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Zostel Ooty

Ooty

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.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Ooty Bus Station, Ooty Railway Station and Ooty Rose Garden. Coimbatore International Airport is 98 km from the property. Clean, comfortable, friendly! Absolutely perfect.

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9.1
Superb
1,688 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel

Coonoor

Boasting a garden and views of mountain, The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel is set in Coonoor, 22 km from Ooty Lake. Located around 2.9 km from Sim's Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 8.9 km away from Dolphin's Nose. Guests can enjoy garden views. Great, helpful staff, cool location, nicely decorated, value for money. Really cannot ask for more from a hostel. Wish I could have stayed longer. Bonus points for the doggo 🥰

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9
Superb
351 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Portal

Auroville

Situated in Auroville, Portal has free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 9.3 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 10 km from Pondicherry Museum and 10 km from Bharathi Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 9.2 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast city views. At the hostel rooms come with a seating area. Everything was great. Amazing staff and the location was peaceful and very unique. We both really enjoyed it

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

The Otherside

Auroville

Boasting free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge, The Otherside is set in Auroville and is 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The property is around 11 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 11 km from Pondicherry Railway Station and 11 km from Pondicherry Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Botanical Garden.

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. All guest rooms feature bed linen. People and Host Bovas is very kind and friendly

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel

Ooty

Set in Ooty, 5.9 km from Ooty Lake, Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 3 km from Ooty Rose Garden, 4 km from Ooty Botanical Gardens and 4.6 km from Ooty Bus Station. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. It’s different vibe, you meet different people and the owner- antara and amrendra both are great Good behaviour. they provide campfire and talk with the staying people like a family. It’s just really good. I actually enjoyed staying there.

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9.4
Superb
31 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Cayzen

South Chennai, Chennai

At the hostel, every room has a wardrobe. The units at Cayzen feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

Chennai Trade Centre is 13 km from the hostel, while Ma Chidambaram Stadium is 15 km away. Chennai International Airport is 10 km from the property. People running the place are good.

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9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Backpackers Inn Dormitory

Pāmban

Backpackers Inn Dormitory features free WiFi throughout the property and views of sea in Pāmban.

At the hostel the rooms come with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 164 km from Backpackers Inn Dormitory. Everything was clean and perfect. Best stay option for Solo Travellers.

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

Auroville

Located in Auroville and within 10 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 10 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 10 km from Pondicherry Museum and 10 km from Bharathi Park. Port of Pondicherry is 16 km from the hostel. Concept of authentic experience

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9.5
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Boomerang community

Auroville

Located in Auroville, 9 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boomerang community provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 9.1 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9.4 km away from Pondicherry Museum. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen. friendly owner. value for money

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Vikistays

Chennai

Set in Chennai, 23 km from Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vikistays offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Madras Medical College.

At the hostel, all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. Breakfast was good and was according to my choice and it was served in time.

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9.2
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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