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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.

A vegetarian breakfast is available at the hostel. It is a very nice space , comfortable bed and clean room.

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9
Superb
1,702 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Set in Kodaikānāl, 7.1 km from Chettiar Park, The Hosteller Kodaikanal offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 7.3 km from Bear Shola Falls, 7.3 km from Kodaikanal Lake and 7.6 km from Kodaikanal Bus Stand. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. It was a excellent stay with the hosteller kodaikanal

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9.3
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Vyugen Villa #01 features accommodation in Kāraikkudi. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

An Asian, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. It’s a wonderful place to visit. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the experience and had a great time at this property.

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9.6
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Ulala Hostels - Feels like HOME features air-conditioned accommodation in Tiruvannāmalai. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A Sacred Jewel of Arunachala This place is a sacred jewel nestled at the foot of Arunachala. With heartfelt hospitality and a serene atmosphere, it offers everything one could need. It radiates sincerity, cleanliness, and love. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. I’m deeply grateful for the meaningful encounters and the rich local experiences I had here. When I return to India, I will surely visit this place again. Thank you for the unforgettable time.

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9.6
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Hostel Madras in Chennai provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 1.2 km from Anna University, 4.1 km from Pondy Bazaar and 5 km from St. Thomas Mount. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Had everything I needed for a wonderful stay in Chennai (the kitchen was a really great convenience as well). The location was ideal with many food options around and the metro so close. What made the stay above and beyond though were the hosts, Raj and Kumar. They were so helpful, kind, and great to talk with. Overall, highly recommend!

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9
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Located in Auroville, 12 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Zomad Hostels provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 12 km from Botanical Garden, 13 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 13 km from Pondicherry Railway Station. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property. It was a pleasant stay, its newly opened Hostel. The AC, fan, mattress are in very good condition. Room is spacious, I got a few friends while staying there. Looking forward to my next visit.

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9.5
Exceptional
33 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Located in Auroville and within 10 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 10 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 10 km from Pondicherry Museum and 10 km from Bharathi Park. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view. The Truth About HostelExp in Auroville… (From Someone Who Stayed Over a Week) I booked HostelExp for just one night but ended up staying over a week. It’s one of those places that’s easy to settle into—comfortable, quiet, and thoughtfully run 🌿🛖. The yoga shala was a real highlight 🌳🧘‍♂️. It’s clean, peaceful, and felt like a great place to start each day. The whole property is well-maintained, and you can tell there’s real care behind the scenes. Everything from the rooms to the common spaces had a calm, intentional vibe 🍃. What I appreciated most was the balance between community and personal space 🍂🪷. There were always friendly people around, but it never felt busy or overwhelming. I could join in or take time for myself, and both felt equally supported. Nitish was really helpful before I even arrived, sending clear directions and making the whole process simple 🛤️. Once I got there, he made sure I felt welcome. Lucky, who helps take care of the space, was kind and friendly too 🌼🙂. For what’s offered, the price is very fair 🍀. If you’re heading to Auroville and looking for a quiet, conscious place to stay, HostelExp is a great choice. I’d definitely come back 🌺✨.

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9
Superb
92 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Located in Auroville, 9 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boomerang community provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 9.1 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9.4 km away from Pondicherry Museum. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen. 🇸🇪 Safe Place Indeed Also Affordable and Convenient. I've brought many other Friends here without any concern from both ends being visitors or staff. 🌟 I came here to Boomerang for the First time Visiting Friends that I've met earlier on in another Community. I feel more Welcomed here, as I have heard my friends saying that the guests visiting them in the other community had to pay for their visit, whereas here, in comparison to this community the hospitality is genuine and pure. 🌟 I really like the vibe of the place and Shekar is a wonderful character. The conversations we've had here and the moments we've shared together lead me to making the descision to stay long after my friends deadline date came to go back to their home country. 🌏 I recommend this BOOMERANG COMMUNITY to anyone who is coming from abroad, interested in staying for multiple reasons, including to immerse oneself in local culture and language... Exploring new places in the area and outings can also be planned well here amongst the staff. The hygiene here and cleanliness in the area including the toilets are also maintained well. The two dogs here are lovely and happy to welcome new guests with a simple wag of their tail. The huts that I have been staying in are unique and look like none other compared to the ones that I have been to before... The cashew orchard is another interesting and welcoming sight. The bonfire area is chill with plenty of seats available for all guests.. Shekar is vegetarian but he can cook non-veg for you! 😉 Im 24 yrs old and I honestly recommend this place to people of all ages.

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9.5
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms include a private bathroom, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge. All units feature a wardrobe. It’s new, quiet as well as near to nature and very near where I wanted to visit

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9.6
Exceptional
20 reviews

Located in Chennai and with Government Museum Chennai reachable within 9.4 km, The Sheltor provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 10 km from Madras Medical College, 10 km from Pondy Bazaar and 11 km from Chennai Central Railway Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel every room comes with air conditioning and a private bathroom. If you want to stay for 2 to 3 days in Chennai it is the best place

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8.3
Very good
103 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

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