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A densely populated hillside town with colorful buildings and a hilly backdrop.

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A busy urban street with a prominent church steeple, various commercial buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Our top choices for Tamil Nadu hostels

A room with a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a dining table with a blue tablecloth. There are large windows with metal bars and a painting above them.

1. Hostel Gandhi

Guindy

United Kingdom

Antoregan

A multi-story building with balconies and a staircase.

2. The Sparrow

Nagercoil

India

Manoj

A modern interior with a checkered floor, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen area, and a view through a partition.

3. Decostel

Gandhipuram

SAR 62 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a visible door on the ground floor, and a sign indicating a handicap-accessible entrance.

4. The Sheltor

Koyambedu

United States

SADIQ

A modern room with a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a seating area with cushions.

5. The Loft

Central Chennai

United Kingdom

Rajesh

A hillside hotel with multiple buildings connected by staircases, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. Zostel Plus Poombarai (Kodaikanal)

Kodaikanal

A two-story building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a paved walkway.

7. goSTOPS Ooty

Ooty

SAR 162 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A covered porch with wooden chairs, a tiled floor, and a wooden door with glass panels.

8. Safari Land Resort

Ootacamund

United Kingdom

Kanika

SAR 107 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern building with a staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.

9. Chow Chow Valley Resorts

Kotagiri

United Kingdom

Ankit

SAR 230 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A residential area with buildings, a palm tree, and a mountainous backdrop.

10. Maganlal Mehta Bhavan

Tarangambadi

SAR 94 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony and multiple windows, surrounded by a grassy area.

11. goSTOPS Pondicherry Near Auroville

Auroville

United Kingdom

Pratya

SAR 99 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern multi-story residential building with multiple balconies, large windows, and a well-lit outdoor area.

12. The Hosteller Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal

SAR 169 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a fire pit in the center.

13. The Hosteller Ooty

Elk Hill

SAR 129 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A large stone house with multiple windows and a well-lit outdoor area.

14. Zostel Kodaikanal - Hostel

Kodaikanal

SAR 145 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a curtain.

15. Sri Meenakshi Residency

Tiruvannamalai

SAR 112 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A thatched-roof structure with a central support beam, a green area in the foreground, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

16. Time Travellers Hostel

Tindivanam

France

yann

A hallway with potted plants, a tiled floor, and a staircase leading to an interior space.

17. Nuzl - City Centre

Central Chennai

SAR 58 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern hillside property with two main structures, one with a flat roof and the other elevated on stilts.

18. Noah Crest

Kodaikanal

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor dining area with high tables and wooden stools, surrounded by greenery.

19. Illam youth camp

Vanur

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20. SURBHI MANSION

Central Chennai

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Top Tamil Nadu Hotel Reviews

Trident, Chennai

Trident, Chennai

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained property and excellent location"

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Race Course, Coimbatore

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Race Course, Coimbatore

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were absolutely amazing, especially the F& B staff, Sinheibi, Ajmer, Trisha and Mohammed. They made my very enjoyable and pleasant. The little considerations make a lasting impression. I will be back again."

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