Hostel/Backpacker accommodationNo5, 2nd Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, IndiaShow on map
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
8.4955ReviewsCentral Location in Chennai Located just 1.2 km from Anna University, Hostel Gandhi offers convenience and accessibility to key attractions like St. Thomas Mount and Pondy Bazaar.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience cozy rooms with balconies and shared bathrooms, all equipped with bed linen for a relaxing stay at Hostel Gandhi.
Convenient Amenities Enjoy free private parking, a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant, shared kitchen, tour desk, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Ready to experience the best of Chennai? Book your stay at Hostel Gandhi now!
8.4
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 955 guests who stayed here.
Just Amazing Much recommended
Location, Ambience, Staff
NA
The place make you feel like home
Locality, safety, toilet is clean, balcony sit out area.
In house food is way too expensive, kitchen is unhygienic and guy ask money first and then takes order. I stayed in 8 bed mixed dormitory room missing ventilation,…
NA
NA
Nice place and nice breakfast thank you so much
Nice
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No5, 2nd Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, India
Guests rate the location 8.8 out of 10 — fabulous.
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 11:00 AM until 11:30 PM
Check-out by 10:30 AM
No children
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 11:00 AM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 11:00 AM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
No5, 2nd Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, Chennai.
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