{"id":112357,"date":"2019-02-25T17:42:20","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T17:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=112357"},"modified":"2019-02-25T17:42:20","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T17:42:20","slug":"best-hostels-in-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-hostels-in-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"The best hostels in Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to find the best hostels in Mumbai for your trip<\/h2>\n

Ready to take on India\u2019s biggest city? For many backpackers, Mumbai is the starting point for exploring this incredible country. It\u2019s a city of opposites \u2013 modern skyscrapers, swanky nightclubs and celebrity culture contrast with religious temples, ancient traditions and sprawling slums. Mumbai is mad, confusing, and definitely not for the faint hearted. But if you\u2019re willing to embrace it, you might just fall in love!<\/p>\n

Mumbai is such a huge city that you could spend weeks exploring it. The majestic Gateway of India monument is a must see and a great place to start. Sharpen your haggling skills at the countless bazaars around the city, where you can shop for jewellery, spices and souvenirs, as well as tasting some of the world’s best street food. No trip to the home of Bollywood would be complete without catching a movie \u2013 head to the cinema or go straight to the heart of the industry at Film City. Beneath the city\u2019s surface, you\u2019ll discover green neighbourhoods, hipster bars and an amazing arts scene.<\/p>\n

Mumbai has an intense energy like nowhere else. The streets are constantly abuzz with cars, rickshaws, vendors, dogs, cows and people \u2013 LOTS of people. This means finding an amazing hostel for your stay in Mumbai is essential. It\u2019ll provide a welcoming escape from the chaos – just what you\u2019ll need to recharge, before heading back out to tackle this megacity \ud83d\udcaa.<\/p>\n

Read on to discover the best hostels in Mumbai for every type of traveller!<\/p>\n

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  1. Best hostels in Mumbai for solo travellers<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Best hostels in Mumbai for couples<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Best party hostels in Mumbai<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Best hostels in Mumbai with private rooms<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Best of the rest Mumbai hostels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Best hostels in Mumbai for solo travellers<\/h2>\n

    A solo trip through India is a life-changing experience for newbie explorers and seasoned travellers alike. It\u2019s the OG backpacking destination that keeps us coming back year upon year, with so much to discover that it can seem overwhelming \u2013 especially for solo travellers. But no fear \u2013 they can stay in one of these Mumbai hostels for a solid base to explore from, full of potential BFF\u2019s and in-the-know staff!<\/p>\n

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    You\u2019ll find this hipster hangout in the stylish suburb of Bandra amid street art, boutique shops and a cosmopolitan nightlife scene. Its best feature is the bohemian rooftop terrace, which by day sees guests practising yoga and meditation, and of an evening turns into the perfect social spot to chill and mingle over bottles of Kingfisher. There are board games to break the ice, as well as a cosy reading corner in case you need to work (or just want to bury your face in your travel guide.)<\/p>\n

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