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Reviews of Backpackers Den

69 Mall Avenue Awas Vikas Colony, 226001 Lucknow, India

#6 of 211 hotels in Lucknow

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Review score

Based on 288 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast meets expectations.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    7.0
    For the price it was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were a bit dirty.

    The rooms are very clean and beds are comfortable. Location is good and is not too far away from the city’s attractions.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very peaceful and calm, property has a very pleasant vibe

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Good place for short stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small area but can't complain much

    Staff behaviour, value for money, location, cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Backpacker's Den - A Worthy Hostel in Lucknow
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower water never heated up...lukewarm at best.

    My bed was very comfortable and the common area was great. Had a large smart tv with Netflix and Prime.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Okay place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no outside food policy, the hostel threatens with 2000 rupee fine for bringing any food or drink from the outside. At the same time their menu doesn't include any western food, only Indian. Anyone booking a stay in that place is not informed about that in advance. There is no toilet paper in the bathroom. Sometimes there is also no hot water in the shower. It was quite a surprise in the evening after a long travel by train.

    The hostel is a nice place (as for Indian standards) to stay a couple of nights while visiting Lucknow. The rooms are equipped with comfy beds.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    9.0
    Quite and Peaceful
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as such ...just that taking cab from this place to anywhere in early or late hours may be bit tricky.

    Decent property located in a peaceful locality. Rooms are decent size and property folks are polite and helpful. Great service. Overall it's decent Value for Money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pros: It was very clean...staff were very helpful.. Ideal place for backpackers... everything of this place is up to the mark... Cons: this is not negative point but this place is in the very posh area so there is no regular commuting travel system..one will have to depend on Uber taxi or auto.. **Best place for Bikers**

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff didn't pick the call or reply swiftly initially or allowed early check-in. The overall experience was good though.

    Good for solo travelers

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and common area are very cold.

    Nice people. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The washrooms could be cleaner and the locker key was not available

    The property was clean and cozy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting ola was a bit difficult On first day breakfast was delayed and water was not hot as well, however it was rectified next day

    Staff was friendly and helpful It's a clean property with good amenities in place Good breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is bit far.

    The ambience and the cleanliness.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    7.0
    Good place for the price but out of the way location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1), This property is a bring your own TP. I've never heard of that before but fortunately I had some with me. 2) The breakfast is SOOOO spicy. I couldn't eat it. 3) You are in a bit of a food desert. It was really hard for me to find food. 4) You can send them all of the messages that you want. There is about a 5% chance you will get an answer. 5) While I was there, there was a thief also there. This is not the fault of the hostel but they knew about it. Not sure if they did anything about it because they don't answer questions.

    There was some confusion ( on my part) about the type of room that I booked. The office was very nice about it and gave me a different room. I was very comfortable in my room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were very helpful and welcoming.It was clean and very close to the railway station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    7.0
    All good, except late breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was good, the location was also OK, and the staff were courteous. However, the complementary breakfast was disappointing except the first morning. Slowly realised that the property eventually discourages taking breakfast there.

    Room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Short trip in Lucknow
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room furniture was well constructed. Staff was friendly. I had check out at 11 am, but they permitted me to wait for a few hours in the common area till the time of my flight👍🏻

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's nice place to stay. i enjoyed a lot

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    I would recommend to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are still waiting for a receipt. We asked for one, but still haven't received it.

    The breakfast was delicious!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was not great. No coffee and no spreads with the toast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    8.0
    Priced appropriately, location not so great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's tucked in tight in an area that's difficult for cabs to understand to pick me up. They charged me about INR 300 more than what booking.com showed, which is not a lot, but it was strange.

    A really good hostel on its own. The staff is always around, always helpful. The rooms were better than most dormitories I've stayed in before.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    9.0
    Perfect Hostel Stay in Lucknow
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location is great - few kilometers from Hazrat Ganj Metro station, main market hub and close to old Lucknow Property was super clean, white sheets, AC , washrooms were clean with body showers and shampoo available Common area was also air conditioned with TV and kitchen on the side with balcony. There is no lift to take your luggage but staff is super generoud to take your luggage all the way up Wahrooms are separate and common but gender convenient and in safe enclosed space

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    9.0
    Definitely this is your place to stay if you are in Lucknow
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is a bit uncomfortable. The bathroom could be better if you compare it with the rooms.

    I think this is one of my favourite hostels,  simply because of the beds. Even though it's a dorm, you can actually enjoy sleeping on a normal bed. Plus a Community kitchen. Mukesh was really helpful.

    Stayed in May 2023

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