About

Situated in the lap of nature, Zostel Kodaikanal is a backpacker hostel that allows you to mingle with fellow travelers over bonfires & hikes. Set amid rolling hills and green surroundings, with views of The Palani Hills, this modest hostel is only 15-min drive from Kodaikanal Lake, a major highlight of the land and only 1.3kms away from Kurinji Andavar Temple.

Nestled in the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, at over 2,133 meters and has all the staples of a charming hill station, with pleasant weather, all through the year.

With a variety of dormitories, we have plenty of places where travelers can mingle apart from the cozy common rooms. Mixed-gender dorms and Female dorm rooms feature 2-6-8 Bunk beds, a locker for each bed, Wi-fi, shared washrooms, in-house café and en-suite facilities. There are also cozy private rooms in the quaint, scenic backpacker hostel above Palani range, between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys.

Come here to rejuvenate every sense in your body and you will leave with an unprecedented calm and a resolve to come back!

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Parking
  • Internet access
  • Board Games
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Reviews

10Superb(139)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Zostel Kodaikanal offers a friendly vibe and a beautiful location amidst the mountains, perfect for solo travellers and backpackers. Guests appreciate the clean dorms, comfy beds, and helpful staff. Some recent reviews mention noise disturbances and a lack of enforced rules.

Stayed in Dec 2025
6.6
T
Tom
All Male Group, 25-30, England
Decent hostel, but very noisy inside and outside until the early hours. Not much courtesy given by domestic tourists and any gentle rules not enforced by staff. the chefs and food were excellent however.
Stayed in Nov 2025
4.0
R
Rajkumar
Male, 31-40, India
The whole staff from the reception to the cafeteria had a very bad attitude. Not so friendly or polite. I will not go back there again.
Stayed in Nov 2025
10
R
Ritwik
Male, 25-30, India
The best time there
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Location

Sunnydale Bungalow, Sivanadi Road, Kodaikanal, Kodaikanal, India
1.6km from city centre