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Backpacker Cowies★ 7.91,294 reviewsMumbaiBackpacker Cowies★ 7.91,294 reviewsMumbaiBackpacker Cowies★ 7.91,294 reviewsMumbai
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Backpacker Cowies

◉ Guest rating
7.9
1,294 reviews

Old Bombay charm with modern comforts in Colaba

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§ 01 — Summary

Backpacker Cowies is a social hostel in a 100-year-old building in Colaba, Mumbai, offering dorms and private rooms. It features a shared kitchen, an all-day cafe on an open terrace with books and board games, and free Wi-Fi. Major heritage sites like the Gateway of India are a stone's throw away.

§ 02 — The full story

Backpacker Cowies offers a unique stay in a century-old building, blending historical charm with modern amenities. The hostel is located in a quiet bylane of Colaba, one of Mumbai’s oldest localities, putting you right near heritage sites like the Gateway of India and Colaba Causeway. Guests can choose between dorm beds and private rooms, all with free Wi-Fi. The heart of the hostel is its open terrace, home to an all-day cafe, a collection of books, board games, and musical instruments, creating a relaxed social hub. There's also a shared kitchen for those who prefer to cook their own meals, making it easy to settle in and connect with other travelers.

§ 03 — Why we love it
  • 01The 100-year-old building's character
  • 02Open terrace with cafe and activities
  • 03Shared kitchen for budget cooking
  • 04Proximity to Gateway of India
§ 04 — The vibes
board-games Garden Shared Kitchen Movie Nights
§ 05 — Features
  • Shared kitchen
  • Open terrace cafe
  • Board games
  • Movie nights
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