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Review Of Nomad House Pondicherry | Dorms & Wi-Fi

Orleanpet, Pondicherry | 4 km drive to Promenade Beach

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    4.1
    Very Good

    245 Ratings, 99 Reviews

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    • Location4.0
    • Cleanliness4.3
    • Value For Money4.2
    • Food4.0
    • Facilities4.1
    • Checkin Experience4.1
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    This property is appreciated for its welcoming vibe, friendly hosts, and clean accommodations. Guests enjoy a cozy environment to connect with fellow travelers, plus a rooftop chill area. It's conveniently located near popular spots in Pondicherry, making it a great choice for backpackers and solo travelers. Some mentioned room sizes as a bit cramped, but the overall experience feels like home.

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    deepanshu g.group

    hostel beds are good but the upper one is too close to the wall and ceiling fan which is quite dangerous. it's clean, good hospitality, didn't get chance to check the food so no comment on that

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    souvik d.group

    we booked the 4 bed dorm hoping it would have a separate washroom but we had to share it with other 14 people. worst dorm experience

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2

    3.0

    Average Stay

    fabiyola b.group

    Hi, We recently stayed at your property, which is indeed located in a prime area near the bus stop – something we truly appreciated. However, I would like to bring to your attention several serious issues we encountered during our stay. We were a group of three ladies and had initially requested a change of accommodation due to concerns about the setup, but unfortunately, no attention was given to our request. Additionally, there was no hot water available during our stay, which caused significant discomfort. Most importantly, one of my friends was injured by a ceiling fan due to the close proximity of the fan to the bed in the dormitory setup. This is a serious safety hazard and could easily happen to anyone. Such an arrangement is dangerous, especially for tourists who are unfamiliar with the room layout. We urge you to take these concerns seriously and make the necessary improvements to ensure guest safety and comfort in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We hope you will take appropriate action.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2

    4.0

    Good Stay

    akash s.group

    It was pretty good. The vibe was nice. Place was clean was kitchen had necessary stuff owner was nice. It was fun talking with him, but yeah, rooms were little congested and rooftop could have been a little better

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2

    2.0

    Poor Stay

    muskan a.family

    We had a horrible stay he is extremely rude and unprofessional towards management and stay and rooms is having no Ac facility even though price full payment and rooms were not clean and also argumented unecessarily and even he provided the. Vehicle for the travel was not good it stopped in the middle of nowhere scooter and because of this our whole day got wasted very bad experience!!!!

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    naga d.solo

    Very Comfortable stay .. Kevin is such a nice host .. feels like you are visiting your friend's place for weekend

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    madhavi s.

    Please provide refund

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3

    3.0

    Average Stay

    vishali v.group

    Location is difficult to reach via small streets with no parking space around. Washroom’s were not clean the rooms were fine. The host could have been Polite initially however later he was fine and accommodated the request.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

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    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    This property not family

    Travel Month: Mar 2025

    Room: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2

    Nomad House Pondicherry | Dorms & Wi-Fi

    Dear guest, You booked a hostel where guests are between the ages of 18 and 35 and where we only have dormitories. We had no idea you were a family until you reached the property. After you reached, we told you we couldn't accommodate you and offered you a refund, because we don't allow people below 18 years, and you had young kids with you. Also, being a hostel, we allow people to drink and also smoke in our common areas. Not only would this environment make you feel uncomfortable, but our other guests, being the gentle people they are, would neither feel comfortable. So we offered you to drop your luggage, freshen up and relax, so you can find an alternative. After your unsuccessful search, you said "no property offers a cleanliness matching our common bathrooms". We then told you to look for something more premium. That was also a failure, as most properties matching our standards were much pricier than we were. So you forced us "emotionally" to allow your family as you didn't want to be "stranded". And we only agreed, because of your insistence and despair. Next time, please be more responsible with your planning. It would make things easier for everyone. Best regards,

    4.0

    Good people Good stay

    sonu k.solo

    Good hospitality, friendly staff . Played fun games at night. Came here as a solo traveler. They have a friendly dog

    Travel Month: Jan 2025

    Room: Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3

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    3.0

    Average Stay

    pavitra n.

    There was staff shortage in the hostel, it was overpriced for the kind of facilities it has, the owner is good, the locality is not good, the bus station is nearby which is a good thing. Their gutter isn’t covered and all the dirty water in the gutter is visible and is smelly too. Enjoy your stay traveller!

    Travel Month: Jan 2025

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 3

    5.0

    Nomad Home

    ram p.solo

    I had a great stay at Nomad House in Pondy.. It felt like home. I made amazing friends, and Kevin was incredibly kind and helpful. He even helped me in renting a bike and checked on me after I left. The pet dog, Puppy, is the true boss of the hostel...I highly recommend everyone to stay here..it’s so peaceful, and it’s wonderful to meet people like Kevin 🤠

    Travel Month: Jan 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sairam k.

    i had a great stay at nomad house in pondy.. it felt like home. i made amazing friends, and kevin was incredibly kind and helpful. he even helped me in renting a bike and checked on me after i left. the pet dog, puppy, is the true boss of the hostel...i highly recommend everyone to stay here..it’s so peaceful, and it’s wonderful to meet people like kevin 🤠

    Travel Month: Jan 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    hajas b.solo

    excellent hostel and excellent hospitality I enjoyed my new year 2025 I was very happy 😊 choosed this place., thanks to Kevin owner of hostel.

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2

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    3.0

    Average Stay

    shahid h.

    It was ok good, not bad

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3

    4.0

    Good Stay

    pooja p.

    The stay was good and hygienic. Kevin and shashi were nice host and very friendly, they treated us like a family. Scooty renting was also helpul by kevin.

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 2

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    4.0

    Good stay

    yash g.solo

    It was good, the rooms and bathrooms were clean.

    Travel Month: Dec 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    nihad s.solo

    It is the people who make the place more beautiful, and this place hosts such amazing souls. The conversions involving puns and intellect, just makes you feel like home on a strange land.

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 2

    2.0

    Worst Ex

    supriya s.solo

    I went solo during November Cyclone period. The dorm stay was quite awkward with old comforter. The washroom buckets are dirty. During Cyclone the main gate got over flooded. The staff was irresponsible over our safety and evacuation. No power backup facility. Don't travel alone in night , you will be chased by street dogs.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1

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    Nomad House Pondicherry | Dorms & Wi-Fi

    Dear Supriya, Among all the guests who stayed at the property during the cyclone, you were one of the few who came knowing there was a cyclone hitting the city. You called us before your arrival to ask us if it was possible to cancel or postpone due to the condition, and we fully agreed with that due to circumstances. Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather, nor can we control the damage to our city. The whole city was flooded, electricity was out everywhere, and yet we went out, organized relays to get food, water, and other essentials for everyone. We were forcing autos to operate so whoever needed to leave the city could leave and, after a lot of effort, we managed to get a generator, so people could charge their batteries, as our back-up was out after 36 hours of full usage. Regarding cleanliness, we're known to be one of the cleanest properties in the whole city. It's possible that, during that catastrophe, the staff might not have performed their job correctly. But I'm 100% confident that, had you told us during your stay about this, we could have fixed it. Regarding flooding, water never came inside the property. We made sure of it. Best regards,

    2.0

    Poor Stay

    supriya s.solo

    Average stay. Washroom buckets are dirty. No food in terms of emergency. Powercut during december cyclone. No power backup.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1

    Nomad House Pondicherry | Dorms & Wi-Fi

    Dear Supriya, Among all the guests who stayed at the property during the cyclone, you were one of the few who came knowing there was a cyclone hitting the city. You called us before your arrival to ask us if it was possible to cancel or postpone due to the condition, and we fully agreed with that due to circumstances. Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather, nor can we control the damage to our city. The whole city was flooded, electricity was out everywhere, and yet we went out, organized relays to get food, water, and other essentials for everyone. We were forcing autos to operate so whoever needed to leave the city could leave and, after a lot of effort, we managed to get a generator, so people could charge their batteries, as our back-up was out after 36 hours of full usage. Regarding cleanliness, we're known to be one of the cleanest properties in the whole city. It's possible that, during that catastrophe, the staff might not have performed their job correctly. But I'm 100% confident that, had you told us during your stay about this, we could have fixed it. Regarding flooding, water never came inside the property. We made sure of it. Best regards,

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