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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...

Review score
9.0
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
£7.40
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Chennai, Cayzen features a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The owner was very cordial, the bed was very comfy and the ambience was quite peaceful and a small fast food shop provided good snacks.
Review score
9.2
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£23.91
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Chennai, 3 km from Chennai Trade Centre, Hostel Gandhi features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Great hostel in a good location. Nice staff. Super clean. Spacious social areas. Enjoyed my stay.
Review score
8.4
Very good
765 reviews
Price from
£10.96
1 night, 2 adults

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...

The room is crampped. Bathroom is small. No slippers allowed inside niether they put slippers of their own. So you have to walk bare foot inside the dirty bathroom. There are few long timers who may treat you as a thief and question your coming and going out of the hostel at night or early morning. No charging point or study light.
Review score
8.4
Very good
11 reviews
Price from
£13.20
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The staff is very friendly and helpful ,but u have to ask. The location is near to the beach so sunrise plans in marina are easier. Rooms are good, bathroom need more maintenence.
Review score
7.2
Good
1,520 reviews
Price from
£9.14
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively set in the Central Chennai district of Chennai, WISHTREE CORPORATE MENS DORMITORY FOR TECHIES AND Trainees is situated 4.5 km from Ma Chidambaram Stadium, 5 km from Government Museum...

I liked the room Had AC and table which is not usal for the amount I paid Staff ravi was nice and greeted me fine They gave me good directions It's close to teynampet metro station which is good Had cold water for drinking which was good
Review score
7.1
Good
83 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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  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 20 reviews

    Set in Chennai, Cayzen features a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Super friendly staff and a very helpful manager who helped me a lot with some issues I had for travelling !
  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 1,520 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    The view and calm spaces and the vintage setup was good
  • Review score
    7.1
    Good · 83 reviews

    Attractively set in the Central Chennai district of Chennai, WISHTREE CORPORATE MENS DORMITORY FOR TECHIES AND Trainees is situated 4.5 km from Ma Chidambaram Stadium, 5 km from Government Museum...

    Guest review
    The location is good. The price is also very reasonable.
  • Review score
    5.5
    Passable · 2 reviews

    Set in Chennai, 13 km from St. Thomas Mount, Orchid Sankrish Hotels and PG Near Balaji Dental College offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Attractively set in the centre of Chennai, GoEarthy Bunkhouse features air-conditioned rooms, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

  • Situated within 7.4 km of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and 11 km of Anna University, TVH Park Rozalia features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chennai.

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  • Avg. price/night: £10.14
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 1,520 reviews
    Broad Lands was fantastic, clean, and had charming colonial architecture. Its location made visiting key attractions easy. A tip for future visitors: use the Metro from the airport. We found it much cheaper and more convenient on our return trip. I highly recommend this hostel for its cleanliness, charm, and convenience.
    Guest review by
    Perera
    Group
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 765 reviews
    Great hostel run by super friendly staff, the rooms and bathrooms are clean, the common area is perfect for chilling and socializing, and they serve homemade meals for a very good price. The location is good and it was easy to find with the staff's directions, lots of food options nearby, and it's right next to the Little Mount metro station. The only down side for me is that it was a bit pricey for my budget, but I really enjoyed my stay ;)
    Guest review by
    Maider
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 507 reviews
    Complete safety as a solo female traveller. Helpful staff, great location, accessible and well maintained.
    Guest review by
    Victor
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 765 reviews
    It's a backpacker's hostel and so u get to meet people from various backgrounds on a daily basis. Interesting stay for 1-2 days
    Guest review by
    Anupama
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.90
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 600 reviews
    Manager well behavior Management ok Neat and Clean Safe Easy to go Apollo Hospital Affordable Budget
    Guest review by
    Sultana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.14
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 1,520 reviews
    We had such an amazing stay at Broad Lands. We felt welcomed as soon as we arrived and the staff we happy to help with any questions we had. The chill space is so serene and the option to head to the roof top is perfect for sunset. The property is absolutely beautiful! Light, airy, beautifully restored, they’ve kept the charm of the old 50s building perfectly. It feels like a safe and cosy homestay. The room was cool comfy and clean. Would absolutely recommend for anyone staying in Chennai. Great location too.
    Guest review by
    Joe
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 765 reviews
    The best part is the other guests. It's a proper backpacker hostel, with ample places to socialize with fellow travelers, Indian and foreign alike. Power outlets for each bunk are great.
    Guest review by
    Matan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.14
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 1,520 reviews
    Clean and reasonable facilities. Good location for food. Traditional hostel for backpackers.
    Guest review by
    Naoto
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    3.5
    Poor · 14 reviews
    It used to be a nice place a few years ago. However, it has lost it's charm and there is absolutely no maintenance. OYO is just made it a really cheap stay with pathetic facilities.
    Guest review by
    Dilbhai
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 765 reviews
    Best Hostel in Chennai for backpackers!
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    People with friends

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