Nice hostels in Chennai
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Beach access
The Sheltor
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Sheltor
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Sheltor
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Best-rated
Hostel Madras Backpacker'S
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
Situated nearly a 25-minute walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the Periyar Science and Technology Centre, this Chennai hostel is also right near the New Life Assembly of God church. The hostel is around 5 km from the Semmozhi Poonga.
You can enjoy proximity to the guindy National Children's Park, which is merely 550 metres away, or visit the public technical and research university "Indian Institute Of Technology", which is within 30 minutes' walk of Madras Backpacker'S hostel.
Hostel Madras Backpacker'S
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
Hostel Madras Backpacker'S
Situated nearly a 25-minute walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the Periyar Science and Technology Centre, this Chennai hostel is also right near the New Life Assembly of God church. The hostel is around 5 km from the Semmozhi Poonga.
You can enjoy proximity to the guindy National Children's Park, which is merely 550 metres away, or visit the public technical and research university "Indian Institute Of Technology", which is within 30 minutes' walk of Madras Backpacker'S hostel.
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Guest favorite
Hostel Gandhi
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Gulmohar Avenue is 2.8 km from the Chennai hostel, while the Saint Patrick's Church is 2.6 km away. The St Thomas Mount, a nearby place of worship, is within 25 minutes' walk of the hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Valluvar Kottam, which stands within a 6-km distance of this accommodation.
Certain rooms include such comforts as an iron with ironing board and climate control, along with tea/coffee making equipment.
Hostel Gandhi
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Hostel Gandhi
Gulmohar Avenue is 2.8 km from the Chennai hostel, while the Saint Patrick's Church is 2.6 km away. The St Thomas Mount, a nearby place of worship, is within 25 minutes' walk of the hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Valluvar Kottam, which stands within a 6-km distance of this accommodation.
Certain rooms include such comforts as an iron with ironing board and climate control, along with tea/coffee making equipment.
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Popular choice
Broad Lands
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Located 10 minutes' drive from the multipurpose Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, this hotel is about a 25-minute walk from the Vivekananda House. Thanks to a prime location of the Chennai hostel, guests can quickly reach the Express Avenue Mall, which is 0.7 km away.
The ancient shrine "Kapaleeshwarar Temple", a prominent religious site, is within a 5-minute drive of the Chennai property.
The rooms at this hostel come with a balcony and offer views of the garden.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Located 10 minutes' drive from the multipurpose Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, this hotel is about a 25-minute walk from the Vivekananda House. Thanks to a prime location of the Chennai hostel, guests can quickly reach the Express Avenue Mall, which is 0.7 km away.
The ancient shrine "Kapaleeshwarar Temple", a prominent religious site, is within a 5-minute drive of the Chennai property.
The rooms at this hostel come with a balcony and offer views of the garden.
Wishtree Corporate Mens Only Dormitory For Techies And Trainees
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Found 3.5 km from the Guindy Snake Park, this Chennai hostel is 2 km from worship locations like the multi-domed Thousand Lights Mosque. The hostel is also within a few blocks of Sivagami Petachi Auditorium.
Wishtree Corporate Mens Only Dormitory For Techies And Trainees hostel is just 5 minutes on foot from the Alwarpet Anjaneyar Temple and about 500 metres from the Tanjore Collections.
Wishtree Corporate Mens Only Dormitory For Techies And Trainees
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Wishtree Corporate Mens Only Dormitory For Techies And Trainees
Found 3.5 km from the Guindy Snake Park, this Chennai hostel is 2 km from worship locations like the multi-domed Thousand Lights Mosque. The hostel is also within a few blocks of Sivagami Petachi Auditorium.
Wishtree Corporate Mens Only Dormitory For Techies And Trainees hostel is just 5 minutes on foot from the Alwarpet Anjaneyar Temple and about 500 metres from the Tanjore Collections.
Pocoyo - Backpackers Hostel - Omr
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is approximately 6 km from ISKCON Chennai.
The Prathyangira Devi Temple is around 10 minutes' drive from the Chennai hostel.
Each room is furnished with a wardrobe and features a shared lounge.
Pocoyo - Backpackers Hostel - Omr
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Pocoyo - Backpackers Hostel - Omr
The hostel is approximately 6 km from ISKCON Chennai.
The Prathyangira Devi Temple is around 10 minutes' drive from the Chennai hostel.
Each room is furnished with a wardrobe and features a shared lounge.
Zostel Chennai, Anna Nagar
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
This Chennai hostel is situated around 7 km from the ancient shrine "Kapaleeshwarar Temple" and 3.1 km from such educational sites as the Loyola College Park. Anna Nagar Tower Park can be reached in the vicinity of the hostel.
The Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, a prominent religious site, is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Chennai accommodation.
Zostel Chennai, Anna Nagar
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
Zostel Chennai, Anna Nagar
This Chennai hostel is situated around 7 km from the ancient shrine "Kapaleeshwarar Temple" and 3.1 km from such educational sites as the Loyola College Park. Anna Nagar Tower Park can be reached in the vicinity of the hostel.
The Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, a prominent religious site, is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Chennai accommodation.
Varaham Pg - Pallikaranai
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Varaham Pg - Pallikaranai
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Varaham Pg - Pallikaranai
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Beach access
Cayzen
- Restaurant
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Found 3.3 km from the Thiruvanmiyur Beach, this Chennai hostel is 3.4 km from worship locations like the Monumental Marundeeswarar Hindu Temple. The hostel is about 15 minutes' drive from the Snow Kingdom.
Cayzen hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the family-friendly Chennai Snake Park, located 4.5 km away.
Cayzen
- Restaurant
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Cayzen
Found 3.3 km from the Thiruvanmiyur Beach, this Chennai hostel is 3.4 km from worship locations like the Monumental Marundeeswarar Hindu Temple. The hostel is about 15 minutes' drive from the Snow Kingdom.
Cayzen hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the family-friendly Chennai Snake Park, located 4.5 km away.
Social Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Jeeva Park is located just near the hostel, and Little Mount Church is nearly a 5-minute walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Social Backpacker hostel is 3.9 km from the 8th-smallest Guindy National Park.
The nearby educational landmarks include the state-run Anna University, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive from this property.
Social Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Social Backpacker Hostel
The Jeeva Park is located just near the hostel, and Little Mount Church is nearly a 5-minute walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Social Backpacker hostel is 3.9 km from the 8th-smallest Guindy National Park.
The nearby educational landmarks include the state-run Anna University, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive from this property.
Msvnative Home Stay Near Airport
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
The Chennai hostel is located nearly a 10-minute ride from the Saint Patrick's Church and 3.9 km from Gulmohar Avenue. The St Thomas Garrison Church, a nearby place of worship, is 3.5 km from the hostel.
Msvnative Home Stay Near Airport
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Msvnative Home Stay Near Airport
The Chennai hostel is located nearly a 10-minute ride from the Saint Patrick's Church and 3.9 km from Gulmohar Avenue. The St Thomas Garrison Church, a nearby place of worship, is 3.5 km from the hostel.
Rayzen Stays & Backpackers Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
The Parasurama Easwara Temple is just moments from the hostel, while Chennai International airport is 5 km away. The Vadapalani Murugan Temple is located 4.7 km from the Chennai property.
Rayzen Stays & Backpackers hostel is situated in proximity to the Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple.
Equipped with tea and coffee making equipment, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also enjoy a shared lounge, while a balcony and a terrace are available, too.
Rayzen Stays & Backpackers Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
Rayzen Stays & Backpackers Hostel
The Parasurama Easwara Temple is just moments from the hostel, while Chennai International airport is 5 km away. The Vadapalani Murugan Temple is located 4.7 km from the Chennai property.
Rayzen Stays & Backpackers hostel is situated in proximity to the Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple.
Equipped with tea and coffee making equipment, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also enjoy a shared lounge, while a balcony and a terrace are available, too.
Vikistays
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
The Adi Kesava Perumal Temple is also situated about 15 minutes' drive away.
Guests will find the Vallakottai Murugan Temple, which is just 600 metres away.
Vikistays
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Vikistays
The Adi Kesava Perumal Temple is also situated about 15 minutes' drive away.
Guests will find the Vallakottai Murugan Temple, which is just 600 metres away.
The Loft Omr
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Terrace
The VGP Aqua Kingdom is 3.7 km from the hostel, while Chennai Convention Centre is 3.1 km away. ISKCON Chennai, a nearby place of worship, is nearly a 15-minute ride from the Chennai hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the Snow Kingdom, which is 3.8 km away.
The Loft Omr
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Terrace
The Loft Omr
The VGP Aqua Kingdom is 3.7 km from the hostel, while Chennai Convention Centre is 3.1 km away. ISKCON Chennai, a nearby place of worship, is nearly a 15-minute ride from the Chennai hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the Snow Kingdom, which is 3.8 km away.
Kareema'S Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
The hostel is 4.7 km from the Valluvar Kottam and 4.9 km from such cultural venues as the 6.25-acre Regional Railway Museum. Infant Jesus Church is not far from this Chennai hostel.
Located about 10 minutes' drive from Kareema'S hostel, the Madras Kali Bari is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
The rooms feature a balcony, as well as such comforts as climate control.
Kareema'S Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
Kareema'S Hostel
The hostel is 4.7 km from the Valluvar Kottam and 4.9 km from such cultural venues as the 6.25-acre Regional Railway Museum. Infant Jesus Church is not far from this Chennai hostel.
Located about 10 minutes' drive from Kareema'S hostel, the Madras Kali Bari is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
The rooms feature a balcony, as well as such comforts as climate control.
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Great deal
Springhomestays
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
ISKCON Chennai is around a 10-minute ride from the hostel, while Sri Selva Vinayagar Aalayam is a mere 0.6 km away. The Monumental Marundeeswarar Hindu Temple, a nearby place of worship, is within 7 km of the Chennai hostel.
The Prathyangira Devi Temple is about a 15-minute drive from the property.
Springhomestays
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
Springhomestays
ISKCON Chennai is around a 10-minute ride from the hostel, while Sri Selva Vinayagar Aalayam is a mere 0.6 km away. The Monumental Marundeeswarar Hindu Temple, a nearby place of worship, is within 7 km of the Chennai hostel.
The Prathyangira Devi Temple is about a 15-minute drive from the property.
Chennai Pods Womens Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
Olympia Tech Park is about 6 km from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Cholamandal Artists' Village, which is approximately 15 minutes away by car. The Sri Ramanaadheswarar Temple can be reached 1.7 km from this Chennai hostel.
Also, Chennai Pods Womens hostel is around a 25-minute walk from the Kalikambal Temple.
Chennai Pods Womens Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
Chennai Pods Womens Hostel
Olympia Tech Park is about 6 km from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Cholamandal Artists' Village, which is approximately 15 minutes away by car. The Sri Ramanaadheswarar Temple can be reached 1.7 km from this Chennai hostel.
Also, Chennai Pods Womens hostel is around a 25-minute walk from the Kalikambal Temple.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Chennai, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Sheltor |
7.7 / 10 (267 Reviews) |
From 4$ | |
| Hostel Madras Backpacker'S |
8.7 / 10 (102 Reviews) |
From 6$ | |
| Hostel Gandhi |
8.5 / 10 (686 Reviews) |
From 5$ | |
| Broad Lands |
7.4 / 10 (1409 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| Wishtree Corporate Mens Only Dormitory For Techies And Trainees |
6.9 / 10 (162 Reviews) |
From 5$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels offer budget-friendly stays in Chennai city center?
Hostels like The Sheltor and Hostel Madras Backpacker'S are located near the city center, making them perfect for exploring nearby attractions. You can easily walk to spots like Marina Beach and the famous Kapaleeshwarar Temple from there.
Book your stay during weekdays to find lower rates at these hostels.
Which hostels are great for techies near major tech districts?
Wishtree Corporate Mens Only Dormitory For Techies And Trainees is situated near key tech hubs like Tidel Park and DLF IT Park. This dormitory offers facilities suited for professionals and trainees in the tech industry.
Plan to use public transport for quicker commutes to tech parks-buses from this area are frequent and direct.
What are some affordable hostels near Chennai airport?
Msvnative Home Stay Near Airport and Zostel Chennai, Anna Nagar provide budget options close to Chennai International Airport. Staying here eases your travel if you have early flights or late arrivals.
Use ride-sharing apps rather than taxis to save on transport costs when traveling to the airport.
Are there family-friendly hostels in Chennai?
Hostel Gandhi and Social Backpacker Hostel offer family rooms and common areas where kids can play. They are designed for both siblings and parents to relax and enjoy their time together.
Check the availability of family rooms on weekends since they can fill up quickly during holidays.
Which hostels have unique amenities like a pool or spa?
Hostel Madras Backpacker'S has a small swimming pool, providing a refreshing spot during warm days. Some other hostels may offer similar amenities, so checking their listings is useful.
Visit local spas for treatments nearby; many offer discounts on weekdays.
What hostels offer a local cultural experience in Chennai?
Cayzen allows you to experience local life with guided tours around Chennai. It's a great place to meet fellow travelers interested in taking part in cultural outings.
Join group activities like cooking classes or city tours to enhance your cultural experience.
Which hostels provide scenic views in Chennai?
Zostel Chennai provides rooms with views of the cityscape, making it an appealing choice for travelers. Staying on higher floors can offer beautiful panoramic scenes.
Request a room on an upper floor during booking for the best views.
How can I travel from Chennai airport to the city center?
You can take a taxi or use ride-sharing apps like Ola and Uber for direct routes. Alternatively, the airport bus service offers a budget-friendly option with connections to major areas.
Choose the airport bus during off-peak hours to save time and avoid traffic.
What local foods should I try while staying in Chennai?
Must-try local delicacies include Idli, Dosa, and Chettinad Chicken. These dishes are often served at nearby eateries, and they showcase the best of South Indian cuisine.
Visit Saravana Bhavan for affordable and authentic South Indian meals.
Which popular events occur in Chennai throughout the year?
Chennai hosts the Music Season from December to January, featuring classical music and dance performances. This is a great time to experience local culture if visiting during this period.
Book performances well in advance during the Music Season for the best seats.
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