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Backpacker Cowies

Hostels
8.2
/10
Very Good
23 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Divya

10.0
/ 10
Excellent stay, decent staff, all amenities available and a very good service. The place had a very cool aesthetic vibe. Good option if you are looking for dormitory in Mumbai.

Gurbax

10.0
/ 10
Shared dorm room for 6 so quite a busy room. Cleaned everyday, room stayed cool in the heat. Lovely atmosphere and the guys on reception really helpful for organising money exchange, buses, eSIM and answering questions. Hotel is right in Colaba and by India Gate, 25 minute stroll to the Wankhede cricket stadium for the T20 World Cup. Fantastic time in Mumbai and the hotel ticked all the boxes.

Stacy

10.0
/ 10
I was really pleased with my stay here. I stayed in the single room. It was spacious with had clean furniture. The room was clean. My only complaint was an occasional smell in the bathroom. The staff was very friendly. They had a very nice rooftop area, and it was in a great area. Highly recommended.
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walton road, colaba, 15, Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India, 400001

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
Staying at Backpacker Cowies is a good choice when you are visiting Mumbai. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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walton road, colaba, 15, Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India, 400001
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General


Near Gateway of India

Location


With a stay at Backpacker Cowies in Mumbai (Colaba), you'll be steps from Colaba Causeway and 9 minutes by foot from Gateway of India. This hostel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Marine Drive and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mohammed Ali Road.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Colaba Causeway - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Front Bay - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Gateway of India - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
National Gallery of Modern Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Cooperage Ground - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mantralaya - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mumbai Port Trust Garden - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Bombay High Court - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Gandhi Monument - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Bombay Stock Exchange - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Horniman Circle Gardens - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Maharashtra State Assembly - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Veer Nariman Road - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) - 29 km / 18 mi
Navi Mumbai Intl. Airport (NMI) - 39.9 km / 24.8 mi

The preferred airport for Backpacker Cowies is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Facilities


Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 143 individually furnished guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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General

  • Lockers
  • Microwave (shared)
  • Refrigerator (shared)
  • Smoking area

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Things to Do

  • TV lounge

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Disabled access friendly

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Backpacker Cowies

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and PhonePe
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Please note: As an energy sustainability effort, this property may turn off air conditioning for up to 4 hours per day.

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed
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Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Backpacker Cowies
143
Another facilities in Backpacker Cowies
Lockers, Microwave (shared), Refrigerator (shared), Smoking area, Safety deposit box

Frequently asked question in Backpacker Cowies

What are available facilities at Backpacker Cowies?
There are top facilites at Backpacker Cowies such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Backpacker Cowies?
The standard check-in time at Backpacker Cowies is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
How many stars does Backpacker Cowies have?
Backpacker Cowies is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many rooms does Backpacker Cowies have?
Backpacker Cowies has 143 rooms in total.
What are the guest reviews for Backpacker Cowies?
Backpacker Cowies is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Backpacker Cowies

Other sources (23)
8.2
Very Good
From 23 reviews
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews Backpacker Cowies

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Top reviews
Divya
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent stay, decent staff, all amenities available and a very good service. The place had a very cool aesthetic vibe. Good option if you are looking for dormitory in Mumbai.
Farida
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean room, couteous staff but the Room AC did not work - room was not cooled at all...
Gurbax
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Shared dorm room for 6 so quite a busy room. Cleaned everyday, room stayed cool in the heat. Lovely atmosphere and the guys on reception really helpful for organising money exchange, buses, eSIM and answering questions. Hotel is right in Colaba and by India Gate, 25 minute stroll to the Wankhede cricket stadium for the T20 World Cup. Fantastic time in Mumbai and the hotel ticked all the boxes.
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Dhruv
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Pretty much reachable by foot, by bus, by taxi/cabs, etc.
Ankit Kumar
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall satisfactory. Some rooms do not have an external window. We were shifted to a beautiful room on our second day. The staff is very courteous and helpful. The common areas get cleaned regularly which is great. Maybe some good books can be added.
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quite clean, smokespot on the roof alright. No privacy in the dorm because the curtains are missing. Surgery room light are crazy bright, but maybe somebody likes them.
Hosam
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Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I have nothing negative to say. It's really just an average (or slightly below) hostel. Run down building. No social activities. Staff are okay. Stayed in private room, and considering what you pay, it's really overpriced.
Stacy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 128 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I was really pleased with my stay here. I stayed in the single room. It was spacious with had clean furniture. The room was clean. My only complaint was an occasional smell in the bathroom. The staff was very friendly. They had a very nice rooftop area, and it was in a great area. Highly recommended.
KASTURI
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

On the whole it was a great stay. Location is superb and Gateway of India is jn walking dustance. Hospitality is excellent!! It is actually housed in an old building dating back to British era. There are fantastic eating joints and cafe in and around
Shubham
10.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent overall
Kathrin
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

great location, extremely helpful staff
Christian
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wir haben zwei „Superior“-Zimmer gebucht – was wir vorgefunden haben, war schlicht unzumutbar. Betten, Bettwäsche, Kissen und Decken waren mit Schimmel befallen. Unter diesen Umständen haben wir dort selbstverständlich nicht eine einzige Nacht geschlafen. Eine akzeptable Lösung vor Ort? Fehlanzeige. Das Problem wurde weder ernsthaft noch zu unserer Zufriedenheit behoben. Fazit: Gesundheitsgefährdende Zustände, irreführende Zimmerkategorie und null Problemlösungskompetenz. Dieses Hotel ist keine Empfehlung, nicht einmal im Notfall.
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Shota
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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Mathieu
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Backpacker Cowies

Other sources (23)
8.2
Very Good
From 23 reviews
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews Backpacker Cowies

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40
Top reviews
Divya
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent stay, decent staff, all amenities available and a very good service. The place had a very cool aesthetic vibe. Good option if you are looking for dormitory in Mumbai.
Farida
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean room, couteous staff but the Room AC did not work - room was not cooled at all...
Gurbax
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Shared dorm room for 6 so quite a busy room. Cleaned everyday, room stayed cool in the heat. Lovely atmosphere and the guys on reception really helpful for organising money exchange, buses, eSIM and answering questions. Hotel is right in Colaba and by India Gate, 25 minute stroll to the Wankhede cricket stadium for the T20 World Cup. Fantastic time in Mumbai and the hotel ticked all the boxes.
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Dhruv
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Pretty much reachable by foot, by bus, by taxi/cabs, etc.
Ankit Kumar
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall satisfactory. Some rooms do not have an external window. We were shifted to a beautiful room on our second day. The staff is very courteous and helpful. The common areas get cleaned regularly which is great. Maybe some good books can be added.
Verified traveler
icon-
4.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quite clean, smokespot on the roof alright. No privacy in the dorm because the curtains are missing. Surgery room light are crazy bright, but maybe somebody likes them.
Hosam
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I have nothing negative to say. It's really just an average (or slightly below) hostel. Run down building. No social activities. Staff are okay. Stayed in private room, and considering what you pay, it's really overpriced.
Stacy
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 128 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I was really pleased with my stay here. I stayed in the single room. It was spacious with had clean furniture. The room was clean. My only complaint was an occasional smell in the bathroom. The staff was very friendly. They had a very nice rooftop area, and it was in a great area. Highly recommended.
KASTURI
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

On the whole it was a great stay. Location is superb and Gateway of India is jn walking dustance. Hospitality is excellent!! It is actually housed in an old building dating back to British era. There are fantastic eating joints and cafe in and around
Shubham
10.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent overall
Kathrin
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

great location, extremely helpful staff
Christian
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wir haben zwei „Superior“-Zimmer gebucht – was wir vorgefunden haben, war schlicht unzumutbar. Betten, Bettwäsche, Kissen und Decken waren mit Schimmel befallen. Unter diesen Umständen haben wir dort selbstverständlich nicht eine einzige Nacht geschlafen. Eine akzeptable Lösung vor Ort? Fehlanzeige. Das Problem wurde weder ernsthaft noch zu unserer Zufriedenheit behoben. Fazit: Gesundheitsgefährdende Zustände, irreführende Zimmerkategorie und null Problemlösungskompetenz. Dieses Hotel ist keine Empfehlung, nicht einmal im Notfall.
Read More
Shota
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

観光、レストラン、露店に対してアクセス抜群
Mathieu
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Il faut essayer
You’ve read all the top reviews.
Number of reviews per page
20
40