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Lakeside Hostel Downtown

Hostel in Dubai with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Balcony
Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Executive Shared Dormitory, Women only, Bay View | Shared kitchen | Oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Reception
Exterior
Lakeside Hostel Downtown combines comfort with convenience near Dubai Mall. Travelers appreciate having a shopping mall right on the premises, while the 24-hour business center helps guests stay productive. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Shared Dormitory, Women only, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Oval Tower, Business Bay, Unit Number 1609, Dubai, Dubai, 00971

What's nearby

  • Dubai Mall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Dubai Opera - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dubai Fountain - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Burj Khalifa - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Business Bay Station - 5 min drive
  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katsuya - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sports on 4 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Anbar Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Baristas’ Corner - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ancora - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Hostel Downtown

Hostel near Dubai Mall
Lakeside Hostel Downtown provides amenities like a shopping mall on site and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Hostel Downtown include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, dishwashers, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 15.00 per accommodation, per night
    • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 15.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 15.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lakeside Hostel Downtown Dubai
Lakeside Hostel Downtown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lakeside Hostel Downtown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Hostel Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Hostel Downtown?

Lakeside Hostel Downtown doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Hostel Downtown?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Hostel Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lakeside Hostel Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Dubai, this hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Dubai Water Canal and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dubai Water Canal Waterfall and Safa Park. Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lakeside Hostel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yaxing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet kitchen and rooms were quite clean. Wonderful place to be
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for quiet and clean place this one is the right choice. Quite budget friendly and convenient downtown location, beds comfortable. well managed hostel unlike others

8/10 Good

Muhammad Mudassir

For hustlers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeside Hostel is a hidden gem! The serene city views, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly staff made my stay truly unforgettable. The rooms were clean and cozy, and the communal areas were perfect for meeting fellow travelers. The location is stunning, surrounded by cycling track. highly recommend Lakeside Hostel to anyone looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center you can any area of Dubai, Very clean and cozy, Farhan is very nice host he look after guest very well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The treatment with the manager is excellent, very attentive and responsible, everything is always in order
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AN EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OF ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELERS AND THANK MANAGER FARHAN ASHRAF FOR HIS EXCELLENT ATTENTION
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thierry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Vitold

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heba

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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