Maktub Backpackers`Guesthouse, Granada

Calle Hospital Corpus Christi 7, Granada (See it on map)

Description of Maktub Backpackers`Guesthouse

Welcome to the small Guesthouse Maktub of 15 beds located right in the old CENTER of Granada. Maktub is a XVI century building that is constantly being refurbished and decorated for the comfort of backpackers. We will do everything to make you feel at home and welcome. The Staff: Rebecca the amazing vegetarian cook, Alex the smoky biker, Franko the party starter, Nafta the adventure guide and Linda the Flamenco teacher. FOR FREE: internet, tea, coffee, locker, breakfast, films, and basic vegan food for you to prepare. Also a free Flamenco class with a 4 night stay! We have our own Adventure agency where we organize affordable biking trips, paragliding, skydiving, tour guide, horseback ridding, hiking, climbing, beach trip, road trip, paintball, skiing, snorkeling and more. Granada is situated at the bottom of Sierra Nevada mountains were you can hike the highest peak in Spain named Mulhacen with is 3478 meters. You will be trapped in the past because we run the place like the old-school guesthouse used to be run. In the same time we are always in movement : painting, constructing, dancing, cooking, changing, thinking, drinking, creating... Treat yourself to this active way of travelling for the best time of your trip. It is the cheapest place that you can get downtown!!! And please, no suitcase and hairdryer. We are waiting for you..at night, in a day, not far away... Just as you will be guarded by the angels of the Alhambra, you will be inspired by the creative energy of the extended family in Maktub Guesthouse. Cancellation policy : 24 hours in advance No shows will be charged for their first night.

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Reviews of Maktub Backpackers`Guesthouse

Maktub Backpackers`Guesthouse has a rating of 80% from a total of 97 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Maktub Backpackers`Guesthouse

  • mattyem from Australia, has 12 reviewsmattyem says:

    Good location, breakfast was standard, rooftop terrace was good, it's a small hostel so perfect if you're a couple, maybe not if you're looking to party and meet heaps of people.

    Posted: on Mar 14, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • marja1638 from Sweden, has 1 reviewsmarja1638 says:

    Beautiful old house, with character. A bit old also meaning it needs some reparations, because a bit damp. But I liked the it and the hosts/staff was very friendly and helpful and interesting to talk with. The beds are in three level, so that made the sleeping a little swingy but than you hade... more

    Posted: on Feb 24, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • josefaaguirre3770 from Chile, has 9 reviewsjosefaaguirre3770 says:

    Very dirty, the bed sheets were dirty, dirty bathroom, no security, people smoking inside, the kitchen had no cups, pots etc.. The stuff didn´t speak spanish (in spain). Definitely the worst hostel ever.

    Posted: on Feb 1, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • interfaced794 from Canada, has 14 reviewsinterfaced794 says:

    This is a fun hostel, but don't expect it to be clean. The kitchen is quite small, and there are only 2 washrooms for the place. Good party and the staff are really nice.

    Posted: on Jan 2, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • bamso10205537 from South Korea, has 4 reviewsbamso10205537 says:

    Excellent hostel, one of the best hostel that I've ever been. the staff were being so kind and helpful.

    Posted: on Jan 2, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • goncaloborga4619 from Portugal, has 2 reviewsgoncaloborga4619 says:

    Best place ever. Part of the reason why I loved so much Granada. Great hostel, great people, great city.

    Posted: on Nov 16, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • kunnv from Spain, has 1 reviewskunnv says:

    He estado muy agusto en este albergue, por el buen ambiente que hay, sus empleados son muy buena gente y hospitalarios, y ademas está situado justo en el centro

    Posted: on Nov 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • kgwalton14464 from USA, has 2 reviewskgwalton14464 says:

    Great staff!

    Posted: on Oct 13, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • bexben from USA, has 2 reviewsbexben says:

    Staff super friendly, feel at home straight away, clean. Great place to meet people and have fun. Alex see you on a bike...

    Posted: on Oct 8, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • contracorriente877464 from Spain, has 1 reviewscontracorriente877464 says:

    Muy buen ambiente, mucha hospitalidad, muy buena experiencia.

    Posted: on Sep 27, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • johnbergin6197 from Australia, has 20 reviewsjohnbergin6197 says:

    nice hostel and good staff. but very laid back and not much fun.

    Posted: on Sep 22, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Nicholajp from Australia, has 5 reviewsNicholajp says:

    This hostel was terrible. It was a real shame because it had the potential to be one of the best hostels I would have stayed in! The staff were really bad. They did not care about doing their jobs properly and clearly felt that nothing was their responsibility. The kitchen was a mess and had... more

    Posted: on Sep 19, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • uno-poppy931 from Australia, has 2 reviewsuno-poppy931 says:

    good place good peeps good location good fiesta and when i say good i mean goooooooood like fing brilliant

    Posted: on Sep 1, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • miki14intheroad3992 from Spain, has 1 reviewsmiki14intheroad3992 says:

    es demasiado bueno!

    Posted: on Aug 18, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • callan9962 from Australia, has 18 reviewscallan9962 says:

    The staff are great at taking people out at night but pretty rubbish at supplying breakfast. Only 2 shared bathrooms for entire hostel.

    Posted: on Aug 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • loveshrapnel9944 from Canada, has 12 reviewsloveshrapnel9944 says:

    i loved this hostel!! not the easiest place to find but once you do you will love it.. the staff are amazing and it felt like my home just filled with backpackers. lots of character and just a funky little place. i will be back someday!!

    Posted: on Aug 10, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • sekesler9136 from Angola, has 1 reviewssekesler9136 says:

    IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A HOSTEL, STAY IN THIS ONE!! Maktub is the best hostel I have ever stayed at! The staff are helpful, friendly and FUN.. they gave great suggestions for what to do in Granada during the day and even took us out at night for some really great times! Maktub is a smaller... more

    Posted: on Jul 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • mkhoney7156 from USA, has 1 reviewsmkhoney7156 says:

    maktub is super chill with awesome people and tons of character, and we loved every second of it.

    Posted: on Jun 22, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • gdaddysam6181 from England, has 1 reviewsgdaddysam6181 says:

    very friendly staff, I really enjoyed hanging out with the guys, especially learning magic tricks from Yasim! I wouls reccomend this friendly, relaxed hostel to anyone

    Posted: on Jun 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • bellak from Canada, has 2 reviewsbellak says:

    One word; awsome

    Posted: on May 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jarar from USA, has 2 reviewsjarar says:

    This was by far my best hostel experience yet. The staff was awesome, I felt like I made good friends after 2 days :)

    Posted: on Apr 24, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • anonymous anonymous says:

    ES UN TIMO! IT'S A SCAM! C'EST UNE ARNAQUE! Con diferencia, el peor albergue en el que he estado nunca!La "habitación"era un trastero con polvo y trastos viejos, y habia para dar la luz tenias que salir fuera y dar a los fusibles!no habia cama, sino un colchón antiguo con mantas... more

    Posted: on Apr 21, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • theravit9862 from France, has 1 reviewstheravit9862 says:

    I was in a room of 9. The door was making noise each time someone got in or out...The door had no curtain, so there was light all night. 2 bathrooms for 25 persons...

    Posted: on Apr 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • roldangeorgina6103 from Argentina, has 5 reviewsroldangeorgina6103 says:

    Buenisima la ubicacion, no tiene buena calefaccion, pero el trato de la gente lo compensa. La pase muy bien!!

    Posted: on Apr 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • tkoester99 from USA, has 17 reviewstkoester99 says:

    Very chilled and relaxed atmosphere. I will always return to this hostel when I visit granada

    Posted: on Apr 10, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • yatura5169 from Spain, has 1 reviewsyatura5169 says:

    La estancia fue maravillosa, el mejor hostal en el que he estado.

    Posted: on Mar 24, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Hathor16 from Puerto Rico, has 3 reviewsHathor16 says:

    A sign would be very helpful. The floor and the bathroom were dirty.The Sheets were very clean and comfortable.

    Posted: on Feb 16, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • katamarie4585 from USA, has 3 reviewskatamarie4585 says:

    We didn't know what to expect and were a little nervous upon arrival. The location was prime and the staff and Maktub have so much charm. Will definitely stay there again. It's slightly hard to find but that was easily fixed!

    Posted: on Feb 16, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • robpatterson422915 from England, has 1 reviewsrobpatterson422915 says:

    The Location was excellent, although I'd echo some others' comments that it was a little tricky to find though I enjoyed exploring). The showers were nice and hot, but the hostel was rather cold, more a problem of Spain not being prepared for cold weather than the fault of the hostel. The staff... more

    Posted: on Jan 19, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • maybe from France, has 1 reviewsmaybe says:

    shower with cold water on the 4th january... :-(

    Posted: on Jan 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Aghus from Spain, has 9 reviewsAghus says:

    The worst Hostel where I've been

    Posted: on Jan 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • denise-leber6070 from Germany, has 1 reviewsdenise-leber6070 says:

    Me encanata Maktub. Saludos :-)

    Posted: on Jan 4, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • threesmallwords7849 from Australia, has 7 reviewsthreesmallwords7849 says:

    this was the best place to stay in, friendly, chilled out and in a wicked location. didnt want to leave!!

    Posted: on Dec 30, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • fidessferrer from USA, has 19 reviewsfidessferrer says:

    Its kind of hard to find, but it has a great location and a really nice staff. the roof is a great place to hang out and i made some friends with people fellow travelers and the people that worked there. The rooms all have themes that are pretty fun. I would def stay here again.

    Posted: on Dec 18, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • hazwanalif4660 from Malaysia, has 17 reviewshazwanalif4660 says:

    By far one of the best hostels I have stayed at. Although I stayed for only a night, I wouldn't wanna leave Granada just to spend more time with the people in the hostel. Chris and his friend (sorry didn't quite get your name) were absolutely friendly. Hostel very unique and very very strategic.... more

    Posted: on Dec 13, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • donvale5884 from Mexico, has 1 reviewsdonvale5884 says:

    You should put a visible sign showing that there is the hostel.

    Posted: on Nov 3, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • yaninacamoletto2032 from Italy, has 6 reviewsyaninacamoletto2032 says:

    No lo recomiendo, nada de infraestructura, todo muy viejo, pocos baños, agua fria!!areas comunes minimas!!

    Posted: on Nov 1, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • jezzabell-ruler3625 from Australia, has 9 reviewsjezzabell-ruler3625 says:

    great peaceful place with helpful and friendly staff. perfect location right in all the action. really enjoyed our time at this hostel, and would strongly recommend to anyone.

    Posted: on Oct 27, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • jblanken20005523 from USA, has 6 reviewsjblanken20005523 says:

    True backpackers hostel, very chill, but pretty crazy crew at night. Big character, but facilities suck. Only 2 bathrooms, no hot water after a couple of people shower.

    Posted: on Oct 9, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • rjacq from Brazil, has 1 reviewsrjacq says:

    Staff was very friendly and helpful, although they did lose the key to my room and thus gave me another one. One of the bathrooms had a broken shower and both bathrooms needed heavy cleaning.

    Posted: on Oct 2, 2008 // Rated: |

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