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Bombay Backpackers Kolkata

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Laid-back dorms & private rooms in a funky hostel offering a kitchen, a terrace & breakfast. People often mention hostel, good, stay, staff, room, location, nice, view, rooms, floor,


Address

14th Floor, 7/1, Kanchana Building, Russel St, opposite Russel Pujabi Dhaba, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

Website

www.bombaybackpackers.com

Contact

+91 98671 18894

Price rating

$16/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (286 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Marรญa R. 1 year ago on Google
    This only thing about this hotel is that is well located and you can use the little kitchen. After months traveling in India I can assure the price is not according to the facilities (honestly I just stayed for the friends I met there). The rooms are not similar to the photos, seems to be very old and someway dirty (ex. walls, floor, also kitchen...). They don't have the Backpackers culture: the staff don't offer you much information, even a good conversation. But the worst thing is that last day you get to know they don't allow you to leave your bags there for some time (they ask you to pay extra day). I wouldn't recommend this place sorry...
    8 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Vedha B. 9 months ago on Google โ€ข 54 reviews
    My money got stolen while my last night there. Location was nice but the hostel was okay. Even though the manager was nice, I didn't like the concept of mixed dorms because 1. It's not that safe for girls 2. They didn't provide locks for lockers. At night while sleeping, someone removed money from my purse. Next morning I had an early morning train so didn't notice but after reaching home I realised and called the manager, he said he can't do anything about it. That was unfair.
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Devi s. 2 years ago on Google
    The rooms were extremely congested. The photos make the place look roomy, but each room is packed with beds. The common area is rather small as well. There weren't enough washrooms either. It's essentially a 2 1/2 bedroom apartment converted to house 20 odd people. It is also very hot during the day with no curtains in the windows. We ended up cancelling our booking!
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 gianfranco c. 9 months ago on Google โ€ข 11 reviews
    The hostel is just a nightmare, I am usually very flexible but, to be honest this one is over the limit. dirty with bad bags, uncomfortable, shady , 2 toilet in the all property, I have been waiting 30 minutes to take a piee! Plus very uncomfortable bad, my back is broke, depressing common area, w only a small dirty balcony! I really donโ€™t know how they get 4.1 on Google reviews, it is insane, must be fakes, more realistic in Hostel world and booking reviews! STAY AWAY FROM HERE!
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Aman S. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 90 reviews
    Cleanliness was good, ventilation is issue in Non AC rooms. Better go for offline booking than online. AC room has attached bath. I would recommend it as budget option in prime location. Bring small locks for luggage locking as its not provided by property. Good for booking in Group of 6 AC rooms

  • 3/5 Priyank T. 2 years ago on Google
    Very congested. They have added more bunk beds than the room can accommodate. Bathroom not cleaned. They would switch on AC only from 10pm to 8am. After a lot of requests they turned it on. There was a single small fan at one side of the room. No place to hang washed clothes. So everyone would just hang it on the bunk beds. Now about a few Good things = Made new friends. Designated smoking area. Got a bed with bed sheet, a pillow with cover and a blanket. The people who took care were polite. Common cooking area. Water source available. Free WiFi facility.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 manjela t. 10 months ago on Google
    The hostel looks like a shady lodge, not recommended for solo female travellers, rooms are poorly maintained, with very basic amenities. This is situated in old commercial building top floor 14th. Would not recommend it to anyone.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Tech & S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place,Great city view from every room, quite and clean hostel. Staff are so greatful,they do what a guest need. Good management. It's on 14th floor but expect that everything nice It's better for long term stay than Few days'
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Dev A. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're coming in Kolkata for the first time, this is the best place for you. The hostel has facilities like hot water, superfast Wi-Fi, refrigerator, iron box, AC, Common room, attached bathroom, purifier, microwave oven, induction cooker etc. The staff behaviour is excellent. Wishes from Kerala.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Hanshad H. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a 2bhk apartment in the 14th floor converted into a nice hostel in a very convenient place in Kolkatta. The place is really worth the price, the view from common area is amazing, they serve Complimentary Breakfast too. Many people who stay there will be for the visa purposes, since I heard it's very nearby. But there was a fair share of backpackers too when I was there. Overall, if you're in Kolkata, this is the best hostel option you have.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 George S. 1 year ago on Google
    Better than the average but thatโ€™s really not saying much. By Indian standards? Excellent. By anyone elseโ€™s? Not so much. On the 14th floor of what looks like a high rise slum. This hostel wasโ€ฆ alright. Unobjectionable. The beds were comfortable. It was relatively clean. Combined shower toilets. But as is often the case in India the price you are paying would get you a really nice hostel in many cities in Europe. Instead youโ€™re left with a down at heel place that I would have been ecstatic about. If Iโ€™d paid half the price. This is still probably the place to stay in Kolkata, friendly staff and good location near restaurants and bars and near a metro,
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Arya S. 2 years ago on Google
    I travelled to Kolkata for vacation at stayed at Bombay Backpackers. My stay there was only for a couple of nights. Although, they provided wonderful service. The food was delicious. The rooms were clean, not to mention the spick-and-span washrooms. Moreover, the metro station is just across the street, making the place accessible from other spots in the city. And in case you're wondering, yup, it's safe for women too!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Anmol K. 2 years ago on Google
    So I stayed here for 4 days and realised this was best amongst whatever is available. Any hostel is a vibe with people in it I was lucky n very initiative to get a group we could have chai and cards with One amazing experience of my life Kolkata lacks the hostel culture so this is a good place Best location mostly as almost everything from here is walking distance
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 ruthu k. 2 years ago on Google
    Stupid staff for nice location. Very arrogant, hostile and rude receptionist. Never going to stay in Bombay Backpackers Kolkata for such unfriendly and inhospitable people. Management should take serious about the illicit activities of Receptionist Sneha. Terrible!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Vikram P. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect Location on Russel Street, reasonable prices considering other options in the same area. Arrangement is '2x2' * 3 bunk beds in AC room. Sheets are changed daily. Free breakfast ( Fruits, Idli, Milk, Corn Flakes, Samosa) a/c & non a/c options available. Very friendly, helping and courteous staff. Restaurants, Public transport, Metro, Food Stalls, park Street, Bar, Wine Shop, Laundry, Fish Thali, Super Market all at shouting distance from here. Nice junction to meet solo backpackers... If planning a stay alone or with friends, Look no further....
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Shubham K. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 22 reviews
    Bathrooms were very untidy. There was no vibe at all. No TV or music. It's just a silent place which gives a hostel warden feeling. Too overpriced not worth it. Walls were broken

  • 5/5 Mr. Vijay s. 8 months ago on Google โ€ข 18 reviews
    It was nice experience to be honest I like the view, The room was fabulous and soo clean If you are looking for a budget room this is good for you . I really enjoyed it because you'll fall in love with this place ...soo beautiful and in the lap of nature ....love for this place

  • 4/5 Akanksha J. 5 months ago on Google โ€ข 12 reviews
    If you like hostels and are going for a day or two, then good place to stay in affordable range. Would not suggest if you are looking for a very good place to stay since itโ€™s a little local.

  • 1/5 Severien V. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 9 reviews
    This is the worst hostel I have ever been. First of all I went there and the host saw me and start a phone call without looking me in the eye. Not a very welcoming way to enter a new place. The rest of my stay I thought he was really rude and not friendly at all. Then it is really dirty, in the corners there are piles of dust and the beds have stains. Also the bathroom looks like it has never been cleaned. The only thing that is good is the central location and the people I met there were also very nice. But this was really not worth my money and I moved to an other hostel named City Central Hostel. I could really recommend this one, really clean and tidy and you pay a lower price.

  • 5/5 Anubhav A. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved my experience there โค๏ธ met a lot of amazing people made friends and enjoyed a lot. Its easily accessible and is at a very good location ,so the view from the balcony is amazing.

  • 4/5 Vikram S. 6 months ago on Google
    Dormatory was good but very expensive regarding dormatory. For one bed you have to pay atleast one thousand.

  • 4/5 Vigneshwar D. 8 months ago on Google
    Their place was in a prime location. Very good services Cleaning rooms daily Oly issue is two idly for bf is not sufficient.

  • 4/5 Divya S P. 11 months ago on Google
    So, I really liked the owners idea of converting a 3 bhk on the 14th floor of a building into a hostel. All rooms are mixed dorms and the hostel in the heart of the city. the location might seem a little confusing as it is a part of the building itself. just. Opposite the dhaba, the gate near a cake shop. The owner is a 'just check in and you do you' kinda person. Met some good people while relaxing in the common balcony which has a good sunrise view.

  • 4/5 Shashank M. 10 months ago on Google
    Located in city centre near park street. Everything is nearby. Rooms and bathroom was clean. The caretaker was friendly and helpful. If you are a solo traveller or travel in groups, you should definitely go there.

  • 5/5 INCOME T. 11 months ago on Google
    Rooms are very neat and clean. The staff behavior is very good. I liked the place. Next time if i visit Kolkata,then I will again come here to stay.

  • 5/5 Mahesh G. 8 months ago on Google
    It was an nice experience to be honest I like the view, room was ok ( little dirty and washroom was in the different room) If you are looking for a budget room this is good for you ( bed sheet was little dirty too )

  • 5/5 erdamravenec 1 year ago on Google
    very nice rooms, cheap, nice view in 14th floor, friendly staff and they also made us breakfast โœŒ๏ธ

  • 1/5 Pradyumna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Last time in month of July. I had been here . They charged me 750 . two charge me 1000. For same room same bed.. they not mentioned in the time of booking how many beds will be in same room .. when I booked that time it is Rs 728 /- when reached they charged me ,1000. /- because they aware moving some other place is not possible and difficult. And also killing of time...

  • 4/5 anurathi d. 1 year ago on Google
    The lady of the hostel is so kind and helpfull. We booked a room with bathroom in the bedroom but because of working outside the building was this not possible as option we could choose between other rooms to sleep in. The hostel is friendly and clean. The Cosy terras and living room is well decorated and makes it more a house atmosphere. It was a nice and easy stay.

  • 1/5 anurag k. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 4 reviews
    I had the worst experience. The receptionist was more interested in sleeping rather than addressing. I had reached early and asked him if I could get extra bed and I shall pay for the same. I could clearly see beds available. However , he refused to even let me in for a bed in a chilling weather since sleep was his priority. I chose to just leave and not even stay for the 2 days for which I had already paid. Disgusted by such hostels present in India.

  • 4/5 Ayush J. 2 years ago on Google
    The location and the view of the place is great for the price we are paying and the host were proactive in providing you with information. The entrance is a lil dingy so that might be a bad first impression but you get used to it. The facilities have scope to be improved and upgrade which could make this place amazing.

  • 3/5 Suman Kumar B. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is not so managed now... After corona perhaps it hasn't able to revive properly.. Afterall a good place to stay at the centre location of the town...

  • 5/5 Saurav K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good and staff are also very good behavior and familiar

  • 3/5 ุณู…ูŠุฑ ๏ฟฝ. 3 years ago on Google
    Location is good ๐Ÿ‘ best place for backpacker's 14 floor Pic from my room

  • 5/5 LAUGHING K. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best hostel in kolkata.staff was amazing, services was really good such a nice and beautiful place. If you go to kolkata then must visit hostel in kolkata. This hostel and staff deserve 10 out of 5 stars.

  • 3/5 DILLIP M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good location. Overall good decor and vibes. Rooms and bathroom both need repairs and renovation.

  • 5/5 Vikesh T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location, good staff, clean place and amazing views."

  • 5/5 Arindra M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's like a nest perched high above Kolkata's most iconic area. Park Street is just round the corner. There are tens of exotic restaurants within 5 minutes. Metro station is walkable distance. Maidan, Victoria Memorial, Pricep Ghat and many other tourist attractions are nearby. The view from this place is just stunning. This itself makes Bombay Backpackers totally worth staying here. Plus the regular perks you get in a modern youth hostel like wifi, filtered water, cleanliness, are there as well. In terms of minuses there are few. Getting there may not be the smooothest experience. Mainly due to the relatively older building. Other minus points would be related to staying in bunk beds and common with all youth hostels and dorms. That's a trade-off between price and comfort. But you may also get to meet some interesting fellow travelers.

  • 5/5 Jaspreet s. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect location,nice rooms, courteous staff

  • 3/5 Prakhar D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice location, good view. Only problem is that the caretakers are not friendly.

  • 5/5 Neelotpaul R. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the place. Beware, it's a hostel not a hotel

  • 5/5 Shivani S. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was perfect about this place. From the staff to property and breakfast. The warmth from the staff and always ready to solve any issue was one of the greatest things. These 3 guys are power packed filled with positivity and love for the property. After a long time I visited a hostel with which I fell in love with. I'll be back soon <3

  • 4/5 Paeko S. 1 year ago on Google
    It was two days visit to Calcutta, for the purpose of my resident, I had booked Bombay backpackers, housed at 14th floor of kanchana towers landmark being Punjabi dhaba @ Russell Street. It was comfortable stay, Place was not only extra hygienic but also homely with all the basic amenities and common kitchen with every possible appliances, it gives a beautiful view of Maidan the heart Calcutta. โค

  • 5/5 baksheesh s. 1 year ago on Google
    Placed in the heart of the city close to park street around major attractions of the city. Also very connected to maidan metro station. Staff was friendly. Also provided breakfast. Dorm rooms available. Budget dorms for stay.

  • 5/5 Omkar S. 2 years ago on Google
    This hostel is within walking distance of almost everything. Nearest metro station is Maidan. The view is amazing since it is on the 14th floor. Breakfast is included in the price. It was either Puri Sabzi or Idli & Chai. Guests have access to kitchen to cook their own food. Filtered water is available. A decent place to stay for backpackers in Kolkata.

  • 5/5 Akshat S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had An Great Stay At The Hostel... Staffs Are Friendly & Helpful... Rooms Are Well Maintained & Clean

  • 4/5 Ashutosh B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with reasonably priced bunk beds (hostel). The staff is very well mannered and helpful. It's conveniently located on Russel Street and you will find the commute to most places in the City within a reasonable distance The staff is very helpful and will engage you in good conversations and suggestions for places to visit

  • 5/5 Prasenjit S. 3 years ago on Google
    Well..I have been to each backpackers hostels in Kolkata...hence I can assure you this is the best. The ambience is very positive,the setup is comfortable,and to top it all the view from the 14th floor is just amazing. Highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Nandini R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to stay with friends! The view is amazing. Complimentary breakfast, tv, books, and games

  • 5/5 Ankita S. 1 year ago on Google
    The best place to stay. Very clean friendly staff and awesome location. Even free breakfast ๐Ÿฅž you can cook if you want. I stayed there for 6-7 days. Back in 2019 Durga Pooja.

  • 5/5 Manoneet Singh R. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're in 20's you should must be there only if you are a solo traveler I loved it.... Met a great group and loved the time i stayed


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