Backpacker Cowies

About this hotel

Charming Heritage Hostel in the Heart of Mumbai Historic Location : Located in Colaba, one of Mumbai's oldest neighborhoods, our hostel is a short walk from iconic sites like The Gateway of India and Colaba Causeway. Modern Amenities : Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, and an All Day Cafe on our open terrace equipped with books, board games, and musical instruments. Convenient and Cultural : Immerse yourself in the beauty of British era and art deco architecture while being within walking distance of the city's top attractions. To experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort, book your stay with us today!

Highlights

Facilities

• WiFi available
• Free WiFi
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• 24-hour front desk
• Terrace
• Lift / Elevator
• Laundry
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Games room
• Daily housekeeping
• Designated smoking area
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• CCTV in common areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Key card access
• Movie nights

Check-in & checkout

Check-in

02:00 PM

Check-out

11:00 AM

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Guest sentiment

• Cleanliness7.8

  Mostly reported as clean (rooms and dining area), but multiple mentions of dust in corridors due to construction and at least one report of a dirty bed on check-in and concerns about shared bathroom upkeep.

• Service8.7

  Predominantly praised: staff described as supportive, friendly, helpful with early check-in and printing documents. Isolated negative incidents: a rude receptionist and an owner attempting to charge extra, but overall staff helpfulness is emphasized across reviews.

• Location9.2

  Consistently highlighted as excellent — walking distance to Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway, shops and restaurants; solo travellers felt safe and many reviewers called location a primary strength.

• Room Quality7.7

  Rooms are generally clean and functional, with adequate space in dorms, but issues include building works, lack of lift (third-floor climbs), some small/windowless shower rooms and occasional bed cleanliness problems.

• Amenities7.5

  Basic amenities present (key-card access, communal areas) but limited: no in-house cafe/canteen, no lift during/after construction, shared bathrooms that need better maintenance, and laundry service perceived as expensive.

• Value for Money7.2

  Mixed to negative: several reviewers called the property a bit overpriced for what is offered and one report of being asked to pay more than booked lowered perceived value.

• Food and Beverage8.1

  Little information provided; dining area noted as clean but there is no in-house cafe/canteen — defaulting to the target overall rating due to limited mentions.

• Overall Experience8.6

  Overall positive experience driven by excellent location and helpful staff, tempered by construction-related inconveniences, occasional service hiccups and value concerns.

Guest reviews

On the last day, the owner came to the room to check if we were really checking out in just under 1 hour. After turning the whole room upside down, he also rudely snapped at his 3 employees during check-out.

The old guy is very rude with the staff, not acceptable at all.

Among dogs

Among dogs

Nothing