Nice hostels in Essaouira
Atlantic Hostel
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 1.16 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Turkish bath
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel boasts a convenient location in Old Medina with imposing 18th-century gates, including Bab Doukkala, and walkable ramparts with ocean views, just steps from Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach. This Essaouira hostel is merely 1.1 km from Palma Quad.
Bab Doukkala is within reach of the Essaouira accommodation.
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
US$ 1.16 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Turkish bath
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel boasts a convenient location in Old Medina with imposing 18th-century gates, including Bab Doukkala, and walkable ramparts with ocean views, just steps from Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach. This Essaouira hostel is merely 1.1 km from Palma Quad.
Bab Doukkala is within reach of the Essaouira accommodation.
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Beach access
The Chill Art Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Turkish bath
- Sun terrace
Located in Old Medina with imposing 18th-century gates, including Bab Doukkala, and walkable ramparts with ocean views, the Essaouira hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of worship sites, such as Simon Attias Synagogue. The hostel is situated within reach of Essaouira Ramparts.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore Dar Sultan Palace, situated 3.5 km away.
The Chill Art Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Turkish bath
- Sun terrace
The Chill Art Hostel
Located in Old Medina with imposing 18th-century gates, including Bab Doukkala, and walkable ramparts with ocean views, the Essaouira hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of worship sites, such as Simon Attias Synagogue. The hostel is situated within reach of Essaouira Ramparts.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore Dar Sultan Palace, situated 3.5 km away.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Hostel La Smala
- Restaurant
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The Essaouira hostel is located in the Kasbah district of Essaouira, only 8 minutes on foot from Place marche aux grains. Historical sites in the area include Dar Sultan Palace, situated 3.4 km away.
Dar Souiri Cultural Center is a short way from this comfortable hostel.
Hostel La Smala
- Restaurant
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Hostel La Smala
The Essaouira hostel is located in the Kasbah district of Essaouira, only 8 minutes on foot from Place marche aux grains. Historical sites in the area include Dar Sultan Palace, situated 3.4 km away.
Dar Souiri Cultural Center is a short way from this comfortable hostel.
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Top location
White And Blue
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Patio
The hostel is about 1 km from a Plage d'Essaouira beach. Also, this Essaouira hostel is not far from such natural sights as Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach.
The Essaouira accommodation offers access to Bab Doukkala, which is merely 7 minutes' walk away.
White And Blue
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Patio
White And Blue
The hostel is about 1 km from a Plage d'Essaouira beach. Also, this Essaouira hostel is not far from such natural sights as Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach.
The Essaouira accommodation offers access to Bab Doukkala, which is merely 7 minutes' walk away.
Berber Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Bab Sba is in close proximity to this Essaouira hostel, and natural sites like Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach are approximately a 5-minute drive away. The comfortable hostel is only 1.9 km from Simon Attias Synagogue.
The 10-room Berber hostel provides a convenient location a short way from Place marche aux grains.
Berber Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Berber Hostel
Bab Sba is in close proximity to this Essaouira hostel, and natural sites like Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach are approximately a 5-minute drive away. The comfortable hostel is only 1.9 km from Simon Attias Synagogue.
The 10-room Berber hostel provides a convenient location a short way from Place marche aux grains.
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Private beach
Hostel Riad Maqam
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This hostel is situated in a beach part of Essaouira, right near Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum.
The Essaouira hostel is also located merely 1.1 km from Palma Quad.
Hostel Riad Maqam
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Hostel Riad Maqam
This hostel is situated in a beach part of Essaouira, right near Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum.
The Essaouira hostel is also located merely 1.1 km from Palma Quad.
Giraffe Hostel-Sea View Rooftop
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Found merely 1.1 km from Palma Quad, the Essaouira hostel is merely 1.6 km from worship locations like Simon Attias Synagogue. Bab Sba can be reached in the immediate vicinity of the Essaouira accommodation.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum, which is about 5 minutes away by car.
Giraffe Hostel-Sea View Rooftop
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Giraffe Hostel-Sea View Rooftop
Found merely 1.1 km from Palma Quad, the Essaouira hostel is merely 1.6 km from worship locations like Simon Attias Synagogue. Bab Sba can be reached in the immediate vicinity of the Essaouira accommodation.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum, which is about 5 minutes away by car.
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Private beach
Essaouira Trip Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The comfortable hostel is a mere 1 km from Bab Doukkala and within reach of such cultural venues as Dar Souiri Cultural Center. The hostel is also located 14 minutes on foot from the shopping mall "Centre de la Bijouterie Artisanale Maalem Ali 1908".
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach, which is 950 metres away.
Essaouira Trip Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Essaouira Trip Hostel
The comfortable hostel is a mere 1 km from Bab Doukkala and within reach of such cultural venues as Dar Souiri Cultural Center. The hostel is also located 14 minutes on foot from the shopping mall "Centre de la Bijouterie Artisanale Maalem Ali 1908".
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach, which is 950 metres away.
Surf Housemaroc
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
This Essaouira hostel is 2.3 km from Faro del Cabo Sim.
Ras Sim is around 15 minutes' drive from the hostel.
Surf Housemaroc
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden area
Surf Housemaroc
This Essaouira hostel is 2.3 km from Faro del Cabo Sim.
Ras Sim is around 15 minutes' drive from the hostel.
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Beach access
Riad Dar Afram
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 3.48 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Turkish bath
- Sun terrace
Found a 13-minute walk from Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach, the comfortable hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like Simon Attias Synagogue. There is the bustling fishing Port of Essaouira in proximity to the property.
Dar Afram hostel offers proximity to Moulay Hassan Square, located 450 metres away.
Riad Dar Afram
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 3.48 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Turkish bath
- Sun terrace
Riad Dar Afram
Found a 13-minute walk from Spiaggia di Essaouira Public Beach, the comfortable hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like Simon Attias Synagogue. There is the bustling fishing Port of Essaouira in proximity to the property.
Dar Afram hostel offers proximity to Moulay Hassan Square, located 450 metres away.
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Great deal
Rhythm House
- Flat-screen TV
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Sidi Kaouki Beach, located about 200 metres away.
Each room at the Essaouira property includes a terrace, plus there is a shared lounge for the guests.
Rhythm House
- Flat-screen TV
Rhythm House
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Sidi Kaouki Beach, located about 200 metres away.
Each room at the Essaouira property includes a terrace, plus there is a shared lounge for the guests.
Rhythm House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Sidi Kaouki, located 200 metres away.
Each room is furnished with a writing table and features a terrace.
Rhythm House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Rhythm House
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Sidi Kaouki, located 200 metres away.
Each room is furnished with a writing table and features a terrace.
Emallayan Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
This hostel is situated 3.9 km from the Tildi Beach.
The comfortable hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the lake, and in certain rooms, free wireless internet is available.
Emallayan Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
Emallayan Hostel
This hostel is situated 3.9 km from the Tildi Beach.
The comfortable hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the lake, and in certain rooms, free wireless internet is available.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Dar Iziki
- BBQ facilities
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Sidi Kaouki hostel boasts 15 rooms, all of which have a kitchenette, as well as views of the city.
Dar Iziki
- BBQ facilities
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Dar Iziki
The Sidi Kaouki hostel boasts 15 rooms, all of which have a kitchenette, as well as views of the city.
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Beach access
Imsouane Surf Slab Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to Plage d'Imsouane, located merely 250 metres away. The Imsouane hostel is also 3.7 km from Plage Tildi.
Imsouane Surf Slab Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Imsouane Surf Slab Hostel
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to Plage d'Imsouane, located merely 250 metres away. The Imsouane hostel is also 3.7 km from Plage Tildi.
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Beach access
Thayri Hostel - Sea View
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Thanks to a prime location of this comfortable hostel, guests can quickly reach Sidi Kaouki, which is only 450 metres away.
Thayri Hostel - Sea View
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Thayri Hostel - Sea View
Thanks to a prime location of this comfortable hostel, guests can quickly reach Sidi Kaouki, which is only 450 metres away.
Afer Surf Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Laundry
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Imsouane Beach is located a mere 550 metres from the comfortable hostel and Plage Tildi is around 10 minutes' drive away.
This hostel boasts location within reach of Plage d'Imsouane.
Afer Surf Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Laundry
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Afer Surf Hostel
Imsouane Beach is located a mere 550 metres from the comfortable hostel and Plage Tildi is around 10 minutes' drive away.
This hostel boasts location within reach of Plage d'Imsouane.
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Beach access
Ayour Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
- Garden area
Staying at this comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to Sidi Kaouki, located just 550 metres away.
Certain rooms include a patio and a dining area, as well as amenities like tea and coffee making equipment for guests' added comfort.
Ayour Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
- Garden area
Ayour Hostel
Staying at this comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to Sidi Kaouki, located just 550 metres away.
Certain rooms include a patio and a dining area, as well as amenities like tea and coffee making equipment for guests' added comfort.
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Beach access
Imsouane Soul Lodge
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Imsouane hostel is within 4 km of Plage Tildi.
The hostel boasts location in proximity to Plage d'Imsouane.
Along with views of the city, Imsouane Soul hostel offers 5 rooms, some of which come with a balcony and a sitting area.
Imsouane Soul Lodge
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Imsouane Soul Lodge
This Imsouane hostel is within 4 km of Plage Tildi.
The hostel boasts location in proximity to Plage d'Imsouane.
Along with views of the city, Imsouane Soul hostel offers 5 rooms, some of which come with a balcony and a sitting area.
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Beach access
Izil Surfing Home
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
There is Imsouane Beach not far from this hostel.
Also, the comfortable hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Plage Tildi.
Izil Surfing Home
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
Izil Surfing Home
There is Imsouane Beach not far from this hostel.
Also, the comfortable hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Plage Tildi.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Essaouira, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Atlantic Hostel |
7.9 / 10 (1821 Reviews) |
From 7$ | |
| The Chill Art Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (970 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| Hostel La Smala |
8.5 / 10 (2047 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| White And Blue |
8.4 / 10 (701 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Berber Hostel |
8.6 / 10 (505 Reviews) |
From 9$ |
More accommodations in Essaouira
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Essaouira hostels are located in the city center?
Hostels like The Chill Art Hostel and Atlantic Hostel sit in the heart of Essaouira. You can easily walk to attractions like the Medina and the ramparts.
Visit the Medina early in the morning for local pastries at a fraction of the price before the crowds arrive.
What budget-friendly hostels are near the beach?
Surf Housemaroc and Afer Surf Hostel are both just a short walk from Essaouira Beach. You can enjoy sunbathing and surfing without spending much.
Go to Essaouira Beach in the morning for the best surfing conditions and fewer crowds.
Are there any Essaouira hostels near popular landmarks?
Giraffe Hostel-Sea View Rooftop is close to the historic Essaouira Citadel. You can explore the fortress and enjoy amazing views of the ocean.
Take a guided tour of the Citadel in the afternoon for fewer visitors and better photo ops.
Which hostels in Essaouira are suitable for nightlife?
Hostel Riad Maqam offers a lively atmosphere and is just a short walk to local bars. You can easily find music and entertainment nearby.
Start your night at local bars around Avenue Mohammed Zerktouni for authentic music and a great vibe.
What are some affordable hostels near Essaouira's historic district?
Emallayan Hostel and Hostel La Smala are located near the old town. You can explore historic sites like the Moulay Hassan Square without traveling far.
Visit local artisans in the old town during the morning to enjoy fewer crowds and better deals on handmade goods.
Which Essaouira hostels are great for surf enthusiasts?
Imsouane Surf Slab Hostel is a favorite among surfers. It's located near well-known surf spots like Imsouane and has a community vibe.
Book surf lessons in advance as they fill up quickly during peak season.
Are there any hostels in Essaouira with view options?
Thayri Hostel - Sea View offers rooms with ocean views. You can enjoy sunrise views from your room and relax on the rooftop.
Request a room on the upper floor for the best views and less street noise.
What unique activities can I do in Essaouira?
Essaouira is known for windsurfing and kite surfing, especially from April to October. You can also explore the coastal ramparts and visit local art galleries.
Join a kitesurfing class at the beach on weekdays when the conditions are ideal and the crowds are smaller.
How can I explore Essaouira on a budget?
Visit local markets for affordable meals and souvenirs, or enjoy free activities like walking along the beach and exploring the Medina.
Head to the local market on Sundays for fresh produce and less touristy prices.
What is the best time to visit Essaouira?
The best time to visit Essaouira is during the spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) for mild weather and fewer tourists. This is ideal for surfing and exploring.
Book your hostel in advance, especially during music festivals like the Gnaoua World Music Festival in June.
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