friends oasis hostel — Hotel in Aqaba

This place is an absolute bargain and I am grateful I booked there. I will be honest: I was pretty concerned to book at a hostel with just a handful of reviews (at the time of my reservation) even if the photos and the prices looked really nice. There are several "horror" stories of affordable hostels which look nice in photos but you finally end up somewhere with unbearable conditions and in many cases in a tottaly different place all together. Well this was the exact opposite. The place is brand new, very modern and super clean. Looks better than the photos!

It was just a few days open when I visited and they were still ending up the decoration (and this explained the very few reviews). A modern hostel, located centrally in the best location maybe in Aqaba very close to the beach, the center and a small-walk distance from all city's interesting points of view.

There was also spacious free public parking from both sides of the hostel and I didn't had any problem to find a parking space even in the peak of the day.

Finally I was impressed by the owners' hospitality, (especially Mazen which I had the joy to be more time with) and I spend a really nice evening there. I got some very useful tips for the town and they even made sure that I would try the famous Kunafa dessert that I had missed till then (thank you Mazen). I don't want to write more not to look like a fake review ;). If I manage to visit Aqaba again, I will...

This place is exactly what you need for a quick trip to Aqaba!

The rooms and spaces are clean and they smell nice. The laundry is clean and they offer towels for rent. The showers and bathrooms are likewise, also clean.

The staff is very friendly and offer great suggestions. They're also very flexible and accommodating. They offer a few tours like Wadi Rum, Petra, and diving around the Gulf of Aqaba.

The location is perfect. The water is within visible sight, just a 3 minute walk to the beach. There are local shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby; an ATM and pharmacy right across the street; and two masjids if you want.

I'd absolutely stay here again. No frills and a great place. Definitely...

Very clean and spacious hostel located in the city centre. The beach is only a 3-minute walk away and places like the Aqaba castle and the bus station are also very near. Everything in the hostel is new and functional. The beds are comfortable, with curtains for privacy. The whole place smells nice and has a good WiFi connection. The staff is friendly. The owner Mazen speaks fluent English and is very hospitable and helpful. He offered me Jordanian coffee and helped me organize my further journey. If I find myself back in Aqaba, I will definitely stay here again. It has been my best hostel...