Trippr Kodaikanal Backpacker Hostel

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

8.6

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About this property

Essential Facilities: Trippr Kodaikanal Backpacker Hostel in Kodaikanal offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy mountain views from the terrace. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a games room. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 134 km from Madurai Airport, the hostel is close to Bear Shola Falls (4 km), Kodaikanal Lake (4 km), and Coaker's Walk (5 km). Guests appreciate the host, convenient location, and attentive staff.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • BBQ facilities

Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Manpreet
India India
“I loved that the location, it was a little away from the town and was really quite and peaceful. The volunteer Kishore was really helpful and made sure we were comfortable.”
Bhandari
India India
“The property is at a beautiful location. It’s quiet and peaceful.”
Rahul
India India
“Laid back , chill. Caretaker Shiva and Manager Gnanam sir are amazing people. I’ll keep coming back”
Raihan
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“The property manager Mr Emanuele is a very talented and friendly person. This property has everything as you can expect as a solo traveler. Highly recommend.”
Ubaid
India India
“The host,the hospitallity and the place was amazing special shout out to Mehul”
Rahul
India India
“The location and view was so beautiful and the hosts were amazing people. Gnanam manager and Mehul were excellent people. You have all the freedom if you just follow their basic do’s and dont’s these aren’t literally rules but just etiquette’s and...”
Max
Russia Russia
“Very calm place, personnel is very helpful, there is big lounge zone, there is good wi-fi, homestay cafe is near, 3 minutes by walk. Little far from Kodai, one our by walk to the Lake, 2 hours by walk to Vattakanal. Hostel placed on 2300 meters...”
Sathvik
India India
“My stay at trippr was awesome because of volunteer shiva, he is very active and friendly person and is always helpful, trippr was a great place to stay was away from the town where you can chill nicely and there is a nice view from the hostel and...”
Mahesh
India India
“The location and the place, perfect for those who are coming by own vehicle.”
Jack
United States United States
“great social hostel with nice staff and fun bonfires at night”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Trippr Kodaikanal Backpacker Hostel

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • BBQ facilities

House rules

Trippr Kodaikanal Backpacker Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$11. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 45
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Trippr Kodaikanal Backpacker Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

A damage deposit of Rs. 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.