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26 LaPorte

Pondicherry

Located within a 11-minute walk of Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 1.3 miles of Port of Pondicherry, 26 LaPorte has rooms in Pondicherry.

s
shambhavi
From
India
A very warm and cosy place, accessible to most of the places in the main town and beach. Welcoming staff, very generous as they let me check in early as I was travelling solo. Loved the caring gesture. Will definitely recommend the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
$31.54
1 night, 2 adults

Eness Hostels Pondicherry

Heritage Town, Pondicherry

Conveniently located in the Heritage Town district of Pondicherry, Eness Hostels Pondicherry is located a 8-minute walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, half a mile from Manakula Vinayagar Temple and a...

S
Sneha
From
India
Cleanliness, friendly and supportive staff , value for money
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
$12.38
1 night, 2 adults

Micasa Hostels

Pondicherry

Micasa Hostels in Pondicherry provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

P
Pauline
From
France
The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They remember your name, what makes you feel home. Very clean and comfortable, central location. One of my best hostels, I highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
$15.75
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel kuruku santhu colive

Pondicherry

Located in Pondicherry, 1.8 miles from Promenade Beach, Hostel kuruku santhu colive provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

B
Benzigar
From
India
It was just like another home for me 🏠. No other words to describe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
$5.81
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Stays near white town

Heritage Town, Pondicherry

Located in Pondicherry, a 12-minute walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Bay Stays near white town provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

B
Bhaskar
From
India
I came to Pondy to attend a conference and the venue is very close and walkable from the hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
$56.32
1 night, 2 adults

Time Travellers Hostel

Auroville (Near Pondicherry)

Located in Auroville, 6.8 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Time Travellers Hostel provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Santhu Ruthvik
From
India
Nice volunteers, very fun and friendly.The guests also who came good people had lots of fun. Superb place, amazing huts, they also have room but I wanted to get the huts experience and it was amazing. They have nets for mosquitos also. Had a good sleep. Fast Wifi,so no problem with my work and calls. So I am super satisfied with the stay. ✌🏻👍🏻
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Sanchari hostel

Kuilapayam (Near Pondicherry)

Located in Kuilapayam, 5.2 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sanchari hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

g
gavhane
From
India
Very nice place .nice to enjoy with friends and family .very nice place manger raj .nice to partying and enjoying.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$26.74
1 night, 2 adults

HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

Auroville (Near Pondicherry)

Located in Auroville and within 6.1 miles of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

R
Riyaz
From
India
First impressions was good! A very safe and comfortable hostel stay for travellers. Lovely yard and garden with fruit trees and lots of plants. This is a place for peace minded and for some great activities. I met some really nice people here. The owner and staff are really warm, welcoming, kind and will help you for any needs. They have a nice kitchen where you can cook your own meal. My overall experience was so good and it makes me feel I should visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Price from
$6.76
1 night, 2 adults

Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry)

Auroville (Near Pondicherry)

Located in Auroville, 6.4 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

C
Charaniya
From
India
It is The fabulous stay in whole aurovillo and pondicherry ... The vibe of the place were above all my expectations!! People running the place gave me homies vibe ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
$9.01
1 night, 2 adults

goSTOPS Pondicherry Near Auroville

Auroville (Near Pondicherry)

Located within 8 miles of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 7.8 miles of Botanical Garden, goSTOPS Pondicherry Near Auroville has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville.

V
Varun
From
India
Loved the place and the staff! Naveen and Abhinash were extremely helpful and sweet. Had a blast with them 😄
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
$81.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Kottakupam, a 5-minute walk from Auroville Beach, The Tea Road Hotel and Restaurant - Auroville Beach has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a...

    From $36.19 per night
  • SPIDEY's PITSTOP

    Auroville
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Auroville, 1.7 miles from Auroville Beach, SPIDEY's PITSTOP provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    From $10.04 per night
  • Sanchari hostel

    Kuilapayam
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Located in Kuilapayam, 5.2 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sanchari hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    From $22.12 per night
  • Boomerang community

    Auroville
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Located in Auroville, 5.6 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boomerang community provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    From $23.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

    Located in Auroville, 6.4 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Unearth Hostel (Pondicherry) provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $15.97 per night
  • Time Travellers Hostel

    Auroville
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Located in Auroville, 6.8 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Time Travellers Hostel provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From $11.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Located in Auroville, within 6.9 miles of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 6.9 miles of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Chapters Auroville Farmstay has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking...

    From $11.28 per night
  • Aloha Farm Dormitory

    Auroville
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Auroville, within 10 miles of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 10 miles of Botanical Garden, Aloha Farm Dormitory has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

    From $66.23 per night

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

  • ARUN's PITSTOP

    Auroville
    Budget options available

    Located within 1.8 miles of Auroville Beach and 4.4 miles of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, ARUN's PITSTOP has rooms in Auroville.

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Hostels that guests love in Pondicherry

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 659 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 659 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.48
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 246 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 659 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
    Best Hostel of my trip!
    Guest review by
    Elena
    Solo traveler