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Makuto Backpackers Hostel Reviews

C/ Tiña 18, Granada, Spain

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90%

Awesome staff and pretty cool hostel in general. The courtyard/common area reminds you of a tropical hangout with its lime tree, hammocks, treehouse, and small bar (but with great drinks and good deals). Staff were very helpful in directing us to different activities in the area and setting reservations where needed (usually at a great discount). Dinner generally cooked every night at an affordable price and very delicious. Great place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

All great. Only problem the double room we had was COLD.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

perfect location, very unique atmosphere with a lovely bunch of people, especially the staff - with Marta truly being the heart of the hostel - muchisimas gracias!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Makuto Backpackers Hostel!!! I LOVE this place and people there!!! This is the best place to be in Granada to know understand and feel the vibe of the city. Real home and u meeting amazing people on ur way. Was very hard to leave this magic place colorful and full of life. Gonna come soon soon with my friends to visit!!!! Lots of love to Marta and magic crew!!!! sending lots of kisses from Poland!!!! missing You !1!!! Monia xx

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


100%

The most incredible, generous, friendly and kind staff I have ever encountered. So accommodating, and the hostel was just so fun and unique. A remarkable place for solo travelers, easily accessible to both the city below and to the lovely viewpoints above (and, of course the Alhombra). I wouldn't allow anyone I know to go to Granada and not stay here. Indubitably the hostel was one of the greatest contributing factors of my falling in love with Granada.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Staffs are very friendly.(:

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Martha is awesome! The treehouse is unique. Clean and fun.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


86%

Overall a good experience, but some of the staff were pretty rude to us. There were also times when I felt that as a guest I was intruding on the staff hanging out in the kitchens or common areas. There seemed to be more staff than guests while we were there.


100%

Makuto is one of the most unique hostels I've stayed in. The courtyard, treehouse, and chillout room are awesome and the staff is great. Very friendly and always willing to help. Plus, the neighborhood it is in has lots of character and is near many great sights, including the Alhambra.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

A really nice place with lots of character and fun things going on. The staff were helpful, courteous and good craic to be around. Unfortunately it rained while I was there and this degraded the experience a little for me. Having said that I would go back and plan to do so next year.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


86%

Really cool hostel , very chilled out and you will meet some interesting people. The staff are very friendly and will get you anything you need . Full of character and good times . Strongly recommended ..


100%

Had a great time. Martha is the best! Staff are really friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


56%

Its basically a place for stoners. Its quite along walk up the hill. It sucks that the showers and toilet were far away from our room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


86%

I only stayed one night but the staff were great ! and it seems like it would be a fun place to stay on a longer trip


100%

I don´t have enough space to fully express how much I loved my stay at Makuto Guesthouse. From the moment I stepped in the door I was treated like family. I spent the whole first day just hanging out in the hammocks laughing with the staff. There is always delicious food, some of the best paella I´ve had, and by far the best Mojitos. I only planned to stay 1 night and ending up staying 5 days. The staff really knows the area and are a huge help in all aspects. I will be back soon. Go there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

This hostel is amazing!! Staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and guarantee you enjoy your time in Granada. Will definitely be back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


86%

great staff, the albaycin tour was awesome!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best hostel of my trip! You feel like to be a part of a big family... I realy wanted to finish my day and come back "home". They offers every nigth good and not expensive dinners.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Makuto Hostel is DE PUTA MADRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The best hostel i have stayed at on my travels so far!!!! I really enjoyed the environment of the hostel and the staff. A special shout out to Marte, Thomas and Mike who made me feel so welcome. I hope all the best for all the staff at Makuto. I will never forget them. Maybe one summer i will work at Makuto and be reunited with them. GRANADA IS DE PUTA MADRE!!!!!! Jonathan (Yoni) Flint

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Best hostel I've ever stayed in. I was meant to be here two nights, but I stayed for five and would work here in an instant if I wasn't on my way out of Europe. Great vibe, awesome place to chill- there are hammocks everywhere and a treehouse. The staff were super friendly, when I got there they gave me water and a brownie. Every night they serve a cheap delicious dinner and the bar makes great Mojitos. I'm definitely coming back. The location is perfect, in the middle of all the local bars.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


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  • 11 Feb 2012 (93%)
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