Joey's Hostel Agra - Backpacker Hostel in Agra - Agra, India

This place is 10/10. The rooms were clean, comfortable beds, and washrooms were clean also. The rooftop has an amazing vibe and breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal. it's easy to meet people as the environment is social. The menu has good options at a range of different prices. The staff was also super helpful booking travel etc. in particular, Kale helped me so much in the middle of the night when my bus to Delhi didn't turn up before a morning flight. He made me feel totally safe (which is important to me as a solo female traveller) researched last minute train options for me, and then organized a taxi to Delhi for me at a reasonable price. He also tracked my location, and checked in with me when I arrived at the airport to make sure I arrived safely given the late checkout. My experience here overall was great, I would recommend it to everyone.

I am travelling India and staying in hostels, guest houses, cheap hotels and top hotels. My reason for this is to become a vlogger so I need material to work with hence staying at the most expensive and the cheapest! The best thing about this hostel is the vibe and the view. The staff are warm and welcoming, I actually booked for 2 nights by accident and they helped sort that out for me, beautiful people. The view of the Taj from the rooftop is stunning, I could not get enough. The room only got 3 stars because it was so run down. I never expect too much when I stay in a hostel just a nice and clean room but sadly it was neither. A lick of paint and a good clean and the room will be getting 5 stars all the way because the rest of this hostel is amazing. Bottom line this place is great value for money if you are on a budget! Oh did I mention the view? Stunning

The location of this hotel is perfect. The view of the Taj while having food at their rooftop cafe is mesmerising. The rooms are good and the price is reasonable too.However one major issue we faced were with the condition of the bathroom. There was a lack of regular cleaning and the smell made it difficult to do necessary chores inside the bathroom. The used toilet papers were kept in an open dustbin, serving as a source of germs and terrible stink.The staff behaviour were not upto our expectations. They seemed to give more priority to their foreign guests, ignoring most of our demands. However, that did not cause us any major difficulties.It was a great experience. We spent most of our time exploring the city, so, there is not much to say regarding our stay at the hotel. The dormitory was clean and cozy. One difficulty was that we could not talk loudly inside the dormitory due to the staff sleeping on the empty beds inside, but that's understandable. Privacy was a problem. The AC worked fine and also, there were no issues regarding the security of our luggage inside the dorm.

'Don't judge the book by its cover' is the most apt saying abt this place. Very congested but amazing view of Taj. A peaceful, candid, old fashioned roof top.We ordered tea and the owner refused to take money coz we were not staying & visited the place to view the beauty of Taj and that was enough for him. A happy go lucky Taj lover!

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The view from the terrace is amazing (you can admire beauty of Taj Mahal from there while relaxing with a nice drink). The place itself could use a general deep cleaning. Rooms are clean enough and sheets too, yet the rooms are a bit too damp.

Location is great, within easy walking distance of the Taj Mahal. We joined the free walking tour for the sunset on the river which was nice to see the Taj Mahal in the evening light. Good view from the rooftop cafe. Our room was basic without an outside window, doors are locked with a small padlock but generally felt safe.

Location: Superb Location with wonderful view of the Taj, the rooftop needs special mention with great ambience. Cleanliness: The entry is not that good, but rooms are clean. Toilets are clean. Staff and Service: A very long reception procedure. Could have been better managed. Though the staff were courteous but often it appeared that things are beyond their control. Asked for creamer for tea preparation as they had electric kettle and supplied Tea bags in the rooms with creamer in the first day. When asked for replenishment, only tea bags are available and they are not having creamers anymore. One more thing is they do not supply sugar sachet. Myself being a diabetic had no problem but the other occupant is not. Couldn't understand the logic. Breakfast and Dinner was average, we didn't took lunch but as have been learnt, that is average too. Not worth the pricing. Room Quality: Rooms are good, not much spacious, but good enough for us. Big Bed, Toilets are well maintained. No mirror in the room. Had to go to the toilet for mirror requirements. Wardrobe is there with hangers. Two Bed side units are also there. Amenities: Wifi is provided and the service is good. The rooftop restaurant is the main attraction and a dining table in the ground floor is also there. The stairs are steep. Not advisabel for those with knee problems. Value for Money: As a whole not bad for the price if lodging is considered. But, one can have much better food options nearby if the pricing of the food is taken into consideration. Security: The hostel is secured and no such loopholes noticed. Local Attractions: Taj Mahal is only at a distance of 4 minutes and that is the main catch. Despite few odds and food limitations, the only point one can compromise for is the location. Very very near to the Taj. Overall Experience: Its mixed. Not bad, not good. The location is the reason, we booked the hostel and if I visit again without family, I would prefer a stay here. With the family - well, I have to think.

The hostel's location is great as you only walk 3 minutes to the Taj. As for everything else...our room was dirty and had lots of mosquitoes. The common area was small and hot. The washrooms were fine but smelly and wet. We only spent one night to visit the taj in the morning which was fine but I would not stay longer than necessary.