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Description of Funky Backpackers Hostel
ERASMUS, BOOK WITH US. WE WILL HELP YOU TO FIND AN APARTMENT. Welcome to Funky Backpackers Hostel, the only hostel in the Center and with parking. We just moved in order to offer you a better service and to adapt the old Funky to handicafts. Stay with us and enjoy our hospitality in a unique and wonderful setting. ALL OUR ROOMS ARE ENSUITE. We have comfortable beds, hot showers, heating in winter and air conditioning in summer, plus loads of activities, years of experience, plus tasty food and drinks! The apartments LAS INFANTAS, where the hostel is located, are a new concept in accommodation. You can choose from a private apartment- with his one kitchen-, a double room in a shared flat or a bed in a dormitory. Enjoy clean and comfy rooms. If you book the rooftop apartments, you will get a room with a wonderful terrace to chill out on, listen to music or simply enjoy the sunset. In our nice patio we have a common area (bar) and the common kitchen, next to reception where you can seat and rest. Our hostel is only 10 minutes away from the Alhambra, Spain's most visited sight, the famous Albayzin district and the lively area around Elvira Street where people party till sunrise is 2 minutes walk, as well the Cathedral. We run an extensive program of activities including adventure sports, trips to the mountains, beaches (less than 1 hour away), hot springs, horse riding and skiing (30 minutes by bus). Every night you can do something different: a flamenco show, a thermal bath, a tapas tour or you can just have a night in and enjoy our tasty homemade food and delicious sangria on the terrace. Our paella is excellent. We're looking forward to welcoming you. We have a recycling program at the hostel. We would greatly appriciate it if guests made use of this facility, as we are commited to helping the environment. Recycle bins can be found in the kitchen. CHECK-OUT AT 12 A.M.; CHECK-IN AT 2 P.M. CANCELLATIONS : 48H IN ADVANCE IF YOU DON'T CANCEL WE CHARGE YOU THE 1ST NIGHT. Services at the hostel : Parking -not free- Equipped kitchen FRIDGE IN EVERY ROOM Free internet & WIFI Laundry service Free TV & DVD Tours of the local tapas bars and clubs Excursions Free information about the city and surrounding area.
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Reviews of Funky Backpackers Hostel
Funky Backpackers Hostel has a rating of 83% from a total of 477 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Funky Backpackers Hostel
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CsiRox says:
“ Yakub was awesome!!! ”
Posted: on Mar 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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svenschicketanz9273 says:
“ We don't recommend parking in the garage, unless you're a really good driver! Staff was kind of annoying (talked too much). But the heater worked!!!! ”
Posted: on Mar 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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Missy7166 says:
“ I had a fantastic time at Funky. It has a very warm, welcoming, communal feel with lots of "funky" character. The staff was super friendly and eager to accomadate. You can easily meet other travelers in the common room or at dinners that Funky arranges for only 4 euros! They've got... more ”
Posted: on Mar 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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heatheredward4187 says:
“ Good fun! Very close to the center of Granada and the staff were friendly and helpful. The lounge was a good place to meet people. ”
Posted: on Mar 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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crojas9300 says:
“ In a great location close to the city center, friendly and helpful staff, great common area for meeting people, overall great stay! ”
Posted: on Mar 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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chidodchuma4867 says:
“ At closer than I thought, the staff was very helpful and always prepared to show you around, what to see and where to go. I do recommend this place, only stayed there one night but was pretty good, would stay there again. ”
Posted: on Mar 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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andithompson4291 says:
“ Say no to the option of a double bed - its a futon and unsleepably aweful. apart from that, it was a fun hostel. ”
Posted: on Mar 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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mitchellalomes6949 says:
“ definately recomend the hotsprings if its offered to you!! overall a cool place to stay! ”
Posted: on Mar 10, 2010 // Rated: |
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blue-light4980 says:
“ such a good hostel: clean, organised and the staff is really friendly! maybe breakfast is a little poor, but the location is excellent and the area suits everybody's taste. ”
Posted: on Mar 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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marinafilius5223 says:
“ nice hostel! ”
Posted: on Mar 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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guenadiev9115 says:
“ I greatly enjoyed it here. The rooms are spacious (not cramped as is usually the case in hostels), each with its own bathroom. I found the hostel luxurious for the price you pay. The staff is extremely helpful and kind, full of practical suggestions about places to see and visit. They were very... more ”
Posted: on Mar 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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mbylicka5614 says:
“ IT'S A PERFECT PLACE, BEST OF GRANADA!! ”
Posted: on Mar 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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abconner2244116 says:
“ first we were given the wrong address and had to walk all the way across town to get to the hostel. we got there 2 hours late and they still didnt have a clean room for us so we had to wait another 30 min. after someone stole our blankets there was no one there to help us to get more. we did... more ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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herecomesthesun24061 says:
“ We spent two hours trying to find this hostel only to find out it has two locations- one for long term stays, and one for people on vacations. The directions were not helpful. We only received half the keys necessary for our group. The main lights did not work and were not fixed during our... more ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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courtney6314 says:
“ We enjoyed our stay there although, it was only for one night. We didn't really spend much time at all in the hostel though. Overall it was clean, helpful, and a good location. ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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ottoemm says:
“ very nice people there, the bulgarian lady at the desk is very very helpful, nice and funny :) she let me leave my backpack all the day waiting for my plain to leave, that is really nice! internet wifi didn't work on my laptop, hope they solve the problem soon. anyway, I suggest to go there! ”
Posted: on Feb 22, 2010 // Rated: |
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finded says:
“ One of my favourite Hostels. A great place to meet people and a top city. free internet, cheapish drinks / meals and shisha. ”
Posted: on Feb 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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musemetro4152 says:
“ I stayed at 3 hostels in Granada - this was grade A for sure. You're treated like friends and family. Rooms are small and climate control is at your finger tips. Great common rooms, fun cheap tours, free breakfast. I have to just mention that the hot water in sinks and showers sometimes drops... ”
Posted: on Feb 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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keenie-daly7600 says:
“ Great place, easy to meet ppl - the tapas tour is great! The 4 bed dorms are split into groups of two beds so it was nice to have some privacy while still having the chance to meet people. ”
Posted: on Feb 16, 2010 // Rated: |
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nielsenhaley8083 says:
“ Great location, comfortable rooms. Hot water is a bit tempermental. The kitchen and common area are great. They call the common area a bar, its really not, but its nice. The staff were great people, but terribly inefficient and hyperaccomodating. It felt like it was always their first day on the... ”
Posted: on Feb 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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samuelking173524 says:
“ They went out of their way to help us and make sure we had a good stay. If and when I go back to Granada I will book with them again. ”
Posted: on Feb 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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eyrehead7119 says:
“ We had a super fun time at this hostel. Its the place to be to meet other young backpackers and the staff are awesome. They host cheap events every night of the week, which made the evening some nights. Clean sheets, decent bathrooms, passable breakfast. Would definitely recommend! ”
Posted: on Feb 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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sima-tavy1462 says:
“ Great hostel, especially for the price! The chef cooked a delicious paella and a great sangria. The rooms were big enough and clean, no problems there. The only dissatissfaction was that it was cold. Our visit was in mid-february and the air conditioning didnt face the challenge. ”
Posted: on Feb 10, 2010 // Rated: |
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misskitto2608 says:
“ The third floor of the hostel is a bar/hang-out area, and it stays noisy pretty late through the evening. Also, we booked the 4 bedroom mixed dorm that said it would have a private bathroom but we had to walk through someone else´s room to get there and then he had to walk through our room to... ”
Posted: on Feb 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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crazykiwi88 says:
“ they need to take a key deposit lots of people just took them and the front door was just open all the time, real good location tho and the staff were nice and helpfull place could do with a makeover. ”
Posted: on Feb 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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sweetie-006-029188 says:
“ This was the perfect place for my group! the staff was excellent and were very helpful, the location was great! and the rooms were spacious! This hoatel contributed to a great weekend for us! thanks! ”
Posted: on Feb 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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falcon86 says:
“ Excellent. This is the hostel I've ever looking for. I'll definitely going back when I visit Granada again! ”
Posted: on Jan 30, 2010 // Rated: |
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eesoccerstar says:
“ It was a great place to stay that was very clean...and all of the staff were extremely helpful with any of our questions. The location is great and central to walk 5 min to the cathedral and about 10 min from the town center. There are two great tapas bars one next door and the other on the... more ”
Posted: on Jan 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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Estelle100 says:
“ Excellent, but no lockers. ”
Posted: on Jan 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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amygratton4664 says:
“ We had booked for a double private, but as they had lost the reservation we instead got a six person mixed dorm, but paid the same price as we would have anyway! Whilst the room has a safe, we could not access any of them, the room was grimy, towel hire was 2€ for threadbare towels. And music... more ”
Posted: on Jan 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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kjkelly4 says:
“ Smelled like cigarettes. ”
Posted: on Jan 12, 2010 // Rated: |
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evamitch says:
“ 11 out of 10, the hostel, staff and location were above and beyond what we expected. The room was massive, more like a unit than a room. Everyone was extremely helpful and talkative and had a good time at night. ”
Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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nausic9593 says:
“ One of the best hostels I've stayed in. The staff are very friendly, as are the other travellers. The hostel arranges something every night - spanish cooking, pub crawl etc. which is a fabulous way to meet people. ”
Posted: on Jan 10, 2010 // Rated: |
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humpelheinz2343 says:
“ The extraordinary friendly staff made our stay at the hostel even better! ”
Posted: on Jan 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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Sirherbert says:
“ good hostel and I really have no complaints, unfortunetly something bad happened at home so my feelings during my stay were focused elsewhere and I wish I could have enjoyed it more. Good group activities and a lot of fun. Tapas tour was great. ”
Posted: on Jan 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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ninalei5520 says:
“ This is a fun hostel and it is very roomy. I stayed in basically a small apartment and there was a lot of space. They have a friendly staff also. The directions to the hostel that are written on the booking confirmation are terrible and wrong though, don't follow them! ”
Posted: on Jan 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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vontankstein3314 says:
“ A little tricky location but easy to find once you understand the location description. Quite limited space in room but generally OK. ”
Posted: on Jan 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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celio-gl1488 says:
“ Thanks for the people of Staff! Made better my trip! I recomend it! ”
Posted: on Jan 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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milinha says:
“ Good ambiance. Nice women dorm, with a frigobar and bethroom private. The internet wifi doesn't work in all the bedrooms. ”
Posted: on Jan 5, 2010 // Rated: |
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goldendognc9012 says:
“ The room I stayed in was nice and large. The hostel has somewhat of a courtyard, so it seems the weather comes inside, but the room was very secure and has great heating for the winter. There are also blackout shades on the windows which keep it extra dark for sleeping. The staff was very nice... more ”
Posted: on Jan 5, 2010 // Rated: |
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Facilities at Funky Backpackers Hostel
- In Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Refrigerator
- Food & Drink
- Guest Kitchen
- BBQ Area
- Bar
- Café
- Restaurant
- General
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Tax included
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- 24 Hour Security
- Jobs Board
- Hairdryer for Hire
- 24 Hour Reception
- Towels Hire
- Airport Transfers
- Luggage Storage
- Communications
- Fax Service
- Card Phones
- Sport & Leisure
- Bicycle Hire
- Common Room
- Outdoor Terraced Area
