Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

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About this property

Essential Facilities: Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel in Ooty offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, balconies with mountain views, and work desks. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a continental, vegetarian, or vegan breakfast with cheese. The hostel also provides free toiletries, a kitchen, and a dining area. Local Attractions: Located 3.7 mi from Ooty Lake and 1.9 mi from Ooty Rose Garden, the hostel is near other popular sites such as Ooty Botanical Gardens and Doddabetta Peak. Coimbatore International Airport is 60 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Atharva
India India
“It’s different vibe, you meet different people and the owner- antara and amrendra both are great Good behaviour. they provide campfire and talk with the staying people like a family. It’s just really good. I actually enjoyed staying there.”
Sushant
India India
“Rastafari is situated at a beautiful hilltop with amazing views. We experienced the OG Ooty weather right from our bedroom balcony. Hosts, Amrendra and Antara are friendly and welcoming, and helped us explore the city too with some super useful...”
Ramkishore
India India
“Hostel and bed were so nice and clean. The view from terrace is soo cool. The owners were so good and helped us to arrange campfire”
Jonathan
Germany Germany
“Beautiful location with an amazing view into the valley on the rooftop terrace, cozy and clean place, no noise from the city, nice and helpful staff, they also helped book some day tour cabs and prepared bonfires on the rooftop in the evening,...”
Mohamed
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Great location Not so crowded Peace and pleasant”
Gupta
India India
“Location is really nice, it's in the funcity on hill top. The owner is really nice and they hosted us like family members. They helped us in every manner possible. The space is very cozy and feels like home. The place is very clean and...”
Majid
India India
“One of the best hostels in Ooty. Just a bit far from Ooty city centre but it’s still totally worth it. In a nice location, overlooking some tea gardens and fields with scenic views. If you are coming from Coimbatore it’s in the way, just get off...”
Shetty
India India
“My stay at Rastafari was simply excellent. The location is a little difficult to reach but it is worth the effort. The view from the terrace is just awesome. The rooms are clean and tidy. Smells fresh all the time The most important aspect are...”
Avinash
India India
“Good accommodation uphill. Nice views from the hostel. But one has to climb up the hill to reach the hostel. Response and amenities are good. Food delivery is available.”
Sailesh
India India
“Good but Not spacious..if u r staying in room daytime kindly avoid”

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.