Backpacker Cowies

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Dates

June 2026

July 2026

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Laundry room
24/7 front desk
Kitchen

Explore the area

walton road, colaba, 15, Mumbai, MH, 400001

Place, Colaba Causeway
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Gateway of India
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Marine Drive
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Navi Mumbai Intl. Airport (NMI)
‪118 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

Good

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

8 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Very good

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Free Wi-Fi

8 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Free Wi-Fi

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Very good

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Free Wi-Fi

6 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Free Wi-Fi

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Free Wi-Fi

4 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

20 May - 21 May

About this property

Backpacker Cowies

This hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

Backpacker Cowies offers 143 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. This Mumbai hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Backpacker Cowies, you're just a quick walk from Gateway of India. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and coworking space.

Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and laundry facilities
Onsite recreation includes a playground
9 minutes by foot from Gateway of India and a 2-minute drive from Marine Drive

As a guest of Backpacker Cowies, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Backpacker Cowies also features a communal living room, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mumbai hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Things to do

Playground
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Playground
Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping on request
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

Coworking space

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance

Communal living room
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Paper towels
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
Toaster

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Individual furnishings
Printer
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Please note: As an energy sustainability effort, this property may turn off air conditioning for up to 4 hours per day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Backpacker Cowies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and PhonePe

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property Registration Number 761488429

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Backpacker Cowies.

Property is also known as

Backpacker Cowies Mumbai

Backpacker Cowies Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Backpacker Cowies Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Mumbai

Backpacker Cowies Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Gurbax

12 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Shared dorm room for 6 so quite a busy room. Cleaned everyday, room stayed cool in the heat. Lovely atmosphere and the guys on reception really helpful for organising money exchange, buses, eSIM and answering questions. Hotel is right in Colaba and by India Gate, 25 minute stroll to the Wankhede cricket stadium for the T20 World Cup. Fantastic time in Mumbai and the hotel ticked all the boxes.

Cricket T20 World Cup only 25 minute walk depending on being brave crossing the roads!

Main train terminus. UNESCO building. Fantastic architecture all around Mumbai.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dhruv

10 Nov 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Pretty much reachable by foot, by bus, by taxi/cabs, etc.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ankit Kumar

Travelled with family

16 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Overall satisfactory. Some rooms do not have an external window. We were shifted to a beautiful room on our second day. The staff is very courteous and helpful. The common areas get cleaned regularly which is great. Maybe some good books can be added.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gaurav

14 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

23 Feb 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hippiejump

Quite clean, smokespot on the roof alright. No privacy in the dorm because the curtains are missing. Surgery room light are crazy bright, but maybe somebody likes them.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hosam

16 Feb 2025

I have nothing negative to say. It's really just an average (or slightly below) hostel. Run down building. No social activities. Staff are okay. Stayed in private room, and considering what you pay, it's really overpriced.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025