As you visit Mumbai, how about get a taste of old Bombay as well? Nestled in a quiet bylane of Colaba- one of Mumbai’s oldest localities and a stone throw away from its heritage sites like The Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway and many more! Our property brings you the best of modern amenities and the feeling of home, right here in the heart of Mumbai. Stay in an over 100 year old charming building, now a Premium Hostel - where we provide our guests many options, from Dorm Beds to Private Rooms including free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen , an All Day Cafe in an open terrace stocked with books, board games and musical instruments to match your every mood. Our guests from all over the world, enjoy a clean, well equipped hostel within walking distance to the city’s most renowned spots and amidst beautiful British era and art deco inspired architecture. Policies by Backpacker Cowies/Terms and Conditions:- ● Please make sure to leave your contact number when making this booking. In case we can't contact you, the booking may not be guaranteed. ● Lockers are provided to each guest. We would request you to carry your own lock. Hostel management is not responsible for all the personal belongings and luggage of the guests. ● Local IDs are not accepted, we would require an ID that is approved by any Government Authority. ● A sum of INR 200 is to be deposited by every guest on the account of Damage Deposit, which would be collected only in Cash. This amount will be reimbursed on check-out, subject to an inspection of the property. ● Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. ● Rights to admission reserved. ● This Property Follows Green Hour Initiative , AC's Will Be Shut Down For 4-5 Hours Everyday.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Mumbai
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Pai
    India India
    The place was well kept with frequent cleaning, and the location was so convenient. I would definitely suggest this place to stay.
  • Akshat
    India India
    Property is amazing in terms of location and room comfort. Gateway of India, Marine drive, Colaba Market and Local train station, all of them were at walking distance which made my travel and exploration easy. Hostel had a secure card checkin...
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Complimentary breakfast of coffee, toast, biscuits. Staff helpful. Great rooftop and common room area. Location is fantastic. Close to many restaurants and 5 mins walk to Gateway. Beds comfortable too. Able to leave luggage at a cost of 50 r a...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpacker Cowies
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Games room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Marathi

House rules

Backpacker Cowies takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of INR 200 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 1. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests are requested to contact the property for bookings of group larger than 10 people.

Please note that the property follows green social non-air-conditioned hours from 13.00 hours to 19.00 hours.

Please carry a valid Photo ID card for verifying the reservation. (PAN Card And VoterID is not accepted as a valid ID) Foreign guests need to produce a valid passport with visa

You are required to make a 100% pre-payment at the time of your check-in.

Non-resident guests are not allowed inside the property.

Alcohol consumption is not permitted at the premises.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Backpacker Cowies in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A damage deposit of Rs. 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Backpacker Cowies

  • Backpacker Cowies offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Movie nights

  • The prices at Backpacker Cowies may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Backpacker Cowies is 11.2 miles from the centre of Mumbai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Backpacker Cowies is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.