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Eevolve Dharamkot - An Eco Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in McLeod Ganj. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The best hostel in mcleodganj with a serene and peaceful location away from the crowd of mcleodganj. The owners and the staff were welcoming and supportive. The overall environment of the hostel is very positive and friendly.

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9.4
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Located in McLeod Ganj, 9 km from HPCA Stadium, LA SIESTA INDIA MCLEODGANJ features a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant, as well as free WiFi. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Everything was great. The staff was kind and tried to provide a hotel-like experience to my parents who were new to the hostel culture. The food was really good. Overall an amazing stay.

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9
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Young Monk Hostel & Cafe Dharamkot features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in McLeod Ganj. Providing a bar, the property is located within 9.4 km of HPCA Stadium. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

I loved my stay at Young Mong so much that I extended for another 7 nights. It's on top of a hill surrounded by nature, it's quiet. It's very close to Triund trail and Galu waterfalls trail. Food is amazing, owner is a great person and the whole hostel makes you feel like a part of a family.

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9.2
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Bhagsu is situated in McLeod Ganj, 8.6 km from HPCA Stadium, and features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Great facilities and location. Comfortable beds and room. Nice common areas

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9.3
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Located in McLeod Ganj, 6.4 km from HPCA Stadium, Live Free Hostel, Mcleodganj provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation features karaoke and room service.

My stay at Live Free Hostel was just amazing!!!! The property itself is located super close to Dalai Lama Temple and only 10 minutes away by walk to the city center. It is very clean, a great places to rest properly after some rough trips in the mountains and it has a wonderful view from the rooftop. However, the best thing about this hostel is the people who work there (especially the manager called Afdal)!!!!! So welcoming, respectful and always willing to help you in everything you might need. A big thumbs up for him!!! When I arrived in Live Free Hostel, suddenly we noticed it was a problem with my reservation since the dorm I booked it was already full. As as said before Afdal is a truly gem, he is the best guy ever!!!!! As soon as he realized the problem, he gave me a private room without any extra charge. Moreover, the last day they prepared some food for me in order to have something to eat during my next bus trip. He even took me to Dharmashala Bus Stand on his motorbike very early in the morning to catch the bus. I'm so happy that I met such amazing people in this hostel. It's 100% recommended!!!

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8.7
Fabulous
165 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Located in McLeod Ganj, 7.5 km from HPCA Stadium, The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Mall Road provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

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

Great staff - special mentions to THE Duke on reception & CM Alizeh 👏👏 Amazing view from rooftop, loved being part of 🇮🇳🇵🇰🏏📺 buzz. Arranged paragliding (5300R) in Bir Billing via 🏨 - a really fun day ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOGOGO 🏃💨

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8.8
Fabulous
629 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a balcony with a mountain view. Mitra Hostel Mcleodganj offers some rooms that have city views, and rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms feature a safety deposit box.

The vibes , the staff, they made the difference in my stay. The manager Rajesh, Nima and the other guys make you feel like at home. Nice common area with projector and books, spacious room with comfortable bed and clean. The food they make is delicious. Highly recommend!

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8.8
Fabulous
342 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at Zostel McLeodganj also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a mountain view. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels.

The ambience and the location plus the views are extremely amazing ... The food was amazing as well .. staff was helpful.. too good .. would definitely visit and stay next time as well .

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8.2
Very good
453 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Located in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh region, Moustache Mcleodganj is set 8.9 km from HPCA Stadium. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

One of those hostels that you book for 2 days, but stay for 9. Truly wondeful guy running the hostel, fun bonfires at night with everyone, hot water and warm blankets. I had a really great stay, easy 10!

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8.7
Fabulous
285 reviews

The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Upper Bhagsu in McLeod Ganj provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available and HPCA Stadium is 10 km away.

Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain units at the hostel also provide guests with a seating area. The units feature bed linen.

10/10 - The Hosteller is a fantastic place to stay. The rooms are clean, comfortable and well laid out each bed has a cosy duvet to keep you warm at night. The hostel is set in lovely grounds with trees, birds and butterflies as your neighbours and clean fresh air to breath. The best thing about the hostel is the wonderful manager Gaurav and staff, especially Krati. I got sick during my stay (nothing to do with the hostel) and the staff have gone over and above to make me feel safe and comfortable. Every day Gaurav checks on me with a warm smile and finds a way to make me laugh which brightens my day. Krati has looked after me like family accompanying me to the medical centre to ensure I got the treatment I needed. These acts of kindness far exceed anything I would expect from a hostel. I will never forget my stay here at Hosteller it has renewed my faith in humanity.

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8.9
Fabulous
519 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Eevolve Dharamkot - An Eco Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 130 reviews

    Eevolve Dharamkot - An Eco Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in McLeod Ganj.

    Great location, friendly staff, comfortable beds, good vibes.

  • The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Bhagsu
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews

    The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Bhagsu is situated in McLeod Ganj, 8.6 km from HPCA Stadium, and features free WiFi throughout the property.

    Lo que más me gustó fue la terraza y el personal del hostal!

  • Live Free Hostel, Mcleodganj
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 165 reviews

    Located in McLeod Ganj, 6.4 km from HPCA Stadium, Live Free Hostel, Mcleodganj provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Clean, hot water, hair dryer, quiet, friendly people

  • The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Mall Road
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 629 reviews

    Located in McLeod Ganj, 7.5 km from HPCA Stadium, The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Mall Road provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Best experience love the food accomodation and staff

  • Zostel McLeodganj
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 453 reviews

    Zostel McLeodganj features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in McLeod Ganj. At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony.

    Location is very good it’s nearby the main market.

  • Alt Life - Dharamkot (Mcleodganj)
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 333 reviews

    Situated 9.3 km from HPCA Stadium, Alt Life - Dharamkot (Mcleodganj) in McLeod Ganj has a garden and shared lounge.

    Well managed, nice friendly staff and very helpful

  • Moustache Mcleodganj
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews

    Located in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh region, Moustache Mcleodganj is set 8.9 km from HPCA Stadium.

    everything.from the service to till i left the hostel they werr top notch

  • HIMALAYAN Homestay
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review

    Set in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh region, HIMALAYAN Homestay is situated 8.1 km from HPCA Stadium. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in McLeod Ganj

  • Young Monk Hostel & Cafe Dharamkot
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 156 reviews

    Young Monk Hostel & Cafe Dharamkot features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in McLeod Ganj. Providing a bar, the property is located within 9.4 km of HPCA Stadium.

    Owner and employees of the hostel are very polite.

  • LA SIESTA INDIA MCLEODGANJ
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 112 reviews

    Located in McLeod Ganj, 9 km from HPCA Stadium, LA SIESTA INDIA MCLEODGANJ features a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant, as well as free WiFi.

    Everything, the staff the food the service. They are awesome

  • The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Upper Bhagsu
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 518 reviews

    The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Upper Bhagsu in McLeod Ganj provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available and HPCA Stadium is 10 km away.

    Beautiful property surrounded by lush green mountain

  • Mitra Hostel Mcleodganj
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 342 reviews

    Situated in McLeod Ganj, 7.3 km from HPCA Stadium, Mitra Hostel Mcleodganj features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Very ambient location with good views from the roof top

  • Shalom Backpackers Dharamkot McLeodganj
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 534 reviews

    Shalom Backpackers Dharamkot McLeodganj is offering accommodation in McLeod Ganj. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a garden and a shared lounge.

    View from property even property is really beautiful

  • Vista traveller
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 26 reviews

    Situated in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh region, Vista traveller is located 7.3 km from HPCA Stadium.

    Beautiful location, staff are very helpful Nice room with balcony view

  • Greenwoods Inn Mcleodganj
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Greenwoods Inn Mcleodganj is situated in McLeod Ganj in the Himachal Pradesh region, 8.2 km from HPCA Stadium.

  • Bollywood Hostel and Café

    Set in McLeod Ganj and with HPCA Stadium reachable within 7.4 km, Bollywood Hostel and Café offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant.

  • HIMALAYAN HOMESTAY

    Boasting massage services, HIMALAYAN HOMESTAY is situated in McLeod Ganj in the Himachal Pradesh region, 8.1 km from HPCA Stadium.

  • HIMALAYAN HOMESTAY

    Located in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh region, HIMALAYAN HOMESTAY is situated 8.1 km from HPCA Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Hostels that guests love in McLeod Ganj

  • Avg. price/night: £10.61
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 reviews
    - Nish (hotel owner) works hard to give the hostel a warm, welcoming community feel. - Almost daily communal meals in the evening, great way to meet new people and other travellers - Excellent location in Bhagsu, away from the noise of Dharamshala and McLeod but close enough that you can still visit on day trips. - The atmosphere of the hostel is lovely and by the end of your stay you’ll be asking Nish for ‘one more night’!
    Jesse
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.11
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 130 reviews
    This hostel is a safe place radiating with good vibes. Thanks for everything.
    Tom
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £31.51
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 629 reviews
    I really happy and feel great in this hostel. Staff members are very familiar and supportive. Great location and wonderful vibes. I want to visit again and again I this hostel. Thankyou
    yash jain
    Solo traveller
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 60 reviews
    Backpackers Inn in McLeodGanj offers a cozy and budget-friendly stay amidst the serene mountains. The rustic charm of the place coupled with friendly staff and clean facilities make it a popular choice for backpackers. However, some guests have mentioned that the rooms could use a bit of renovation, but overall, it's praised for its affordability and location, making it a decent pick for those exploring the beautiful hill town.
    Suryansh Singhwal
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.61
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 reviews
    Great location. Very comfortable bed & blankets. Very social hostel with a great common space and the best host (Nish) from my travels so far. I extended a number of times, the name does not lie. Highly recommend:)
    Billy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 112 reviews
    Great location, beautiful surrounding atmosphere, great staff. Most friendly Hostel Owner , lovely and great first impression of hostel. Everything was good. I hope to be back for a longer visit in the future
    Shubham
    People with friends
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 287 reviews
    The hostel is situated at the perfect position from where you can go for shopping, cafe hopping, Mcleodganj, Dharamkot, Bhagsu Waterfall and Triund Trek. It's a cozy, simple and amazing stay with all amenities and the staff was very helpful in each aspect of our trip. We also got to meet some amazing fellow backpackers.
    Singh
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £20.13
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 342 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful hostel staff, great place to meet other travellers, cozy rooms, several fun murals and decorations on walls give the place an unique vibe, great location very close to market and other eateries/cafes. Definitely value for money and to top it off we had a clear view of Dhauladhar 🙂
    Souvik Kumar
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.13
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 342 reviews
    I loved how caring and available the staff was! Thanks to Abu & Neema for their constant help. The hostel was cozy, comfortable, and super budget friendly for my three day stay at Mcleodganj! Definitely recommended if you're tight on budget and also want a super comfy bed -- not to mention with an opportunity to meet travellers from across the world!
    Aashna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.21
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 333 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at! Great location for hikes, walks, and adventure with incredible views on the property. The staff was super friendly with a great atmosphere created by the team there. Have nothing wrong to say and would stay there again in a heartbeat. Special thanks to Rakesh, Sandeep, Nanak, Manish, Ricky, Ranjeeth & Rihabh for their warm hospitality.
    100rabhs
    Solo traveller
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