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Reviews of Hostel La Smala

26 bis, Rue Skala, Kasbah, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#55 of 117 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 578 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely going to sleep with the sound of the ocean. Great views

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    It was a magical experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory with 2 Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did like the design the smell also the colors and how they are super matched and the rooftop was magic and unique I have experienced an epic night watching the moon matching with the Atlantic sea the thing that made feel like I'm in another universe. About the staff amine and abdelghani were so welcoming with a smile and great guidance besides the wonderful service it's just wonderful staff. I did like the room it was super clean and cozy beautiful pillows and sheets.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Yes yes yes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I always feel so welcome here. The staff are amazing and the atmosphere is relaxed. The view from the terrace is amazing and Victor, the owner of the terrace cafe does a great job with their food and drinks. Thanks guys and see you next time

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Perfect!! As always
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory with 2 Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    😃

    Very chilled out place with an amazing roof terrace and location.! Very friendly staff and special thanks to Arno!! This is my 2nd time at La Smala and I will be back next time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend this great price/value hostel. Just remember to bring earplugs!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very noisy. Not from outside, but doors slam shut hard and there seems to be no sound insulation within the building.

    Hostel with friendly staff in a perfect location. Clean with a great rooftop to relax on. Beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    New boutique style pod hostel on a fantastic location by the wild ocean. The rooftop is amazing. Privacy is ensured trough pod/capsule style beds. Women only room available. Cleaning on point. Only downside is the constant music on the roof which makes it hard to wind down. Also no lounge where you can lie down on the roof, just seats. And overpriced food/drinks. Bathroom needs deep decalcification.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    really good breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors didn’t lock but it’s fine because we felt very safe there.

    Great hostel. The staff is very friendly and the view on the rooftop is also very great. It’s located on a calm and beautiful street within the city walls. Definitely recommend

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    10
    Perfectly located with a really cool rooftop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location ++++, rooftop ++++, room was very clean and bathrooms too. Staff was really friendly and food so good (fresh and homemade).

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect

    Everything, i love it! Staff was super nice!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location, friendly staff. But food and cleanliness leave much to be desired. For 1 night, it was ok.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Very welcoming and comfortable Hostel :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Great Hostel with a beautiful rooftop terrace! I stayed in a privet room which was cozy but comfortable. I liked the outside communal area too. Facilities were very good and clean. Also all the staff at the reception were super welcoming and helpful, always greeting me with a smile :)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My bed wasn’t really clean, i found hair and some stains on the sheets. But overall it was a nice stay.

    The location was perfect, it was near almost every main attraction and the rooftop view was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    Amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was amazing place. Had a fantastic night sleep Location is amazing and the view from the outside terrace is one of the best Decor is so stylish and funky

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not made to socialize, it has a rooftop but it’s more a quite relaxing vibes. Still good but maybe this could be improved considering it’s an hostel

    Everything, the hostel was very nice and clean. The beds are made in a way that feels like you have a private room. Toilets always clean and neat.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    8.0
    Great Place, especially when you need to get some work done
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell of mold in our room (only ours and acceptable with the window open), unfortunately there were renovations going on so everything therefore the smell of fresh paint was all over the place

    Location, Rooftop Restaurant, Staff, Hot water, Working Space, Good Wifi

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Bed in a Mixed Dormitory with 4 Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers could be updated.

    Staff were fantastic especially Fatzima, Abdo and Amni. The rooftop is amazing. Could stay there all day.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked for two nights, stayed for fourteen! It is an absolutely fantastic hostel with a friendly crew, clean new rooms, space to work remotely, and epic sunset views. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Fulfilling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible architecture and design. Fantastic location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was lucky to be in a bottom pod but the upstairs ones ver very high and the luggage drawer was also very high

    Great location and I liked the privacy of the pods

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable, creative place in a great location with an outstanding view on the roof.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very loud doors! Bathroom facilities could use some attention. Staff in the terrace restaurant can be testy and the food could use an upgrade, especially at elevated prices.

    Great design, incredibly comfortable beds, good privacy, attentive desk staff, quiet, unparalleled ocean view from the roof terrace. All around very comfortable place to be.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay in Essaouira
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed on the floor just underneath the roof terrace, so there was a lot of chair scraping above which made it hard to sleep.

    The room we had was amazing, pure ocean views. Bathtub underneath the window was a treat.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maintenance deficiencies: falling toilet seat, clogged shower drain, wobbly bar stool... Cleanliness of the tables on the rooftop terrace. No usable communal space reserved for hostel residents.

    The rooftop terrace is amazing: view, design. The staff is made up of enthusiastic local young people who are willing to help. The location is unbeatable: by the Medina walls (less noise), next to the port and the square.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful and calming!

    Stayed in December 2024

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