Hostel Gandhi

2.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fitness facility
Outdoor dining
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3 Velachery Main Rd, Chennai, TN, 600015
  • Anna University
    13 min walk
  • Guindy Race Course
    5 min drive
  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    6 min drive
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    22 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Hostel Gandhi

Chennai hostel in Guindy with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this hostel has a library and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a front desk safe and motorbike parking are on-site.
Hostel Gandhi offers 20 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Hostel Gandhi, you'll be within walking distance of Anna University. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Motorbike parking only
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 7 minutes by car from Chennai Trade Centre and 8 minutes from Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
As a guest of Hostel Gandhi, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostel Gandhi also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chennai hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: INR 50 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately INR 50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Hostel Gandhi Chennai
Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chennai

Hostel Gandhi Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jaya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Supportive staff….Ac switched off early morning 7am than switch on at 7 evening. Hostel is located in front of mosque and narrow road where cab/taxi can’t reach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoregan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nice to stay in such a comforts place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rajesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Livia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I have stayed for one night, unfortunately this has been the weakest accommodation I got in India during 3 weeks. The area was a bit smelly. I can't evaluate the breakfast cause they started after my departure. I would not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New hostel. 2private room, and men domitory room and women domitory room plus common area and kitchen. Owner, Sadhu was very nice and we enjoy chatting everyday. Free local Indian breakfast was nice. First, we booked 2nights, but we add one more week ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020