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HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

Auroville

Located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

V
Vidir
From
Iceland
Great staff out in nature, quiet. Nice atmosphere
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$6.71
1 night, 2 adults

The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel

Coonoor

Set in Coonoor, 22 km from Ooty Lake, The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel features a garden and views of the mountain.

G
Graham
From
Moldova
Fantastic, friendly and helpful staff who organised walks and nights out which made it a really sociable stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
Price from
US$31.42
1 night, 2 adults

Journey junction backpackers hostel

Tiruchchirāppalli

Set in Tiruchchirāppalli, within 4.6 km of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and 1.5 km of Rockfort Trichy, Journey junction backpackers hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

U
Ugo Nino
From
France
I loved the freshness of the sheets, the sublime view from the rooftop, and the warm human connection the host and his staff offered me. I felt privileged to find this place and meet such wonderful people. For anyone coming to town, don’t think twice, it’s a must! I truly hope I can visit again someday.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$16.99
1 night, 2 adults

Sanchari hostel

Kuilapayam

Situated in Kuilapayam, 8.4 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sanchari hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

G
Gayathri
From
India
It was truly a memorable experience. The vibe of the place is very peaceful and deeply connected with nature. A big shoutout to Raj, the host — he made me feel right at home and was always helpful and friendly. There were some jamming events going on in the evenings. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location is perfect — right on the main road, close to all the cafes. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Auroville! 🙌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$26.54
1 night, 2 adults

The Hosteller Kodaikanal

Kodaikānāl

Set in Kodaikānāl, 7.1 km from Chettiar Park, The Hosteller Kodaikanal offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

S
Sai
From
India
It was a excellent stay with the hosteller kodaikanal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$39.61
1 night, 2 adults

Vyugen Villa #01

Kāraikkudi

Vyugen Villa #01 features accommodation in Kāraikkudi. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

K
Kumar
From
India
A Truly Homely Experience in Karaikudi Our stay at this homestay felt just like being in our own house. The interiors were unique and beautifully reflected the charm of Chettinad heritage, making the space feel both authentic and cozy. Mr. Vijay, the host, and his kind-hearted mother took exceptional care of every little detail, ensuring our comfort throughout the stay. Their warmth and hospitality made a lasting impression — it was more than just a stay, it was a heartfelt experience. Truly felt like home away from home!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$16.77
1 night, 2 adults

Ulala Hostels - Feels like HOME

Tiruvannāmalai

Ulala Hostels - Feels like HOME features air-conditioned accommodation in Tiruvannāmalai. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Dennis
From
Germany
It was clean, the people running the hostel were very helpful and gave good tips about what to do
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$13.42
1 night, 2 adults

Portal

Auroville

Situated in Auroville, Portal has free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property.

С
Снисаренко
From
Russia
It's very cozy, comfortable, wonderful hosts, you feel like you're in paradise!)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$11.17
1 night, 2 adults

The Sheltor

Chennai

Located in Chennai and with Government Museum Chennai reachable within 9.4 km, The Sheltor provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

E
Emmanuel
From
Sri Lanka
"Very pleasant in heart of chennai pods are very clean and hygiene near to the beach staffs are very friendly and manager moorthy was very helpful and friendly must visit property in chennai"
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$8.50
1 night, 2 adults

Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry)

Auroville

Located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Anoop
From
India
The ambience and the stay is too good and you can meet a lot of people from different parts of the world. It is located too close to auroville and we can experience a nice stay in between nature.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Price from
US$15.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$10.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,469 reviews
Broad Lands was fantastic, clean, and had charming colonial architecture. Its location made visiting key attractions easy. A tip for future visitors: use the Metro from the airport. We found it much cheaper and more convenient on our return trip. I highly recommend this hostel for its cleanliness, charm, and convenience.
Guest review by
Perera
Group
Avg. price/night: US$34.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
A good place to stay, backpackers!!!
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Vinod
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Budget friendly Bathroom was fine
Guest review by
Mukherjee
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$45.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews
Well, for starters the view is Immaculate and the staff is super friendly as well! And the environment that the Zostel team has created where fellow hosteliers can mingle and get friendly is super awesome. Loved the property manager dude, he was super friendly and sweet! I met three new wonderful people who made my trip immaculate thanks to this environment! Thank you Zostel team!!!
Guest review by
mukund
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$57.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
It’s sooo peaceful. Love it! The guy Pheo is my favourite. He is so helpful and kind to everyone and has maintained the property really well and clean. Best property in Ooty as a hostel.
Guest review by
Radha
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$32.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Very nice location outside of Kotagiri in the hills. From here you can walk in the tea plantations to a little village as well as to a look out to waterfall. Very autbentic! The hostel is beautiful with a nice hang out area and the friendly staff offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in good quality for a fair price! You ll need thT because to get to Kotagiri ist either a 3-4 km walk or a Taxi ride.
Guest review by
Joachim
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$17.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Best hostel in india
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Ashique
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$42.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Good location, clean and safe
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Rajeswaran
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$42.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,656 reviews
One of the best hostels I have ever visited. Certainly recommend it to everyone. Staff are very helpful and clear the doubts regarding the ooty experience.
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Mohan Sashank
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$62.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
One of the best hostel experiences and beware its huge and well maintained
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Harsh
Solo traveller