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Ostel In has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Puducherry. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

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.

Great place to stay, homey, spacious, nice views to beach and pool

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9.2
Superb
324 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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.

The Hosts were so friendly and I also had lots of fun talking with cool fellow travellers!! This was my First Hostel Experience and it will definitely stay a memorable one!! Looking forward to my next stay at this hostel in the near future :)

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9.9
Exceptional
83 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, 26 LaPorte is situated in Puducherry in the Pondicherry region, less than 1 km from Promenade Beach and a 12-minute walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Located around less than 1 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, the hostel is also 2.1 km away from Port of Pondicherry. The property is non-smoking and is located 800 metres from Pondicherry Railway Station.

If you are planning to stay and explore White Town then 26la porte will be the best option. All well known spots are nearby. Just rent a scooty and go for a day trip. Most famous french delicacies shop is also in walking distance. The hotel is very clean n well maintained. Staffs are friendly and very helpful,polite and humble.They can also help you to plan your itinerary. They can allow for early check-in and didn't charge extra money. I really enjoyed my stay in 26 La Porte :)

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8.7
Fabulous
101 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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.

Hands down the best hostel you will find in Pondicherry! Staff are super friendly and welcoming, the owner is a wealth of knowledge for what to do and see around the Tamil Nadu area, so you will not miss out on anything or get lost. Bikes are available for rent, location is spot on ....I wish I can give it more stars!!

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8.9
Fabulous
452 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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 like that painting in the building.

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8.6
Fabulous
28 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Situated in Puducherry, 2.9 km from Auroville Beach, Zostel Pondicherry, Auroville Road features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 8.4 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 8.7 km from Pondicherry Museum and 8.9 km from Bharathi Park. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Sri Aurobindo Ashram is 8.3 km away.

At the hostel the rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom.

The manager was very accommodating and extremely helpful

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7
Good
27 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, guest rooms at the hostel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a terrace. At Le Apex Home Stay each room has bed linen and towels.

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9
Superb
1 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Situated in Auroville, 2.9 km from Auroville Beach, The Last Stop Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 8.4 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 8.7 km from Pondicherry Museum and 8.9 km from Bharathi Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

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1
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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 set 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.

Unearth hostel is just one in his kind. First of all, this hostel is great located! There are nice restaurants around, it has all the benefits of being in Auroville, but the ground isn't part of it. The building is absolutely beautiful and well designed. There are a lot of common spaces with beds to chill on, a huge roof terrace with activities going on like dance classes, yoga and drumcircels and a kitchen to use for cooking. There is drinking water aswell to take for free! I can't say a lot about the private rooms, but the dorm covered all my needs. (International) electricity plugs, night lamps, lockers, ven, optional airco... Everything well thought about! Than the best part: The Vibe! This hostel feels like your home away from home! With a good mixture of nationalities and types of travellers, this place functions as a big family. People take a lot of care of eachother (I can tell, as I broke my foot and ended up staying here for some weeks), and with Prerit as the head of this family, nothing can go wrong. He functions like a father, gives you advise, helps you out, organises things like scooters, and creates an open, friendly vibe everyone fits in. I will never forget the endless conversations at the bonfire, exchanging cultures, music, food and humor. If you search for cozy but spacious HOME, this is your spot. Just be carefull.... You might stay here longer than expected!

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8.8
Fabulous
292 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Located in Auroville, 12 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, WoodPacker Hostel Auroville Pondicherry provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 11 km from Botanical Garden, 12 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 12 km from Pondicherry Railway Station. The accommodation offers karaoke and free WiFi.

The owner of the hotel is just a really great guy that will help you get around, will sometimes drop you off with his bike and has great advice. When I was there there was a really nice workshop as well. Good space to just chill.

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8.7
Fabulous
180 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 452 reviews
    Micasa hostels - my first solo trip hostel and boy am I glad i picked this place. Very safe and well connected, it's walkable distance from all cute cafes of pondi. Hosts Sam and Sandeep very friendly , they helped me with everything - bike rents, places to visit etc. Hostel is very well maintained, clean. Washrooms are constantly being cleaned by their staff. I would definitely recommend this hostel to others and especially solo traveling females.
    H R
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £75.47
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 324 reviews
    Loved the stay as it was the first time for me to stay in a hostel. Loved the people and played games with random people... Loved the place. Should definitely choose this to stay if you are very open to meet new people and explore new options while traveling
    Tiwari
    People with friends
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews
    Best Hostel of my trip!
    Elena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews
    Great location, the apartment feels like home rather than just a typical room. It's very safe and secure. We asked for an early check-in and check-out, and Prashant arranged an alternative room for us at no extra cost. Thanks to him for organizing everything so smoothly. Highly recommended!
    Manoj
    Solo traveller
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews
    After traveling in India for 2 month IT was the best stay i bin so Far. The Hostel ist very Clean and have Europe Standards, the two Persons WHO running IT are great people wo helped me with every Problem. ITS a nice place to connect with new people.
    Georg
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 101 reviews
    It was a very comfortable stay. Dormitory is really safe and preferable for solo travellers.
    Mariyam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.01
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews
    Location is too beautiful close to serenity beach just a walk of 2-3 mins. Staffs are very good, polite and friendly. Even after checking out the room they have kept our luggage till evening at their office. And the good thing is they asked me park my rental bike inside the resort for safety purpose. All over it’s a good budget friendly resort to stay.
    V
    Vishwanath
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.77
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 187 reviews
    Visited the Hotel jeyam residency. Very safe for family traveller. Nice ambience, great location, near to the paradise beach and opposite to the boat house. Staff had helped us with the booking and provide spacious rooms and suggested place to visit in Pondicherry. Thanks to Jeyam team for making our stay comfortable will refer our friends.
    Praveen
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 99 reviews
    The atmosphere was quite comfortable and the staff were welcoming. Their behaviour was more of a friend. It felt like home. Also, the other guests were quite hospitable. Best hostel for youth. The vibes were great. Best accommodation at cheap rates in Pondy. I would like to visit again.
    Shankar
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 99 reviews
    Meeting new people sounds scary but at Aura hostel it was so good. I felt so safe staying there..even late night. Rahul ji is so fun and made us feel like home. The rooms were clean, very adjustable with timings. Loved the stay looking forward to go again.
    Pooja
    Group

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