HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: HostelExp, Auroville offers a hostel in Auroville, India. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a family-friendly restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Dining Experience: The restaurant features a traditional, modern, and romantic ambiance, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views. Additional Facilities: The property includes a shared kitchen, outdoor fireplace, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. Yoga classes are available, and the hostel is highly rated for its nature trip and yoga offerings. Local Attractions: Located 5.6 mi from Puducherry Airport, the hostel is near Sri Aurobindo Ashram (6.2 mi), Manakula Vinayagar Temple (6.2 mi), and Pondicherry Museum (6.2 mi).

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Deborah
India India
“I'm still swooning over the warm hospitality! Being treated like family was the highlight of my stay. And the hostel's forest setting? Absolutely breathtaking! I've given them my heart, and I'll definitely be back for more. Highly recommended for...”
Franziska
Germany Germany
“Friendly and helpful staff, chilled atmosphere, loved the hammocks to pass the afternoon heat and yoga shala for your own practice, comfy mattresses”
Hari
India India
“Best location amongst the nature and the staff are amazing , big toilet and bathrooms , clean and serene atmosphere. Delicious food in the kitchen.”
Riyaz
India India
“First impressions was good! A very safe and comfortable hostel stay for travellers. Lovely yard and garden with fruit trees and lots of plants. This is a place for peace minded and for some great activities. I met some really nice people here. The...”
Vaibhav
India India
“Auroville is just another world and this place is awesome.The property owner Godwin is an amazing guy.”
Lee
India India
“I really like the location where the hostal is spotted in the middle of the forest. And the people I met they make the trip beautiful. Nature, Peaceful, People that's make better Human. After you visit you'll be better person.”
Vishwanath
India India
“This place is what a travel backpacker's hostel should represent, a sense of community, friendly people. It's clean well maintained and if you want to spend time in Auroville, its very near to all the Aurovillie activities.”
Chelsea
Australia Australia
“Beautiful leafy grounds, great food and helpful staff. Goodwin and Naufal helped with everything from finding places to eat, how to travel, and even giving lifts.”
Purnesh
India India
“I recently spent a week at this hostel and was blown away by the experience. I had an incredible week-long stay at this hostel. The property's design and maintenance are truly impressive, and uniquely located in the middle of a forest is a huge...”
Raven
India India
“Loved my experience at the hostel! The host is a very good person and a great manager. They took care of everything, even dropped me at the highway when I had to catch a bus. Totally recommend!!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Gratitude cafe
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.