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title: "Lakeside Hostel Downtown, Dubai | StayVersus"
description: "Lakeside Hostel Downtown in Dubai: rated 7.5 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Lakeside Hostel Downtown

Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

7.5 ·  Good 267 reviews ·  #647 #647 of 881 in Dubai ·  5.4 Location score
## About Lakeside Hostel Downtown

Lakeside Hostel Downtown is a hostel in Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 267 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 600 m from the centre of Dubai. The nearest beach is 750 m away. The nearest airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 42

Flat 1609, The Oval Tower, Business Bay Dubai

## How Lakeside Hostel Downtown scores

Better rated than 28% of hotels in Dubai

-   Guest rating **7.5**
-   Location **5.4**
-   Beach access **7.8**

Dubai average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **40**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **16**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dubai International Airport (DXB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dubai</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">600 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bastakia Quarter1.2 km
-   Wings of Mexico1.5 km
-   Emirates Classic Car Show1.7 km
-   Dubai Mall Aquarium And Underwater Zoo1.7 km
-   Xline Dubai Burj Khalifa1.8 km
-   Burj Park1.8 km

## Lakeside Hostel Downtown: in detail

Lakeside Hostel Downtown provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hostel offers shuttle amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Dubai. The hostel offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. Various excellent meal offerings at hostel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors staying at Lakeside Hostel Downtown have the option to receive groceries in their room for meal preparation, courtesy of the unique service provided by the hostel. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

### Compare

## Compare Lakeside Hostel Downtown with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Grand Millennium Business Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/grand-millennium-business-bay-dubai/) Hotel ★★★★ 200 m away
    
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-   [Mama Shelter Dubai](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mama-shelter-dubai-dubai/) Hotel ★★★★★ 330 m away
    
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-   [Barcelo Business Bay Dubai](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-business-bay-dubai-dubai/) Hotel ★★★★ 340 m away
    
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-   [Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/embassy-suites-by-hilton-dubai-business-bay-dubai/) Hotel ★★★★★ 480 m away
    
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-   [Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-dubai-business-bay-dubai/) Hotel ★★★★ 500 m away
    
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-   [Citymax Hotel Business Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/citymax-hotel-business-bay-dubai/) Hotel ★★★★ 500 m away
    
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## Questions about Lakeside Hostel Downtown

### How do guests rate Lakeside Hostel Downtown?

Lakeside Hostel Downtown has a guest rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 267 reviews, which is better than 28% of rated hotels in Dubai.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Lakeside Hostel Downtown?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Lakeside Hostel Downtown from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### Is Lakeside Hostel Downtown close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 750 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Lakeside Hostel Downtown have?

Lakeside Hostel Downtown has 1 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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