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Hostel Gandhi

2.0 star property
Hostel near Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai

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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Exterior
In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Second Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, No. 5, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600032
  • Place, Olympia Tech Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Devi Cineplex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chennai

Guindy stay.Your stay at this Guindy hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Olympia Tech Park and Madras War Cemetery. St. Thomas Mount National Shrine and Devi Cineplex are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Olympia Tech Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Devi Cineplex - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • St. Thomas Mount National Shrine - 9 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Madras War Cemetery - 12 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Chennai Trade Centre - 13 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Layalee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Q Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Adyar Ananda Bhavan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vasco's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Est - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gandhi

Hostel near Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai
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. Only motorcycle parking is available.

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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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: 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hostel Gandhi Chennai

Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Hostel Gandhi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chennai

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostel Gandhi to the airport?

Hostel Gandhi is 4.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Gandhi?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Gandhi on May 27, 2026 start from $13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hostel Gandhi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostel Gandhi.

How close is Hostel Gandhi to the beach?

This hostel is 6.7 mi (40-min drive) from Marina Beach and 15.1 mi (62-min drive) from ECR Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostel Gandhi offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hostel Gandhi, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 50 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hostel Gandhi?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hostel Gandhi?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostel Gandhi?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostel Gandhi have a pool?

Hostel Gandhi does not have a pool.

Does Hostel Gandhi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostel Gandhi to downtown Chennai?

Hostel Gandhi is 6.1 mi away from Chennai.

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

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 traveler
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