As you visit Mumbai, how about get a taste of old Bombay as well? Nestled in a quiet bylane of Colaba- one of Mumbai’s oldest localities and a stone throw away from its heritage sites like The Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway and many more! Our property brings you the best of modern amenities and the feeling of home, right here in the heart of Mumbai. Stay in an over 100 year old charming building, now a Premium Hostel - where we provide our guests many options, from Dorm Beds to Private Rooms including free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen , an All Day Cafe in an open terrace stocked with books, board games and musical instruments to match your every mood. Our guests from all over the world, enjoy a clean, well equipped hostel within walking distance to the city’s most renowned spots and amid beautiful British era and art deco inspired architecture. Policies by Backpacker Cowies/Terms and Conditions:- ● Please make sure to leave your contact number when making this booking. In case we can't contact you, the booking may not be guaranteed. ● Lockers are provided to each guest. We would request you to carry your own lock. Hostel management is not responsible for all the personal belongings and luggage of the guests. ● Local IDs are not accepted, we would require an ID that is approved by any Government Authority. ● A sum of INR 200 is to be deposited by every guest on the account of Damage Deposit, which would be collected only in Cash. This amount will be reimbursed on check-out, subject to an inspection of the property. ● Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. ● Rights to admission reserved. ● This Property Follows Green Hour Initiative , AC's Will Be Shut Down For 4-5 Hours Everyday.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
6 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
1 full bed
8 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Mumbai

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Titouan
    France France
    Perfect stay. Expensive for an Indian dorm, but it has everything a traveller could ask for.
  • Alfonso
    Mexico Mexico
    Amazing place to stay in Mumbai! The location is unbeatable, few minutes from India Gateway and in a quite and nice neighborhood! The dorms and toilets are spacious and clean! Fully AC and with basic kitchen facilities, drinking water and...
  • Laura
    United States United States
    The location is excellent, rooftop space to meet people from all over India and the world, cleanliness and super supportive staff. The little kitchen was nice to use. For my first time in India I really appreciated the help from Anjali (Miss...
  • Poornima
    India India
    Nice, clean and cozy hostel close to Gateway of India. Staffs were very polite and helpful. I will definitely stay here again.
  • Shima
    Australia Australia
    Everyone I interacted with in the hostel was absolutely lovely, kind, and welcoming. The location is in a very lively part of the city so as a solo female traveler I still felt very safe being out and about at night-time. It is also walkable to...
  • Grady
    United States United States
    Super nice vibe in a perfect location in Colaba. Lots of cool people and really clean.
  • Margaret
    Malta Malta
    24/7 reception. very good location. great value for money. Being a female solo traveller, I am always on the look out for a good hostel, and I can say this was a good choice! Highly recommend it. The staff is always ready to help and its very secure
  • V
    Vishal
    India India
    Excellent location, very close to some of the most of the touristic places, bars, restaurants and the staff is exceptionally good. The roof top area, common area, and the entire vibe of the hostel is amazing. Perfect for a comfortable stay, highly...
  • Randi
    Australia Australia
    Great location and extremely helpful staff. Anything you need just ask!
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    Was clean, staff helped most questions. Bus was close and markets very close. Seemed enough bathrooms etc.

Area info

Amenities of Backpacker Cowies
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Movie nights
  • Game room

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Marathi

House rules
Backpacker Cowies takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 200 is required on arrival. That's about $2. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash

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

Please note that guests are requested to contact the property for bookings of group larger than 10 people.

Please note that the property follows green social non-air-conditioned hours from 13.00 hours to 19.00 hours.

Please carry a valid Photo ID card for verifying the reservation. (PAN Card And VoterID is not accepted as a valid ID) Foreign guests need to produce a valid passport with visa

You are required to make a 100% pre-payment at the time of your check-in.

Nonresident guests are not allowed inside the property.

Alcohol consumption is not permitted at the premises.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Backpacker Cowies of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A damage deposit of Rs. 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Backpacker Cowies