The Hosteller
OOTY
A place where time stands still, worries vanish and happiness greets you with open arms! Yes, that's The Hosteller Ooty for you. With an extremely beautiful an....
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AMENITIES
CCTV
Common area
Housekeeping
Wi-Fi
Water dispenser
Front desk
Indoor games
Workstation
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
Queen of hill stations
Ooty is enclosed within vast swathes of verdant tea plantations, rolling green hills and quaint villages.
Tea making rituals
Right from picking the young tea to processing them into aromatic dried leaves, witness it all here in Ooty.
Colonial past
Ooty’s charming bungalows, heritage buildings (including The Hosteller) and artistic architecture enthrall the senses.
Vintage fireplaces
Be the main character on your trip as every private room at the hostel has its own exclusive stone fireplace.
AVAILABILITY
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SUMMARY
LOCATION
The nearest train station is Udagamandalam Railway Station which is approximately 3 km away from the hostel.
The nearest bus stop is the U M Bus Stop which is around 900 metres away from the hostel.
The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport which is approximately 85 km away from the hostel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check In
1 PM
Check Out
11 AM
Guest Visit
10 AM - 8 PM
Cafe
Not operational
Reception
24 Hours
Common Area
24 Hours
Strictly mandatory to follow all Covid guidelines as mandated by GOI at all times during the stay. For more details, refer to our policies.
We have a doctor, ambulance, or such facilities on call in case of any emergency.
All common spaces at the hostel are CCTV secured.
The Hosteller reserves the right to admission based on the discretion of the management.
For all guest-related policies, refer to the policies which can be located on the main page.
What is the location of The Hosteller Ooty?
The Hosteller Ooty is located near Samsung school, Elk Hill, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001
Is there an in-house cafe?
No, there is no in-house cafe at the hostel.
Is the hostel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed in the hostel. However, pets are allowed in private rooms only and not dorms.
Is smoking allowed inside the property?
Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas and not in any rooms or indoor common areas.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
If breakfast is included, it will display "Breakfast Included" below the room type. If it is not mentioned, breakfast is not included.
Does the hostel have Wifi?
We have good wifi which is suitable for workation.
Is outside food allowed at the property?
Guests can order & consume outside food in the designated dining areas and private rooms only.
Do the rooms have attached washrooms?
Yes, all rooms and dorms have an attached washroom.
Is the hostel available for special events?
Yes, you can send an email to contact@thehosteller.com
Does the hostel have parking?
Limited space for bikes only which is subject to availability.
Are there lockers in the dorms?
We provide lockers in the dormitories only. Every bed has an attached locker for guests to keep their valuables. It is advised that you carry a lock for the locker if needed. However, availing a padlock from the reception will be subject to availability and at an additional cost. It is advised that you carry a lock.
Is power backup available in your property?
No, power backup is not available.
Does the hostel have AC in rooms?
No, air conditioning is not available at the hostel as the weather remains pleasant throughout the year.
125 Reviews
Ambience
Staff
Location
Facilities
Nicolai
Solo
Staff is friendly and helpful, room was clean and the common areas are welcoming and tidy. Location is up the hill from town which was nice. Very calm atmosphere.
Kinjal
Group
Location is amazing, beautiful sunset and nature all around.
Cameron
Group
I stayed for 3 days at Hosteller Ooty for work, the place was super amazing with a wonderful environment for working professionals, students, solo riders.. I surely recommend people to come at least once.
POLICIES
The Hosteller is a chain of backpacker hostels and is well suited for young backpacking travellers. As a brand, we do not recommend families and do not allow all those below 18 years of age to stay with us with the exception of Bhandardara, Kasar Devi, Agra, Jim Corbett, Naukuchiatal, Ramgarh, Tirthan Valley & Kareri till June 30, 2023. Please Note: Guests below the age of 18 are not allowed in the dorm rooms.
Guests with local IDs will be allowed admission to our hostels except for Jodhpur, Mussoorie by The Stream Side, Shangarh, Chikmagalur, Fort Kochi, Coorg and Coorg Madikeri.
Visitor (Non-resident guests) timings: 10 AM to 8 PM only. In case the guest wants to meet the visitor, they can do so in our waiting area or common spaces. Note, visitors are not allowed inside any of the rooms, at any time.
Drugs/Substance/Alcohol abuse is STRICTLY prohibited at all our hostels. In case anyone is found possessing or consuming drugs/alcohol during their stay, strict action shall be taken against him/her and the person would be asked to vacate the hostel immediately and would be blacklisted from staying at our hostels forever.
All our hostels have dedicated smoking areas. Smoking inside the dorms is strictly prohibited.
We cannot guarantee accommodation in the same dorm room in the case of 3 or 4 people travelling together. Allocation of a room in a specific private room category may vary depending on availability. That will strictly be subject to availability until the time of check-in.
All cancellations, if informed 7 days prior to the check-in date, shall be eligible for a 100% refund. In case cancellations happen within 7 days of the check-in date, there wouldn’t be ANY refund and will attract 100% cancellation charges. If the guest doesn’t show up they will be charged the total price of the reservation.
Any and all cancellation requests are attended to by the central reservations team. To cancel your booking, kindly write to them at booking@thehosteller.com. Please make sure to mention your reservation ID and all relevant details in the same e-mail.
We are a PET-FRIENDLY hostel chain. All our locations with the exception of Mussoorie By The Stream Side, Jaisalmer Sam Sand Dunes, Mukteshwar, Jodhpur, Jeolikote & Lonavala allow pets in private rooms. Please Note: Pets are not allowed in the dorms and guests are fully responsible for the upkeep of their pets and will be liable for any damages caused.
We shall accommodate people as per guidelines issued by the state or the central government and all guests are advised to adhere to it strictly.
We advise our guests to do a pre-arrival check-in to ensure contactless service. We shall be sending pre-arrival check-in emails to all guests.
Our cafes are also sanitized 3 times a day to ensure servicing our guests with freshly prepared food.
Guests are advised to strictly follow management guidelines & ensure social distancing at all costs.
