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Located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 10 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 11 km from Pondicherry Museum and 11 km from Bharathi Park. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain rooms at the hostel also offer a seating area. You can play squash and tennis at Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry), and the area is popular for cycling. Guests can enjoy playing table tennis, darts or sing karaoke, or take advantage of the business centre. Botanical Garden is 13 km from the accommodation, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 14 km away. Puducherry Airport is 11 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Auroville

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • T
    India India
    The owner was very cooperative and addressed all our concerns effectively. Despite short notice of vacating the hostel, he was very considerate and helped us in all logistics. The vibe at the hostel was very similar to what we expected. Location...
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing relaxed vibe at the hostel with loads of other travellers to hang out with. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and gave great advice on things to do around Auroville.
  • Mamata
    India India
    Clean, peaceful, and well maintained hostel. Friendly and co-operative staff. I strongly recommend this hostel.
  • S
    Shafrina
    India India
    excellent location, execellent people. they make everyone feel right at home! you could meet the right crowd here even of u are travelling by yourself. the place is clean and cozy. definitely going back again.
  • Dudhiyawala
    Stumbled upon a gem in Auroville – the backpacker's haven curated by the incredible host, Mr. Prerit. His warm hospitality made the stay unforgettable. The hostel not only offered cozy accommodation but also served as a gateway to the town's...
  • V
    Vishnu
    India India
    What a beautiful property inside auroville security zone, I loved the ambiance as well as my stay being at unearth hostel. I just loved the common areas, I spended almost all the time in common areas rather than being in dorm. I thank hostel staff...
  • Goswami
    India India
    Excellent property in manner of cleanliness and very hygienic environment. The owner and staff are very helpful and friendly. All the tourist places are close to it. I enjoyed football & table tennis. Budget friendly stay for all the backpackers.
  • Goswami
    India India
    It’s my first visit to Auroville. I had no idea about this place before, but host here completely changed my experience. He guided me so well about exploration of the universal township. Got to interact with lots of lovely light minded people...
  • Lokmatrika
    India India
    experience at Unearth hostel was very rewarding, you can spend days & days exploring the universal township, go on a bicycle on cycling tracks in auroville, enjoy the jungle ride, meet other travelers from all over the world, enjoy variety of...
  • Dudhiyawala
    India India
    Its a really great pitstop for travelers like me. The owner of the property is very kind and generous. I met some interesting people here. The property has been maintained perfectly. Clean and equipped dorms with attached neat washrooms. It's a...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry)
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Squash
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet

Wellness

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 13:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 500 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry)

  • Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Squash
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Aerobics
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Yoga classes
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Public Bath
    • Personal trainer
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live music/performance
    • Tennis equipment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Fitness classes
    • Walking tours
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Cooking class
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) is 0.6 miles from the centre of Auroville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.