Friends Guest House & Hostel

Agra · India

Friends Guest House & Hostel

HostelPunk Score
45% SHIT
Medium confidence 78 reviews
5th best in Agra
Bed bug check pending 78 of 100 reviews analyzed
Incentivized-review check pending 78 of 100 reviews analyzed

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire 🧖 Sauna

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🅿️ Parking 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (39)
Bicycle Parking Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange ATM Postal Service Housekeeping Internet Café Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Linen Included Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Massage 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $4 / night
Privates $5 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2025 2.0/10

Honestly not great at all! I don‘t understand why the rating is so good, our stay at the hostel wasn‘t comfortable. The room was very moldy and wasn‘t cleaned, also the sheets felt very dirty. On top of that, there is a kid working, which i found not acceptable. The walking distance to Taj Mahal is at least 20 minutes, not 10! Wouldn’t recommend to stay there! Only positive thing i can say is that the staff was pretty friendly.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Oct 12, 2024 2.0/10

The hostel was pretty average, we had to ask for clean sheets to be put on our beds, and the bathrooms weren’t great. The staff were also rude to our tour guide, who we had become good friends with, saying that he was a bad guide etc. only upside is that it’s very close to the Taj Mahal

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India ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Jan 24, 2024 2.0/10

Not at all worth for the money we pay .no facilities at all.room was very small and dirty with unchanged blankets and bed sheets .blankets were smelly. Washroom was small.not at all satisfied with the stay.the only advantage is the place is almost 1 km near to Taj Mahal. I made the booking through the website which showed checkin time 10:00AM. But when I reached the place ,they showed me a board saying that checkin time is 10:30 AM. This made our check in an unpleasant experience .

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Spain MALE 31-40 Sep 9, 2023 4.0/10

Realmente sucio, las camas no tenían ni sábanas, todo lleno de humedades. Las fotografías no reflejan la realidad. Además el personal es bastante desagradable desde el primer momento. Hay mejores opciones justo enfrente. No volvería a este hostel.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Nov 4, 2025 6.0/10

the place was fine. Not great and not bad. I booked a dorm but when I arrived it was full so I got a privateroom for the same price, supernice! The shared bathroom was not really taken care of though and very smelly. The room smelled weird too. it did not really feel clean. I also didn't really meet anyone else. the place seemed empty even though I knew they had alot of bookings.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Nov 10, 2024 6.0/10

The staff here are amazing, we loved our tour with Joseph to the Taj Mahal. They were very accommodating and we liked the free breakfast. My husband was ill whilst we stayed there and they took us to the pharmacy too. However the building itself was quite dirty and our bathroom needed more deep cleaning. We also requested new bedsheets and pillows as they didn’t look clean. Overall good value for money but more attention could be paid to the cleanliness of the hostel.

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Malaysia MALE 31-40 Mar 23, 2024 6.0/10

Bedroom is too small and windowless. Weird toilet scent in my opinion. However, the owners are great people trying their best to accommodate our short stay. Good option if you are running out of place to stay in Agra that is within walking distance to the Taj.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 4, 2023 6.0/10

Great location, nice manager, clean room and good WiFi 🙂

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Romania MALE 31-40 Feb 26, 2023 6.0/10

the hostel seemed half empty, so no socialising. No one's in the common area. the rooftop restaurant was fine .

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Italy MALE 25-30 Nov 15, 2022 6.0/10

no windows in my room and my bathroom. smelled not great. nixe terrace and good food

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a very nice stay at the guest house. The common areas are cozy, the rooftop nice and the food yummy. No problem to incorporate my need for vegan food. Especially the owner is great and helped me a lot. With tips for my sightseeing, but he also helped me getting a new cable to charge my phone when my old one broke. Thank you!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 80%

The hosts make you feel like family. They were very kind and responsive to my requests (extra soap, incense for the mosquitos, etc.). There are two lounge areas to relax plus the rooftop where I enjoyed watching the sunset with a beautiful view of the Taj Mahal.

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France MALE 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Gérant et personnel très arrangeant, gentil et agréable :) La nourriture est vraiment exceptionnelle, merci au chef absolument incroyable J’aurais aimé rester plus longtemps pour goûter plus de plats indiens On sait où revenir à Agra !

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 60%

No había agua caliente para ducharse, nunca supe si había o no había cocina para calentar agua, solo me dijeron que había un lugar para comer suyo(restaurante) en el tercer piso y no te dicen más nada de los servicios, la habitación es fría.

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Peru FEMALE 31-40 Dec 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Excelente ubicación, excelente cuarto, la comida es buena pero un poco cara ( puedes comer en la misma calle más barato) , el personal amable y dispuesto ayudar.. Excelente opción en Agra.

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England COUPLE 25-30 Nov 29, 2025 Atm 80%

Nice clean Hostel within a 10 minute walk of the Taj Mahal. The staff was very responsive on email, allowed us to check in early for a small fee and had a rooftop cafe which provided us with breakfast and hot drinks. Good value for money close to the Taj Mahal and nice restaurant!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Nov 4, 2025 Atm 40%

the place was fine. Not great and not bad. I booked a dorm but when I arrived it was full so I got a privateroom for the same price, supernice! The shared bathroom was not really taken care of though and very smelly. The room smelled weird too. it did not really feel clean. I also didn't really meet anyone else. the place seemed empty even though I knew they had alot of bookings.

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England MALE 31-40 Oct 16, 2025 Atm 80%

Yusuf and the whole family were so welcoming and helpful, please come and stay here to meet them! I arrived late at night, all dishevelled from my journey and Yusuf helped me with organising a tour for the next day, my transport for the next day and even ordered some takeaway food for me! I then went on a full day tour with Yusuf the next day and learnt so much, and then even got dropped off at the bus stop. Would highly recommend for an enjoyable stay! Bed was comfy too!

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Japan FEMALE 25-30 Jul 18, 2025 Atm 100%

スタッフはとてもフレンドリーで家族のように迎えてくれます。 オーナーのYusufは政府公認ツアーガイドなので、私たちが行きたいところをしっかりと聞き入れてくれて、プランを考えて、アグラ観光をいっしょにしてくれます。 また、彼はボディーガードとして変な人が近づかないように守ってくれたり、すてきな写真をたくさとってくれました! 部屋には大きなベ...

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Japan FEMALE 25-30 Jul 18, 2025 Atm 100%

ここはインドのもう一つの家のようなホテルです。家族で経営されており、ツアーガイドのYusufさんは政府公認のツアーガイド、弟のジョニーさんや清掃・シェフも在住しており建物は常に清潔です。部屋も個室でベッドはキングサイズなので、2人でもゆったりと眠れました。水も水道水を使って全くお腹を壊していないです笑飲用の水はホテルで買うことができます◎ ...

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France FEMALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2025 Atm 80%

I had a very good stay. Rooms are confortable and the staff is very kind.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2025 Atm 20%

Honestly not great at all! I don‘t understand why the rating is so good, our stay at the hostel wasn‘t comfortable. The room was very moldy and wasn‘t cleaned, also the sheets felt very dirty. On top of that, there is a kid working, which i found not acceptable. The walking distance to Taj Mahal is at least 20 minutes, not 10! Wouldn’t recommend to stay there! Only positive thing i can say is that the staff was pretty friendly.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 17, 2025 Atm 80%

Nice hostel. Super good for a night. Close to the taj. Free breakie was quite alright

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Japan FEMALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2025 Atm 100%

女1人で利用しました。 スタッフはとても優しくフレンドリーで、気軽にお話しできます。同時に外の危険性も注意喚起してくれます。滞在中は家族のように接してくれます。 ジョセフは政府公認ツアーガイドなので、ボディガード・写真撮影含め、安心して観光できました。 屋上のレストランはインドで1番おいしいと思います。シェフのナディームが作るカレー、パ...

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2025 Atm 100%

An amazing Hostel in Agra! The location of the hostel is amazing, it’s located only 10 minutes walking distance from the Taj Mahal which is really nice! The staff was very friendly and helpful! There is a really nice rooftop, where you can have breakfast, eat something from the restaurant (the food is really tasty!) or enjoy the sunset. We really enjoyed the rooftop. The room was pretty clean and the vibe in the Hostel was chill. Would totally recommend:)

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Denmark COUPLE 25-30 Mar 8, 2025 Atm 100%

the rooms wasn't great but the atmosphere was amazing. they really do care to be your home away from home. staff helped us with everything we needed from cars, tours and helped us navigate some problems with the next hostel. they where not flawless at english, but so helpfull!

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France COUPLE 31-40 Mar 8, 2025 Atm 60%

Well located hostel with a helpful and very flexible staff. We changed room during our stay as we made a mistake during the reservation. The 1st room was nice but the 2nd one smelled a lot humidity. They were not many activities organized when we were there.

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 8, 2025 Atm 100%

The best hostel in New Delhi for sure. Thanks to the amazing staff I had a great time. They organize nice walking tour everyday.

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Wales MALE 18-24 Mar 4, 2025 Atm 40%

good view of taj

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice staff Don’t go on their tour