90%Makuto Backpackers Hostel

Makuto was amazing. The atmosphere was so laid back, it is exactly the place you want to be in Albayzin. The staff are incredible, and the hangout area outside is gorgeous. We really loved our stay here.

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by rwills892271 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

6

The place was quite hard to find especially in the night! but the staff was great, i was welcomed with a slice of home-made cake! they explained me it all as for everything that was to do in Granada... Only problem, the squeaking beds...It was just impossible to sleep...

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by carolinearbellotrepaire8111 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

2

It was very hard to find at first, but once we got there it was easy to find our way back. Staff was cool and helpful. Bar was nice and cheap. Rooms were TINY! Bathroom nice, but 3 baths and 3 showers shared for the whole floor and guys and girls share a bathroom. Hostel was clean but they... more It was very hard to find at first, but once we got there it was easy to find our way back. Staff was cool and helpful. Bar was nice and cheap. Rooms were TINY! Bathroom nice, but 3 baths and 3 showers shared for the whole floor and guys and girls share a bathroom. Hostel was clean but they crammed way too many beds into a very small space. Book thru the hostels website hostelworld screwed us out of 2 euro eachclose

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by ajb7p21031 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

2

This hostel WOULD have been good. However, there was no hot water for the first 2 nights I was there, and in the end they had to arrange for me to stay somewhere else, in another part of town

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by gavinazar8247 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

15

Breakfast was pretty basic, ran out of milk pretty much every day. Hostel itself is really nice, awesome chillout area. Bar has cheap drinks. Pretty good location as long as you don't mind a slight uphill climb to get there. Very clean.

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by vaporjet – posted on Nov 15, 2008

15

Great hostel in a great city! Stay as long as you can in Granada, drinking beer and eating the complimentary tapas!

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by jar003011 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

18

This hostel was out of the way and really hard to find at night. If it wasn´t for the help of strangers, I never would have found the place. Convience would be preferable. The triple bunks beds were comfy and the blankets kept u warm. The hostel is drafty and can get cold. Not much of a solo... more This hostel was out of the way and really hard to find at night. If it wasn´t for the help of strangers, I never would have found the place. Convience would be preferable. The triple bunks beds were comfy and the blankets kept u warm. The hostel is drafty and can get cold. Not much of a solo backpackers hang out.Common room was really small, bad weather meant the courtyard area lied empty. Would stay else where... maybe Oasis, where I heard good things from a solo travellerclose

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by yeoheing1126 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

6

Makuto is the the best hostel ever! It is very clean and comfortable. It rained a lot and we actually happily hung out in the hookah tent and kitchen at the hostel. It is in a beautiful location and the staff was a blast. You have to stay at Makuto!

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by seg1754092 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

It's perfect!

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by txelvadelaselva9185 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

Great hostel, had a cool vibe and offered a lot, had a hooka and a bar with cheap drinks, definetely recommend staying here. The staff was very friendly and gave good advice.

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by bustamaa – posted on Oct 19, 2008

9

Looks good, pretty nice set up, the girl with the new puppy was spot on lovely girl and the lad doing journalism was really nice. There wasn't much going on, pretty quite time while I was there

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by Wezleed – posted on Oct 18, 2008

1

Good place - lovely outdoor areas, nice staff, great location in the middle of the old town. Only 2 complaints - bunks were very squeaky and limited common areas for when it was cold or rainy.

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by fionitanz879 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

14

This hostel is fantastic! Lives up to its rating of Super clean, really chilled and especially friendly. A special thanks to Jeremy, Jose and the girls there for being so knowledgable and friendly. Definitely worth more than 1 night's stop.

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by canarypoppins11585 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

14

this place had the most character of any hostel I have ever stayed at

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by nlope – posted on Oct 13, 2008

2

This was a brilliant hostel, the communal areas were amazing for meeting people and the hammocks were great for chilling out. The hookah tent was also brilliant, the atmosphere here is amazing. I'd definitely come back, the staff were so friendly and looked after me when I fell ill. The best...

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by skwood – posted on Oct 12, 2008

1

GOOD STAFF....

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by kwok-wil7557 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

6

Great place to visit, nice staff, lovely garden, nice dorms, and the best beers and paellas. A must if you backpack to Granada

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by anamato4983 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

1

Os recomiendo este hostel por su staff (super amable)y por su patio interior típico andaluz donde puedes charlar con la gente o tumbarte en una hamaca. Me encantó

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by hojasdete563830 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

1

It is a nice Hostel located in the Albaicin quarter. The rooms are spread in houses which you all access through the same charming inner court. This is the central place where you will meet other travelers while enjoying a sangria or a mojito !

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by denisbilger5432 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

2

We had a blast here - the staff was incredibly helpful and we wished we could have stayed longer! In fact, we loved the atmosphere of the hostel so much we will probably be back soon!

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by svicenzi3028 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

2

A great hostel with lots of charm in a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff took time out to welcome us and explain what we should cram into a short visit. great location-right in the middle of the cobbled streets of old town (v confusing!). Good facilities but don't expect a good nights sleep if... more A great hostel with lots of charm in a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff took time out to welcome us and explain what we should cram into a short visit. great location-right in the middle of the cobbled streets of old town (v confusing!). Good facilities but don't expect a good nights sleep if you're in the dorm rooms - some don't have proper walls so there's lots of noise from people outside. Some great chill out areas with hammocks and a bar.close

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by gloucesterhels4375 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

2

Such a great hostel in a really unique location but still central. The staff were so friendly, almost like they were travellers as well. The hammocks and garden area were also fantastic. Could not speak highly enough of it.

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by Sophpur – posted on Sep 22, 2008

1

Good atmosphere in this hostel and fun staff! Yet the bedrooms are very tiny and not really separated, so there's a lot of noise.

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by florianberthelot1781 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

6

i really liked this hostel! sure, the rooms are not that big and the triple bunked beds can be a little scary, but the nice outside common area really makes up for it. its so nice to relax in one of those hammoks after returning from a 5 hr tour of the alhambra :) its also a great place for... more i really liked this hostel! sure, the rooms are not that big and the triple bunked beds can be a little scary, but the nice outside common area really makes up for it. its so nice to relax in one of those hammoks after returning from a 5 hr tour of the alhambra :) its also a great place for meeting new people. staff was very friendly and helpful. oh, and you should go for the scooter tour, its great fun and the scooters are really easy to drive! definitely would go there again! thx guys :)close

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by maxxis78 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

3

loved this hostel! the staff are amazing people, the atmosphere of this hostel is so relaxed.. and it is in a fantastic location. if i return to granada, i will definatly stay here.

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by Izzy – posted on Sep 5, 2008

5

I loved this place....very mellow and up the hill a ways, but it made for excellent views and perfect walks. The staff was amazing and helpful, and their chill lounge and hookah tent are perfect.

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by jtfidge – posted on Aug 29, 2008

8

Very great hostel, we enjoy very much... Only the room was a "little" small but funny too..thank you makuto

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by gianbilli3487 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

Todo estuvo bien a no ser por que a la mayoria de mis amigos (incluyendome) nos picaron las chinches que habia en los cuartos para dormir. Me consta por que yo tengo la mayoria del cuerpo con piquetes y en la pijama que use para dormir encontre una chinche. Deberian tener más cuidado con ese...

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by tatho – posted on Aug 22, 2008

4

this was a fantastic place to stay!! getting there is a little tough but so so worth it! the staff was so friendly and we were lucky to have the tower room that was so gorgeous!! Stay here if you are going to granada!

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by lea-mosley4361 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

3

really enjoyed my stay at makuto

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by katemcin2714 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

4

i would prefer to have locks on the door to the rooms as there wasn't one. it was also hard to find the hostel! however, everyone there was really friendly

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by andcheung9135 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

4

Incredible place to chill out and explore granada. I loved it there.

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by kozlows – posted on Aug 6, 2008

2

Worth the effort to find, this place is brilliant. The staff are friendly and helpful and the garden is a fantastic way to unwind after a day of exploring Alhambra. Although some fans would be welcome in the rooms during the heat of summer...there is really nothing to complain about here. A...

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by julia-e-smith4996 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

15

Muy buen sitio, las habitaciones son un poco incómodas pero vale mucho la pena pasar por tan particular y acogedor lugar. Lo recomiendo 100%

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by Faridbad – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

A very cozy hostel located in a hill in Albayzin. The garden is a haven to lie down, get chilled and meet people. I have to sen my special thanks to the staff who tried really hard to help me with my lost bank card. They also spend 30 mins with every newcomer looking for advises on where to go,... more A very cozy hostel located in a hill in Albayzin. The garden is a haven to lie down, get chilled and meet people. I have to sen my special thanks to the staff who tried really hard to help me with my lost bank card. They also spend 30 mins with every newcomer looking for advises on where to go, where to eat etc. I strongly recommend this hostel.close

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by cagdas – posted on Jul 30, 2008

5

the beds on the loft bit are quite scarey but fun (just keep away from the edge!) staff friendly and helpful, the meals they give are a bit of a rip off for veges but they have a good bar with mojitos!situated in the old part so nice to wander round.

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by heather-moran1103 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

9

wow! i love to stay at this hostel everything was so nice already miss it the staff is very helpful!!!

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by mellonnyb9770 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

8

A whole new experience!!

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by tessa-geelen8516 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

4

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay at Makuto Backpackers. The staff was very helpful and knowledgable about the area and traveler's needs. The hostel is very clean, 15 minutes of free internet and within easy walking distance of great Arab teahouses and most of the recommended sites to see...

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by cheesehea – posted on Jul 26, 2008

2

Great hostel, very relaxing and good staff to guide you or just hang out with. Wifi didn't work, but they have free internet there for you to use.

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by jeff-ostler2722 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

3