HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience | Hostel in Auroville

9.1 (112 Reviews) |   38 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Bommayapalayam Hostel | HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience

38 Bedroom Hostel in Bommayapalayam, Auroville

Located in Auroville, 6.1 miles from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 6.1 miles from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 6.3 miles from Pondicherry Museum and 6.4 miles from Bharathi Park. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, each room comes with a patio. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Botanical Garden is 9.2 miles from HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 10 miles away. Pondicherry Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience is located in Auroville.

This 38 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, Guest Services, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 112 reviews with the average score of 9.1 . Coming to Auroville and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 38 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Auroville. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Locker rooms
  • Walking tours
  • Bike tours
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
Security/Safety
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.7
Location:
9.24
Staff:
9.69
Facilities:
9.24
Comfort:
9.39
Cleanliness:
9.31
Vânia
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Portugal
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very nice staff, the place was generally well cleaned
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Washing machine, Cleaning products

Living Area

Fireplace, Dining area, Sitting area

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Washing machine, Cleaning products

Living Area

Fireplace, Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Landmark view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Washing machine, Cleaning products

Living Area

Fireplace, Dining area, Sitting area

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Landmark view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Washing machine, Cleaning products

Living Area

Fireplace, Dining area, Sitting area

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Landmark view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

General

Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Washing machine, Cleaning products

Living Area

Fireplace, Dining area, Sitting area

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Washing machine, Cleaning products

Living Area

Fireplace, Dining area, Sitting area

General

Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Lockers, Carpeted, Private entrance

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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