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. Selected rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. The hostel offers a continental or 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Dubai
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Toby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cosy hostel. Great communal facilities. Staff were amazing. Shout out to all of you guys for making this place one of the best hostel I’ve stayed in the whole of Asia. Special mention for Jatin who made sure my whole trip was awesome, showing...
  • Nancy
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is absolutely amazing, it’s at the centre of the Marina so very easy to navigate the city from there. The staff was absolutely friendly and everyone has a really good vibe, it felt like staying with a bunch of friends, very hospitable...
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its location is just minutes-walk away from the station.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Papaya backpacker's
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
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
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
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
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adult only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    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

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

    • 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

    • 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.

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