Ostel In has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Pondicherry. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a playground. The property has a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel, the rooms come with a desk. The rooms include air conditioning and a TV, and some accommodations at Ostel In have a sea view. The rooms have bed linen. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. Auroville Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Serenity Beach is 1.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, 4.3 miles from Ostel In.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Pondicherry
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Deepali
    India India
    I ended up staying here for ten days. This is the best hostel ever. Super impressed with the hospitality and everyone who hosted me here. Felt like home. Gonna come here soon
  • Anand
    India India
    Beautiful place with such a nice vibe The people are so friendly
  • Adriane
    Germany Germany
    The rooftop terrace is simply wonderful! The rooms are also really nice, with big bathrooms attached and all the things one would need. They have a neet system going on with an app where one does all the purchases within the premise like food and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Salt Shaker
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Amenities of Ostel In
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Archery
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Additional charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

Ostel In takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Ostel In accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property does not serve alcohol.

Please note that alcohol consumption is prohibited at the property.

FAQs about Ostel In

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Ostel In offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Open-air bath
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Public Bath
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Swimming pool
    • Movie nights
    • Archery
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Ostel In is 3.1 miles from the center of Pondicherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ostel In has 1 restaurant:

    • Salt Shaker

  • Check-in at Ostel In is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Ostel In can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Ostel In may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.