goSTOPS Amritsar, Golden Temple

I’m a long-term traveler sharing a real warning. I booked 2 dorm nights, then upgraded to a private room for ~940 INR per night and paid. Access required an app with no key; staff refused to give a code, so I needed help each time. The room was clean, but the shower was broken. Next day, they claimed the price was a mistake and demanded more money. I refused. The “refund” was minimal. I left. Unprofessional handling—I wouldn’t stay again.

It was a wonderful stay. The hostel has the best location, the staff is really nice, there was a good atmosphere and nice people, really good value for money and very clean and nice rooms.

This hostel is ideally located and has a spacious common area on the roof that is quite enjoyable. It doesn’t have the traveler environment that hostels are loved for, nor a staff that contributes to the environment. Clean but lacking the personal touch that a hostel should have.