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8.5

Excellent

71 reviews

71 reviews

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8.2

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 320 meters from city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Express Avenue Mall 1.9 km
Kapaleeshwar Temple 2.4 km
Parthasarathy Temple 3.0 km
T Nagar, Ranganathan Street 3.1 km
Marina Beach 3.1 km
San Thome Church 3.1 km
Chennai Central Railway Station 5.0 km
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple 13.3 km
VGP Snow Kingdom 14.8 km
Nearby landmarks
Stella Mary's College 170 m
Park 113 200 m
Mound Road (Anna Salai) 350 m
Agarwal Eye Hospital 390 m
AG-DMS 430 m
Aswene Soundarya Hospital 490 m
Horticultural Society Garden 490 m
Semmozhi Poonga Botanical Garden 500 m
Dr Rai Memrial Medical Centre 540 m
American Information Resource Center 610 m

Zostel Chennai

New No. 120, Old No. 61, Varun Villa, Ellaiamman Colony, 5th Street, Teynampet, Chennai City Center, Chennai, India, 600018 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Chennai City Center part of Chennai, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Marina Beach. This 3-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

430 meters to public transportation

Check-in [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Pets allowed

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Game room

Kitchen

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Chennai every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.6
Location rating8.2
Nearest airportChennai International Airport (MAA)
Distance to airport10.6 km

Rooms available at Zostel Chennai

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • City view
  • 8 bunk beds
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Double Room - Air Conditioning
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Deluxe Double Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Outdoor view
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Guest Room
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
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Mixed Dormitory Room(4 beds are available)
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double room - Single use - De Luxe
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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD
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      Double single use
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        Room Assigned on Arrival
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          Frequently asked questions

          What time is check-in and check-out at Zostel Chennai?

          Check-in is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

          How do I get to Zostel Chennai?

          For those who wish to drive their own cars, Zostel Chennai has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full. Parking is free for guests.

          Is breakfast offered at Zostel Chennai?

          Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at Zostel Chennai. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 140 INR if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hostel.

          What is the smoking policy at Zostel Chennai?

          Zostel Chennai does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

          What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Zostel Chennai?

          The closest train, metro, or bus station to Zostel Chennai is AG-DMS, 420 m away.

          What restaurants are nearby Zostel Chennai?

          Zostel Chennai’s neighborhood is Chennai City Center which includes popular restaurants such as Amethyst, Amaravathi and Winners Bakery.

          What popular shopping places are close to Zostel Chennai?

          Zostel Chennai is located in Chennai City Center area which features shopping places such as T Nagar, Ranganathan Street, Express Avenue Mall and Spencer Plaza.

          What are popular attractions near Zostel Chennai?

          Zostel Chennai’s location in the Chennai City Center neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Kapaleeshwar Temple, San Thome Church and Parthasarathy Temple.

          What popular beaches are close to Zostel Chennai?

          Zostel Chennai’s Chennai City Center neighborhood also includes Marina Beach, Besant Nagar Beach and Elliot's Beach.

          What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Zostel Chennai?

          Zostel Chennai’s nearby natural sights include Guindy Snake Park, Guindy National Park and Chetpet EcoPark located in the same Chennai City Center area.

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          What people love about Zostel Chennai

          • 10

            Exceptional
            Staff 

            "Zostel Chennai has a good location, friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere."

            Arunanjan

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            September 25, 2019

          • 10

            Exceptional
            Location

            "The hostel is located in a posh area of Chennai with lots of consulates nearby."

            Yuying

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            September 1, 2019

          • 9.6

            Exceptional

            "Best place to meet awesome people!"

            Femke

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            October 13, 2019

          Property ranking|Compared to 1,163 Chennai properties
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          Service score
          9.3/10
          Value for money score
          8.7/10
          Overall score
          8.5/10
          Cleanliness score
          8.1/10
          Better than
          99
          %
          of Chennai properties
          Better than
          98
          %
          of Chennai properties
          Better than
          95
          %
          of Chennai properties
          Better than
          94
          %
          of Chennai properties
          Overall rating:

          8.5

          Excellent
          71 reviews
          Cleanliness
          8.1
          Facilities
          8.5
          Location
          8.2
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          More about Zostel Chennai

          More about Zostel Chennai

          Zostel Chennai

          Take a good wander and unveil the wonder of Chennai with a stay at Zostel Chennai. Book a room at Zostel Chennai, just 3.2 km from Marina Beach, and oceanside fun will be an option every day.
          All offerings provided by Zostel Chennai help to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
          Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Zostel Chennai. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel.
          For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
          A range of amenities is offered in guestrooms at Zostel Chennai. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service and air conditioning. Some rooms at Zostel Chennai are available with design features like a balcony or terrace.


          Dining and things to do

          Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at Zostel Chennai. A number of great dining options at the hostel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
          A day in will be as fun as a day out with ranges of recreational activities offered at Zostel Chennai. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's library and games room.


          Around the property

          Don't spend all your time inside while in Chennai! Find that special item or souvenir that will commemorate your trip to Chennai at T Nagar, Ranganathan Street located 3.0 km away.


          Reasons to stay here

          Find incredible value for money here, which is ranked better than 98% of the city's accommodation.
          Compared to other accommodations in Chennai, facilities here are rated higher than 98% of them.
          Past guests love the staff and service here, rating it above 99% of the other accommodations in the city.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Excellent
          Facilities

          8.5

          Most talked about facilities

          Housekeeping

          8 mentions

          Food & Dining

          1 mention

          Languages spoken
          • English
          • Hindi
          • Tamil
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Game room
          • Garden
          • Tours
          Cleanliness and safety
          • Daily disinfection in all rooms
          • Daily disinfection in common areas
          • Face coverings on staff
          • First aid kit
          • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
          • Hand sanitizer
          • Hot water linen and laundry washing
          • Individually-wrapped food options
          • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
          • Rooms sanitized between stays
          • Temperature check for guests and staff
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • Breakfast [buffet]
          • Breakfast [continental]
          • Kitchen
          • Restaurants
          • Room service
          • Shared kitchen
          Services and conveniences
          • Concierge
          • Contactless check-in/out
          • Daily housekeeping
          • Doorman
          • Dry cleaning
          • Elevator
          • Laundry service
          • Library
          • Luggage storage
          • Safety deposit boxes
          • Smoke-free property
          • Smoking area
          Access
          • Check-in/out [express]
          • Check-in/out [private]
          • Check-in [24-hour]
          • Front desk [24-hour]
          • Pet-friendly [charges apply]
          • Pets allowed
          • Security [24-hour]
          Getting around
          • Car park [free of charge]
          • Car park [nearby]
          • Car park [on-site]

          Food and dining

          Breakfast options
          • Continental

          Location

          New No. 120, Old No. 61, Varun Villa, Ellaiamman Colony, 5th Street, Teynampet, Chennai City Center, Chennai, India, 600018
          Excellent
          Location

          8.2

          Airports
          • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
            10.6 km 31 min drive
          • Tirupati Airport (TIR)
            100.7 km
          Public transportation
          • AG-DMS
            430 m
          • Teynampet
            1.3 km
          Hospital or clinic
          • Agarwal Eye Hospital
            390 m
          Shopping
          • T Nagar, Ranganathan Street
            3.1 km
          Convenience store
          • In & Out
            300 m
          Cash withdrawal
          • ATM
            280 m

          What's nearby

          Popular landmarks
          • Express Avenue Mall
            1.9 km
          • Kapaleeshwar Temple
            2.4 km
          • Parthasarathy Temple
            3.0 km
          • T Nagar, Ranganathan Street
            3.1 km
          • Marina Beach
            3.1 km
          • San Thome Church
            3.1 km
          • Chennai Central Railway Station
            5.0 km
          • Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
            13.3 km
          • VGP Snow Kingdom
            14.8 km
          Nearby landmarks
          • Stella Mary's College
            170 m
          • Park 113
            200 m
          • Mound Road (Anna Salai)
            350 m
          • Agarwal Eye Hospital
            390 m
          • AG-DMS
            430 m
          • Aswene Soundarya Hospital
            490 m
          • Horticultural Society Garden
            490 m
          • Semmozhi Poonga Botanical Garden
            500 m
          • Dr Rai Memrial Medical Centre
            540 m
          • American Information Resource Center
            610 m
          Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

          Property policies

          Children and extra beds

          Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

          Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

          Others
          • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

          Some helpful facts

          Check-in/Check-out
          • Check-in from12:00
          • Check-out until10:00
          Extras
          • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)140 INR
          The property
          • Number of rooms 25

          Property announcements

          Please note that any changes in tax structure due to government policies will result in revised taxes, which will be applicable to all reservations and will be charged additionally during check out.

          Reviews of Zostel Chennai from real guests

          Provided by verified guests of Agoda
          8.5
          /
          10
          Cleanliness8.1
          Facilities8.5
          Location8.2
          Service9.3
          Value for money8.6
          High score for Chennai
          Rating
          9+ Exceptional (16)
          8-9 Excellent (4)
          7-8 Very Good (5)
          6-7 Good (1)
          <6 Below Expectation (4)
          Time of the year
          Mar - May (10)
          Jun - Aug (5)
          Sep - Nov (9)
          Dec - Feb (6)

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Arunanjan from India
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 5 nights in September 2019

          Zostel Rocks”

          Zostel Chennai has a good location, friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere. They have a lovely rooftop where we go and hangout in the evenings with beers and a great company of musicians. They have a kitchen you can use for light cooking, a huge number of restaurants on swiggy and zomato deliver to the location within 20-30 mins. Metro station is at walking distance and you can also rent bicycles at metro stations. Overall, I would say it’s the perfect place to stay if you’re travelling. Lastly, Thanks to Shirish, Vishu and Prabodh for helping me through things and making my stay amazing.

          Reviewed September 25, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Gomathy
          Group
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in March 2019

          Awsome place for meeting new people and chill during weekends!”

          The staff were very friendly and looked out to the needs of the guests!! They make sure that the place is made comfortable to those who want to party and also to those who like their peace and quiet!!! Loved the zoztel experience!!!

          Reviewed March 16, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Yuying from China
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

          Bestest Hostel in Chennai”

          I had such a fabulous time staying at Zostel Chennai. The receptionists were utterly helpful and welcoming. They taught me how to use Swiggy to order food and got a cab for me when I couldn't use Ola on my phone myself. They even printed my E-visa for me free of charge. The hostel is located in a posh area of Chennai with lots of consulates nearby. I made some incredible Indian friends here. I'll definitely stay with Zostel when I come back to India.

          Reviewed September 01, 2019

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Sushmitha from India
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in September 2019

          Great place for backpackers ”

          Either you are on a trip or business meeting. This is a great place to stay for a solo traveller. The best part of Zostel is that its just a homely environment. Even though the check out is early. You could use hallway and washroom until evening or night. Even leave your luggage behind and collect it by end of the day which is just another plus point. Over all great experience in Chennai zostel. I wish the bathroom was lil cleaner and the bed wasn't that comfortable. Rest everything is just great.

          Reviewed September 18, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Gethyn from New Zealand
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in March 2019

          Exceptional”

          Great hostel, really clean and tidy and super friendly staff.

          Reviewed March 27, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Femke from Netherlands
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in October 2019

          Best place in india”

          youre not staying in a hostel u stay in a home. I planned to stay for one night and stayed for over a week. I made so many great new friends! Leaving this place broke my heart, okeu almost... but I will be back!

          Reviewed October 16, 2019

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Oceane
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 3 nights in March 2019

          You don't want to miss this place! ”

          People make a place and it's definitely what is happening in Zostel. The staff is amazing and really kind. I already went to this place twice only to enjoy to chill with them. The hostel is clean, rooms and beds are good. The rooftop is the perfect place to chill. I definitely recommand this hostel!

          Reviewed March 10, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Femke from Netherlands
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 3 nights in October 2019

          Best place in town”

          Best place to meet awesome people! Had an amazing time here! Beds are a little more expansive than what am used to, but definitely worth it!

          Reviewed October 13, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Akash from India
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

          lovely experience”

          the overall experience was very very good.

          Reviewed August 24, 2019

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          8.0
          Excellent
          Gethyn
          Couple
          Double Room - Air Conditioning
          Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

          As a hostel this place is fantastic. Lovely guys run it and dorms are nice.”

          I stayed In a private room, we had no water a lot of the time, the door did not lock and there were no towels provided for free. That being said I will still stay there again but only in the dorms.

          Reviewed April 08, 2019

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          2.0
          MEIHUA from China
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in February 2020

          Acceptable”

          I stay some days there,at the beginning everything was good. But the last day when I check out,one of the reception asked 1000Rs from me and said he is poor,I am rich guy. This made me so upset. Everyone there is so friendly. I dont know why he do that. This is totally not correct. And my money is nothing concern to him!!!Zostel is a good brand in India,it should not have this thing happen.

          Reviewed February 07, 2020

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          8.0
          Excellent
          james from United Kingdom
          Couple
          Double Room - Air Conditioning
          Stayed 4 nights in March 2018

          Friendly place”

          A great place to chill out and meet very friendly travelers,the staff were more than helpful they gave us maps and advice on the area.There is a money changer 100m away (with ID).There is a seating area on roof where you can hang out but make sure you are covered in mosquito repellent on a night,the kitchen is well equipped but could be cleaner,large fridge for keeping your beer cold,the nearest liquor store is quite a distance away,i had a scooter so no problem,bars in in Chennai are hard to find. Good wifi ,Uber taxi to the airport r200

          Reviewed May 17, 2018

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          8.0
          Excellent
          Francisco from Spain
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 2 nights in October 2017

          Very good”

          Is the best thing that you can find in Chennai. The stuff is really good and the general ambience is good at the Hostel. I would say that is a bit dirty. They should clean more the toilets. But best choice for chennai

          Reviewed November 07, 2017

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          8.4
          Excellent
          Eduardo from Philippines
          Group
          Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
          Stayed 1 night in October 2017

          Excellent”

          Pros. Quite cheap. The reception staff very helpful and accommodating. Cons. The hostel is not as clean as most hostels i've been to. Not many eateries around and quite off from.the city center, can be quite hard to find since located in an inner location. Overall, will probably try other more centrally located hostel the next time..

          Reviewed November 04, 2017

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Niels from Belgium
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in May 2017

          Great stay, the place is all new and the staff is super nice”

          Bed is clean and comfortable with a lot of space and lockers to put your bags. The shower room is clean and big, with hangers for clothes. Wi-Fi worked great Common room/terrace great for hanging out or watching some TV location is in safe residential area with restaurants and shops 5min walk away. staff super friendly and helpful, thanks Dwarak!

          Reviewed May 28, 2017

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          8.0
          Excellent
          Melissa from Germany
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in January 2018

          Enjoyable!”

          I stayed there for two nights and i can highly recommend it! The staff was super super friendly and helpful! Quiet rooms and great common area. Really authentic area around the hostel. Just loved it and would (will) definetely stay there again.

          Reviewed February 11, 2018

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          8.8
          Excellent
          yash from India
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in March 2018

          very good acomodation”

          very good accomodation with highly decent staff, neat and clean family atmosfear,worth of money any time in future i will prefer to go again here only and only.

          Reviewed March 22, 2018

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          8.8
          Excellent
          Surat from Thailand
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 2 nights in December 2017

          Great Place to stay”

          Manager is pretty good and helpful, value money to stay here. You will meet many tourists from all oversea and Indian for chat and exchanging information.

          Reviewed December 11, 2017

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          henri from Malaysia
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 3 nights in June 2017

          Exceptional”

          its a really nice hostel. quite good located. really friendly staff. nice common area.

          Reviewed July 05, 2017

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          xinrui from China
          Solo traveler
          1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with En-Suite - Mixed
          Stayed 1 night in January 2018

          Exceptional”

          Such a nice hostel! Clean and spacious and stuffs are really helpful

          Reviewed February 01, 2018

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