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Hostel Gandhi

2.0 star property
Hostel in Chennai with free parking

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Living area
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Second Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, No. 5, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600032
  • Olympia Tech Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Chennai Trade Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • MIOT International Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Chennai

At Hostel Gandhi you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Olympia Tech Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from St. Thomas Mount National Shrine. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Guindy hostel include Chennai Trade Centre and Consulate General of the United States, Chennai.
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What's nearby

  • Olympia Tech Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • MIOT International Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pondy Bazaar - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Saidapet Metro Station - 5 min drive
  • Ekkattuthangal Station - 12 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adyar Ananda Bhavan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Saravana Bhavan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Layalee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daalchini Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cream Story - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gandhi

Hostel in Chennai with free parking
As a guest of Hostel Gandhi, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostel Gandhi also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chennai hostel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostel Gandhi offers 20 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: INR 50 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately INR 50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Hostel Gandhi Chennai
Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chennai

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hostel Gandhi?

Yep, Hostel Gandhi has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hostel Gandhi?

The closest beach to Hostel Gandhi is Marina Beach (9.7 km).

Does Hostel Gandhi serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Gandhi?

No, Hostel Gandhi does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Gandhi?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Gandhi?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostel Gandhi Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jaya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Supportive staff….Ac switched off early morning 7am than switch on at 7 evening. Hostel is located in front of mosque and narrow road where cab/taxi can’t reach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoregan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nice to stay in such a comforts place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rajesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Livia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I have stayed for one night, unfortunately this has been the weakest accommodation I got in India during 3 weeks. The area was a bit smelly. I can't evaluate the breakfast cause they started after my departure. I would not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New hostel. 2private room, and men domitory room and women domitory room plus common area and kitchen. Owner, Sadhu was very nice and we enjoy chatting everyday. Free local Indian breakfast was nice. First, we booked 2nights, but we add one more week ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020