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Best Backpacker Hostels in Mussoorie
Backpacker Hostels across Mussoorie, from the Mall Road and Library Chowk to Landour, Camel's Back Road and the Kempty Road.
26 backpacker hostels to compare
Stay near Library Chowk, Mussoorie, Mall Road (Kulri), Mussoorie, Gun Hill, Mussoorie, Camel's Back Road, Mussoorie, Kempty Falls, Landour (Char Dukan), Mussoorie Lake, Happy Valley (Shedup Choephelling Temple), Mussoorie
Choosing backpacker hostels in Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a long ridge town, so where you sleep decides how you spend the day. The Mall Road between Library Chowk and Kulri is the lively centre, with shops, cafes and the evening walk; Library Chowk and Charleville, at the western end, are older and a little calmer; Camel's Back Road and Gun Hill are for slow evening strolls; Landour and Char Dukan, to the east, are quieter, with old cottages and bakeries; Barlowganj and Jharipani sit on the slopes below; and the Kempty Road runs out towards Kempty Falls, with many of the resorts and views. On busy weekends and holidays the Mall Road area gets crowded, so ask your stay how far a car can go and how much of the way is on foot.
- Most backpacker hostels are in Mall Road & Kulri (9), Kempty Road (5), Library Chowk & Charleville (5).
- 1 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 1 four-star.
- 12 (46%) allow pets.
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All backpacker hostels 26
- Zostel Homes Mussoorie, Mall RoadView property
- Zostel Plus Mussoorie, KemptyView property
- Zostel Mussoorie, Mall RoadView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
- The Hosteller Mussoorie, Mall RoadView property
- Jungle Wala Jostel – 3 Min Walk from Mall RoadView property
- The Escape ResortView property
- Madhu CottageView property
- B for Bunk, Mussoorie ApartmentView property
- Hostel Abodes Trees of HeavenView property
- Jaberkhet Trekkers LodgeView property
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- Gostops Mussoorie, Library RoadView property
- Himalayas Youth Hostel KemptyView property
- Bunk House Mussoorie HostelView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
- The Happytel by Madhu CottageView property
- The Happytel HostelView property
- Event – First BunkotelView property
- Gostops Mussoorie Clock TowerView property
- The Hosteller Mussoorie by the Streamside, KemptyView property
- Gostops Mussoorie, Picture PalaceView property
- Shalom Backpackers Mussoorie HostelView property
- Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaView property
- Help HostelView property
- The Stream Side HostelView property
- The Social StaysView property
- Bunkotel MussoorieView property
- The Hotel Hill ViewView property
- Moustache Mussoorie HotelView property
Best Backpacker Hostels in Mussoorie: tips before you book
Prefer to book direct? Our own homestays by the Ganges in Rishikesh are pinned near the top of this page, about 80 km by road. Send us your dates and group size and we will help you choose, wherever you end up staying.
Where these are: Mall Road & Kulri is the lively centre, with the Mall Road, Kulri bazaar, cafes and the evening walk. Kempty Road is the road out towards Kempty Falls, with resorts and views; you will want a vehicle.
- 0 of these 26 backpacker hostels can be booked online right away.
- Lowest starting prices on this page: The Escape Resort (Kempty Road, from ₹481), Zostel Mussoorie, Mall Road (Mall Road & Kulri, from ₹962), The Happytel Hostel (Library Chowk & Charleville, from ₹1,347).
- Best guest scores here: Zostel Plus Mussoorie, Kempty (Kempty Road, 9/10 from 167 reviews), The Social Stays (Happy Valley & Hathipaon, 8.7/10 from 149 reviews), The Hosteller Mussoorie, Mall Road (Mall Road & Kulri, 8.6/10 from 229 reviews).
Best Backpacker Hostels in Mussoorie: questions travellers ask
How many backpacker hostels are there in Mussoorie?
There are 26 backpacker hostels in Mussoorie on this page, spread across 7 areas. The biggest clusters are Mall Road & Kulri (9), Kempty Road (5), Library Chowk & Charleville (5).
Which area of Mussoorie is best for backpacker hostels?
For the Mall Road, cafes and evening walks, stay around Library Chowk or Kulri; for quiet, try Landour or Camel's Back Road; for views and the falls, the Kempty Road. Mall Road & Kulri is the lively centre, with the Mall Road, Kulri bazaar, cafes and the evening walk; Kempty Road is the road out towards Kempty Falls, with resorts and views; you will want a vehicle; Library Chowk & Charleville is the western end of the Mall Road, a little calmer than Kulri, with the old library and shops.
How much does a backpacker hostel in Mussoorie cost per night?
Listed starting prices put a typical backpacker hostel at about ₹2,200 a night, with most between ₹1,700 and ₹3,200. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.
Are there pet-friendly backpacker hostels in Mussoorie?
Yes. 12 of the 26 backpacker hostels here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.
What is the cheapest backpacker hostel on this page?
The Escape Resort in Kempty Road has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹481 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.
Which backpacker hostels here have the best guest reviews?
The best-reviewed are Zostel Plus Mussoorie, Kempty (9/10), The Social Stays (8.7/10), The Hosteller Mussoorie, Mall Road (8.6/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.
How do I book one of these backpacker hostels?
Press View property to see the listing, or skip the search: send your dates, group size and budget through our contact form or WhatsApp and we will suggest suitable stays, including our own homestays, which you can book direct.
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Coming up from the plains? Compare stays in Dehradun (about 35 km down the hill road), see stays in Rishikesh (about 80 km away by road, through Dehradun), look at our own handpicked homestays, or send us your dates and we'll suggest a stay.
Our area lines are drawn with a local's pencil, not a surveyor's, so a stay near the border might sit one neighbourhood over. Rates jump on weekends, long weekends, school holidays and the summer rush, so give the property a quick check before you pack.