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Located in Chennai, a 14-minute walk from Anna University, Hostel Gandhi has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. St. Thomas Mount is 2.5 miles away and Pondy Bazaar is 2.6 miles from the hostel. Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Complete with a shared bathroom, the rooms at Hostel Gandhi come with air conditioning, and some rooms contain a balcony. All rooms have bed linen. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Chennai Trade Center is 3.1 miles from Hostel Gandhi, while Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is 3.8 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 3.1 miles from the hostel.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Asian, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Chennai
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mirjana
    Germany Germany
    This hostel made me feel so very welcome and it felt wonderful because these were my very first days in India. The hostel staff was amazing as well as the guests. The cook makes really nice and yummy food. The neighborhood is nice too and there...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything s great at hostel gandhi. Close to metro. 20 minutes to airport. Lots of shops restaurants cafes outside. Everything you need is right there. Superfast wifi. Excellent cheap meals available breakfast lunch and dinner. Rooftop terrace....
  • Sreeram
    India India
    Politely service, i came a bit early but they still gave me a room early as it was available. Food and tea was available inside so it avoided the hassle of food hunting. They cleaned toilets and hall at regular intervals.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Hostel Gandhi
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Locker rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

House rules

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Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Visa Cash Hostel Gandhi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Hostel Gandhi

  • Check-in at Hostel Gandhi is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hostel Gandhi can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
    • Breakfast to go

  • Hostel Gandhi is 2.1 miles from the center of Chennai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hostel Gandhi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hostel Gandhi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Locker rooms
    • Bicycle rental
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Hostel Gandhi has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1