About

HouseTale | A Traveller’s Home is Bihar’s first peaceful, backpacker-friendly hostel in Bodh Gaya, featuring a lush garden, a 360° rooftop view, and an in-house café (coming soon). Guests love the clean rooms, comfortable beds, and the warm, welcoming vibe. It’s not just us who say this—our guest reviews confirm it, and that’s why HouseTale is proudly featured as the top-ranked stay among the Top 7 Stays in Bodh Gaya in Lonely Planet’s World Guidebook 2025 edition.

The heart behind HouseTale is Armaan, the host and owner, who turned this space into a gem filled with stories, laughter, and soulful energy. He ensures every guest feels at home, creating memorable experiences with genuine hospitality.

We offer a range of stays including private rooms, AC and non-AC dorms, and outdoor space for tents—you can even pitch your own if you're carrying one.

Enjoy indoor fun with chess, table tennis, carrom, and more. Love music? We’ve got a variety of musical instruments for you to jam with. For outdoor lovers, cycling and hiking trails are nearby.
Our staff speak English, Hindi, Japanese, and Spanish, and are available 24/7 to assist you.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 3 days before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or no-show, the first night of your stay will be charged.
Check-in: From 1:00 PM
Check-out: Between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM

We serve homemade, freshly cut and cooked food, prepared with proper hygiene and care.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Free Luggage Storage
Bicycle Parking
Children's Play Area
Coworking Space
Airport Transfers

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Reviews

9.6Superb(34)

Value for Money
10.0
Security
9.8
Atmosphere
10.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Staff
10.0
Location
8.5
Facilities
9.5

Stayed in Apr 2026

9.7

Preston

Male, 25-30, USA

Super cool vibe. Open-mic every night and an up-and-coming hangout for the locals.

Stayed in Feb 2026

Natalia

Female, 25-30, Mexico

I really loved staying here. The place is beautiful and surrounded by trees, which makes it feel very peaceful. It’s a little away from the busy areas but still close enough to everything, and that small distance makes it perfect for relaxing — you can even hear the birds. The room was lovely, there’s a very nice café on site, and the staff were all incredibly kind and welcoming. Overall, a beautiful and calming place to stay.

Stayed in Jan 2026

James

Male, 18-24, England

Great hostel one of the only in Bodh Gaya. Met some lovely people and the hostel is clean. Bodh Gaya in general is a bit hard to get to but the hostel owner was fantastic

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