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Unpack Hostel

Puducherry

Situated in Puducherry, within 2.1 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 2.1 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Unpack Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property...

E
Elena
From
Spain
This hostel was a great find! Ronak and Kavya have created this safe, chill and cool space where you can see how much care they have put into it and how much they love hosting. Just like you, they are travellers and know what guests look for. They definitely made our stay in Pondy a lot better. We came to this hostel because we wanted to meet people and enjoy Pondicherry, and that is exactly what we got. Everyone was so friendly and respectful, and the vibes were on point. We made our temporary gang to explore Pondy during the day and every night we would come back to chill at the rooftop, have some drinks and play boardgames with Ronak and Kavya until late. Rooms and common areas were spotlessly clean. Super comfy beds with a fan, power point and fan plus locked storage per person. They also have a kitchen providing great food and drinks, and you can comfortably rent a scooter from them for the standard rate. We wish all the best to Ronak and Kavya in their adventures and will definitely stay with them next time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
1 night, 2 adults

Ostel In

Puducherry

Situated in Puducherry, 100 metres from Auroville Beach, Ostel In features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Shashi
From
Nepal
Volunteers! They are amazing. The property is just an add on. But really, everything meets expectations. Real cool place to stay, and hang out. Loved the amenities, and also that it is speckleslly clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews
Price from
US$75.23
1 night, 2 adults

26 LaPorte

Puducherry

Located in Puducherry, Pondicherry region, 26 LaPorte is set 2.1 km from Port of Pondicherry.

M
Mickaël
From
France
Good location! Possibility to rent a scooter easily. spacious and clean place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$30.65
1 night, 2 adults

Eness Hostels Pondicherry

Heritage Town, Puducherry

Conveniently situated in the Heritage Town district of Puducherry, Eness Hostels Pondicherry is located 700 metres from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 800 metres from Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 1.1 km from...

H
Hanseul
From
South Korea
I really loved this hostel. They have A/C in the room, and they have common kitchen as well so I could cook. And the manager is really nice and kind. We share some instant noodles!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$14.04
1 night, 2 adults

Micasa Hostels

Puducherry

Micasa Hostels in Puducherry provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Josh
From
United Kingdom
Brilliant staff, comfortable dorms with air con and fans, lovely roof top balcony, great location, restaurant below, friendly security.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
US$15.28
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel kuruku santhu colive

Puducherry

Set in Puducherry, 3 km from Promenade Beach, Hostel kuruku santhu colive offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

a
adha
From
India
The room is so clean and good and the owner of the stay is so welcoming and very friendly and had one of the best time in our stay and we spent a quality time in the stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
US$6.59
1 night, 2 adults

Zostel Pondicherry, Auroville Road

Puducherry

Situated in Puducherry, 8.3 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Zostel Pondicherry, Auroville Road features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

S
Sonal
From
India
We really liked the vibe of the entire property & staff - they were very cooperative and accommodating of all our requests, would like to specially mention Kandhan and thank him for his selfless service to make our stay an extremely memorable experience by taking us to early morning cycle ride to Auroville forest (Infact, I learnt to ride a bike because of him), making us feel the village culture by showing us various plantations, showing us the area around and being extremely helpful + humble + generous in this entire time even while providing us scooty services as he was constantly checking if we are facing any issues with regards to that alongside helping us plan our days. Food at Zostel cafe was very fresh, healthy & tasteful. They have good variety of things available in the menu and the cafe looked extremely aesthetic as well as soothing. Also, the prices were reasonable. Overall, our experience was really good and we would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Pondicherry. :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$46.35
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Stays near white town

Heritage Town, Puducherry

Situated in Puducherry, 1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Bay Stays near white town offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

S
Shreya
From
India
The room is very neat...they had all the needed facilities..it's very calm and quiet...the rooms were decently spacious too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
US$44.70
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Victor

White Town, Puducherry

Set within a few steps of Promenade Beach and 500 metres of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Villa Victor offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Puducherry.

S
Sai
From
India
All beaches or near by from tiz hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$40.23
1 night, 2 adults

Zomad Hostels

Auroville (Near Puducherry)

Located in Auroville, 12 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Zomad Hostels provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

J
Junko
From
Japan
Perfect Stay at Zomad Hostels! As a Japanese traveler, I felt so welcomed here! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, the rooms were clean and cozy, and the location was ideal. I loved the friendly vibe, great food, and tips for exploring India. This hostel made my trip unforgettable. Highly recommend! 😊 Arigatou gozaimasu!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$16.58
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Sanchari hostel

    Kuilapayam
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Situated in Kuilapayam, 8.4 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sanchari hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Boomerang community

    Auroville
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Located in Auroville, 9 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boomerang community provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews

    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.

  • Time Travellers Hostel

    Auroville
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    Set in Auroville, 12 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Time Travellers Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Aloha Farm Dormitory

    Auroville
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Auroville, within 16 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 15 km of Botanical Garden, Aloha Farm Dormitory features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Kottakupam, 500 metres from Auroville Beach, The Tea Road Hotel and Restaurant - Auroville Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a...

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Hostels that guests love in Puducherry

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
    Everything was amazing. The hosts were super welcoming and hospitable. You can rent vehicles directly from the hostel, there are several plug points in the hostel, there is a functioning kitchen for those who prefer to cook their own meals, the rooms are clean,etc. I personally found the hostel safe as a solo traveller.
    Guest review by
    Chitritha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$88.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews
    Absolutely Delightful Experience staying at OSTEL! The vibe is unmatched! The staff is friendly and helpful. Dinesh, JP, Anil make you feel at home with their hospitality and warmth. The inhouse cafe has good food. Need a cafe on the rooftop as well ! The place was exceptionally clean, given the fact it's right next to the beach and covered with trees on all sides and is a backpackers hostel. Just request the owners of the property to privatize the beach patch right in front. That would make the property a 20/10.
    Guest review by
    Vaish S
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
    It's completely a unique experience in Unpack. One of the best hostel I have been ever. From the check in to checkout everything was amazing in details. Host Kavya and Prateek are amazing people. The property really has a vibe.
    Guest review by
    Victor
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$88.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews
    Ostel is a backpacker's dream come true, offering an ideal blend of affordability and luxury. Their dorm options cater perfectly to the wandering soul, providing a cozy and communal atmosphere for fellow travelers to connect and share stories. Despite the budget-friendly rates
    Guest review by
    Shariff
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
    Before being in this hostel, I was in another 2,5 km from the center but this one was really well situated, in the main active center of Pondichéry (that's not what said google when I followed the 'distance to center', if only I knew it before 😥). The dormitory was quite large with a balcony, a kitchen to share, all really clean. It's like a house with huge spaces recently renovated, really really nice ! And the welcome is warm. It was a really good surprise for this price !
    Guest review by
    yann
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 330 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.
    Guest review by
    H R
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$88.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 662 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
    Guest review by
    Tiwari
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
    Best Hostel of my trip!
    Guest review by
    Elena
    Solo traveller

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