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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. Walkable from the bus station, this is a great stay. There's a fire every night with music, and a welcoming communal area. The meals were delicious and well-priced. The bed was like sleeping in a cloud, better than my bed at home!

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9
Superb
1,701 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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. The Hostel Stories in Varkala is an incredibly friendly place to stay if you're visiting Varkala. I’ve been there for three weeks, and from the very first day, I felt at home—even though it was my first time in India! The hostel has a beautiful garden with hammocks, chairs, and fruit trees, always filled with good vibes and friendly people to chat with. The atmosphere is both calm and welcoming, making it easy to connect with other travelers while also having space to relax on your own. If you're traveling solo, I promise you won’t feel lonely! There’s also a lovely terrace where you can practice yoga early in the morning, hang your clothes to dry, or simply lie back and watch the stars at night. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the hostel is just a short walk from the South Cliff, where you’ll find the amazong ocean, cafés, restaurants, and all the shops you might need. A huge thank you to Pintu and all the staff at the hostel—you made my stay unforgettable!

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9.1
Superb
158 reviews
Price from
US$7
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. Brilliant vibe and service, felt at home.

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9.2
Superb
259 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

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. Homely atmosphere within 1 km walk to the Varkala cliff. Clean room and tidy bathroom. Enjoyed the hostel atmosphere and cozy room after the a long session at the beach. Staffs were really friendly and welcoming.

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9.4
Superb
372 reviews
Price from
US$24
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 house is a peac of art , it ir very well maintained, and the atmosphere is tranquil and very special. It has a feeling of hotel more than a hostel . I definitely recommend

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9.5
Exceptional
252 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
126 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

SANTA MARIA HOSTEL MUNROE ISLAND has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and restaurant in Munroe Island. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the hostel also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. I stayed for one week. Perfect location, clean and comfortable rooms, you can swim in the lake, and overall Naijeen has been a wonderful host !! Thanks for everything !

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9.2
Superb
139 reviews

Situated in Ernakulam, 14 km from Kochi Biennale, Zostel Kochi (Ernakulam) features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 1.6 km from Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, 2.7 km from National Stock Exchange Of India and 2.9 km from Ernakulam Public Library. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Cochin Shipyard is 3.9 km away.

Ernakulam Railway Station is 3.1 km from the hostel, while District and Sessions Court is 4.3 km from the property. Cochin International Airport is 29 km away. The hostel was very clean, everything was new and worked well. It was nicely furnished. There was warm water in shower. Lot of space in the room and common area. The common area seemed good for socializing. There wasn't a kitchen but a place to eat your own food and wash your dishes. Air conditioning worked well in the room. There was a television in the common area from which you could probably watch movies. There was nice music in common area. The place was peaceful. I could leave my luggages in the hostel for few hours after checking out. There was a small cafe from where you could buy drinks like coffee, juices and maybe some cutted fruits.

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9.1
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Ideally set in the Koramangala district of Bengaluru, The Hosteller Bangalore, Koramangala is set 400 metres from Forum Mall, Koramangala, 5.2 km from Brigade Road and 6.4 km from Chinnaswamy Stadium. The property is situated 7.1 km from Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, 7.2 km from Kanteerava Indoor Stadium and 7.2 km from Bull Temple. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Overall feel and vibe of that place

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9
Superb
400 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

At the hostel, rooms include a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box and certain rooms have river views. At Crossroads Hostel 1957 all rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. This place exuded good vibes. The entire staff were all fantastic. So helpful, so accommodating, so friendly. If you have any travel related questions or are in need of recommendations on where to go/what to see/how to get there they’ve got your back. The food prepared in the kitchen is top notch and super affordable. Beds were comfy enough. Facilities were clean. They even have a clothes washer with plenty of lines to hang dry. Lots of space for chilling/relaxing.

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9.2
Superb
231 reviews

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