About this property

Essential Facilities: HostelExp in Auroville offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, bicycle parking, and bike hire. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, balconies with garden views, private bathrooms, and carpeted floors. Additional amenities feature a washing machine, patio, dining area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 5.6 mi from Puducherry Airport, the hostel is near Sri Aurobindo Ashram (6.2 mi), Manakula Vinayagar Temple (6.2 mi), and Pondicherry Museum (6.2 mi). Guests appreciate the proximity to nature and yoga.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    India India
    I'm still swooning over the warm hospitality! Being treated like family was the highlight of my stay. And the hostel's forest setting? Absolutely breathtaking! I've given them my heart, and I'll definitely be back for more. Highly recommended for...
  • Franziska
    Germany Germany
    Friendly and helpful staff, chilled atmosphere, loved the hammocks to pass the afternoon heat and yoga shala for your own practice, comfy mattresses
  • Hari
    India India
    Best location amongst the nature and the staff are amazing , big toilet and bathrooms , clean and serene atmosphere. Delicious food in the kitchen.
  • Riyaz
    India 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...
  • Lee
    India India
    I really like the location where the hostal is spotted in the middle of the forest. And the people I met they make the trip beautiful. Nature, Peaceful, People that's make better Human. After you visit you'll be better person.
  • Vishwanath
    India India
    This place is what a travel backpacker's hostel should represent, a sense of community, friendly people. It's clean well maintained and if you want to spend time in Auroville, its very near to all the Aurovillie activities.
  • Chelsea
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful leafy grounds, great food and helpful staff. Goodwin and Naufal helped with everything from finding places to eat, how to travel, and even giving lifts.
  • Purnesh
    India India
    I recently spent a week at this hostel and was blown away by the experience. I had an incredible week-long stay at this hostel. The property's design and maintenance are truly impressive, and uniquely located in the middle of a forest is a huge...
  • Raven
    India India
    Loved my experience at the hostel! The host is a very good person and a great manager. They took care of everything, even dropped me at the highway when I had to catch a bus. Totally recommend!!
  • Hari
    India India
    I visit exp. Regularly for retreat my self with surrounded nature and away from city life it’s the best place for to stay

Area info

House rules

HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 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 not allowed.

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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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.