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Review Of Social Safari Hostel | Rooms & Dorms

New Market Area, Kolkata | 7 minutes walk to US Embassy Kolkata

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    3.6
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    597 Ratings, 275 Reviews

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    • Location3.7
    • Cleanliness3.5
    • Value For Money3.6
    • Food3.4
    • Facilities3.3
    • Checkin Experience3.7
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    The property has a prime location near Park Street, making it convenient for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and common areas, which foster a social atmosphere. However, cleanliness has been a recurring issue, particularly with shared washrooms and entrance paths. The dorms are a bit cramped, and navigating the property can be tricky due to its somewhat hidden entrance. Overall, it could be a decent choice for solo travelers seeking budget options.

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    3.0

    Average Stay

    jayraj d.group

    The alley that leads to this hostel is totally unhygienic, but the hostel is very clean and maintained. Despite being listed in the amenities section, the hostel does NOT have laundry service or first aid kit or a doctor on call Rooms are good, bed mattress is way to soft in my opinion. Public area is nice but you can't sit there everyday because the hostel is located beside main road and you will hear constant honking of vehicles. And trust me it's unbearable. This is one of the drawbacks of this place. Rest the place is nice but I would not stay here for more than 2 to 3 days.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025 (6-Night Stay)

    Room: 6 BED MIX DORM ROOM

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    3.0

    Good location but bit too compact.

    tushar b.solo

    The hostel is situated in a good location. Although hostels are quite small but this one is too small especially the 6 bed dorm. The same goes for restrooms. Overall it is good and worth for small duration.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 3-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    viraj k.

    Location is good, but the entrance to go in the Dorm is extremely terrible there is a very bad smell all the time Also if you get a Top Bed in the Dorm you will have a really tough time So ask the person there to give lower or middle bed

    Travel Month: Jul 2025

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 3-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    5.0

    very good

    sachin s.solo

    This is the best hostel with very beautiful location ..rooms and beds are clean AC and WiFi working very well..even you can enjoy seating in balcony and enjoy the view

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 3-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    4.0

    Stay Experience

    alok s.loyalty-iconsolo

    Firstly, it was a little difficult to locate the hostel. One should contact the Owner. Once I did, he directed me. The dorm rooms are okay for most purposes. There was a common lounge area. Elevator is also there. It's a walkable distance from Park Street Metro. Overall, it was a good stay. However, it seemed to me, it's not suitable for solo female travellers. Although there is a female specific room.

    Travel Month: Feb 2025

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 6-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    jaswant m.solo

    do not visit, i repeat do not visit. If you want know the reason than visit write the same review here. I booked this hostel for 2 days but couldn't take it more than 12 hrs. I left without a refund , because this place

    Travel Month: Jan 2025

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 6-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    4.0

    Good Stay

    rajesh y.loyalty-icon

    Very nice hostel for solo travelers centrally located in park street excellent location. Popular restaurant club museum metro are just walking distance

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 3-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    2.0

    Need to improve more on cleaning part, really i am very disappointed

    shiva r.solo

    Rooms are not clean and especially bathrooms and toilets are worst, really i am not happy i used to stay in hostel wherever i go but this time very disappointed, i will never recommend this hostel

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Female Only Dorm | 1 Bed in a 6-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Attached Bathroom

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    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    ca s.loyalty-iconbusiness

    This is a lodge and not a hotel or hostel. It is in 3rd floor without a lift. Very dirty street in which it is situated. Lot of rats and other animals you will face when passing through the street and stairs of the building. I will not recommend anyone to use it and avoid such place

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 9-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Attached Bathroom

    4.0

    Expectations meet

    raghuraj s.solo

    Awesome experience with booking bus and hotel accommodation in india and travel-ling with bus service

    Travel Month: Nov 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 12-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Attached Bathroom

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    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    namitha t.loyalty-iconsolo

    Avoid at all costs: terrible experience at this hostel. Rating: 1/5 (and that's being generous) i had the misfortune of booking this hostel for two nights during puja season, but i checked out as soon as possible despite knowing i wouldn't get a refund. The experience was that bad. Location: the hostel is situated in a narrow, stinky passage behind restaurants on park street. The approach itself is nauseating. Room: the room was filthy, with foul odors, messy conditions, and utter disregard for hygiene. Bathroom: the bathroom was in an even worse state, which i'd rather not describe.

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: Female Only Dorm | 1 Bed in a 6-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Attached Bathroom

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    1.0

    Worst experience ever unhygienic and bad staff behavior

    soyeb l.solo

    I had a terrible experience, the room was unhygienic, with unchanged bedsheet they looked used and when i ask the staff to address this issue, they dismissive, repeatedly saying to talk to the manager however the manager was unresponsive and did nothing to resolve my concerns.

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 12-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Attached Bathroom

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    debasrita j.

    Worst hostel

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: 6 bed A/C mix dorm with private attached bathroom

    1.0

    An unpleasant stay

    sandeep.solo

    Pathetic stay. Nothing like other hostels run by other chains elsewhere in the country. Hygiene is a big problem. Dirty toilets, bathrooms, and bed linen. Sleeping overnight in a 3ac coach on indian railways is 10 times better experience than this.

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 6-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    3.0

    Average

    nikesh r.group

    The stay was ok, i would not say great. Basic amenities were missing. The place was definitely not hygienic, the washrooms were not clean.

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 3-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

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    3.0

    Ok ok stay

    tinu t.couple

    Good location, not well maintained, outside is like a slum, the interior is quite ok, for a day stay is fine. Cant never prefer to stay for long

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 3-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

    3.0

    Cleanliness should have been taken a bit seriously

    group

    The host was good. The room is in a prime location. We could easily avail any sort of transportation at any time. But the pathway leading to the accommodation is very unhygienic. We had to cross overflowed and smelly drainages to reach the room. The room was okay even if it’s so congested. The door doesn’t have a lock even from inside. The blanket and bedspread were not that clean. The toilet area is so unclean since it’s not cleaned properly.

    Travel Month: Sep 2024 (4-Night Stay)

    Room: Female Only Dorm | 1 Bed in a 6-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Attached Bathroom

    4.0

    Beds were very high to climb

    subhodeep k.solo

    Good staff superv location travel friendly rules and regulations good friendly staff breakfast was available in stay

    Travel Month: Aug 2024

    Room: Mixed Dorm | 1 Bed in 3-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Bathroom

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    2.0

    Poor Stay

    swati.loyalty-icon

    The location of hostel is excellent. But while they have ladies only dormitory, the toilets are shared. The dormitory does not have any windows so there is a damp smell. Also it is not well maintained. There was dust on furniture and very old spoiled upholstery.

    Travel Month: Jul 2024

    Room: Female Only Dorm | 1 Bed in a 6-Bunk Bed AC Dorm | Shared Attached Bathroom

    2.0

    Poor Stay

    sachin y.solo

    Entrance and ladders are so dirty. You will not get what you see in the pictures uploaded by property. They will be charged 50 for towel.

    Travel Month: Jul 2024

    Room: 6 bed A/C mix dorm with private attached bathroom

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