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Here is a quick list of Hostels in Chennai, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Red Lollipop Hostel Chennai |
8.8 / 10 (235 Reviews) |
From 20$ | |
| Broad Lands |
7.5 / 10 (1357 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| Zostel Chennai |
8.3 / 10 (194 Reviews) |
From 24$ | |
| Hostel Gandhi |
8.4 / 10 (678 Reviews) |
From 8$ |
1. If you are looking for an affordable and comfortable place to stay while travelling to Chennai, a hostel is a great option! Hostels offer private and shared rooms with communal kitchens and living areas, which makes them perfect for budget-minded travellers.
2. Another great thing about hostels is that they are typically located in great locations, close to all the best sights and attractions. This means you can save money on transportation costs, since you can walk to most places.
3. Chennai is a wonderful city with plenty of things to see and do, so staying in a hostel is a great way to make the most of your time there. Hostels offer a fun and social atmosphere, which is perfect for travellers who want to meet new people and make new friends.
4. Finally, hostels provide a great opportunity to save money on accommodation costs. In Chennai, you can find hostels for as little as $10 per night, which is a fraction of the cost of hotels in the city. So if you are looking for a budget-friendly option, a hostel is definitely the way to go!.
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Red Lollipop Hostel Chennai
From 20$
The 2-star Redlollipop Hostel is located in the Central Chennai district and about 10 minutes on foot from Mylapore. The rooms in this hostel have a microwave oven, an electric kettle and a fridge for guests to cook their food.
The nearest airport is Chennai International, 15 km from the property. Nageshwara Rao Recreational Park is at walking distance to the Chennai hostel. Serving a wide range of dishes, Tava 9 and Gomathi Mess can be reached within 5 minutes’ walk. Redlollipop Hostel is set nearly a 15-minute stroll from the Roman Catholic minor basilica "Santhome Cathedral". This Chennai accommodation lies at an 8 km distance from Egmore train station.
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Backpackers Inn
The 2-star Backpackers Inn is situated 10 minutes' walk from Starmark and at a 2.1 km distance from the Bronze gallery "Egmore Government Museum". Featuring free self parking and a patio, the inn offers parking on site.
Located just near Thousand Lights underground station, the Chennai property is set close to Express Avenue Mall. The city centre can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Paradlse Biriyani restaurant is only 250 metres away. Backpackers Inn is nestled in the Central Chennai district steps away from Maroma. This accommodation is situated 17 minutes' drive from Chennai International airport and within 3.9 km of Egmore train station.
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Broad Lands
From 8$
Offering a free carpark, a terrace and a garden, Broad Lands Hostel is located a 10-minute ride from the Roman Catholic minor basilica "Santhome Cathedral". Thiruvateeswaran Koil Kulam is within 150 metres of the Chennai hostel, while Semmozhi Poonga Garden is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
Due to its prime location, this property ensures proximity to T Nagar, Ranganathan Street. The city centre can be reached within a 25-minute walk. The hostel is placed in the Central Chennai district, within easy reach to Vivekananda Coffee café. Triplicane Big Mosque is placed next to the 2-star Broad Lands Hostel. Government Estate tube station is only 0.8 km away.
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Zostel Chennai
From 24$
The 2-star Zostel Chennai Hostel is placed in the heart of Chennai a 5-minute ride from Citi Center Chennai.
This Chennai hostel is 1 km from Balasubramani Temple Tank and at a short distance from the ancient shrine "Kapaleeshwarar Temple". Its central location offers direct access to St. Anthony's Church. MEnU Lets Get Together restaurant is 300 metres of the hostel. Nageshwara Rao Recreational Park is located a 5-minute drive from this property. Zostel Chennai Hostel stands 250 metres of Stella Maris bus stop and just a short stroll away from Ag-Dms tube station.
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Hostel Gandhi
From 8$
The 2-star Hostel Gandhi is located around 5 minutes' walk from New Life Assembly of God Pentecostal Church and about 5 minutes' walk from Dheeran Chinnamalai Statue. The rooms in the hostel have coffee/tea making facilities, fridges and a washing machine for guests to cook their food.
Set in the South Chennai district, this accommodation is also close to Children's Park. The hostel's location is close to Little Mount Shrine. Serving different delicacies, Citrus Cafe is situated only metres from the Chennai property. The public technical and research university "Indian Institute Of Technology" is located 20 minutes' walk from Hostel Gandhi. The Chennai accommodation is about 5 minutes' walk from Saidapet Court bus stop and just a short walk from Little Mount underground station.
Hotels in Chennai
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Chennai International, Tirupati |
| Rating 🏅 | 36 |
| Chennai Hotels 🛎️ | 1309 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Nungambakkam, Alapakam, Avadi |
| Min Price 💸 | 3$ |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Red Lollipop Hostel Chennai |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Backpackers Inn |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Broad Lands |