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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. Walkable from the bus station, this is a great stay. There's a fire every night with music, and a welcoming communal area. The meals were delicious and well-priced. The bed was like sleeping in a cloud, better than my bed at home!

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9.1
Superb
1,601 reviews
Price from
₱ 549
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
66 reviews
Price from
₱ 784
per night

Funk monk Villa hostel PONDICHERRY

Auroville

Situated in Auroville, within 14 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 13 km of Botanical Garden, Funk monk Villa 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. Everything was amazing. The hosts were very courteous and helpful. Peaceful and quiet place. I slept so good!

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9.5
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
₱ 393
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. Amazing place off the beaten track. The owners are amazing and were really helpfull with the organization of activities. The structure is brand new and has a real “hostel vibe”. One of the best places we have been to in India!

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9.1
Superb
96 reviews
Price from
₱ 706
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. The ambience and the stay is too good and you can meet a lot of people from different parts of the world. It is located too close to auroville and we can experience a nice stay in between nature.

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8.8
Fabulous
305 reviews
Price from
₱ 314
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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8.4
Very good
136 reviews
Price from
₱ 867
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 people there are friendly and peaceful.I love them and that place is incredible nice.The right place to relax

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8.8
Fabulous
179 reviews
Price from
₱ 314
per night

goSTOPS Ooty 3 stars

Ooty

Situated in Ooty and with Ooty Lake reachable within 3.5 km, goSTOPS Ooty features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 3.8 km from Ooty Bus Station, 3.8 km from Gymkhana Golf Course and 3.9 km from Ooty Railway Station. Ooty Doddabetta Peak is 11 km away and Pykara Lake is 16 km from the hostel. wonderful place for an amazing price! great atmosphere, met loads of cool solo travelers and enjoyed some pool in the evenings comfy and clean beds helped us organise a day trip by car to Mudumalai National Park which was incredible - please don’t miss this amazing location away from the hustle and bustle of the city but close to a 10 INR bus that will take you to the bus stand

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8.4
Very good
374 reviews
Price from
₱ 491
per night

goSTOPS Pondicherry, Auroville 3 stars

Auroville

Situated within 14 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 14 km of Botanical Garden, goSTOPS Pondicherry, Auroville features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

At the hostel rooms have a private bathroom and bed linen. Very comfy bed; room with ensuite bathroom; all very clean. Huge Rooftop to enjoy sunrise or sunset or just chill in at night and enjoy the warm nights of Auroville! Just a few steps away (5 min walking) to Auroville Visitors Center Enter. Staff 5 * very friendly and helpful. On the first night I had an issue with ac and automatically they offered new room. They give very good tips to go around, places to eat, visit, rent a bike etc No doubt that will be my stay on my next visit to Auroville.

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8
Very good
162 reviews
Price from
₱ 471
per night

The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel

Coonoor

Boasting a garden and views of mountain, The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel is set in Coonoor, 22 km from Ooty Lake. Located around 2.9 km from Sim's Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 8.9 km away from Dolphin's Nose. Guests can enjoy garden views. Perfect place, perfect owners, perfect mood.. take time to come and visit ! And perfect coffee shop too, to go without hesitation

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8.9
Fabulous
332 reviews
Price from
₱ 666
per night

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