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Located in McLeod Ganj, 4.5 miles from HPCA Stadium, Backpacker Hostel features views of the mountain. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hostel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Rooms contain a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also feature city views. Kangra Airport is 11 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
2.5
Low score for McLeod Ganj

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yiying
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The room is simple and with a balcony, facing a beautiful view, can see the sunrise from the room. Which is a big advantage.
  • Bronte
    Australia Australia
    I really connected with the place, just what i needed. Loved the staff and the capacity to feel like I could be at home, add to the place and be apart of the art It was laid back and not pretentious, more affordable prices than anywhere else,...
  • Liliiis
    Spain Spain
    Very helpful and friendly staff. Bed was very comfy, hot shower and great terrace view. I would repeat and I highly recommend it
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was large with a balcony and seating area. Beds were comfy and there was hot water in the bathroom. The location is perfect with really great views and a rooftop to relax on.
  • Kalhan
    India India
    Amazing rooms and view , and a great staff behaviour.
  • Andrei
    Russia Russia
    I stayed in a huge prived room on the top floor with a great view for only 750 rupees. You won't find such a price for such accommodation anywhere. Gigantic bed and very friendly staff. Thanks for the hospitality guys!
  • P
    Praveen
    India India
    Its an excellent property. Everything in an around is good. The staff is very friendly, so is the owner Ganesh ji. The scenic view from the terrace is absolutely stunning. The amount of effort the staff puts to make you feel comfortable and...
  • R
    Rahul
    India India
    Nice property nice location and staff its was worth visiting the atmosphere was just ultimate
  • Jordan
    Australia Australia
    We came in at 430am after a night bus, and Ganesh immediately let us into the dorm for a nice nap before even bothering to check us in. The food is great and very reasonably priced and Ganesh is a good host and help with anything needed. Cheers...
  • Medrikson
    India India
    Ganesh bro he is always there to help anyone ..he is best host ...so when u r in MC leodganj I suggest people to see the host not the room..n the view from the roof cafe is so amazing...

Area info

Amenities of Backpacker Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Spa

  • Public Bath

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
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Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 15 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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