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title: "Backpacker Cowies, Mumbai: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Backpacker Cowies in Mumbai: rated 8.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★
# Backpacker Cowies

A Ward, Mumbai, India

8.8 ·  Excellent 51 reviews ·  #152 #152 of 1,339 in Mumbai ·  6.1 Location score
## About Backpacker Cowies

Backpacker Cowies is a hostel in A Ward, Mumbai, India. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 51 reviews. It is 21 km from the centre of Mumbai. The nearest airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), is 19 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 30

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 2021

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 42

15, Walton Road

## How Backpacker Cowies scores

Better rated than 90% of hotels in Mumbai

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **6.1**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.1**

Mumbai average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **82**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **89**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **10**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Girgaum Chowpatty Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colaba railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">43 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mumbai</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">48 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nariman House510 m
-   National Gallery of Modern Art650 m
-   Cowasji Jehangir Hall650 m
-   Prince of Wales Museum740 m
-   छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज वस्तु संग्रहालय750 m
-   The Museum Society of Mumbai750 m

## Backpacker Cowies: in detail

At Backpacker Cowies, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at taxi offered by Backpacker Cowies simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Mumbai. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the hostel, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. Backpacker Cowies offers toiletries and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

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## Questions about Backpacker Cowies

### How do guests rate Backpacker Cowies?

Backpacker Cowies has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 51 reviews, which is better than 90% of rated hotels in Mumbai.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Backpacker Cowies?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Backpacker Cowies?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Backpacker Cowies from the airport?

The nearest airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), is 19 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Backpacker Cowies have?

Backpacker Cowies has 30 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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