Located in Dubai, 800 metres from Barasti Beach, Papaya backpacker's provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Well set in the Dubai Marina district, this hostel features a terrace, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms include a balcony. All guest rooms include bed linen. Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Mina Seyahi Beach is less than 1 km from Papaya backpacker's, while Marina Beach is a 17-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Dubai International Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, American, Breakfast to go

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Dubai
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    Dmitrii
    Georgia Georgia
    Got lockers. Every bed has it's own socket. Every bed has a curtain. 3 bathrooms. Good pressure, water is hot. Public activities for tenants. Great location. Hosts are very responsive, at least one is always at the apartment and ready to...
  • Alexis
    France France
    Very clean. Well organised and well thinked. You have all you need.
  • Raut
    India India
    The staff is very helpful and friendly ! If you r searching for the best stay with excellent view as well as friendly staff and total hygiene with air conditioning rooms , I highly recommend you for this property !.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Papaya backpacker's
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Sea view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AED 50 per day.
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adult only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 - indoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness
    • Steam room
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules

    Papaya backpacker's takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 11:30 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 45

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Cash Papaya backpacker's accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Papaya backpacker's

    • Check-in at Papaya backpacker's is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Guests staying at Papaya backpacker's can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • Breakfast to go

    • Papaya backpacker's offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Games room
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Karaoke
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Water park
      • Evening entertainment
      • Fitness
      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Steam room
      • Cooking class
      • Swimming Pool
      • Pub crawls
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Movie nights
      • Horse riding
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Private beach area
      • Bike tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Papaya backpacker's is 10.6 miles from the centre of Dubai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Papaya backpacker's may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.