As you visit Mumbai, how about get a taste of old Bombay as well? Nestled in a quiet bylane of Colaba- one of Mumbai’s oldest localities and a stone throw away from its heritage sites like The Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway and many more! Our property brings you the best of modern amenities and the feeling of home, right here in the heart of Mumbai. Stay in an over 100 year old charming building, now a Premium Hostel - where we provide our guests many options, from Dorm Beds to Private Rooms including free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen , an All Day Cafe in an open terrace stocked with books, board games and musical instruments to match your every mood. Our guests from all over the world, enjoy a clean, well equipped hostel within walking distance to the city’s most renowned spots and amidst beautiful British era and art deco inspired architecture. Policies by Backpacker Cowies/Terms and Conditions:- ● Please make sure to leave your contact number when making this booking. In case we can't contact you, the booking may not be guaranteed. ● Lockers are provided to each guest. We would request you to carry your own lock. Hostel management is not responsible for all the personal belongings and luggage of the guests. ● Local IDs are not accepted, we would require an ID that is approved by any Government Authority. ● A sum of INR 200 is to be deposited by every guest on the account of Damage Deposit, which would be collected only in Cash. This amount will be reimbursed on check-out, subject to an inspection of the property. ● Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. ● Rights to admission reserved. ● This Property Follows Green Hour Initiative , AC's Will Be Shut Down For 4-5 Hours Everyday.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Mumbai
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tabea
    Germany Germany
    Really in the center and everything walking distance.
  • Rosewater
    India India
    I did not have high expectations from Cowie Backpackers but it surpassed my expectations. Friendly and accommodating staff.
  • Gabriel
    Argentina Argentina
    The location is perfect, close to the gate of India, restaurants and shops The ambiance was good
  • Arya
    India India
    The rooms were clean. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
  • Tara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, helpful staff, comfortable room, excellent pillows! Found some excellent food trucks nearby.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and very helpful staff. Comfy beds and a good base as a solo female traveller. I extended to a 4 night stay. Complimentary tea and coffee was a nice touch, bathrooms cleaned regularly and good social rooftop. Appreciated filtered...
  • Deep
    India India
    The Lady on the welcome desk was warm and informative about the regulations followed at the place, the check-in process was smooth and breezy, and the location of this place is one of the best in the area.
  • Pandey
    India India
    Loved the experience, would recommend to everyone.
  • D
    Dana
    United States United States
    THE LOCATION!😍 Also very clean hostel and bathrooms, they have communal showers upstairs so you can shower before/after checkout, very convenient. Staff was superb and very patient and helpful. Thank you so much will definitely book again when in...
  • Ingrid
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff was amazing! Super friendly en extremely helpfull!!! We stayed in a simple but comfortable and clean private room with bathroom. The location is great!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpacker Cowies
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Games room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Marathi

House rules
Backpacker Cowies takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 200 is required on arrival. That's about £1. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests are requested to contact the property for bookings of group larger than 10 people.

Please note that the property follows green social non-air-conditioned hours from 13.00 hours to 19.00 hours.

Please carry a valid Photo ID card for verifying the reservation. (PAN Card And VoterID is not accepted as a valid ID) Foreign guests need to produce a valid passport with visa

You are required to make a 100% pre-payment at the time of your check-in.

Non-resident guests are not allowed inside the property.

Alcohol consumption is not permitted at the premises.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Backpacker Cowies in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A damage deposit of Rs. 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Backpacker Cowies

  • Backpacker Cowies is 11.2 miles from the centre of Mumbai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Backpacker Cowies is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Backpacker Cowies offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Movie nights

  • The prices at Backpacker Cowies may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.