Hostels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

9 hostels available. Prices start from $7 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Abu Dhabi

Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel
"…Breakfast not included. General: 24 hour Reception. No curfew." …"Top House Hostel is located in Abu Dhabi, within 23 km of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)." …Building 213, ME12, … More
"…Payment upon arrival by cash only. Taxes included. General: 24 hour Reception." …"…You don’t need to check in with security/watchman. The door of the apartment is always open, so just go … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…6 km from Al Wahda Mall. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is 17 km from the hostel and Yas Waterworld is 34 km away. Some rooms also offer a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. … More
Family-Friendly Hostel
Al Adab Street الطابق الخامس More

Hotels in Abu Dhabi

"…Facilities includes: -Air conditioning -Hair dryer Telephone with external line Mini Bar Safe box Satellite TV Internet access (WiFi) Bathrobe Communal services and activities consists of * … More
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street Sky Star building _ building no 9 More

Apartments in Abu Dhabi

"Jennifred's Homestays offers a small partition room for backpackers on a budget. Each partition has a single bed for single occupants only. The kitchen has kitchen basics (electric stove, … More
"…The living room is next to a large dining room with a four-seat dining table. The kitchen facilities include a fridge, a microwave, a toaster, cleaning materials, and cooking equipment. The … More

Hostels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

9 hostels available. Prices start from $7 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Abu Dhabi (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is one of the seven emirates and the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is one of the most-visited cities in the Middle East and millions of travelers transit through this city and its airport each year.

“From Abu Dhabi to the World” is the slogan from Etihad Airlines, and this is also the main reason for most people to visit Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi International Airport is one of the biggest transit airports in the world. Many flight from the USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia have a connecting flight in Abu Dhabi. But Abu Dhabi is more than just an airport; even though Abu Dhabi does not have the same number of prestigious projects as neighbouring Dubai, there are quite a few things to see in Abu Dhabi. Dubai is also only two hours away from Abu Dhabi, so many travelers visiting Dubai choose to combine their trip with Abu Dhabi.

The hostel scene is relatively new in the Middle East. Only recently has this area gotten options for hostels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This means that the choice is limited if you wish to stay in a hostel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As the competition is low, prices vary a lot in the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates hostels. Far in advance the prices are higher, while the prices drop if your chosen Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates hostel does not fill up quickly.

Places worth seeing in Abu Dhabi are spread out over the city. The best location to book an Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates hostel is between the Corniche area and the central bus station. This can be considered the centre of Abu Dhabi with most shops, nice tall buildings, and the nice Corniche boulevard along the Persian Gulf. Some sites such as Ferrari World, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Formula 1 Circuit are further away and you will need to take a bus or taxi to reach those. If you want to visit Dubai, you can consider booking an extra night in Abu Dhabi and going there for a day trip, as Dubai is only two hours away by bus. On the other hand, if you do not find a hostel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that suits your wishes, you could consider booking a hostel in Dubai and visiting Abu Dhabi for a day trip.

Written by local enthusiast for Abu Dhabi hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Abu Dhabi hostels Martin Straatman

Abu Dhabi Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Abu Dhabi, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 9
Average dorm price $19
Average private room price $68
Cheapest Hostel in Abu Dhabi Friendly Stay For Men with $14.5
Party hostels in Abu Dhabi Paradiso Backpackers Haven (1 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 6.1

FAQ about Abu Dhabi Hostels

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