About this property
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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sol
Turkey“The location is really comfortable. The room was clean and personnel were kind and helpful.” - Dola
India“The location is awesome. Just 3 mins walk to the gateway of India.A hidden gem with old-world charm! Loved the vintage architecture, warm vibes.” - Yin
Netherlands“Staff was really kind and hard working. The location is perfect as Colaba is one of the best neighborhoods in Mumbai. Also everything was pretty clean as everything is being cleaned every day. Rooftop was also nice.” - Kushagra India“The location is fabulous! The old man managing the property was very helpful and hospitable. Had a great stay”
- Jack
United Kingdom“Great location & a lovely old building. Such a warm welcome from the team and it’s very good value. If felt very safe. Slightly fell in love with the retro elevator” - Rustam Turkey“Location is perfect - everything worth seeing is literally a short walk away. The building itself has a chill, cozy vibe, especially the wooden staircase (walking barefoot on it was unexpectedly nice). Place was super clean and well kept. Would...”
- Kedar India“The host is a very lively and joyous person. I was never bored throughout my stay. The management is very tight and openly communicates with you regarding any of your questions.”
- Manoj India“Great location with lots of cafes, restaurants in the vicinity”
- Gaythri India“The place was run by an older couple who kept everything running very smoothly, they run a tight ship. Their crew is also very efficient. All queries were answered immediately and every concern addressed. They even readily provided recommendations...”
- Héloïse
France“Very friendly staff, the room was clean and its not too pricey for colaba”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
