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Situated in Ooty, 2.5 km from Ooty Lake, Zostel Ooty features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 3.6 km from Ooty Botanical Gardens, 5.9 km from Gymkhana Golf Course and 10 km from Ooty Doddabetta Peak. The accommodation offers a concierge service and free WiFi.

A vegetarian breakfast is available at the hostel. My time at the zostel was really great! The zostel is so much cleaner than every other Hotel or Hostel i stayed in! The bedsheets where white and clean. No dust or dirt on the floor! Is is not only clean but very cosy! The location is also perfect if you want to be close to the bus stand and nature at the same time. It has a nice view over the town. There is also a restaurant that has many options you can choose from. Really delicious! If you need something or have any problems, then contact the staff! They are really friendly and try to make your stay as memorable as possible!

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9
Superb
1,680 reviews
Price from
US$9
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The Hostel Stories, Varkala - Helipad Road in Varkala provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Fabulous! This has to be one of the best, if not the best, hostel that I stayed in during my travels. I do not know where to begin in terms of describing just how amazing my overall experience was. The hostel is only a month or so old so everything is, as one would expect, brand new. Setback from the road you're away from the noise and traffic and yet still only a 5minute walk to the bustling cliff area. The dorm rooms are a good size with comfy beds, privacy curtains and individual lockers. The whole place is spotlessly clean. There's a lovely chill out area upstairs with a well appointed kitchen where you can either cook for yourself or buy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner for around RPS150. The garden is a delight to sit in and isn't really overlooked either. What makes this place complete are the brilliant team; huge thanks to Vikram and Pintu who made me feel so welcome and provided so much fun and laughter. Book it now before it's too late!

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9.1
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
US$6
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Set in Kodaikānāl, 2.4 km from Chettiar Park, Rave Raja CoWorking Hostels offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.6 km from Bear Shola Falls, 2.6 km from Kodaikanal Lake and 2.8 km from Kodaikanal Bus Stand. Some units at the property feature a terrace with a mountain view. Had a wonderful stay. The place is clean, cozy, and has such a warm, homely vibe. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the community atmosphere makes it extra special. Truly felt like home away from home!

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9
Superb
116 reviews
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US$6
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Located in Auroville, within 10 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 10 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 10 km from Pondicherry Museum, 10 km from Bharathi Park and 15 km from Botanical Garden. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The Truth About HostelExp in Auroville… (From Someone Who Stayed Over a Week) I booked HostelExp for just one night but ended up staying over a week. It’s one of those places that’s easy to settle into—comfortable, quiet, and thoughtfully run 🌿🛖. The yoga shala was a real highlight 🌳🧘‍♂️. It’s clean, peaceful, and felt like a great place to start each day. The whole property is well-maintained, and you can tell there’s real care behind the scenes. Everything from the rooms to the common spaces had a calm, intentional vibe 🍃. What I appreciated most was the balance between community and personal space 🍂🪷. There were always friendly people around, but it never felt busy or overwhelming. I could join in or take time for myself, and both felt equally supported. Nitish was really helpful before I even arrived, sending clear directions and making the whole process simple 🛤️. Once I got there, he made sure I felt welcome. Lucky, who helps take care of the space, was kind and friendly too 🌼🙂. For what’s offered, the price is very fair 🍀. If you’re heading to Auroville and looking for a quiet, conscious place to stay, HostelExp is a great choice. I’d definitely come back 🌺✨.

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9.1
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Situated in Gokarna, a few steps from Gokarna Main Beach, Revibe Beach Hostel Gokarna features accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation offers free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. One of the best places we have ever been to....My friend and me came to gokarna together.... We had one of the best times ever... The environment here is very friendly, they never made us feel lonely... We made so many friends because of these guys..... I really loved the way they welcomed us and introduced themselves and introduced us to all the people who are in the hostel.... We had a blasting New Year 2024 celebrations here..... They made us feel that we are with family and very close friends... We got to meet new people and made friends..... The staff here took care of us really well ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Revibe made us reconnect with the world again.... #ThankyousomuchRevibe @revibe.hostel

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9.5
Exceptional
221 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Situated in Puducherry, within 2.1 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 2.1 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Unpack Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.6 km from Bharathi Park, 3.3 km from Botanical Garden and 3.6 km from Pondicherry Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.4 km from Pondicherry Museum. This hostel is really comfortable, clean and well run. The common areas are well maintained and well structured, especially the terrace which becomes a place where you can meet lots of interesting people and never feel lonely! :) The owners are very welcoming and are very passionate and courageous people

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9.2
Superb
280 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Situated in Cochin, within 1.1 km of Fort Kochi Beach and 1 km of Kochi Biennale, The Chill House features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, St. Francis Church Kochi, and Indo-Portuguese Museum. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Princess Street, Vasco Da Gama Square and Santacruz Basilica Kochi. Cochin International Airport is 43 km from the property. I kept extending and ended up staying there for more than a week. Niaz is super nice and he really loves to help you with whatever question you throw at him, even taking you to places himself. Luckily Niaz' friend was staying there at the same time who cooked for us every evening, which contributed even more to this really nice community feeling. We celebrated Holi Festival and went to temple festivals together and Niaz let us paint flags on the house, which I loved. The rooms were clean, you can use the kitchen and there's a rooftop where you can hang out or do some yoga. Plenty of space up there. Loved it !

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9
Superb
226 reviews
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US$6
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Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 700 metres from Varkala Cliff. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Very good hosts, helped me with everything I needed, pleasant atmosphere

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9.4
Superb
390 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Located in Alleppey, less than 1 km from Alleppey Beach, Dutch Square Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 2.2 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, 2.8 km from Alappuzha Railway Station and 17 km from Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple. The property is allergy-free and is set less than 1 km from Alleppey Lighthouse. The breakfast was great and it had a calm vibe to the place. Anup is a great host and helped with anything I asked. All the staff make this one of the best places I’ve stayed (including the very friendly cat)

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9.4
Superb
272 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

At the hostel, rooms have a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at beNomadic Eco Hostel, Madikeri, Coorg also boast free WiFi. The rooms have a safety deposit box. The staff and especially the manager were very polite and the hospitality was excellent!

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9.1
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

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