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The 10 Best Hostels in Chennai, India

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Situated in Chennai, 1.2 km from Anna University, Hostel Gandhi features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. St. Thomas Mount is 4 km from the hostel and Pondy Bazaar is 4.2 km away.

Great staff. The owner helped me book onward tickets on the train and bus..very kind. Great dinner also.

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8.3
Very good
682 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Set in Chennai, 23 km from Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vikistays offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Madras Medical College.

At the hostel, all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box.

It’s new, quiet as well as near to nature and very near where I wanted to visit

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8.9
Fabulous
15 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Located in Chennai, 1.7 km from Marina Beach, Broad Lands provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. The hostel features city views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

This is a very good hotel, it was a building of Grand Ottoman turkic consulate in old Madras, so your will find a story a front of each door! It's lovely and clean besides its location, close to a lot of important things, you will walk for 20 min to see the sea.. I recommend it to everyone..

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7.5
Good
1,178 reviews

Set in Chennai, 8.7 km from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Kalyani Dwarka Illam offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 13 km from Pondy Bazaar, 14 km from St. Thomas Mount and 15 km from Chennai Trade Centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Anna University.

At the hostel, every room has a terrace. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, and certain units at Kalyani Dwarka Illam have a balcony. The units feature a safety deposit box.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is 8.3 km from the hostel, while St. Thomas Mount is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 12 km from WISHTREE DORMITORY/CORPORATE DORMITORY FOR TECHIES AND TRAINEES.

Location was convenient for my visit. The staff were very accommodating.

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7.6
Good
23 reviews
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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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    7.0
    Scored 7.0
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    Felt clean and safe.
    Bricilla
    Solo traveller
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    1.0
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    little bit im afraid i think it's not safe for family and couples.
    raj
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  • Avg. price/night: £8.01
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 466 reviews
    Great Hospitality by the manager and the workers, they treat you like their own family, i would say one of the best budget friendly hotels in chennai.
    Samuel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £21.73
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
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    Rated very good
     · 1,677 reviews
    FabExpress P.A.S Residency offers a pleasant stay at a reasonable price. The staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortable, and complimentary water is provided daily. Its convenient location makes it a great choice for exploring the seaside and nearby attractions. For a budget-friendly and reliable hotel option, it's definitely worth considering.
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  • Avg. price/night: £21.36
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 111 reviews
    Complete safety as a solo female traveller. Helpful staff, great location, accessible and well maintained.
    Victor
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.01
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 466 reviews
    Manager well behavior Management ok Neat and Clean Safe Easy to go Apollo Hospital Affordable Budget
    Sultana
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  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 682 reviews
    Well the staff is very helpfull Clearly value for money Books are good Animals are friendly , heaven for cat lover and dog lovers Toilets are clean Lot of international backpackers , love to listen to their experiences Got a good clean Bed Clean as of large although the building need Maintainance touch up after the rains Good shops around serving the needs Clean towels provided which I liked you can be on your own and enjoy My stay was quite safe and was good value for money Also had interactions with lot of people
    rishi
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 682 reviews
    Best Hostel in Chennai for backpackers!
    Alexander
    People with friends
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 682 reviews
    Kishore sir, the manager of hostel Gandhi is one of the most cooperative and helpful person. He ensures safety of every guest throughout their stay.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 14 reviews
    A budget friendly place in the city which has all basic facilities. Support staff is hospitable and helpful . They also offer a fast room service. The place is neat and clean and all safety measures are followed.
    Singh
    Solo traveller

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