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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.

T
Tripti
From
India
Loved the way they have made the property, it has this very nice industrial design yet so cozy. Went with my parents and they absolutely loved staying in the Sea View room. Ostel had these really fun evening activities to participate in. We attended the Indo-african drumming circle and Bonfire event which was pretty cool. Planning my next trip already. It’s also quite close to most of the places in Auroville, so that was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews
Price from
US$65.60
1 night, 2 adults

26 LaPorte

Puducherry

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

O
Ola
From
Norway
Clean, quiet and spacious room centrally located and with good hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$55.70
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...

T
Temenuga
From
Bulgaria
Staff is friendly and helpful. Amenteties are in good condition and well kept. Small kitchen is avail. AC working perfectly in the dorm. Communal areas are with a fan. Roof terrace. Location is good for the White Town and some temples.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
US$17.89
1 night, 2 adults

Micasa Hostels

Puducherry

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

E
Erik
From
Sweden
Very nice staff, rooms were cold, and the terrace was chill to hangout on
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
US$15.57
1 night, 2 adults

Healing Home And Hostel Auroville

Puducherry

Set in Puducherry, 12 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Healing Home And Hostel Auroville offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

R
Raja
From
India
Hotel is clean and place was peaceful to do meditation and yoga
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$16.71
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$11.49
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$55.69
1 night, 2 adults

HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

Auroville (Near Puducherry)

Located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

J
Jason
From
Hungary
the guys at the hostel were extremely helpful, accommodating and very friendly. they try to organize events most days for the guests -eg sing song around the bonfire, going to the beach, local musicians, movie night etc. The location, while a little bit outside the main 'town area" is still only 30 mins walk to pretty much the main attractions in Auroville - Visitors center, Matrimandir, Savitri Bhavan,. A nice bakery and ATMs, shops are again about 30 mins walk. There are a few restaurants about 20 mins walk away. I loved that the hostel is in a quiet location near the forest - less traffic noises. Meals are also available (breakfast, lunch, dinner- at an extra cost 150-200 rupees) , and laundry services as well. They also have a couple of bikes which can be rented. Great place - well worth the visit especially if you are on a budget
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
US$6.68
1 night, 2 adults

Sanchari hostel

Kuilapayam (Near Puducherry)

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

G
Gayathri
From
India
It was truly a memorable experience. The vibe of the place is very peaceful and deeply connected with nature. A big shoutout to Raj, the host — he made me feel right at home and was always helpful and friendly. There were some jamming events going on in the evenings. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location is perfect — right on the main road, close to all the cafes. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Auroville! 🙌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$26.44
1 night, 2 adults

SPIDEY's PITSTOP

Auroville (Near Puducherry)

Set in Auroville, 2.8 km from Auroville Beach, SPIDEY's PITSTOP offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

E
Emily
From
United Kingdom
Owner was very helpful. Location was near to beach and shops and cafes. Bed was very conformable. Kitchen is useful and has everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$11.14
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Tripti
From
India
Loved the way they have made the property, it has this very nice industrial design yet so cozy. Went with my parents and they absolutely loved staying in the Sea View room. Ostel had these really fun evening activities to participate in. We attended the Indo-african drumming circle and Bonfire event which was pretty cool. Planning my next trip already. It’s also quite close to most of the places in Auroville, so that was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews
Price from
US$65.60
1 night, 2 adults

26 LaPorte

Puducherry

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

O
Ola
From
Norway
Clean, quiet and spacious room centrally located and with good hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$55.70
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...

T
Temenuga
From
Bulgaria
Staff is friendly and helpful. Amenteties are in good condition and well kept. Small kitchen is avail. AC working perfectly in the dorm. Communal areas are with a fan. Roof terrace. Location is good for the White Town and some temples.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
US$17.89
1 night, 2 adults

Micasa Hostels

Puducherry

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

E
Erik
From
Sweden
Very nice staff, rooms were cold, and the terrace was chill to hangout on
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
US$15.57
1 night, 2 adults

Healing Home And Hostel Auroville

Puducherry

Set in Puducherry, 12 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Healing Home And Hostel Auroville offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

R
Raja
From
India
Hotel is clean and place was peaceful to do meditation and yoga
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$16.71
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$11.49
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$55.69
1 night, 2 adults

HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

Auroville (Near Puducherry)

Located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

J
Jason
From
Hungary
the guys at the hostel were extremely helpful, accommodating and very friendly. they try to organize events most days for the guests -eg sing song around the bonfire, going to the beach, local musicians, movie night etc. The location, while a little bit outside the main 'town area" is still only 30 mins walk to pretty much the main attractions in Auroville - Visitors center, Matrimandir, Savitri Bhavan,. A nice bakery and ATMs, shops are again about 30 mins walk. There are a few restaurants about 20 mins walk away. I loved that the hostel is in a quiet location near the forest - less traffic noises. Meals are also available (breakfast, lunch, dinner- at an extra cost 150-200 rupees) , and laundry services as well. They also have a couple of bikes which can be rented. Great place - well worth the visit especially if you are on a budget
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
US$6.68
1 night, 2 adults

Sanchari hostel

Kuilapayam (Near Puducherry)

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

G
Gayathri
From
India
It was truly a memorable experience. The vibe of the place is very peaceful and deeply connected with nature. A big shoutout to Raj, the host — he made me feel right at home and was always helpful and friendly. There were some jamming events going on in the evenings. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location is perfect — right on the main road, close to all the cafes. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Auroville! 🙌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$26.44
1 night, 2 adults

SPIDEY's PITSTOP

Auroville (Near Puducherry)

Set in Auroville, 2.8 km from Auroville Beach, SPIDEY's PITSTOP offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

E
Emily
From
United Kingdom
Owner was very helpful. Location was near to beach and shops and cafes. Bed was very conformable. Kitchen is useful and has everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$11.14
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews

Save money on hostels in Puducherry and nearby – budget options available

Boomerang community

Auroville
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

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

From US$18 per night

Aura Cafe & Hostel

Auroville
Budget options available

Aura Cafe & Hostel is situated in Auroville, within 8.4 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 8.4 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

ARUN's PITSTOP

Auroville
Budget options available

ARUN's PITSTOP is set in Auroville, within 7.1 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 7.2 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

Peaceful Abode Dormitory

Kuilapayam
Budget options available

Set in Kuilapayam, within 2 km of Auroville Beach and 8.4 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Peaceful Abode Dormitory offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Auroville, 11 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Uyir Together Cafe & Travellers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Puducherry and nearby

SPIDEY's PITSTOP

Auroville
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Set in Auroville, 2.8 km from Auroville Beach, SPIDEY's PITSTOP offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$29.82 per night

Sanchari hostel

Kuilapayam
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 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.

From US$34.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Situated in Auroville, 8.9 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, The Last Stop Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$29.24 per night

Beyond Guest House

Auroville
No credit card needed

Situated in Auroville, within 10 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 10 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Beyond Guest House features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...

From US$17.54 per night

Time Travellers

Auroville
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Set in Auroville, 11 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Time Travellers offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$46.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Situated in Auroville, within 11 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 11 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Chapters Auroville Farmstay features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 306 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$131.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 689 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, 306 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$131.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 689 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, 250 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 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$131.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 689 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, 306 reviews
Best Hostel of my trip!
Guest review by
Elena
Solo traveller