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Valley-view hostel with a cafe, verandah & free Wi-Fi

Review Of Safar Hostel Manali

Old Manali, Manali | 1.3 km drive to Hidimba Devi Temple

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    4.6
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    100 Ratings, 50 Reviews

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    • Location4.7
    • Cleanliness4.7
    • Value For Money4.7
    • Food4.7
    • Facilities4.5
    • Checkin Experience4.8
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    This property stands out with its stunning mountain views and cozy ambiance, perfect for solo travelers and backpackers. The friendly host Ali goes above and beyond, offering guided treks and organizing fun activities like bonfire nights. Guests rave about the delicious food and warm hospitality. It's a true home away from home vibe, with lots of opportunities to meet fellow travelers. The location is peaceful yet close to the mall road, making it a fantastic choice for anyone visiting Manali.

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    chirag k.couple

    Just wanted to say a big thank you to Ali and Sanchita for hosting us for the last 10 days. We had an amazing time, super cozy stay, great vibes, and unforgettable poker nights! You guys made Manali feel like home. Hope to be back soon!

    Travel Month: Jun 2025 (7-Night Stay)

    Room: Deluxe Room

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    3.0

    Average Stay

    group

    much hyped place....as I chose on it reviews only, basically other hostel are much better in comparison to location and ambience.... the menu is on very high side and there is no option nearby as it's on secluded place...

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: Quadruple room with mountain view

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    Safar Hostel Manali

    Hello Sumit, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy your stay. However, we’d like to provide some context for other readers. During your visit, your group brought a gas cylinder and cooking utensils and began cooking meat in our common outdoor area — which is strictly not allowed as per hostel safety rules. Unfortunately, this was done without seeking any permission from the staff. This led to an uncomfortable situation when our pet dog, Sky — a friendly part of our hostel family — was naturally drawn to the smell. Some remarks that you made about Sky in front of other guests, who are very fond of her, led to a disagreement between you and the 2 female guests. We want to clarify that the 2 women involved were fellow travelers and not part of the hostel team, though they’ve been staying with us long-term and care deeply for the space. We always aim to create a safe and respectful environment for everyone, and we encourage all guests to kindly communicate with the hostel team directly if any concerns arise during their stay. Wishing you the best on your travels, Warmly, Sanchita

    5.0

    Safar was very good

    abbu j.solo

    Excellent hosts, friendly environment. Highly Recommended.. shout out to both owners, Kabir and Karan. Guest friendly SKY and MAX too!

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm - Free activities

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    soumya s.group

    It was a great experience and a comfortable stay at Safar, The best part was the human touch and friendly atmosphere which is hard to find nowadays. Will surely recommend this place if you are looking for a peaceful stay away from the city chaos.

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    soumya s.group

    It was a great experience The staff was friendly and the best part is the human touch which is hard to find nowadays. Amazing location a bit away from the city rush.Will surely recommend this stay if one is looking for a peaceful Stay .

    Travel Month: May 2025

    Room: Deluxe Room

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    tarun a.solo

    location is amazing very near to club house.. just 2 mins walk.. food is amazing, lots of options.. nice rooftop area for fun activities.. the host is amazing.. so humble and warm..

    Travel Month: May 2025

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    himanshu n.couple

    Good, nice people , budget friendly

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: Deluxe Room

    5.0

    Amazing overall experience

    kumar s.couple

    The overall experience was pretty amazing, the hostel was beautifully decorated the interior of the private room was just amazing plus the added advantage of sky and max and last but not the least the food which was delicious. The host ali was super helpful and friendly, he also took us to a riverside trek which was surreal and we were lucky enough to see heavy snowfall. The hostel is just a few mins walk away from old manali bridge and i would recommend this stay to everyone.

    Travel Month: Feb 2025

    Room: Deluxe Room

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Fri Mar 28 17:06:01 IST 2025

    Thank you Sanket!

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    nikhil s.loyalty-iconcouple

    Found piece of chicken in veg dal and also location is too far with multiple stairs to claim would not recommend to anyonr

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Mon Jan 06 12:31:45 IST 2025

    Dear Nikhil, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly regret the experience you had and sincerely apologize for the oversight. As I understand, you asked for food at night, way beyond the closing hours of the Kitchen and in an attempt to help you out, one of our new staff members served food after the kitchen had closed, and while we understand he was making an effort to accommodate your request, it seems there was a lapse in our usual quality checks. Please know that we take these matters extremely seriously and this is a one of a kind situation that we have ever encountered in Safar. We are addressing this with our team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Regarding our location, Safar is tucked away in the hills to provide uninterrupted views of the beautiful mountains in Manali , which does involve climbing about 30 stairs. We understand this might not suit everyone, and we’re exploring ways to make access more convenient. We value your input and would love the opportunity to welcome you again with an improved experience. Regards, Sanchita Owner

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    thilak k.group

    Good response, good hotel, good weather

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Fri Mar 28 17:06:33 IST 2025

    Thanks Thilak!

    3.0

    Average Stay

    sumit g.loyalty-icon

    Bed sheets and pillow covers were dirty and food was amazing. Location is bit off, no space for car parking have to park my car roadside

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Mon Dec 30 11:01:23 IST 2024

    Hi Sumit, thank you for staying at Safar. We are sorry that you did not have a great experience here. We will try our best to live up to your expectations if you choose to stay with us next time Happy that you liked the food )

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    arsh d.solo

    I had my first solo trip and i chose manali, so i went through mm t for affordable and nice hostels, and i came across safari hostel and the experience was amazing. The host was very welcoming and the people were amazing too. The night jamming session was great i had a fun experience and will definitely come again.

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Bed in a 4 bed mixed dormitory

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    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Mon Dec 30 10:58:22 IST 2024

    Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you had a great experience here. See you soon

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    priti h.solo

    Love the view. So beautiful. Staff is very friendly. N it's on very affordable price. Thanks saif n khitiz. Rakesh. For making our stay comfortable. Would love to stay here.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Mon Dec 30 10:58:40 IST 2024

    Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you had a great experience here. See you soon

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sahalam k.solo

    It was a complete pleasure staying at safar, it always feels like staying at home. If you are looking for something unique go for safar and thank me later.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

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    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Mon Dec 30 10:58:03 IST 2024

    Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you had a great experience here. See you soon

    4.0

    It was a fun experience, would recommend to anyone going to manali

    alex c.group

    It was cozy warm and beautiful, the owner was friendly and kind also the place was beautiful and also very affordable

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

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    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Fri Oct 18 15:40:38 IST 2024

    Thank you Alex!

    4.0

    Good Stay

    amit s.

    Safar hostel manali is a good place for solo travelers and backpackers. The beds are very clean and comfortable. It is in a quiet area but close to mall road. The hostel has bonfire nights where you can meet other travelers. The neighborhood is safe, even at night, so you can walk around and enjoy the local area.

    Travel Month: Aug 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Fri Oct 18 15:40:59 IST 2024

    Thanks Amit!

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    abhinav m.loyalty-iconcouple

    It was a great stay no doubt about that. Everything that is shown in instagram or google images are an exact representation of this beautiful stay. Staff were very helpful kudos to them. Highly recommended. Ps : if you have a knee problem it would be difficult to reach as there are fine number of stairs to reach the hostel.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Thu Jun 27 13:05:44 IST 2024

    Thanks so much Abhinav

    5.0

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    syed m.group

    It was amazing everyone was so friendly. Ali bhai the owner of the hostel is a cool guy he was always there to help if you need one.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

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    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Fri Jun 21 01:03:10 IST 2024

    Thanks Syed!

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    mayank.family

    the stay was fantastic. great company was given by Ali who is the host along with other guests in the property. good recreational activities were organised by ali. amazing stay will visit here soon

    Travel Month: May 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Fri Jun 21 01:04:21 IST 2024

    Thanks Mayank!

    5.0

    Amazing location

    nirav m.loyalty-iconsolo

    Good hospitality by sanchita, see was always there to see everything goes well keep it up. Amazing location.

    Travel Month: May 2024

    Room: Bed in a 6 bed mixed dorm

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    Safar Hostel Manali has replied on Wed May 15 14:04:19 IST 2024

    Thanks so much Nirav!

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