Name: BackPacker 16
Address: 1603, 1st floor, room 101, Capitol Tower, Tecom, Al Barsha, Dubai, Dubai, Dubai, 66666, United Arab Emirates
Rating: 9

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Dubai Internet City

Mashreq

Al Khail

Sheikh Zayed Road

Al Sufouh Beach

Dubai Marina Beach

Ski Dubai

Mall of the Emirates

Wild Wadi Water Park

Burj Al Arab

Umm Suqeim Beach

Kite Beach

Nasimi Beach

Aquaventure

Dubai Miracle Garden

Jumeirah Beach

Jumeira Open Beach

Burj Khalifa

The Dubai Fountain

Dubai Mall

Dubai Creek

Dubai Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport

Mamzar Beach Park

Al Mamzar Park Beach

Al Khan Beach

Sharjah Beach

Ajman Beach

Sharjah International Airport

Umm Al Quwain Beach

Mangrove Beach

BackPacker 16

Dubai

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canal-view

city-view

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golf-view

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wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

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safe

mini-bar

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pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

I will continue to use Backpacker 16 for every budget Dubai visit I make. 
I have yet to find availability in the female dorms but was surprised at how comfortable and neat it was in the mixed-gender dorm. I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable, and the bunks can close up to make it private. 

The staff was very friendly every time and very welcoming. 

They have my vote!

Very comfortable stay.

Very friendly to your wallet! Easy transport with metro, shops and restaurants nearby...also esy to grab taxi if needed. Clean rooms..only I wish number of rest rooms were more. It could be difficult to access restroom given number of guests they have...time to time..

Very Budget friendlly!

I stayed here for 3 days, 2nights and really enjoyed it. I got there 6 hours before checking and was super jet lagged, the bed was ready so they let me check in early which was lovely of them. All the staff were so nice and gave me a list of things to do. It's very close to Internet City train station, about a 10min walk at most with a bag. 
Big bathrooms, rooms a good size and the beds all have a light and PowerPoint with usb plug in, a shelf and a locker for use that has a key and a curtain for each bed. I'd definitely stay again.

Awesome little spot

I am currently backpacking South East Asia, but Dubai was my first stop. Accommodation is expensive in this part of the world, but finding an affordable hostel was easy.

At the time, I thought all hostels are little hut bungalows by the beach (blame mu enthusiasm for Bali Instagram posts), so I was shocked to find it was on one floor of a 14 story building. 

The hostel is located in a red light district. You won’t see any uncouth activities going on, but I saw loads of passport photo sized pictures of women advertising themselves and signs saying “no loitering”.

I arrived quite late at night but there were staff there to check me in. You are given a security card to open your room.

The bed was comfortable and I had a privacy curtain.

I was given a small locker to keep my valuables in. I kept my backpack under my bed.

The hostel serves a VERY nice breakfast. So nice that it skewed my later expectations of hostel breakfasts. Think: sausage omelettes, toast with loads of spreads, fruit, juices and hot drinks. You have to pay extra for breakfast though.

The showers could be improved: there is a bathtub come shower that was very dirty but it’s ok if you have flip flops.

The social aspect was very good. I met a lot of people on the first night who I still talk to. There are always people going out at night to the nearby bars and clubs. Everyday is ladies night in Dubai. 

Overall it was not a bad baptism to backpacking or to dorms.



Backpacking Dubai

This was the first hostel I had ever visited. I was expecting the worst i.e. beds riddled with bedbugs, dirty toilets/showers, noisy dorms etc. 

I was pleasantly surprised. The hostel was split across a number of rooms on the first floor of the tower. There were a number of dorms and a common area. 

Each dorm was organised into single capsules. The beds were comfortable and had privacy curtains. Each capsule had a charging station and a night light. 

The common room was in a different room. It had a well-equipped kitchen, sufficient seating area and a balcony. The breakfast on offer each day was plentiful but cost 20 AED (£5) each day. 

The greatest thing about the hostel was the people. The staff working there were friendly and helpful. They assisted me in organising tours and providing directions. They were always around for a nice chat. The people staying at the hostel were great too. On the first night, I made friends that I still talk to now.

The only negative thing I have to say is the bath tub in the shared toilets needed a regular clean. It's not such a big deal if you have flip flops though.

All in all, Backpacker 16 was great and I would definitely visit again if ever in Dubai!

Backpacker 16 was on point

This was my first time in Dubai so I can't compare this with other hostel in the area. I arrived past midnight, there is no clear signage to the reception and the door was closed so I was a bit lost. It is located within walking distance to metro station which is a good thing and the breakfast is value for money.

Good Location

I stayed here for 3 night while having my short stay in Dubai. Walking distance form the Metro station and they also can arrange you for the tour activity with reasonable price. Friendly reception. Good place for a short stay.

Good Location and comfortable bed

I visited this hostel. This hostel is best to spend the vacations and if anyone come to find the job in Dubai. It is cheaper than another hostels. It's staff is good and behaving with good manners like give the homely environment.

Extremely good staff and facilities.

I came to know recently that Dubai has hostels while seating in a coffee shop with my bestie one day! 5 minutes from my place, they said. Im a go getter person. Don't you think I just locate them and drop by to check? I went, I got lost, I wandered, I found it! Guys, they do exist and it was an absolutely professional great staff! They just showed me all their rooms almost in the middle of the night! so they have 6-beds in a room- 50 ($15) aed per night option and an executive room - 189 ($ 50) aed per night - which is not bad at all, it has a double bed and own attached bathroom, a shared kitchen with another private room. What I liked about this hostel? The staff! They do surprise me with the sincere hospitality and pro approach though J told them I just want to have a look and might not stay! 
There is an option for a breakfast for another 20 aed ($6).
A clean and safe place for backpackers in Dubai! Thanks to Olya, Andrew and Jean for being a great hosts, guys!

A good hostel in Dubai

This is my 2nd time to stay at BackPacker Hostel. The hostel is located in Tecom, Capitol Tower, between Media Rotana and Grand Millenniums Hotel 1st floor. And 5 minuets walk to Dubai internet City Metro station which made it very easy to commute and explore the city. The room that we stayed has a very comfortable bed and very clean. I loved the breakfast area it is like a home atmosphere and Jean has been very helpful and very accommodating, Emanuel who was cleaning the room was the most friendly person, Olga  and Valeria at the reception always asking for feed back and sure special thanks to Nike the manager behind all the outstanding customer service, actually most of the staff at the hostel are all smiles and ready to help. They really made us feel at home. The hostel has improved a lot compared to last visit, I have loved the changes in the reception area and breakfast area. Would love to stay here again when I visit Dubai in the future. Thank you for!

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