Joey's Hostel Agra

Rooms were cleaner than most places I've stayed in India. The sheets were immaculate but there was only a bottom sheet and the blanket didn't look like it had been recently laundered. We bargained down after seeing the rooms because the rooms weren't worth what they were asking at 3,000 rupees a night. Definitely no more than 1,500 depending on your room. Wifi was none existent. Rooms have a kettle, tea, coffee, loo roll and towels. Staff on reception were really helpful and kind. It is a refurbished hostel. The highlight is the buffet breakfast and the best rooftop terrace to see the Taj. We only stayed one night as there were some suspect smells in the stairwells and the rooms. Almost everything worked; air con, fans and mostly hot water in the showers except a few of the plug sockets and my friends kettle didn't work. We had separate rooms so we were able to share a kettle. Sockets either didn't charge or charged reeeeaaaaalllllyy slloooowlllllyyy. I would choose to pay more to stay in a hotel and use Joe's roof terrace (its outside not upstairs in the same building) for breakfast, amazing chai and views of the Taj.

Great hostel, rooftop restaurant has amazing views of the Taj Mahal (as well as the occasional mischievous monkey scooting by!) We had dinner there both evenings and the food accompanied by cold beers was very delicious, breakfast not so much. Location was stand out, with both Taj Mahal gates very close by. Especially important for us was the warm welcome and huge helpfulnessof the staff, esp. Devang. He guided us on an evening walk to view the Taj from the riverside, was a great story teller, very informative, an easy conversational style. Devang was very engaging and friendly, especially kind and gave loads of time and attention with a young boy who was part of the group. He was also very helpful organising a late night tuk tuk to the bus stand for us and arranging the driver stayed with us until our bus (delayed for over an hour) arrived after midnight. Exceptional welcome and service Dhanyavaad! from Maev and Ella

Incredible value for money here. Walking distance to the Taj Mahal - centrally located. Incredible direct views of the Taj Mahal from the rooftop cafe - we enjoyed lunch everyday there and also great food - we had a butter chicken curry and did not get sick and it was delicious. We stayed in the Taj Mahal room and it was a bit noisy and lacked privacy being situated directly behind the cafe. We'd probably opt for a different room in future that's maybe more quiet and private and just go sit by the rooftop cafe at any moment anyway.

We stayed only one night in Agra. We got to the hotel at 4pm and the staff were so nice. They let us leave our luggage there and go directly to Taj Mahal before it closed. It is within a 10 min walk. |We did the checkin and we had dinner there, the food was very good. The view of the shadow of the Taj Mahal is amazing. The environment is so chill and cozy at Hippie Cafe. They had karaoke night that seemed so much fun and it ended early so everyone could still have a nice rest. The common areas are clean and beautiful. |Breakfast was okay, we loved it.|(we stayed in a private room with views to the Taj)

We arrived at joeys after a challenging few days of travel and immediately felt at home. The dorm was basic but clean and just what you need, with a strong, hot shower. The staff are all so kind, helpful and welcoming and the rooftop food and vibe is incredible. It's so close to the Taj Mahal, it's an easy walk there even at 5.30am. They offer free flowing chai on the roof & a free sunset walk to the river which is very nice. It's perfect if you want to socialise and meet people, but also perfect if you just need to find some peace and calm. We spent a full day on the roof terrace just catching our breath.

Room was decent for the price point. Stayed in a single room which was very clean, Wifi was good as well.. Only down side was it had a slight humid smell.. (Note: Tuktuk from Agra fort should cost around 100Rs if you directly flag off from the road, max 150Rs. Not knowing the price at the start when I alighted from my bus, I took my first tuktuk for 300Rs) Staff was helpful when I experienced issues with booking buses for my next trip and offered valuable advice. Location was the most perfect. It has a cafe with nice rooftop view. Taj Mahal is within walking distance, about 5mins away. I'll suggest to head to there around 6am when the weather is the most cooling and the least crowd, but still a huge crowd though (Note: East gate is for online tickets entry, you can easily buy them on the spot which I did, took me 5mins maximum. Just ignore those Tourist guides)

Me and my friend had an amazing time here the owner is very friendly and helped us a lot. The hostel is really nice and clean. The rooftop has an amazing view and the food at the cafe is delicious. Also they do some activities in the afternoon where you can enjoy music and meet new people :)

Joey's Hostel in Agra was one of the highlights of our trip! The rooftop view of the Taj Mahal is absolutely breathtaking--honestly the best you can find in the city. Watching the sunrise or just chilling up there with a drink was unforgettable. The food was amazing--fresh, tasty, and full of flavor. Whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner, we were always impressed. But what truly made our stay special was the team. The service was so warm and genuine, and we felt incredibly well taken care of. A huge thank you to Yash, Vivek, Asif, Shahruk, and Mohit for their kindness, energy, and hospitality. You guys really made us feel at home, and we're so grateful! Joey's Hostel is more than just a place to stay--it's an experience. Highly recommend!