Joey's Hostel Agra

"Dad you can touch the Taj Mahal!" my son said "Its so near." You could literally touch the Taj Mahal (the most beautiful building in the World) from the roof top terrace. We enjoyed countless breakfasts on the terrace whilst gazing at the gorgeous Taj Mahal. You couldn't get a better view while breakfasting. The rooms are very good but need to be cleaned more thoroughly. We found dirt on the cistern.

Suraj Anand

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)

See Ren, Jeffrey Toh

Stayed with family in their Taj view room. What’s good: The view from the terrace. That’s it. What’s not good: Stinky atmosphere No intercom or phone no to communicate with staff No water bottles in the room Kettle was broken, no hot water to bathe Staff is courteous but no proactive This is a avg hostel, not suitable for family or someone expecting hotel room types. I wouldn’t recommend. V average.

Rafiq Marzuk

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!

Alizee Nrd

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.

Nicki Matthews