26 bis, Rue Skala, Kasbah, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#55 of 117 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 577 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 12, 2025
Gina
United KingdomLovely going to sleep with the sound of the ocean. Great views
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Amr
MoroccoI 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: April 6, 2025
Jack
United KingdomI 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: April 5, 2025
Jack
United Kingdom😃
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: April 3, 2025
Kevin
NetherlandsVery 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: April 2, 2025
Noelle
NetherlandsNew 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: March 30, 2025
Juan
Boliviareally good breakfast
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Imke
BelgiumThe 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: March 28, 2025
Chloé
FranceLocation ++++, rooftop ++++, room was very clean and bathrooms too. Staff was really friendly and food so good (fresh and homemade).
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Itzel
MexicoAll was perfect
Everything, i love it! Staff was super nice!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Yuliia
UkraineNice location, friendly staff. But food and cleanliness leave much to be desired. For 1 night, it was ok.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Natalia
United Kingdomn/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: March 11, 2025
Alysa
ItalyMy 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: March 9, 2025
Elies
United KingdomWas 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: March 9, 2025
Giuliana
ItalyNot 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: March 8, 2025
Louis
GermanySmell 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: March 7, 2025
Kevin
IrelandShowers 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: March 3, 2025
Samuel
United KingdomBooked 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: March 3, 2025
Tanya
ZimbabweIncredible architecture and design. Fantastic location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Deirdre
IrelandI 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: February 22, 2025
Susan
NetherlandsVery 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: February 21, 2025
Ami
SpainWe 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: February 19, 2025
Ferenc
HungaryMaintenance 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: February 17, 2025
Ruspini
ItalyWonderful and calming!
Stayed in December 2024
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