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Located in Dubai, a 9-minute walk from Barasti Beach, Papaya backpacker's provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace and a private beach area. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. Guest rooms include bed linen. Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast. Papaya backpacker's offers an indoor pool. Bike rental and car rental are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Mina Seyahi Beach is a 11-minute walk from the accommodation, while Marina Beach is 0.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Dubai International Airport, 19 miles from Papaya backpacker's.

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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


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Dubai
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  • Fatima
    Ghana Ghana
    Great place, amazing people. Felt like home. Great ambience, you never feel lonely and there's lot's of great activities to choose from. I love the swimming pool and the health center. The location is damn near perfect cos it's literally...
  • Gillian
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Friendly and efficient staff. Walking distance to many places that one would want to reach quickly, shops, beaches, go shopping. Staff were very appreciative of feedback
  • Atef
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The atmosphere was amazing, the host was very helpful and understanding, and the location was perfect. Totally recommend this place !!

Area info

Amenities of Papaya backpacker's
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Sea view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs AED 50 per day.
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & 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
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 – indoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness
    • Steam room
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules

    Papaya backpacker's takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 45 years old

    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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Papaya backpacker's

    • Papaya backpacker's offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Game room
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Karaoke
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Water park
      • Evening entertainment
      • Fitness
      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Steam room
      • Cooking class
      • Swimming pool
      • Bar crawls
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Themed dinners
      • Bicycle rental
      • Movie nights
      • Horseback riding
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Private beach area
      • Bike tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

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

    • Check-in at Papaya backpacker's is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • 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 is 10.6 miles from the center of Dubai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Papaya backpacker's may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.