Terrace, Games & A Bunk-Bed: This Hostel Is Every Backpacker's Dream

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Travelling is great and if the place you are crashing at by the end of your adventure is comfortable, then it becomes the best trip ever. With a terrace area, shared lounge, indoor games room and a lot more, Backpackers Hive is the new kid on the block which is every wanderer's dream. Also, its location is super prime.

What Makes It Awesome?

Nestled in lane C of the lush-green Koregaon Park, the location of this hostel is prime as it is just half a kilometre away from Osho Ashram and other Osho establishments. Despite its prominent location, you will have all the quiet and calm in the world as it is away from the hustle-bustle of the traffic.

The place has a multi-lingual staff and they are fluent in English, Hindi and German. Being a new kid on the block, the rooms are pretty new, cozy and clean. You can choose between different types of dorm types such as 4-sharing dorm, 6-sharing dorm etc. There are separate dorm rooms for males and females, along with mixed dorms as well. Tariff starts at INR 990, which is not only super-affordable but is value for money.

The place goes out of the way to make you feel comfortable. There are so many recreational activities and facilities provided in the hostel. If you're staying in, read a book in the library or play a game of pool or two in the shared indoor games centre. The game room also has different types of board games and puzzles. While all the basic facilities are included in the tariff, they provide a lot many facilities at an extra charge.

First-timers in the city? The help-desk is friendly and will help you figure out your itinerary. Prominent attractions of the city such as Osho ashram, Osho garden, Aga Khan Palace, are hardly a couple of kilometres away. You can go on a culinary trails in KP itself as there is no dearth of eating and shopping establishments. The cancellation policies are flexible and if you are looking for a clean and affordable accommodation, this traveller-hostel is your best bet.

What Could Be Better?

The wifi signal in the room could be a little more stronger.

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The place also arranges for biking tours, walking tours, stand-up comedy shows as well as movie screenings at an additional cost. If you wish to stay in and not venture somewhere far away, you can definitely opt for these facilities.