Backpacker Cowies
15, Walton Road, Colaba, Mumbai, 400 001, Colaba, 400001 Mumbai, India – Excellent location - show map
Backpacker Cowies
As you visit Mumbai, how about get a taste of old Bombay as well? Nestled in a quiet bylane of Colaba- one of Mumbai’s oldest localities and a stone throw away from its heritage sites like The Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway and many more! Our property brings you the best of modern amenities and the feeling of home, right here in the heart of Mumbai. Stay in an over 100 year old charming building, now a Premium Hostel - where we provide our guests many options, from Dorm Beds to Private Rooms including free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen , an All Day Cafe in an open terrace stocked with books, board games and musical instruments to match your every mood. Our guests from all over the world, enjoy a clean, well equipped hostel within walking distance to the city’s most renowned spots and amidst beautiful British era and art deco inspired architecture. Policies by Backpacker Cowies/Terms and Conditions:- ● Please make sure to leave your contact number when making this booking. In case we can't contact you, the booking may not be guaranteed. ● Lockers are provided to each guest. We would request you to carry your own lock. Hostel management is not responsible for all the personal belongings and luggage of the guests. ● Local IDs are not accepted, we would require an ID that is approved by any Government Authority. ● A sum of INR 200 is to be deposited by every guest on the account of Damage Deposit, which would be collected only in Cash. This amount will be reimbursed on check-out, subject to an inspection of the property. ● Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. ● Rights to admission reserved. ● This Property Follows Green Hour Initiative , AC's Will Be Shut Down For 4-5 Hours Everyday.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tara
New Zealand“Great location, helpful staff, comfortable room, excellent pillows! Found some excellent food trucks nearby.” 
Hannah
United Kingdom“Great location and very helpful staff. Comfy beds and a good base as a solo female traveller. I extended to a 4 night stay. Complimentary tea and coffee was a nice touch, bathrooms cleaned regularly and good social rooftop. Appreciated filtered...”- Deep
India“The Lady on the welcome desk was warm and informative about the regulations followed at the place, the check-in process was smooth and breezy, and the location of this place is one of the best in the area.” - Pandey India“Loved the experience, would recommend to everyone.”
- DDana
United States“THE LOCATION!😍 Also very clean hostel and bathrooms, they have communal showers upstairs so you can shower before/after checkout, very convenient. Staff was superb and very patient and helpful. Thank you so much will definitely book again when in...” 
Ingrid
Netherlands“The staff was amazing! Super friendly en extremely helpfull!!! We stayed in a simple but comfortable and clean private room with bathroom. The location is great!”
Amal India“- super clean and comfortable rooms. - friendly and helpful staff. (the older gentleman at the reception seemed a little grumpy, but in a cute grandpa sort of way. :D) - great location. (walking distance to both marine drive and gateway of india.)”- Motilall0845150757
South Africa“Beds were nice and soft. Toilets were very clean, no talking from other guests and staff at night. Had a very pleasant stay and will revisit. Owners and staff were very pleasant.” 
Mitin United Kingdom“Really helpful staff and provided good amenities for a very large room location is excellent”
Emma
Italy“The rooms and toilets are really clean, very good value for money. The hostel is in the heart of Colaba.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Backpacker CowiesGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
- Terrace
- Toilet paper
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Movie nights
- Games room
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Tile/marble floor
- Lift
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Marathi
House rulesBackpacker Cowies takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that guests are requested to contact the property for bookings of group larger than 10 people.
Please note that the property follows green social non-air-conditioned hours from 13.00 hours to 19.00 hours.
Please carry a valid Photo ID card for verifying the reservation. (PAN Card And VoterID is not accepted as a valid ID) Foreign guests need to produce a valid passport with visa
You are required to make a 100% pre-payment at the time of your check-in.
Non-resident guests are not allowed inside the property.
Alcohol consumption is not permitted at the premises.
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 Backpacker Cowies 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.
A damage deposit of Rs. 200 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.
FAQs about Backpacker Cowies
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Backpacker Cowies is 11.2 miles from the centre of Mumbai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Backpacker Cowies may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Backpacker Cowies offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Games room
- Movie nights
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Check-in at Backpacker Cowies is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
