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The Hosteller
OOTY

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Nilgiris, The Hosteller Ooty is a restored 100-year-old colonial house that transports you to a time when life moved at a slower....

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AMENITIES

Board game

Board game

Bonfire

Bonfire

CCTV

CCTV

Common area

Common area

Front desk

Front desk

Garden

Garden

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Indoor games

Indoor games

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AVAILABILITY

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Queen of hill stations

Queen of hill stations

Ooty is enclosed within vast swathes of verdant tea plantations, rolling green hills and quaint villages.

Tea making rituals

Tea making rituals

Right from picking the young tea to processing them into aromatic dried leaves, witness it all here in Ooty.

Colonial past

Colonial past

Ooty’s charming bungalows, heritage buildings (including The Hosteller) and artistic architecture enthrall the senses.

Vintage fireplaces

Vintage fireplaces

Be the main character on your trip as every private room at the hostel has its own exclusive stone fireplace.

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

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2 PM

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Check out

11 AM

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Guest visit

9 AM - 9 PM

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Reception

8 AM - 12 AM

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Pool

NA

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Silent hours

10 PM - 8 AM

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Breakfast

NA

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Lunch

NA

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Dinner

NA

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Common area

24 Hrs

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Hot water

24 Hrs

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Customer support

10 AM - 12 AM

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Guests with local IDs are allowed in this property.

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Towels, toiletries, and locks for dorm rooms are available at an additional charge through the Glu app.

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Transfers and rentals are available for your convenience. For more details please refer to the Glu app.

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Hair dryer/heater/iron/electric blanket are available on a chargeable basis through the Glu app.

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Parking is available at the property; however, the access road to the parking area has a rocky and uneven terrain, which may not be suitable for sedans and low ground clearance cars. Guests who prefer to avoid this may use the alternative parking facility 500 meters from the property.

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Ironing facilities are available upon request through the Glu app (subject to availability).

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Heaters are available on a chargeable basis through the Glu app (subject to availability).

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Please note bonfire timings are 8 PM to 10 PM.

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 Wi-Fi?

Our hostel has high-speed Wi-Fi to ensure seamless connectivity for our guests.

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?

Parking is available at the property; however, the access road to the parking area has a rocky and uneven terrain, which may not be suitable for sedans and low ground clearance cars. Guests who prefer to avoid this may use the alternative parking facility 500 meters from the property.

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.

Are all the mobile networks available at the property?

Yes, all the mobile networks work well, especially Jio.

Are there healthcare professionals available on call/in case of emergency?

Yes, there are healthcare professionals available on call/in case of emergency.

POLICIES

The Hosteller is a chain of backpacker hostels and is well suited for young backpacking travellers. In line with our brand positioning and community-living model, we do not recommend families and do not permit guests below the age of 18 years. Admission of minors, including infants and children under 18 years of age, is not allowed even when accompanied by legal guardians.

Drugs/Substance abuse is STRICTLY prohibited at all our hostels. In case anyone is found possessing or consuming drugs 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.

For non-refundable reservations, modification requests (not cancellations) may be considered only if received within 60 minutes of the original booking time and are subject to availability and fare difference, if any. Requests made after this timeframe shall not be accepted.

Smoking is strictly permitted only in the dedicated smoking zones within the premises.

In case anyone is traveling in a group of 2+ more people, we do not guarantee the accommodation arrangement for all the guests in the same dorm room. Allocation of rooms happens in an automated manner subject to availability at the time, varied floor arrangements, etc.

Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and at the discretion of the management and may attract additional charges.

All guests are mandatorily required to do a pre-arrival contactless check-in via the Glu app (link of which is shared with each guest immediately post booking via Whatsapp). Additionally, it is mandatory for every guest to present a GoI (Government of India) approved photo ID at the time of check-in (valid IDs being passport, aadhar, driving license or a voter ID). For foreigners, it is mandatory to present their passport and a valid visa (in originals) during the time of check-in. All Pakistani guests staying at any of our hostels must carry and present an additional residence permit letter from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad along with the passport and valid visa at the time of their check-in. PAN card or a student id card, etc. shall not be accepted as valid ID cards.

100% prepayment is mandatory at our hostels on or prior to check-in to ensure guaranteed booking.

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.

Outside food and alcohol is permitted only in designated common areas and inside private rooms. It is strictly prohibited inside dorm rooms.

Any form of misconduct including harassment, abuse, intimidation, vandalism, theft, trespassing, or behaviour disruptive to the safety or comfort of other guests, fellow travellers, whether male or female, will result in immediate termination of stay. In such cases, the guest shall be asked to vacate the premises immediately without refund for the unused portion of the stay.

Only female guests are permitted to check into the female dorm. If a male guest books this room type, check-in will be denied as per policy. Modifications to the booking are allowed only within 60 minutes of reservation. No refund will be issued if the booking falls outside the cancellation policy period.

    The Hosteller Ooty is pet friendly. We permit pets only for private room guests and not dorm bookers. Pets are strictly not allowed in the dorms. Any damages, in case, incurred during the stay shall be attributable to the pet owners.

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.