Rafiki Hostels - Dahab

“Very unreasonable owners and poor facilities”

The vibe at this hostel is pretty great. Lots of Egyptian and non‑Egyptian travellers here and they organise good events that people go to. A great place to make some friends. The facilities are really bad and the owners don’t seem to care. During a previous three‑night stay the water was not working for more than half the time, meaning the toilet would not flush and showers weren’t possible. This was a shared bathroom and very hot weather so it got pretty gross. I deliberately booked a room in the new building this time and the photos and description explicitly confirmed this was “a room in our newest villa (where I had also stayed before)”. Only when I checked in they put me in a room in the same crappy villa I had stayed in the last time and had deliberately avoided. They refused to move me, even when I offered to move and extend my stay to a room they confirmed was vacant, and the other room was the same price. Water dripped on the bed from the AC. This is essentially a fraudulent listing. The Wi‑Fi doesn’t work throughout most of the properties and there is a funky smell. The place is almost entirely run by volunteer backpackers. Maybe worth a short stay to meet some people before moving to a place that actually cares about their guests.

Adam·3 weken geleden

“Organización y alojamientos horribles”

The other travellers. I can’t say anything more positive, because neither the location, the accommodation, the staff, nor the cleanliness are strong points. It’s not like the description in the pictures. Everything is super old and poorly organised. I arrived and was put in a room with the hostel volunteers. Apparently it’s the worst room they have. No light, the Wi‑Fi is awful, no lockers. Horrible both the accommodation and the organisation.

Alex·3 weken geleden

Amazing place. Staff very welcoming. So many lovely travellers that I got to know. It’s really social but also quiet at night so you can sleep and rest when you need to. There are activities everyday which makes it really easy to meet people. I’ve been to Dahab many times but Rafiki’s made it the most special one by far. I liked everything - the breakfast could possibly be a bit more varied

Angus·Een maand geleden

“I’d look somewhere else if you value a clean space”

Friendly staff tried to be inclusive and helpful, but the location isn’t close to the beach or shopping centers. The room was fine and the bed super comfy, yet the bathroom and kitchen were extremely dirty. I expected to rent the whole place for what I paid, but the listing only mentioned a shared bathroom, not shared living space. It’s probably best for young people who don’t mind an unclean environment and are okay with sharing. I wasn’t given a shower towel, and on my last day the electricity cut out; the receptionist ignored my request to fix it. My friend next door paid far less and her apartment was much nicer and cleaner. Overall, it isn’t my style, but I do appreciate some of the staff’s kindness.

Nadia·Een maand geleden

“Very social stay a lot of different people and activities”

Very social

Martim·Een maand geleden