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Set in Dharamshala, 25 km from HPCA Stadium, Zostel Plus Kareri offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. All rooms are fitted with a balcony with mountain views and free WiFi.

The nearest airport is Kangra Airport, 20 km from the hostel.

Great experience. Fantastic staff, fantastic service! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. 11/10 :)

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9.1
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Located in Dharamshala and with HPCA Stadium reachable within 12 km, Vibe Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

At the hostel, each room has a private bathroom with a shower.

I recently stayed at this hostel and had a fantastic experience. The highlight for me was the breathtaking sunset views from the hostel. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. The presence of a café on-site was convenient and added to the overall charm of the place. While it's worth mentioning that there's a bit of an uphill trek to reach the hostel, the views and hospitality more than make up for it. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a memorable stay with great vibes.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

Utopia Dharamkot Mcleodganj has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dharamshala. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hostel offers a buffet or Asian breakfast.

One of the most beautiful properties. There are lots of corners where you can sit, chill, and do your own thing. Good Indian food.

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9
Wonderful
42 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Located in Dharamshala, 16 km from HPCA Stadium, Dreamwoods A travellers farmhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. All units include bed linen.

Beautiful view of mountains and pastures

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9.5
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Situated in Dharamshala, 29 km from HPCA Stadium, The Hosteller Kareri features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. A tour desk can provide information on the area.

Incredible location with an unparalleled mountain view. Hanging out on the hostel’s rooftop terrace is pure joy. Everything is clean and tidy, the staff is warm, welcoming, and helpful with anything you need. The kitchen offers a great variety of delicious meals for great prices. One of the highlights of my trip to India so far, hard place to leave.

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9.5
Exceptional
80 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Hobo Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dharamshala. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

The staff were extremely nice; the location is amazing - quiet place, next to temple, 5 minutes walk from the river. I wanted to go tracking and got a private trek with one of the staff- a professional guide that took care of everything and provided me an amazing experience.

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9.1
Wonderful
39 reviews
Price from
£5
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Situated in Dharamshala, 8.4 km from HPCA Stadium, Thrillomania Mcleodganj features accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. The rooms at Thrillomania Mcleodganj are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

The view in the morning, the staff is really kind and helpful, the location and the relaxed hostel vibe.

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8.4
Very Good
78 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

Set in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh region, Hide Out Stays is located 9.4 km from HPCA Stadium. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
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£5
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Located in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh region, Himalayan Beautiful Mountain View Hostel is set 10 km from HPCA Stadium. Each room includes a terrace with mountain views and free WiFi.

The nearest airport is Kangra Airport, 20 km from the hostel.

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8.7
Excellent
3 reviews
Price from
£5
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Situated in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh region, Himalayan Mountain View is located 7.1 km from HPCA Stadium. The accommodation features a shared lounge and room service for guests.

At the hostel, rooms include a terrace with a mountain view. The rooms have a desk.

Location is good with great views

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5.9
Review score
9 reviews
Price from
£2
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Vibe Hostel
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Dharamshala and with HPCA Stadium reachable within 7.4 miles, Vibe Hostel provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Hide Out Stays
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Dharamshala, Hide Out Stays is 5.9 miles from HPCA Stadium. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

  • The Hosteller Kareri
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 80 reviews

    Located in Dharamshala, 18 miles from HPCA Stadium, The Hosteller Kareri has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

    The staff was very courteous and it was very clean

  • Zostel Plus Kareri
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 102 reviews

    Located in Dharamshala, 16 miles from HPCA Stadium, Zostel Plus Kareri has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    The gaming section and vibe of the place is amazing!

  • Hobo Hostel
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 39 reviews

    Hobo Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dharamshala.

    incredibly friendly staff, good food options and vibe!

  • Utopia Dharamkot Mcleodganj
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 42 reviews

    Utopia Dharamkot Mcleodganj has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dharamshala.

    Staff, ambience and room all were good. Simply perfect

  • Himalayan Beautiful Mountain View Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Dharamshala, Himalayan Beautiful Mountain View Hostel is 6.2 miles from HPCA Stadium. Every room is equipped with a terrace with mountain views and free WiFi.

  • Thrillomania Mcleodganj
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 78 reviews

    Located in Dharamshala, 5.2 miles from HPCA Stadium, Thrillomania Mcleodganj has accommodations with a shared lounge and free private parking.

    the view was amazing and the staff was really helpful.

  • Himalayan Bed & Breakfast

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of mountain, Himalayan Bed & Breakfast is located in Dharamshala, 5.8 miles from HPCA Stadium. At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a desk.

  • Himalayan Bed & Breakfast

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of mountain, Himalayan Bed & Breakfast is located in Dharamshala, 6.3 miles from HPCA Stadium.

  • goSTOPS Mcleodganj, Bhagsu

    Located in Dharamshala and with HPCA Stadium reachable within 5.5 miles, goSTOPS Mcleodganj, Bhagsu has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Himalayan Bed & Breakfast

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of mountain, Himalayan Bed & Breakfast is located in Dharamshala, 2.6 miles from HPCA Stadium.

  • Himalayan Stays

    Himalayan Stays is located in Dharamshala, 5.4 miles from HPCA Stadium. At the hostel, each room has a desk. Himalayan Stays has some rooms with mountain views, and the rooms come with a terrace.

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Hostels that guests love in Dharamshala

  • Avg. price/night: £15.87
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 215 reviews
    Such great location in McCleod Ganj, lots of amazing restaurants, shops, bars nearby! Very lovely receptionists, super helpful with helping us booking taxis to places (e.g. the bus station), sorting out cheap laundry, and just very approachable and friendly! Rooms are spacious with a TV which is great for linking up our laptops to watch Netflix/Disney+ using the HDMI cable! WiFi was great and bed and pillows were really comfy! Shower’s nice and hot and bathroom very clean!
    Jiek
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £9.52
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    The very friendly owner Raj did everything to make the stay pleasant. The best accommodation in Bhagsu. Great location, close to all shops and restaurants. Great big balcony to relax. Quiet location, clean rooms, hot shower and comfortable bed. Felt like at home. Absolutely recommendable. Laundry was also very quick and cheap.
    Mario
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £29.09
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 80 reviews
    Great location and view ! This hostel is really good if you want a peaceful time.
    Cédric
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £29.09
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 80 reviews
    Hosteller Kareri is a beautiful place to stay. The village is peaceful and gorgeous. The property has great social spaces with incredible views. The food is fantastic. It's a great place to meet new people. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and kind. The rooms are brilliant, spacious and very clean. I will definitely stay again.
    Katey
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £32.27
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 147 reviews
    Calm and pleasant vibe with a mesmerising view and a good host and hospitality. Best hostel with the best food, best peaceful view and best host-Harshu bhai. Harshu bhai is a great host and I felt brotherhood vibes from the hospitality provided by him.
    Manav
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £20.07
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 315 reviews
    This is the perfect hostel to stay. I fully enjoyed my time there. Big thanks for management. They were not only friendly but also caring. As a solo girl traveler, I felt very safe and like at home. The common area is very comfy and cozy, we watched movies, played games and overall had a lot of fun. The food was very tasty, and you will have enough options. The room and bed were clean and pretty well designed. You can always meet new people and make some new friends. Good people and good travelers community are there.
    zhyldyz
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £29.09
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 80 reviews
    Beautiful hostel at great location!!! Be prepared for a 1hr drive up the mountain. Winter nights are cold but heaters can be ordered as extra luckily. Its a small gem. Amazing views!!!
    Renske
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £32.27
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 147 reviews
    First comes the host who is too generous to help with all the travelling parts,then the kind staff ready to help you with any kind of hostel issues then the place itself which is aesthetically amazing as well as the food.Never have i ever enjoyed this much in a hostel like i did here.One of the best hostel to stay with your friends and family to be honest!!
    Behera
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £20.07
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 315 reviews
    The hostel is very neat and clean with the best views of mcleodganj. Best place to find new people and make friends.
    Rahul
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £11.64
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 39 reviews
    Bhaaya, Mst jagah h, Ghar ki Tarah feeling aati h, peacefull clean well behaved staff, not Hungary for Money, 550 for one bunk bed, good food in regenable price, or kya chahiye, paytm chatla h. Dharamshala busstand se 10 20 rupee me Sidhpur bus milti h waha se 20 rupee me taxi milti h hobo hostel k 100-200 mitre door tk, waha se walk krke 2-3 minutes lgte h, River kinaare h, mst view h. Me Chhote bde bohot hotel room me ruka hu pr yaha Ka environment hi alag h.
    Singh
    Solo traveler
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