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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. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge. Botanical Garden is 15 km from the hostel, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 15 km away. Puducherry Airport is 9 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Auroville

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nikhil
    India India
    Abby, nitish, archiya and all other staff members are very cooperative. Very open area quite big, hammocks to chill, small family operated business you feel at home Definitely recommend
  • Harsh
    India India
    Love the experience love the activities, this place is clean it's fun loved the vibes totally worth of money
  • Tina
    Germany Germany
    A beautiful place to wind down, relax, enjoy nature and connect with lovely people. I loved that the hostel was in the middle of the jungle with nothing around. The beds were comfy, the bathroom was clean. The manager is super nice and relaxed. I...
  • Ananth
    India India
    Spacious location, good host, nice traveller/backpacker environment
  • Karthik
    India India
    The hostel is so awesome to stay in ,I am satisfied with their service , and meet nice people. The very best to stay in the middle of the forest
  • Pauinski33
    Spain Spain
    Nice hostel located in Auroville and surrounded by nature. Perfect for meeting new people. I liked the creativity area, the smoking area, the fire camp, the yoga rooftop and the shared kitchen.
  • Syam
    India India
    The property exudes a unique charm, and I truly appreciate the warm and engaging way they interact with their guests. The concept of self-cooking paired with a community dinner adds a delightful and welcoming touch.
  • Shreya
    India India
    Location is amazing! Inside forest but not too far from cafes and main tourist spots. Loved cycling around tree covered roads and birds chirping. Hostel is very spacious with hammocks around hanging on trees.It's very peaceful.Rooms are cozy and...
  • Radhika
    India India
    Location, peace and aesthetics along with good staff.
  • Bruno
    France France
    New Exp property just built in Auroville. Such a nice place. Enjoy the peace here. Perfect for animal lovers who like to pet dogs too. The dorms and washrooms are big enough. There are a lot of space outside if you wanna chill. Better if you have...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Non-smoking throughout

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

House rules
Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

  • Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience is 0.8 miles from the centre of Auroville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • The prices at Hostel Exp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.