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5 Best Bed and Breakfast in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Bed and breakfast in Abu Dhabi mostly means budget-friendly hostels and small hotels tucked into residential neighborhoods rather than the country-style inns you'd find elsewhere, and the five names below have collected 1,984 reviews between them. Ratings sit close, 4.2 to 4.6, so the differences that matter here are about noise, cleanliness, and who each property is really built for.

Short answer: International Abu Dhabi Hostel leads on review volume with 903 reviews at 4.6, near the Vietnam Embassy in Al Mushrif. Lunar Beach Hostel matches that 4.6 rating on a smaller base of 388, praised for its beach-adjacent location, and Oasis Hostel holds 4.6 as well with 108 reviews. Budget dorm beds start under AED 100 a night, with private rooms running higher.
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Abu Dhabi's Budget Stays, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 International Abu Dhabi Hostel 4.6 ★ 903 Overall / most-reviewed hostel View ›
2 Lunar Beach Hostel 4.6 ★ 388 Beach-adjacent stay View ›
3 La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda 4.2 ★ 463 Mall-adjacent hotel stay View ›
4 Oasis Hostel 4.6 ★ 108 Quiet, well-organized hostel View ›
5 Jannah Place Abu Dhabi 4.4 ★ 122 Long-stay family living View ›
5 Best Bed and Breakfast in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Where to actually book

International Abu Dhabi Hostel logo
#1 Overall

International Abu Dhabi Hostel

4.6903 Google reviews

International Abu Dhabi Hostel operates out of Al Mushrif, tucked behind the Vietnam Embassy, offering executive bed sections alongside standard dorm-style accommodation. It caters heavily to company workers and business travelers passing through the city, with security cameras and paid parking available on site.

What people praise

  • Guests traveling in groups of women specifically call out feeling safe under an attentive manager
  • Property is described as clean, well organized, and fully monitored
  • Affordable paid parking on site is a rare convenience for this type of stay

Worth knowing

  • Noise from other guests and creaky washroom doors have disturbed some solo travelers' sleep
  • One guest described AC being switched off overnight to save electricity
Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume903 · 95th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 months ago
Info completenessphone
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: By far the most-reviewed name on this page at 903 reviews, and the 4.6 rating holds at that scale, though it's clearly better suited to company workers and groups than someone who needs a very quiet solo night.

+971585213003 Directions

Area - Sector - Villa 31 - Burq Al Mutla'iyyat Street - Al Qareeb St - behind Vietnam Embassy - Al Mushrif - W52 - Abu Dhabi

Lunar Beach Hostel logo
#2

Lunar Beach Hostel

4.6388 Google reviews

Lunar Beach Hostel sits in Al Khalidiyah, a short walk through a park to the beach, offering dormitory rooms with attached and shared bathrooms plus a shared kitchen and living area. The hostel provides free tea, coffee, and laundry facilities, catering to both short layover stays and longer solo trips.

What people praise

  • Receptionists get named repeatedly as exceptionally helpful, including for medical needs
  • Cleaning staff are visibly active throughout the day, per multiple reviews
  • Walkable beach access sets it apart from the other properties on this page

Worth knowing

  • A nearby mosque's early call to prayer has woken some light sleepers
  • Limited bathrooms can mean a wait during busy mornings
Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume388 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenessphone
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This ties for the top rating on the page at 4.6, on a meaningful base of 388 reviews. Good for solo travelers and budget-conscious visitors who want beach access over CBD convenience.

+971526818952 Directions

6 Muwayih As Sabr St - Al Khalidiyah - W7 01 - Abu Dhabi

La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda logo
#3

La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda

4.2463 Google reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda sits across from Al Wahda Mall and near the Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, offering hotel-style rooms with a pool and spa alongside its Jasmine Restaurant. It's part of the Wyndham chain, giving it a more conventional hotel structure than the hostel-style options on this page.

What people praise

  • Front desk staff are repeatedly named for warmth and genuine helpfulness
  • Mall and bus station proximity make it easy to get around without a car
  • Jasmine Restaurant draws praise both for everyday dining and hosted family events

Worth knowing

  • Payment flexibility for travelers without a credit card required extra staff effort to resolve
Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume463 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.2 across 463 reviews, this is the closest thing to a standard hotel on this page, and it suits travelers who want a Wyndham-brand stay with mall access over a hostel-style budget bed.

Website+97124126666 Directions

601 Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Al Nahyan - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

Oasis Hostel logo
#4↩ Responds to reviews

Oasis Hostel

4.6108 Google reviews

Oasis Hostel operates near the Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station in Al Nahyan, offering spacious rooms and lockers alongside a shared kitchen. It positions itself for both business travelers and visitors attending major events like ADIPEC, with a location close to ADNEC and surrounding restaurants and malls.

What people praise

  • Reception and cleaning staff draw specific, repeated praise by name
  • Location near the bus station and ADNEC is called out as genuinely convenient for event attendees
  • Rooms and lockers described as spacious for a hostel-style stay

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top two picks, though the trend is consistently positive
Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume108 · 55th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenessphone
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tied for the highest rating on the page at 4.6, though on a lighter review base of 108. A strong pick for anyone attending an event near ADNEC who wants a quieter, well-run budget stay.

+971567047498 Directions

803 Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Al Nahyan - E22 - Abu Dhabi

Jannah Place Abu Dhabi logo
#5

Jannah Place Abu Dhabi

4.4122 Google reviews

Jannah Place Abu Dhabi sits at the crossing of Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Road and Delma Street, offering apartment-style rooms with meal packages available. Reviews span several years and describe it as suited to extended family stays as much as short visits, with a house-keeping and dining service built in.

What people praise

  • Guests who stayed years ago still describe the building and housekeeping fondly
  • Meal packages and dining service draw specific praise for quality and warmth
  • Staff are named individually and consistently for good hospitality

Worth knowing

  • One older review described the building as an aging renovation in a rougher neighborhood, though more recent reviews are positive
  • Parking can be tight on some days
Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume122 · 65th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenessbasic
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.4 across 122 reviews, this is best suited to travelers who want an apartment-style, longer stay rather than a short hostel bed, and the older, more critical review looks out of step with recent feedback.

Directions

Delma Street, Crossing of Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Road formerly known as Airport Road - 13th St - Abu Dhabi

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How we score these stays

Rating is the live Google average for each property. Review volume measures how many guests actually left a review, weighed against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, since a rating built on hundreds of stays carries more weight than the same score on a smaller sample. Recency checks how current the reviews are. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a bed and breakfast cost in Abu Dhabi? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on whether you book a shared dorm bed or a private room, with hostel-style stays sitting well below hotel-branded options like La Quinta. Proximity to the bus station, ADNEC, and the beach can also shift nightly rates.

Serving all of Abu Dhabi

These stays cluster around Al Mushrif, Al Khalidiyah, and Al Nahyan, giving budget travelers options near the beach, the central bus station, and ADNEC. If you’re searching for a bed and breakfast near me in Abu Dhabi, these neighborhoods cover most of the city’s practical, walkable options.

What to ask before you book in Abu Dhabi

  • Is the bed in a shared dorm or a private room, and what’s included in the price?
  • Is parking available on site, and is there an extra daily charge?
  • How close is the property to the bus station or the area I need to reach?
  • Are meals included, or is there a nearby kitchen I can use?
  • What’s the cancellation policy if my travel dates change?
  • Is the property near a mosque or busy street that could affect sleep?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these properties?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for bed and breakfast and hostel-style stays across Abu Dhabi, then ranked them using rating, review volume, and how recently guests have been reviewing.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this list in July 2026 using current Google data, and we recheck it periodically as ratings and review counts shift.

Are these mostly hostels rather than traditional bed and breakfasts?

Yes, most of the highest-rated options in this category in Abu Dhabi operate as hostels or budget hotels rather than classic countryside-style bed and breakfasts.

Is Abu Dhabi’s central bus station a useful reference point for location?

Yes, several of these properties sit within walking distance of it, which makes getting around without a car considerably easier.

The bottom line

International Abu Dhabi Hostel is the safe default thanks to its size and steady 4.6 rating at real scale, though it suits company workers and groups better than someone who needs total quiet. If beach access matters more, Lunar Beach Hostel is the practical alternative.

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