Essential Facilities: iKyam in Madikeri offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy mountain and city views from the balcony or patio.
Comfortable Accommodations: The homestay features private and shared bathrooms with showers and wardrobes. Each room includes a bath and tiled floors, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Convenient Services: Private and express check-in and check-out services are available. Housekeeping, full-day security, and bicycle parking enhance guest comfort.
Nearby Attractions: Raja Seat is 2 km away, Madikeri Fort 2.3 km, and Abbi Falls 6 km from the property. Kannur International Airport is 92 km distant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“Location and building were nice, it was in a quiet surrounding. The room was well equipped and comfortable, and Anil was a great host and was very helpful suggesting activities and helping to arrange tickets and transport.”
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Binal
India
“Property owners were amazing and very cooperative,. The place is really good options for all the back packers. It was excellently maintained and cleaned, all that within the budget.”
Prasanna
India
“Location was perfect. Though its just 5 mins to city centre, its still very peaceful.”
Martin
India
“Easily accessible location to travel in and around coorg.”
Showkath
India
“Property is well maintained and clean.. Atmosphere is very good.. Owner Anil is a nice person.. Also it’s very safe”
Akshay
India
“The stay is located at prefect spot. Views from the homestay and the common area is amazing, and is very neatly maintained. The host was very helpful, kind and supportive. Highly recommended for a peaceful and good experience when in coorg.”
Tina
Germany
“I enjoyed my stay at Ikyam so much! First of all the room and the whole hostel was really clean and well maintained, situated in a quiet area. Furthermore Anil is a really caring and helpful person, just a good soul. He cared for me while having a...”
Julia
Poland
“It was more than just a hostel for me, I felt as I would be visiting family. Anil and Anusha welcomed me extremely kindly. Helped me to organise better my stay in the zone and showed me amazing places. They helped me to see more than just the...”
Elaine
Mexico
“Lovely place to stay with a very friendly and helpful couple who were full of great travel tips and recommendations. We spent a morning hiking together and I paid for an extra herbal spa treatment which was a luxury bonus. Great location right on...”
Franziska
Germany
“Anil and Anusha made me feel very welcome and their hospitality is incredible! They helped me organize trips around the area and even took me on a tour to a beautiful mountain. Initially I only wanted to stay one night but I kept extending my stay...”
Managed by Anil Bettadahalli
Company review score: 9.9Based on 67 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
I am an Ex-Research Engineer, stayed almost 7 years in France, returned to India to start my own business in the tourism and hospitality sector, as I was always fascinated by travelling and staying at hostels and homestays, started iKyam, The Backpackers Hostel-Homestay to encourage young travellers to explore more of Coorg and also meet other fellow travellers by staying at our budget hostel-homestay. Come, Stay with us as One and feel at Home.
Property information
Our Hostel/Homestay is located in the heart of the city (Madikeri), close to many tourist attractions and also easily accessible to public transport facilities. The property has a beautiful terrace and rooftop with a garden (common area), where one can enjoy the morning sunrise and also perfect for small group parties in the evening with a good ambience. Please note that the ALCHOHOL IS STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED AT THE PROPERTY!
*SPECIAL MENTION: YOUR BOOKING WILL BE CONFIRMED ONLY AFTER CONTACTING US and PAYING THE ADVANCE AMOUNT (50%).
Languages spoken
English,French,Hindi,Kannada
Property surroundings
House rules
iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay) takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:00
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
From 09:00 to 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
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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 iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay) 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.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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