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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. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, 98 km from Zostel Ooty. Everything Excellent views from the hotel, the guys are very kindly.

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9.1
Superb
1,563 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Ostel In

Puducherry

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. Amazing view (immediately near seaside), very nice and super clean place, very good food and amazing people who work there. We enjoyed every single day! They created different events in evenings, so we had also much fun.

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9.2
Superb
324 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Unpack Hostel

Pondicherry Beach, Puducherry

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
84 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Zostel Poombarai, Kodaikanal

Kodaikānāl

Located in Kodaikānāl, 19 km from Guna Cave, Zostel Poombarai, Kodaikanal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is situated 20 km from Pillar Rocks, 20 km from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory and 21 km from Fairy Falls. Every room has a balcony with mountain views and free WiFi.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Great staff, great view, culture.

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9
Superb
61 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

FUNK MONK HOSTEL PONDICHERRY

Auroville

Situated in Auroville, within 14 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 13 km of Botanical Garden, FUNK MONK HOSTEL PONDICHERRY features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 14 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 14 km from Pondicherry Railway Station and 14 km from Pondicherry Museum. Some units at the property have a terrace with a lake view. I had an amazing stay here. Krishna is one of the best hosts I’ve ever come across. He is so kind, generous and knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to help make your stay a good one. He is always there to help you out and gives the best recommendations. This place is so peaceful, homely, clean and affordable. It has everything you could possibly need in a hostel / guesthouse and I felt like I could unwind here. The home cooked food is also amazing. Highly recommend to everyone! I want to come back already :)

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9.4
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

The Door to Nirvana Backpackers Hostel Kotagiri

Kotagiri

Kotagiri's first Backpackers Hostel! Located away from the hustle of the city and far away from the crowded tourist spots of Coonoor and Ooty, The Door to Nirvana hostel is the perfect magical stay while visiting Nilgiris. Experience nature at its best, with green Tea plantations as far as you can see and if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of Nilgiris Wildlife right from your Balcony. Our Luxurious hostel offers the tourists a budget-oriented, sociable accommodation with some of the best views in and around Nilgiris. The Eco-friendly style bungalows are built with wood and all the rooms come with an en-suite bathroom. This was amazing stay at The Door to Nirvana. Very friendly atmosphere, staff is helpful, beautiful location with fabulous views. Rooms are wooden, cozy and spacious with balconies. Food was delicious, freshly prepared. Highly recommend this place, if you are nearby, you should definitely visit.

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9.1
Superb
87 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

26 LaPorte

Puducherry

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

Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry)

Auroville

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. A brand new property, Unearth hostel is one of the liveliest places to stay in and around Auroville. The vibes, the people, the staff - this property will not disappoint!

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8.8
Fabulous
292 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

The Hosteller Ooty

Ooty

Situated in Ooty, within 3.5 km of Ooty Lake and 600 metres of Ooty Rose Garden, The Hosteller Ooty features free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 1.9 km from Ooty Bus Station, 2.3 km from Ooty Railway Station and 3.1 km from Ooty Botanical Gardens. Sim's Park is 19 km away and Pykara Lake is 20 km from the hostel. The property manager is very accomodating and welcoming

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8.3
Very good
123 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

WoodPacker Hostel Auroville Pondicherry

Auroville

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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