-09-22) I would find it hard to find something not to like about this place. From the moment we arrived the staff were extremely welcoming. The hostel has cooking facilities, but also puts on paella, barbecue, and tapas nights on the top terrace at a very reasonable price. The top terrace is a bonus. It is a cute and comfortable hostel. — Danielle (2005-09-13) Hands down the best, friendliest hostel I've ever stayed in. I got to know 30 people in five days there, and I can't recommend it highly enough. — Blimey O'Reilly (2005-08-22) In a few words: perfect, cozy, clean, centrally located, great rooftop, very nice people, just go there. — Marieke (2005-08-21)