Excellent location, good value/rate, good money change rate, friendly hostel staff, good airport to hotel transfer, awesome rooftop view

Had horrible experience with their very unprofessional driver for our Agra to Delhi transfer (late, left us with no aircon in the car in hot weather, fuelled 3 times, kept using cellphone while driving, kept opening his door to spit while driving, not properly dressed, strong cigarette smell in car, not in agreed meeting area after a stop, no consideration for passenger time/comfort). Hostel in noisy area.

Excellent location right next to the Taj Mahal which is what you're paying for. Helpful and Friendly staff welcomed us when we arrived earlier than expected at 6am and gave us a blanket and showed us to the common room as our room was obviously not ready. Very large bed with comfortable mattress. Lockers to leave your bags once you have checked out. Rooftop restaurant with a variety of options.

Our room smelled when we arrived and whilst this did dissipate eventually there was often a smell of cigarette smoke, possibly coming from the independent restaurant above our room. This also meant the room was a bit noisy (only in the morning). The room was clean despite the smell issue though. The shower may be faulty as it gave us a small electric shock but we have mentioned this and hopefully this will be fixed.

The location is definitely a bonus for this place as it being just 5 minutes walk from the entrance to the Taj Mahal. The hotel is split into two separate buildings, one with the dorm rooms and with a more lively atmosphere, (with the hostels cafe at the top of the building called Hippie cafe) and the other building is just 3 houses away but has the double rooms in there, with the hostel reception. I stayed in the double room (at the other building) and there is a roof top cafe (Chias Cafe) at the top of that building, it is not actually part of Joey's Hostel but shares the same stair way to go to the rooms or the Cafe. In my opinion, Chias Cafe had a better view as it was two floors above the Hippie cafe (which is at the other building and is part of Joey's Hostel) and has a more relaxed, family or mature couples environment with very nice clean food and menu, with proper table and chairs. Hippie cafe which is part of Joey's Hostel is located on the roof top of the dorm room, building and is definitely the one if your young and like to party or hang out, but there's no proper table where you can put your kness underneath them to eat. Regarding my double room, it was very big with a big bathroom and it was clean and tidy but can be further improved by paying a little more attention to detail in the corners and the furniture. The staff were all very good and heplful and very accommodating.

The hostel entrance is through an ally and it's not a very clean path to get there but for distance to the Taj Mahal, you can't complain.

Great place as you can see Taj Mahal from the top floor and it is a quick walk to the Taj,If you are coming to India to just see the Taj Mahal stay here and arrive early to avoid the crowds be at the gates at 5:00-5:30AM and book tickets online the staff can help. Also you only need half a day/less for Agra see the Taj get in and get out, the rest of the things to see in Agra are of waste of time and money in my opinion,TOUR GUIDES are not NEEDED for the Taj ,If you are going to the other places keep your foot coverings as they are required and should not cost more than 25 Rupees. Air Quality is poor around October,wear in a MASK in India for the pollution IT`S A MUST to avoid getting sick and try and drive in enclosed vehicles where ever possible,other than that great place to stay and be safe!!!

The roof terrace was absolutely amazing. The view was great, on the Taj Mahal. The food there was also good. Breakfast buffet was nice, I liked the various options. Tee was always available for free. They offered a free walking tour (with tip) to the Taj Mahal for sunset views. This was a perfect way to meet other people from the hostel and to have dinner together on the rooftop. The room had everything one would need, we felt comfortable.

The only downside was that there was very little sound isolation. Let me quote my roommate: "there were armies of monkeys jumping on the roof, I couldn't sleep at all". 🐒😂 This is not a figure of speech, it was quite loud when monkeys ran over the roof.

This was a perfect place to stay during our time in Agra. Our main reason for visiting Agra was to see the Taj Mahal so we loved that we were able to continue enjoying the incredible views from the rooftop restaurant. The entry gates were easily accessible by walking distance. The private room was comfortable and spacious with good air conditioning. The staff were very friendly and ensured we were well cared for. They also arrange a daily group tour of the other sites in Agra which was great. They also arranged a private transfer to Jaipur for a cheaper price than uber and it was a very comfortable car with a good driver. The restaurant food was good and the buffet breakfast was affordable and had good options with unlimited refills of masala tea. Overall, we are very happy that we stayed here. Definitely worth spending the money to be able to enjoy the incredible Taj Mahal views.

Location, terrace, the room, strong ac, mattresses, huge duvets. Haven! Breakfast was decent, the vibe is quite hippie, popular with tourists. The staff is rather nice and helpful. From the reception area you can go further and climb up to another terrace (Taj View cafe) and see the view, although the Hippie Cafe at Joey’s has a roof and fans so it’s more convenient;)

They have the laundry service and we were told that if we deliver the clothes in the evening we’ll get them around 4pm the next day as we were leaving. We asked 4 times did they remember and all we got was: okay, okay sir. Turned out they didn’t even know where the bags were and if they were ours. We came to collect and pay and turned out they didn’t even send it to be washed! Very disappointing as we really asked many times to make sure they would make it. The staff seemed to be indifferent to our requests.

What a location!!! I had views from my window of the Taj Mahala and if that wasn't enough, the cafe has amazing views of it, it was magical to watch it emerge from the mist in the morning. Sadly, it is not illuminated at night, except for a few in the month. The team at the hostel was great, they went out of their way to ensure everyone is happy and helped to connect people for trips together. It really felt they wanted everyone to have a good time and to get the most out of their visit in Agra.

My room was close to the cafe, the music was a bit loud at times, but it was mostly enjoyable music and did not take away from the amazing location.

Absolutely! Here's an English review you can use for Joeys Hostel on Booking.com: Title: Fantastic Hostel with Exceptional Staff! My stay at Joeys Hostel was absolutely wonderful, and a large part of that was thanks to the incredible staff. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home. I especially want to mention Yash, who was an outstanding employee. His greeting was so warm and genuine, making us feel instantly comfortable. What truly set Yash apart was his willingness to share his knowledge of Indian culture, history, and customs. We had many fascinating conversations with him, and we learned so much. He was always happy to answer our questions and provide insights, enriching our travel experience immensely. Yash is a truly wonderful person, and I wish all establishments had employees as dedicated and engaging as him! Beyond the excellent service from Yash and the rest of the team, the hostel itself was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere. I highly recommend Joeys Hostel to anyone visiting the area, and I hope you have the pleasure of meeting Yash!

The location was absolutely great, the staff were really helpful and sweet. And the roof top Hippe cafe, love it for its views and delicious food. Reached really late for my check in, and checked out at a given time, but was given space in the common area on the ground floor till the time I left for my train. Most of the hostels deny or charge for it, but the staff was sweet to allow me to use the common area and also got to join the community group for the evening walk at the Taj view point.

The only thing I didn't like was the ventilation in the dorm I was provided, it was a bit suffocating during night as the exhaust fan was turned off.