BACKPACKER — ONE OF THE BEST HOSTELS IN DUBAI
Whether you are a big company of friends, a single backpacker or a business traveler, Backpacker16 Hostel is a great choice to stay in Dubai! The hostel is centrally located in Tecom within 7 minutes from Dubai Internet City metro station. It’s in 10 minutes from one of the most famous tourists’ areas — Dubai Marina and The Palm Jumeirah. With our wide range of services such as tasty breakfast every morning, safari tours and other excursions, free access to swimming pool, gym, sauna, Xbox and play station zone, TV, well — equipped kitchen and big comfortable beds with curtains we will make your staying relaxing and enjoyable.
Hundreds of people all over the world have already chosen Backpacker16 Hostel in Dubai and enjoyed the high — quality service of this place. Don’t miss a chance to become a part of our big international community. Our team is always ready to welcome you in Backpacker16 Hostel and make your staying here pleasant and unforgettable.
- TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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Based on 12 traveler reviews
- Recent Traveler Review:
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- Feb 2, 2018: “The staff is very friendly. Room was neat up and ready for me to relax and sleep upon arrival.. I was very happy about that. The hostel is near to all amenities I needed i.e. Metro Station and hyper Supermarket making my stay very comfortable.” more
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FACILITIES

Kitchen

Swimming pool

Balcony

GYM

Laundry

Common area / Chill zone
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Free Breakfast | Free Wi-Fi | 2 min to metro station | Lockers | Parking | Air Conditioner | Towels and Bed Linen | Personal plug with adaptor |
Backpacker16 is a fully furnished cheap hostel in Dubai with well — equipped kitchens, clean spacious bathrooms, laundry service, private parking and fast Wi-Fi. Each guest has an access to the rooftop swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, Xbox and play station zone absolutely for free. Every morning we cook homemade breakfast with hot and cold dishes. All the rooms equipped with bunk beds, comfortable mattresses, fresh clean bed linen, central air conditioning, balconies, personal lockers for keeping valuable things and many times daily cleaning. The beds are equipped with power sockets, reading lights and beds’ curtains to make some privacy in a sharing dorm. An iron and a hair dryer are also available upon a request.
There is a 24-hour reception desk where you can find a manager who is ready to help you and provide a high-quality service. A common sitting area gathers people from different countries and let them enjoy unique friendly atmosphere of the hostel. We are modern and lively place, but you can easily find some silent area to work or study here.
Thank you for choosing Backpacker16 Hostel!
ANOTHER FACILITIES
Household appliances
- Washing Machine
- Drying Machine
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Microwave
- Cooking Plate
Facilities in each room
- Cooking Ware
- Space to work with a laptop
- Personal Lockers. Wardrobe
- Luggage space under each bed
- Food and drink delivery
- Ironing table
General
- Sofas in lobby to chill
- Anytime access to bed space
- Elevator
- Watchman in the building
- 24/7 security
Facilities nearly
- Laundry
- Dry-cleaning
- Fax/printing office
- Grocery store
- Pharmacy
Help Desk
- Desert Safari in Dubai
- 24/7 check in
Languages spoken
- English
- Russian
Entertainment nearly
- 6 night clubs
- 24/7 fast food
- 14 bars
BOOK YOUR BED FROM $8 WITHING NEXT 2 MINUTES
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Free Wi-Fi, Personal plug with international adaptor. Locker. Air Conditioner. Towel and bed Linen, Everyday cleaning |
OUR LOCATION
Full adress: Dubai, Tecom, Al Barsha, Building name: Capitol Tower (between Media Rotana and Grand Millennium Hotels), 1st floor, Apartment 101 |
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HOW TO FIND US

From exit #1 of Dubai Internet City metro station follow the direction as it showing on the photo.
(check map of Dubai Metro)

Once you will reach roundabout cross the road and than follow direction as it showing on the photo.

Keep going straight for 100 meters, you will pass Grand Millenium and Atana Hotels.

The road will turn right. Keep going 70 meters more, you will reach Capitol Tower.

Go to 1st floor, room 101. Room & Bed numbers you will find in your confirmation.

Sleep well, you just arrived at
BackPacker 16 Hostel in Dubai
Reviews
Budget travelers
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Business travelers
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THE MOST VISITED PLACES NEARBY

Dubai Marina
One of the most beautiful areas in Dubai. There are a lot of beautiful cars, bars, skyscrapers and yachts. From our hostel in Dubai you can reach Marina by metro, it just a next station. You can see this beauty even from your room!

The Palm Jumeirah
It is the biggest hand made island in the world with a lot of interesting places! Must see! You can walk from our Dubai hostel to the monorail station where you will take a train to the Palm. Dont forget to visit Atlantis hotel ovethere.

Dubai Creek
One of the oldest areas in Dubai. Its historical center of the city. There are old souks, local markets, beatiful boats and a lot of street food. From BackPacker 16 Hostel Dubai you can reach this place if you'll take a train to Al Fahidi station.

Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world based not far away from our hostel in Dubai. You can see it even from the window. But the best way is to go there. From Dubai Internet City station take a train to Burj Khalifa. 15 minutes and you will be there!

Burj Al Arab
There is only one 7 star hotel in the world! And it is in Dubai! Everything there made out of gold. From our hostel in Dubai you can reach this place by taxi. It will not be very expensive because its pretty close. Unfortanitely there is no way to go there by public transport.

Desert Safari
One of the most popular tours in United Arab Emirates is desert safari. You can join us everyday! We have a camp in desert where we will get dinner, shisha and drinks. There are camel riding, sand boarding, belly dance shows etc. Ask the staff of the hostel to book desert safari tour in Dubai.
FAQ
What are the check in and check out times?
Check in is from 2 PM and check out is until 12.00 PM. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Early check-in from 8 AM till 2 PM and late check-out from 12 PM till 6 PM are possible upon request. The charge is about the half of the daily rate.
People of what nationalities are staying at the hostel?
We are open to people of all nations coming to our place.
Are there separate rooms for men and women?
We have men, women and mixed rooms.
Are there any additional hidden charges?
There are no extra fees. Access to the swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room is included in the price. To rent a bed space you need to make a one-time payment and leave a security deposit.
Is smoking and drinking alcohol allowed in the hostel?
Smoking is allowed only in special places outside the building. Drinking alcohol in the UAE is permitted only in places like bars, restaurants and nightclubs. It is strictly forbidden to smoke or drink alcohol inside the room!
Is there a car parking available?
There are free parking places outside and inside the building.
How many times can I use swimming pool, gym and sauna?
All our guests get unlimited access to the facilities mentioned. You can use them every day till 10 PM.
Is there a breakfast included?
We provide the guests with breakfast for additional charge (around 4$). Also you can use a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave oven, toaster, refrigerator, cups, plates, utensils, etc.