It was my second stay at Pizza Street Hostel in Aqaba. I spent both times 1 week there. The location is still excellent, restaurants, street food is nearby. The beds are clean and comfortable. What I enjoyed the best ist the spirit of the place, the feeling that I am at home, I arrived, the discussion with people coming from different parts of the world but having the same interests. Sabri, the owner of the hostel has done everything so that we can enjoy our stay and make the most of it. As the goal of my visit was mainly diving, he also arranged it for me despite I had dived previous year, organised by myself. This time, via him I got better prices by another diving center, I could dive every time (9 dives alltogether) at different divesite and I was treated special. I cannot be thankful enough for Sabri that I could have this experience. The breakfast was very delicious every day, I usually felt hungry around 5 pm for the first time. Tea was always available for us as water from a waterdispenser. At my last evenig we hade to chance to grill together with the people who were there and it was really delicious and we had great discussions. He can also help in organising other excursions, he always know what is cheaper and where to go to arrange things. In general come here to experience this spirit, enjoy your stay in Aqaba. I a sure I will still return.

Decent location but nothing else

FILTHY - the bathroom was disgusting with no signs of any cleaning arrangements. It was so bad that I avoided showering and even brushing my teeth. For obvious reasons (let your imagination wonder) the toilet was also beyond use. The inside was very humid, floors are carpeted so it's difficult to sleep. Yes there is AC but it's nowhere near sufficient to compensate for the building design. It felt very damp and humid OWNER - pleasant enough guy at first impression, welcomes you well but I think this is a compensation tactic as he knows the hostel is overall very poor, which sort of explains the positive reviews. The owner became quite aggressive and started sending me whatsapp messages and voice notes once I complained to booking.com. He was very argumentative and his defence was basically "it's cheap so you shouldnt expect more". I want expecting anything royal just a half decent place where I could crash for a few days. Safe to say I checked out in the morning and went to a different hostel for 1JD extra and it was a 10/10 stay. So Mr Owner, up your game, keeping the hostel at a low price point is nothing to shout home about especially considering many hostels in the area at the same price point are far superior. OVERALL - I've stayed in many hostels, some good, some bad but hey it is what it is and I don't complain too much BUT this hostel really was a horrer. Other guests I was staying with also had a similar experience. TLDR - dirty hostel, owner seems pleasant but is likely compensating for the poor hostel, bathroom unusable, no sign of any cleaning, rooms are damp and humid depsite the "AC". Better options available nearby at a very similar price point. Owner is also very argumentative on WhatsApp and will literally harass you if you report to booking.com. Stay clear. Owner also claimed he let me stay an extra few hours for free out of courtesy via whatsapp messages eventhough this was agreed via booking.

Incredible hostel! The location of it is perfect : in the city center and in the best restaurants street. The host, Sabri, is a wise, fun and caring host. The guest feels at home immediately.

Everything was perfect, actually, which is pretty rare.

The owner was very responsive, always willing to offer assistance, hospitable, and cool. The hostel was clean, beds were comfy. It’s along a street full of restaurants. The bus station is also walking distance from the hostel.

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Friendly manager who drove me to a cheap local restaurant. Good breakfast, and free tea and water available.

Could have been a bit more cleaner ...

Cleaning is good and good location good staff

Location and cleaning

We had a really nice stay in the hostel. It’s located right around the corner to a lovely street with nice restaurants and shops. The beach is in good walking distance. The owner is really friendly and helpful, we had some nice chats with him and other guests.

Mr. Abu Ahmad is a gentleman and he has a great customer service 👏.

Owner is super nice and flexible

Central location with lots of nearby cheap eats. The owner is extremely friendly and as you can see from other reviews, he always goes the extra mile such as clearly explaining transportation and activities. The strong AC in the rooms help you survive the crazy heat of Aqaba and although it was a bit quieter with guests during my stay, I will always come back here.

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The location is very close to a lot of shops and the beach, the beds were really comfy, I liked that it had great AC and the place was cool 😎, cold/hot water, very clean place, has youtube and netflix, very clean place, and an absolutely amazing host! Thank you for having me, definetly will come again.

Cozy and nice

Everything was amazing

Laid back chilled hostel in the center of town plenty of shops and restauràntz plus a beach all in walking distance.i had a great time there more of a home from h9me instead of been a bed number on a computet.the owner was helpful with local tips and tours to wadi rum/petra.proper mountain bike rental and good wifi great place to meet other travelers .kitchen was open 24 hours .shared 4 bed dorm but not the usual creaky bunkbeds and small balconey to hang out on.

Liked everything

The location is great. The owner goes out with every girls, who travelling alone, touching them, and asking about their sexlife. He is a heavy drinker, driving drunk, and if he very drunk, you dont have breakfast, becouse hangover. Guys, no need free breakfast, every other hostel is the same price pay for the breakfast, fresh humus, vegetables, sweets, if you want tó get it. He is living on his sofa, 2 méters from you, want tó speak with everybody about his storyes. Hé is bored too much, and want to control everything. What a life! He eats at night leave on the table the rest, and everything smells bad all night, and morning

That what I wrote before

Short and to the point: The location is central to everything. Complimentary water this is the first you need, when you just arrived. The host Sabri is very welcoming and helpful. The staff are very kind in everything and ready to help you in any way. Thanks!

Short and to the point: The hostel is quite run down and needs a good cleaning. No every bed have an access to the electricity socket. Broken coat hanger in the room. Very old, outdated, shabby towels and bed linen and in general, beds, furniture. In the bathroom, the curtain keeps falling. The balcony were quite dirty. Noise from the school nearby.

Love sabri

Good place to stay in Aqaba, is surrounded by lots of restaurants and its close to the Bus Station.

Really nice owner. Good location in Aqaba. Homely place where you can meet other travellers and hang out in the evenings.

The place itself was difficult to find. I had to go up and down the apartment building a few times to look for it. There is no reception, you just knock a normal apartment door to get in so if the owner is not right next to the door he won't hear you. Not a big issue, just means you might have to wait.

Really food location, AC in our room, fridge and kitchen. It has everything you need. The people who work there are really kind and want to help you in every way. They let me use their snorkeling gear, to go to the red sea. I enjoyed my stay and i stayed for a second night also.

Sabri is a great host and he makes the Pizza Street Hostel a very special place. He is very friendly and helpful and knows the area around the hostel and the whole city very well, so we got some great tips where to go or what to do. You enter the hostel from a very vibrant street, with many bars, restaurants and other options to have a good time. Its a really nice atmosphere, especially at night.

I was short on time so I could only stay for one night unfortunately :(

Excellent location and very nice and helpful staff.

Same as all other hostels in Aqaba, this hostel needs renovation. Toilet & shower room in bad condition. Given the price, you can't complain much

Great location in the very center of the city. You have access to everything you need. Shops, restaurants, cafes, viewpoints, beach, mountains, bust stop, ancient ruins... Also, great living space. Very comfortable beds. Fresh linen. Nice living room with dining area. Rooms for women and men. Clean bathrooms. Huge balcony with mountains and city view. This hostel is a perfect base for exploring the south of Jordan. Many transport options to Wadi Rum and Petra. In addition, South Beach, which is something for fans of diving and snorkeling. The coral reef is just amazing. However, the most important thing is always the owner. He's an amazing man. A man with a mission. If every hostel owner treated guests like this, our life would be much better. He can arrange almost everything. Every trip, every attraction. There are hard days in the life of a traveler. You miss your friends and family. Then, if you're lucky, you end up in a place like Pizza Street Hostel. And everything changes. You meet amazing people. You spend time in a great place. I will never forget my stay at your hostel Sabri. Thank you for everything. It was hard for me to leave this place. In my many months of travel, for the first time I had a situation where I was really wondering whether to cancel my flight, but my family would probably kill me.

Everything was perfect.