461 Mahatma Gandhi Road, 605001 Pondicherry, India
#9 of 176 hotels in Pondicherry
Guests' ChoiceBased on 266 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Free Wifi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 9, 2025
Laurent
MartiniqueReally nice hostel, really nice staff and perfectly located. Do not hesitate to!!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Shuvashri
IndiaCheck In time should be from 11:30 AM instead of 12:30
Definitely staff behaviors and cleanliness.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Peter
IndiaThe location was very accurate and almost everything was near us making it convenient to travel around.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 18, 2025
Pamela
United KingdomCleaning to be improved
Everything was great! Location, staff, Wi-Fi, security, facilities, very comfortable bed and room, even the restaurant on ground floor is great!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Sanket
IndiaGuys, you need to work on your air conditioning, especially in the Reception and Lobby. Travellers do not want to wait in a hot environment and even the fans were switched off during afternoon (reception and lobby)
Staff was polite, everyone was welcoming
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Rao
IndiaThe staff, the location, the dorms, the facilities at the hostel, everything had been so convenient, so comfortable. The staff was very accommodating and warm. Thank you!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Sem
ItalyVery clean, good position and fair price. AC too strong!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Brian
IrelandThere are no en-suite dorms which I was aware of before booking so it wasn’t a major issue — but having that option would have been nice. Also the room got quite hot during the night to the point where it felt a bit uncomfortable for a while.
The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even after I checked out, I stayed around to work on my laptop and they made me feel completely at ease. The location is also fantastic, just a short walk to White Town.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Franziska
GermanyShowers in the women‘s section on 2nd floor didn’t work and no sign was put up even though they knew about it, so people kept on jumping naked from one shower to the next; could’ve been managed better. Also, no comfy place to hang out really. Rooftop chairs were uncomfortable and littered with bird poo and staff was using bench in front of reception
Comfy beds, good working AC, central location, friendly staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Bora
IndiaNothing
It was my first time as a solo traveller. I always wanted to stay in a hostel but had my inhibitions. But,after staying in micasa,I just fell in love with them. So,hygienic,comfortable and to top it all the staff was so amicable and comfortable(especially Mr Amit and Saurabh) They made my stay memorable. I would suggest this to everyone. Just loved it. Thank you Micasa 😊💓
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Xnox
IndiaStaff were so good and the location is near to almost everything. Roof top at evening was so good. Will visit again for sure....
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 30, 2024
Revankar
IndiaBuckets should be provided in bathrooms
Good facilities
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 16, 2024
Tariq
IndiaThe Laundry price should be as per Kilos and therefore can be convenient for all. Right now the laundry price logic is not convenient for guests.।
The staff Anand and others were amazingly helpful and very well behaved and spoken. The place is central and nearby to all attractions around. Clean and equipped with a kitchen for common use with Fridge, Microwaves, Toaster, Electric heater etc!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 19, 2024
Deeptanshu
IndiaGreat location. Amicable staff members. The check-in time is a bit late, but they keep the hostel very clean. I would 100% recommend it if you are a group of friends visiting Pondy and want to stay in the French colony.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Rishi
IndiaLoved it , the staff was kind enough, location is good it's in middle of the city centre
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: October 22, 2024
Julien
FranceAC was a bit to strong for me in the room, but staff could reduce the intensity so it was alright in the end
Great stay in this hostel! Possible to rent bicycle for 150 roupies and go around (10km from Auroville) if you feel like.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 22, 2024
Santosh
IndiaThe location of the property is very close (walkable distance) to all the cafés and the beach. The property is very clean and has a great terrace too. The staff especially Sourab and Anand were of great help, very accommodating too. This was my first time solo travelling and I am glad I booked this place.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 18, 2024
Swaminathan
IndiaThey are very Friendly and helpful
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 14, 2024
Bhanuteja
IndiaCleanliness
Location..
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 13, 2024
Loknath
United Arab EmiratesNo Social vibe
Centre of the town, walkable distance from the beach and Aurobindo Ashram
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: July 10, 2024
Wadgaonkar
IndiaThey should put atleast one full size mirror in the female section.
The stay was nice and clean, the staff was very helpful. Facilities were good. The staff will also help you with selection of activities and how you can make the most of your time there. Would definitely recommend staying here if you are a solo traveller or a group of friends.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 7, 2024
Elia
SpainThere is no breakfast but no needed, so many nice quaint cafes in Pondicherry!
The team of the hostel is TOP. They were very helpful, I forgot my earbuds inside a cab and they help with the translation and even went to pick it up for me. Sandeep and Sam were super kind and attentive, they can also share a honest driver's contact to come from Chennai and good tips for touring around the city. The rooms are good and clean, beds are comfortable and ther eis AC in all the rooms (and a duvet in case you are cold). The bathroom is cleaned daily and the female area is separated, which makes you feel super safe. There is a common kitchen, with a fridge, and can be used by the guest. It was also very clean. There is filtered water available all the time and it is possible to rest in the common area (even after the check-out). It is possible to leave the luggage before and after your stay.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Poddar
India-
Exceptional staff and hostel culture. Walking distance of main attractions. My first time travelling alone to a hostel, couldnt have been better. Thankyou Sam, Sandeep and Vicky :)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Sai
IndiaOverall a good stay. Accessible to bus stand and railway station. Made some great friends here.
Stayed in June 2024
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