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Unpack Hostel

Pondicherry Beach, Puducherry

Situated in Puducherry, within 2.3 km of Promenade Beach and 2.1 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 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 set 2.4 km from Pondicherry Museum, 2.6 km from Bharathi Park and 3.3 km from Botanical Garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Unpack is a relatively new hostel with friendly hosts and a lovely vibe. The mixed dorm was very comfortable with excellent AC at night. The shared spaces are perfect to hang out and chat with other travellers. The hosts are able to arrange scooter hire to get around the area. I would highly recommend Unpack for a stay in Pondicherry.

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9.7
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Ostel In

Puducherry

At the hostel, the rooms come with a desk. The rooms have air conditioning and a TV, and some rooms at Ostel In have a sea view. All rooms have bed linen.

Serenity Beach is 2.5 km from Ostel In, while Sri Aurobindo Ashram is 6.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 7 km from the hostel. Not only is it always clean and looks great, staff are also friendly and reliable. they help my bus arrange, give some idea of recommended restaurants, and went to the beach together! everything is perfect♡ p.s. Guru's surf school is also pretty!

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9.2
Superb
462 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Bay Stays near white town

Heritage Town, Puducherry

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Pondicherry Museum. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 3 km from Bay Stays near white town. The room is very neat...they had all the needed facilities..it's very calm and quiet...the rooms were decently spacious too

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9
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

26 LaPorte

Puducherry

Located in Puducherry, Pondicherry region, 26 LaPorte is set 2.1 km from Port of Pondicherry. Boasting a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Promenade Beach, a 12-minute walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 800 metres from Pondicherry Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 metres from Bharathi Park. Very nice place Brand New Nice people

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8.5
Very good
138 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Aura hostel

Puducherry

Located in Puducherry, 6.6 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Aura hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 6 km from Botanical Garden, 6.7 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 6.7 km from Pondicherry Railway Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. TLDR; If you are looking for a legit place with friendly staff, who would go above and beyond to make your stay beneficial, this is the place for you (not suitable for folks with an attitude/entitlement 😉) The room was worth it for the price we paid, beds were comfy and well-made, roommates were a friendly bunch. The bathroom was clean; it came equipped with a geyser (water heater). I feel obliged to put in an additional paragraph regarding the amazing manager and staff, Rahul was super friendly and helpful; helped me with recommendations on places to visit (and even personally took me to some of the places himself), was even kind enough to allow me to keep my luggage in the premises until late (I hade a late transport from Pondi). Also special mention goes to Salman (I hope I am remembering his name correctly 😅), was kind and helpful. I would definitely be visiting again next time I come to Pondicherry.

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8.6
Fabulous
110 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Eness Hostels Pondicherry

Heritage Town, Puducherry

Located within less than 1 km of Promenade Beach and a 8-minute walk of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Eness Hostels Pondicherry provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Puducherry. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Pondicherry Railway Station is 1.6 km away and Botanical Garden is 1.8 km from the hostel. Air con was good. The rooftop was nice and the staff were really nice! Good location

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8.3
Very good
330 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Micasa Hostels

Puducherry

Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Micasa Hostels is situated in Puducherry, 1.1 km from Promenade Beach. The property is close to Bharathi Park, Pondicherry Museum and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Clean rooms, friendly staff, great Location and an amazing rooftop lounge

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8.9
Fabulous
460 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Hostel kuruku santhu colive

Puducherry

Set in Puducherry, 3.7 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Hostel kuruku santhu colive offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is situated 3.4 km from Bharathi Park, 3.4 km from Pondicherry Museum and 3.6 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hostel Kuruku Santhu, and it was an experience to remember. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to ensure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable.The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-maintained, providing a perfect blend of comfort and practicality. The common areas were vibrant and inviting, offering a great space to meet fellow travelers and share stories and which are a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the local culture and meet new people. Whether you’re a solo traveler or traveling with friends, Hostel Kuruku Santhu offers a vibrant and friendly environment that makes you feel at home.Overall, my stay at Hostel Kuruku Santhu was exceptional. The combination of friendly staff, excellent facilities makes it a top choice for any traveler. I highly recommend it and look forward to my next visit!

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8.2
Very good
49 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Nomad House Pondicherry

Puducherry

Set in Puducherry, 3.5 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Nomad House Pondicherry offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 1.5 km from Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.1 km away from Pondicherry Railway Station. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A perfect stay for backpackers. The place is pretty much connected to all the main areas in Pondicherry and is very near to bus stand. Harish is a very good host and quite helpful. Dorms are neat and well maintained. The terrace is a meet up place for the guests to grab a drink play some nice games. I personally had a very good time interacting with strangers and will definitely stay again...

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7.6
Good
7 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Art Forest

Puducherry

Situated in Puducherry and within 12 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Art Forest has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 12 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 13 km from Pondicherry Museum and 13 km from Bharathi Park. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with a garden view.

Botanical Garden is 13 km from the hostel, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 12 km from Art Forest.

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10
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

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