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About this property

Conveniently situated in the Heritage Town district of Puducherry, Eness Hostels Pondicherry is located less than 1 km from Promenade Beach, a 8-minute walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 800 metres from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Botanical Garden is 1.8 km from the hostel and Port of Pondicherry is 3.6 km away. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Pondicherry Museum, Bharathi Park and Pondicherry Railway Station. Puducherry Airport is 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Puducherry, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wojt
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This is a really nice and well facilitated hostel. with an awesome rooftop.AC is AC, not a fan.
  • Koyel
    India India
    The location is amazing, great facilities and value for money. The staff are lovely, and that matters to travellers.
  • Vishnu
    India India
    Liked the area and stay was comfortable And Issac gave us magnets
  • Vishnu
    India India
    Superb budget hostel at un-season with AC, WiFi, washing machine, shared kitchen, dining, Terrace area and Hall with TV. And also easy access to few places in pondy
  • Laura
    Germany Germany
    If you are traveling on your own and looking for a place to meet other travelers, that the perfect place to go to. The have a roof top where you can sit and get in touch with people. It's directly in the city center, also Vet close to the Sri...
  • Sai
    India India
    Eness Hostel, Pondicherry: A Perfect Backpacker Haven I had the pleasure of staying at Eness Hostel in August2024, and it quickly became one of my favorite backpacker spots. The vibe here is fantastic—laid-back, social, and very welcoming to...
  • Ninjaryo
    Japan Japan
    Clean,chilly atmosphere, multiple outlets AC works well
  • Jitendar
    India India
    Hotel staff. room clening . Facility. Cooperative behavior. Peaceful climate.
  • Abhishek
    India India
    The manager at the property is super chill and friendly. The location is good walkable to rock beach and white town
  • Eleonor
    France France
    Location is central, close to white town and Aurobindo ashram. Very clean and friendly staff.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Eness Hostels Pondicherry
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
Eness Hostels Pondicherry takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that alcohol consumption is prohibited at the property between 12:30 am and 8:00 am.

Please note that group stays of more than 4 people are not permitted (even if the bookings are made in multiple installments, through any booking platform).

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

Please inform Eness Hostels Pondicherry in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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