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Air conditioning
Sun deck
Tour desk
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Terrace
Welcome to the XVA Art Hotel, your cozy oasis nestled in the vibrant Al Fahidi Neighborhood of the historic Bastakiya Quarter in Dubai! With prices starting at just $99, this charming 3-star guest house offers a delightful blend of artistic flair and contemporary comfort. Just a little over 20 kilometers from the bustling city center, you can easily enjoy the excitement of Dubai while retreating to a tranquil haven that feels like a home away from home.
As you wake up to the aroma of a delicious breakfast being served, take a moment to soak in the unique ambiance that surrounds you—art enthusiasts and cultural explorers will feel right at home. With 632 reviews, this gem delights guests with its warm hospitality, featuring amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a stylish terrace. Don’t forget to unwind on the sun deck or treat yourself to a soothing massage after your daily adventures!
The XVA Art Hotel doesn’t just cater to your comfort but also serves up culinary experiences with its onsite restaurant and kids' meal options. Need a helping hand? The 24-hour front desk is ready to assist, and the Tour desk can help you plan your explorations into the heart of Dubai's art, culture, and history. Whether you’re here for relaxation or adventure, prepare for an unforgettable stay filled with warmth and style!
At the XVA Art Hotel, food is not just a meal—it's an experience! Delight your palate at the onsite restaurant, where the tantalizing aromas of Middle Eastern and local delicacies mingle with international flavors. Whether you fancy a hearty breakfast to kickstart your day or a late-night snack after exploring the artistic alleys of Al Fahidi, their diverse menu promises to tantalize your taste buds. Plus, if you're traveling with little ones, the kids' meal options ensure that even the pickiest eaters will find something to enjoy.
As you plan your adventures, let the hotel's tour desk be your guide to the enchanting world of Dubai. From historical landmarks echoing rich heritage to contemporary art galleries showcasing local talent, every corner of this bustling city has a story to tell. Not sure where to start? The friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk are always available to assist you, whether you're hunting down the best local markets or seeking advice on navigating the city's vibrant scene. Whatever your interests, your days at the XVA Art Hotel are bound to be packed with excitement and discovery!
After an exhilarating day of exploration, retreat to the cozy vibes of the hotel. Here, the beautifully curated art pieces create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for winding down after a day in Dubai's sun-soaked adventure. Why not treat yourself to a massage on the stylish terrace, where you can bask in the glow of the setting sun before indulging in a good night’s sleep? The XVA Art Hotel isn’t just a place to stay; it’s an unforgettable experience filled with art, culture, and the vibrant spirit of Dubai!
Closest airports
Dubai International Airport
4.1miSharjah International Airport
14.3miDubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport
26.8miAbu Musa Airport
45.5miRas Al Khaimah International Airport
46.6miRestaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Free toiletries
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Standard, Double
1 Double Bed
Minibar
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Dryer
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Indulge in comfort in our cozy Standard Double Room designed for 2 adults, featuring a double bed, private entrance, patio, and air conditioning for a relaxing stay. Enjoy complimentary toiletries in your private bathroom.
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Relax in our cozy Single Room, featuring a comfortable Twin bed and modern amenities such as air conditioning and private bathroom. Perfect for solo travelers seeking comfort and privacy.
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1 Double Bed
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Standard, 1 Queen
150 sqft
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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned single room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.
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632 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
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K
10
February 2023
I was expecting to spend a few nights in a cheap basic hotel but this was an amazing experience. The hotel building is very old, it has patios with huge banyan trees where you can sit and eat breakfast. It is ful of birds, just go outside and there is Al Fahidi, a maze of small streets where you can walk and get lost, but it feels very safe. I was with a young daughter and we went in the evenings for a stroll to see a camel or buy some exotic souvenirs from the Arab shops. The breakfast was good, maybe it gets boring after a few days, bit still very tasty. The only problem seems to be for the light sleepers, because the wooden door literally goes out to the patio, you can hear people talking or playing the piano at midnight and early in the morning you can hear calls from the mosque, which is very close. Still, it adds the oriental charm. There is an art gallery and the whole place seems to be sort of artistic. We moved later to a 5star hotel but after 2 days we decided to return here because it was much more exotic and friendly than a normal chain hotel.
There were construction works for 1 night until 3 am, very difficult to sleep. The breakfast is ok for 3 days, after is seems to be boring.
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Mariana
10
October 2023
This is the most amazing hotel I have found in Dubai. It is more than beautiful, skilfully furnished by the owner and managed in such a friendly, courteous and professional way that it is the most delightful place to stay in the middle of Dubai in the Bur district, the Al Fahidi neighbourhood, close to the ferry, a metro station, taxis and busses. The hotel is exquisite, elegant, unusual with its different rooms, artwork, inner courthouse and terraces. But that is not all, the manager Chandra handles all your questions, his favourite saying is "I will help you", the staff in the kitchen, at the bar, in the shop is polite, forthcoming with ideas, guidance, help. Whatever you want, you will find it or get it from them. Breakfast is excellent, food is available all day until 6pm. The rooms have everything and more than you need: ironing board, hair dryer, robe, extra towels, travellers' plugs, etc. The neighbourhood is to be discovered: historical Dubai, old city. It is very quiet, super well managed, just outstanding! And I forgot the white piano.....you can play it! Thank you Mona Hauser, thank you team, I will come again. Mariana Amar
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Dinara
10
October 2023
Dear XVA Team, We had a great experience at your beautiful hotel with the history. The Hotel staff are welcoming, always ready to help. Thanks to General Manager for fast checkin and explaining what to see nearby. Breakfast was fresh and delicious with local touch. Really liked that the team placed welcome amenity - fruits and water with lemon. Every detail in XVA art hotel is the true art. And it was nice to meet with Mrs Mona Hauser. I wish more and more positive reviews from guests.
Breakfast. It will be nice if guests can have two options of coffee (americano or cappuccino/latte). I do not prefer black coffee, and separate milk wasn’t enough.
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Cristiano
9.1
March 2024
The hotel is a breath of fresh air in Dubai. If you don’t want a glitzy modern high rise with an international operator, then definitely go for this place. The location is close to Al Seef and the breakfast, served by friendly staff in the gorgeous courtyard, was authentic and superb.
The hotel is about 20 years old and it shows. The furniture in the courtyard was a bit dirty and scruffy, and the lighting in the room was either too bright or off completely, with no bedside reading light. Small upgrades could make this place 10/10!
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Voxdoc
10
January 2023
I stayed here seven years ago and upon return today, it was as wonderful as I remember, perhaps even more so because of the current staff. The relaxed atmosphere in this vintage Dubai home reveals how life can be lived, even in bustling Dubai. While the rooms are wonderful, leaving the room and sitting outdoors in the various nooks and alcoves promotes a serenity, whether reading a book, studying or listening to the world around you. Weather leaving a busy souk or the bustling modern downtown, the walk into the Al Fahidi historic district, the entry into the XVA hotel courtyard, the walk to your room, especially if upstairs, past the outdoor beds inspires an internal tranquility. Breakfast served under the courtyard Banyan tree is a daily delight. A caution, the room doors are low and even I need to duck a bit, but that is part of the heritage of the location!
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Sarah
10
February 2024
This hotel was absolutely perfect for the entirety of our stay. The people there were very welcoming and made our stay so pleasant. The room was so neat and it was very different from the typical hotel which was exactly what we wanted. The area has easy access for getting around and exploring the historic areas nearby. It’s a very short walk to the creek and getting across the water to the souks as well. Overall, we couldn’t have found a better stay in Dubai.
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Aymeric
8.2
April 2023
The location of the hotel is ideal, in the heart of Al Seef neighbourhood. The hotel is design around the main courtyard where you have the cafe/restaurant, which is quite unique. The food was very good and the staff friendly. In the evening, the atmosphere was very relaxing, perfect time to read a book or work. The room of the hotel was small but cosy and clean. If you are looking for a breath of fresh from the business of Dubai, this is a place to visit
No particular negative things. The room being directly on the courtyard can be slightly noisy at time for people looking for absolute calmness.
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Veronicadiclemente
8.2
February 2023
An exciting blast from the past! Dive into those Arabian Nights in this traditional location with modern comforts. Nice breakfast and friendly staff. Al Fahidi is a key heritage site with much of the original infrastructure preserved and intact. Have a cup of coffee at the Bayt Al Khaniar Coffee Shop and a nice lunch or dinner at Arabian Tea House and thank me later. The hotel is just 8 minutes walk distance from the nearest metro (Sharaf DG - green line), but it's also easy to get a cab. Also, a few steps away from Al Fahidi abra (boat) station, so you can easily explore Deira Old Souk or wonder around Al Seef waterfront promenade.
Being in the heart of Al Fahidi, you don't have a direct access to parking facilities. There is a parking area within the historical district about 5 minutes from the hotel.
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Kate
10
March 2023
The space is so thoughtfully designed, engaging, and relaxing, and the location is superb - but the real star is the staff! We had some very stressful issues with delayed flights and misplaced luggage, and everyone was wonderfully accommodating and really helped to ease the experience. They even washed our "flying pajamas: for us while we slept so that we could have clean clothes to go out shopping for basic necessities to replace our luggage. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Steven
10
May 2023
This is the Old Dubai version of a quirky bed-and-breakfast boutique. Each room is uniquely-decorated with its own theme; its hard to say which is best. It is an art gallery and day cafe in addition to a hotel. Sometimes you feel like one of the objects of art, in a good way. The real value here comes from the wonderful and kind staff, who I prefer over a 5star-chic type of place any day.
Attractions
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU)
0miDubai Spice Souk
0.3miDubai Dolphinarium
2.4miWafi City Mall
2.6miMuseum of the Future
3.3miMercato Shopping Mall
4.4miKidZania Dubai
4.9miBastakia Quarter
5.4miBurj Al-Arab Jumeirah
11.1miGlobal Village
13.6miPalm Jumeirah
14.6miJumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
16.6miAin Dubai
16.8miSheikh Zayed Road
17.6miGuru Nanak Darbar Temple
20.1miAttractions
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU)
0miDubai Spice Souk
0.3miDubai Dolphinarium
2.4miWafi City Mall
2.6miMuseum of the Future
3.3miMercato Shopping Mall
4.4miKidZania Dubai
4.9miBastakia Quarter
5.4miBurj Al-Arab Jumeirah
11.1miGlobal Village
13.6miPalm Jumeirah
14.6miJumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
16.6miAin Dubai
16.8miSheikh Zayed Road
17.6miGuru Nanak Darbar Temple
20.1miAirports
Dubai International Airport
4.1miSharjah International Airport
14.3miDubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport
26.8miAbu Musa Airport
45.5miRas Al Khaimah International Airport
46.6miCuisines
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Patio
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual aids (Braille)
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Cycling
Movie nights
Ping-pong
Temporary art galleries
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Entertainment & Family Services
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Grocery deliveries
Kids' meals
Minibar
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dryer
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Mobile app for room service
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Back massage
Beauty services
Foot massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Yoga classes
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
View
Inner courtyard view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
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Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$75 per child per day
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
$75 per person per day
The price in AED has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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