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Reviews of The Hosteller Kareri

Village Kareri Khas, P.O Kareri Tehsil - Shahpur, District Kangra, 176218 Dharamshala, India

#1 of 91 hotels in Dharamshala

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Review score

Based on 79 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Awesome place to spend some time in nature in its purest form.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Landscaping around the property

    Ambience of the place

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Best hospitality at the best place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No such thing Everything is perfect.

    A gem near Dharamshala. Lovely hidden spots. Splendid views. Clean and comfortable stay. Very welcoming staff and the locals are also very helpful. Place close to nature and one of the best experience to enjoy with nature and locals. 🤩🩵

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay! Clean, comfortable hostel with great staff and services. I recommend to anyone.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    I had a peaceful, calm stay with helpful staff members and a lovely mountain scene to enjoy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    there was no mirror in the room

    food is good, location is also good, staff is hospitable and courteous, they promptly address the issue if it's addressable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Good stay in Kareri
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect for spending some good time in Kareri. Perfect location for stopover for Kareri Trek. The food served in the cafe is also very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful hostel with private rooms in Kerari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was advertised as one of the properties in Dharamshala, but it was at least 1 hour drive away from the bus station, costing 1500 INR each trip. It’s all the way in Kareri which is beautiful btw, and we’re still glad we got to stay here for a night. But the drive was a bit challenging for our taxi driver (who drove us all the way from Amritsar) due to poor roads at some bits. Just one more thing. We would’ve given a 10-star review, but we could not go to sleep past midnight as staff were playing loud music at the common area and were talking loudly and we could hear everything. They did turn down the music a little after my husband said something, but could still hear them (sound proofing maybe wasn’t the best here). If it were guests we would’ve been more understanding, but the fact that it was the staff with the loud music made us inclined to leave this review. But everything else was perfect and negatives can be easily remedied.

    It’s such a cool place to stay, very clean and comfortable bed and pillows, spacious room, and really nice restaurant at the rooftop with great food with reasonable prices. Our favourite part of the stay was when Aryan, who’s basically in charge of the place (I think), took us for a free morning yoga session at this beautiful place in nature which involved a beautiful walk letting us taking in the beautiful scenery. It was our favourite part of our 3-day trip to Dharamshala and were very grateful for the experience. Aryan was super friendly and a great yoga instructor, especially for us yoga beginners!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Stunning views in peaceful village
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful location with incredible views! The room was comfortable with a nice balcony. The place is spacious with different areas to chill, socialise or work. Food is very good and the staff excellent. Thank you for your hospitality!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    One of the best experiences.. A must visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike .. an abosolutely perfect stay !!!

    The location was awesome.. one of the best decisions I took for a solo travel. A serene atmosphere with neat and clean surroundings where one can find ultimate peace in the midst of nature. Add to that the facilities of The Hosteller Kareri was top notch and Ashok ji maintained everything beautifully. The food was awesome and delicious. All in all a wholesome experience.. woukd definitely recommend to visit and personally would love to visit again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a very great location away from crowded places and the staff was very cooperative. Arranged all the required things needed for a comfortable stay and had a great new year there.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is so peaceful and packed with superb views. I enjoyed my usual vegetarian food here. Felt like living in a small village with zero interferences.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place to stay Great host Good food Nice treks nearby to explore

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt a little dull

    The staff was very courteous and it was very clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I visited this place around Dec 26. Rooms were really cold. They provide two blankets which keep you warm in bed but given other excellent things about this hostel, I would also provide a blower to keep room warm during winter

    Location, staff, view from top, bonfire, delicious food at canteen

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Nature, calmness and joy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice place to spend few days and deep yourself in the nature and the calmness of the place. Super recommended

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic Kareri Hosteller
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and tasty food

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside of summer make sure you have lots of layers or a big jacket for evening and early morning. Common area / restaurant is same temperature as outside which was pretty cold at night in November.

    Comfortable accommodation in a very rural and beautiful farming/shepherd village. Rooms clean and comfortable most/all with sunny balconies. Comfortable common areas with beautiful views of the snowy mountains and daily village life. Restaurant serving unexpectedly fantastic Indian food and hot drinks all day. Perfect area for hiking, walking, soaking in nature and quiet, learning about village mountain life and relaxing. Very little else to do but pure bliss if this is what you want. Short walk to a beautiful river with deep pools to swim in. Lovely short or long walks in every direction. Staff who can give advise on activities/hikes or call others to help you if needed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was cleaner than I expected. Beautiful place. Must visit. A little far from the city though and roads were also not that great, but the property was amazing & even the food was great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant is splendid

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Perfect, relaxing stay in the beautiful mountains.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I haven’t spent more time there!

    Incredible location with an unparalleled mountain view. Hanging out on the hostel’s rooftop terrace is pure joy. Everything is clean and tidy, the staff is warm, welcoming, and helpful with anything you need. The kitchen offers a great variety of delicious meals for great prices. One of the highlights of my trip to India so far, hard place to leave.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm tall (1.90) and I didn't fit in the bed, but that's the case in most of the places in India.

    Great location and view ! This hostel is really good if you want a peaceful time.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We really loved our stay there. The area is very calm and surrounded by beautiful landscape. Rooms are basic but the price is very fair. Terrace is amazing and restaurant has great food and fair prices. Perfect place to go and relax and perhaps hike a little bit.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A peaceful and beautiful place in the mountain, 1h car from Dharamsala but it worths it! The food is very good!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am amazed by the facilities and behaviour of staff. Rajeev ji is ready to help always. Really a great trip.

    Stayed in October 2023

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