Metro access
Gold Souq Metro station is described as a roughly 10-minute walk away.
OYO 165 San Marco Hotel
Deira
OYO 165 San Marco Hotel is a budget hotel in Deira with airy, unpretentious rooms, a restaurant, gym and outdoor pool. Reviews point to its market setting and access to metro, buses and nearby shops as the main reasons to consider it, though room condition and service can be inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
970 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful staff
Several reviews praise the staff, including help with a late checkout.
Clean rooms
Some guests found the rooms comfortable and very clean.
Market setting
The hotel sits among shops and market activity, useful for guests who want a busy Deira base.
Budget rates
Guests describe the rooms as affordable, especially for short stays.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book online. Compare online rates before booking; one guest said on-the-spot prices were much higher.
Confirm check-in. Confirm check-in times and any extra charges before arrival, as one guest found them unclear.
Register parking. If driving, ask to register parking while booking; one review says it can then be free.
Check pool status. Ask whether the swimming pool is operating before booking; a review found it out of service.
Expect activity. Allow for busy road activity until late evening if you are sensitive to noise.
Plan the visit
Practical details
78H5+8X8 Palm - 117 - 305 Al Murar
Deira - Al Murar, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Swimming pool
The outdoor pool is mentioned as a hotel feature, but one guest found it out of service.
free buses to the beach
One review mentions free buses connecting guests with the beach and shops.
hot and cold water 24/7
One guest reported hot and cold water being available around the clock.
Common Concerns
Room condition
Recent feedback describes the rooms as old and dirty, although other guests reported clean rooms.
Service concerns
One arrival review reports unclear check-in information, an extra-money demand and rude reception behaviour.
Street noise
The busy road can be loud, with car horns and people shouting in the surrounding area.
Parking problems
Parking is repeatedly described as difficult, despite one guest saying it can be free when registered.
Weak Wi-Fi
Several guests found the internet unreliable or very poor, with one review saying it was sold separately.
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The Bottom Line
OYO 165 San Marco Hotel is a low-cost Deira base for short stays, shopping and getting around the older market area. You can book a room, use the hotel’s restaurant and gym, and—when operating—use the outdoor swimming pool. Reviews also mention nearby shops, a cafe, bus stops and exchange services.
Location is the clearest advantage. Gold Souq Metro station is described as a 10-minute walk away, while other guests place the hotel near Palm Deira metro and a bus station. One review also mentions free buses to the beach and shops.
The surrounding streets stay busy, with reports of horns, shouting and heavy activity until around 11 pm, even when rooms themselves remain quieter. Expect a basic, older property rather than a polished hotel. Some guests found their rooms clean and comfortable, while others reported old, dirty rooms, worn towels and a bathroom that let water spill onto the floor.
Wi-Fi has also been inconsistent. Book online to compare rates, confirm check-in arrangements and any extra charges, and register parking in advance if you are driving. Check the pool’s current operating status before arrival.