Oasis Backpackers' Hostel, Granada

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In the beautiful city of Granada, Oasis Backpackers' Hostel offers cozy accommodation for a budget price.

The Location

Oasis Backpackers' Hostel is located in the Albaicin, the old neighborhood of Granada, with many Middle Eastern shops and restaurants nearby. The streets can be a bit maze-like, but the hostel website provides directions.

The bus station is a bit far to walk, but the local bus will take you to the cathedral, which is within a five-minute walk to the hostel. The Alhambra is a fifteen-minute (uphill) walk from the hostel. Many restaurants, shops, and markets are within minutes of the hostel, and almost everything else is accessible on foot. The city is very pedestrian-friendly, but buses and taxis are also available.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Because the hostel is in an older building, the rooms are unique, avoiding the cookie-cutter feel of some hostels. The rooms are decent and don't feel cramped, and some of the dorm rooms consist of several smaller rooms, which adds to privacy. The bunk beds are sturdy enough, though the ladders can be a bit awkward to climb. While each bed does not have an individual outlet or reading light, there are plenty of outlets in the rooms. The lockers in the rooms are large, but locks are not provided. Some of the rooms have a small refrigerator as well.

The bathrooms are en suite. Some of the bathrooms are quite small, with tight space in the shower, whereas other bathrooms are more spacious. Water pressure is also variable among the bathrooms, but hot water is consistent. There is a hook to hang a towel, and a caddy in each shower. Each room also has a hair dryer. The rooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily.

Common Spaces

The hostel has a kitchen with a stove, microwave, toaster, pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. Breakfast is served (for a fee) in the kitchen from 9 a.m. to noon, with coffee and tea available throughout the day. The kitchen is available for guests to use. Guests tend to congregate in the kitchen, the nearby sitting area, or in the small bar (with a decent happy hour for drinks), but the highlight is the roof terrace. With views overlooking Granada, the terrace is a great place to meet people and hang out. Wi-Fi works throughout the hostel.

The hostel offers frequent activities, including free afternoon walking tours, trips to the Sierra Nevada, and pub crawls, which are good ways to meet other travelers and learn about the city.

Summary

Oasis Backpackers' Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Granada. With its good location, decent facilities, and opportunities for socializing, it's a good fit for a budget backpacker.

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Sitting area with computers for guest use

Ensuite bathroom in a different six-bed dorm

Jen

Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer

Published on Jun 6, 2017

Description

You're about to discover the new generation of contemporary styled backpackers. OASIS is a place designed for the modern day global traveler. Travelers who not only want refuge from the vigor of the road and good insider tips, but travelers who also want to have fun and high pressured showers, someone just like you.

You will find us amidst the ancient cobblestone corridors and candle lit teashops of Granada's enchanting Arabic quarter, the Albaizyn. During the day, the Albaicyn is full of life with Moroccan markets, street musicians, and sunny plazas. When the sun sets it becomes the center of Granada's nightlife bursting with bars, cafes and clubs.

Within minutes from The Alhambra, Granada's Moorish Palace, and other monuments our location can't be beat.

Our travel and information desk will help you to explore and unlock the secrets of Granada. Whether catching a bus to the birthplace of Federico Garcia Lorca, heading up to the Sacromonte for a night of Flamenco, Taking a trips to the lake or Sierra Nevada, getting the best price on ski rentals or how to get in to the Alhambra on busy days…. as former backpackers we know.

We also keep you connected with incredibly fast ADSL internet, Wi-Fi access, Phone cards and available phone for keeping in contact with the family.

When the museums close and the sun sets unwind with us on our Tapas Tour, enjoy our famously gourmet yet economical dinners, win free beer by entering our pub quiz, grill some meat (or veggies) on our Argentinean Bar-B-Que, get sauced when we take over a Granada club for our weekly backpackers party, or just take our elevator up and down all night.

If you just want to stay in and take a break from traveling, we can help with never ending hot water, high pressured showers, 9 inches of mattress heaven, clean dorms, DVD's, satellite TV to catch all the big sporting and cinematic events, Cooking facilities, Spanish classes, Ping Pong table, roof top terrace, open-air lounge, laundry service (we even fold your clothes) and a cocktail bar where you can trade travel tales over a Mojito and some tunes.
With state of the art facilities, superior comfort, clean bathrooms and a staff well versed in the art of backpacking,

Don't forget to ask for your free Welcome drink!!!

WHAT'S FREE: Breakfast, 24 hour ADSL Internet access, Coffee & Tea, Wi-Fi connection, Welcome drink, amazing views of the city from our roof-top terrace, travel information desk, satellite TV, tapas tour, sheets, loads of ambience and general good cheer.

Location and Contact

Location

• From the bus or train station take bus number 3 or 33 to Gran via 1 stop, which is also known as the Cathedral stop. As you are approaching this stop, the cathedral will be on your right.
• You will be on a street called the Gran Via and at the end of the crossing will be a Caixa Bank. Cross Gran Via here and head into the street called Carcél Baja. Keep walking, you will pass Granada 10, the biggest disco of Granada. Then, you will come to a corner, but continue to walk up this street called Caldereria Nueva. You will be walking past many Arabic shops and restaurants.
• Make your first left into Placeta Correo Viejo and after 30 mts on the right side will be a big wooden door. Ring no.3 and you have found your OASIS.
• If you need directions please call us on Freephone 9001 OASIS – 958 215 848.

Phone Number: (0034) 958 215 848

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Facilities and Amenities

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

City Tours

Luggage Storage

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Lockers in Lobby

Towels

24 Hour Security

BBQ Grill

Bar

Book Collection/Exchange

Clothes Dryer

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Elevator/Lift

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Gameroom

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Swimming Pool

Walking Tours

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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