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title: "HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel, Mumbai | StayVersus"
description: "HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel in Mumbai: rated 8.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★
# HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel

Garib Nagar, Mumbai, India

8.6 ·  Very good 221 reviews ·  #69 #69 of 1,339 in Mumbai ·  6.0 Location score
## About HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel

HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel is a hostel in Garib Nagar, Mumbai, India. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 221 reviews. It is 7.3 km from the centre of Mumbai. The nearest beach is 1,000 m away. The nearest airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), is 5.1 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 11:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 34

- **Floors:** 1

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 18

22 D'Monte Street, Santosh Nagar, Bazaar Rd; Bandra West

## How HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel scores

Better rated than 95% of hotels in Mumbai

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **6.0**
-   Beach access **6.9**
-   Public transport **8.1**

Mumbai average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **69**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **75**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<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="">Mahim Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1,000 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Garib Rath Train</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">510 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">5.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">7.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Gateway Of India480 m
-   Rambo circus630 m

## HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Mumbai with ease by utilizing the services provided at shuttle. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hostel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hostel's tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. For minor or impromptu requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them without the necessity of stepping out from the hostel. The hostel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hostel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. At HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a separate living room. In select rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the karaoke rooms. Experience unparalleled comfort as groceries can be brought right to your room at HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel through their distinctive delivery assistance. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen. HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to salon.

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## Questions about HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel

### How do guests rate HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel?

HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 221 reviews, which is better than 95% of rated hotels in Mumbai.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel?

Check-in starts at 11:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Is there parking at HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), is 5.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1,000 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel have?

HappiNest - The Backpacker's Hostel has 34 rooms on 1 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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