Zostel Hampi (Gangavathi)

I had an absolutely delightful stay at Zostel Hampi! The hostel's beautiful location, surrounded by stunning scenery, set the tone for a wonderful experience. The services were top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff ensuring that all my needs were met. The food was delicious and fulfilling, with a great selection of options to suit every taste. The rooms were spotlessly clean and comfortable, providing the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. As a first-time Zostel guest, I was thoroughly impressed by the warm hospitality and exceptional amenities. Zostel Hampi has set the bar high, and I'm so grateful to have made some unforgettable memories here. I highly recommend Zostel Hampi to anyone looking for a fantastic stay in a beautiful location. Can't wait to stay with Zostel again!

Loved my stay at Zostel Hampi. Super chill vibe, surrounded by nature, and a great place to unwind. Met some awesome people thanks to the fun group activities they host in the evenings. Staff was cool, rooms were clean, and it's just a great spot to hang out and explore Hampi.

We stayed at Zostel Hampi for a week, and it turned out to be one of our most unforgettable experiences. The photos truly don't do justice--this place is far more beautiful in person. We opted for the individual cottage huts (non-AC), and despite the scorching heat outside, the huts remained surprisingly cool inside. The presence of friendly animals--cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds-- added a unique charm to the stay, making it feel even more special. The staff was incredibly welcoming, and we met so many fellow travelers, which made our time there even more enjoyable. The bathrooms were spotless, and the entire property was well-maintained, creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Note: It is slightly away from the main Hampi attractions, but autos and bike rentals are available right outside, so getting around was hassle-free. Highly recommend Zostel Hampi for a peaceful and memorable stay!

The property is beautiful! We enjoyed our 3 nights stay comfortably in a cottage. The place offers more than just a stay, well designed cafe with fishes in the pond, friendly dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ducks and so many other pet animals at the property, Which made it a wholesome stay! Rooms are clean and spacious. Even though the property is far from the main Hampi area, it offers a lot more. They organise sunset treks, drives, coracle ride at a nearby lake, game tournaments etc. Cafe at the Zostel offers amazing food and relaxing vibe. They also have auto & scooter for rent available at all times. Overall a wonderful experience, would highly recommend this place

An Unforgettable Stay at Zostel Hampi! Zostel Hampi is hands down the best place to stay when visiting this serene and historical town. The location is perfect--nestled amidst breathtaking views and so close to nature, you feel completely immersed in its beauty. What makes this place truly special are the hosts. The owners are incredibly warm, grounded, and welcoming. They go out of their way to share their knowledge and its hidden gems, and it was such a delight to sit with them, have meaningful conversations, and connect on a personal level. The vibe is unmatched, and the overall experience was beyond amazing. If you're looking for a place to relax, recharge, and connect with great people and nature, Zostel Hampi is the place to be! Highly recommend it to everyone visiting Hampi!

This was my first time staying at a zostel property, the overall experience was good but there were some things that could be improved. Starting with the good things, the goan corner restaurant was a nice place chill and the food was good compared to other places in and around hampi. Quantity of each dish is more than usual. The people here are very friendly and kind. Liked the property overall. Coming to the "not so good" things, our room was a disaster, we had opted for an AC room, - Rooms were very dim lighted, they need more lights (pictures on zostels site show bright rooms) - There is no wardrobe/shelfs to unpack things (for a longer holiday) - The mattress and pillows of the bed were too damn hard (ruined my sleep) - The bathroom door kept making sounds throughout the night even though it was latched - The AC acted up every now and then, we had no choice but to leave them ON if we were leaving the room - The shower was leaking and the water flowing out of it was minimal - The cement platforms throughout the room was dusty For people considering this property, - This property is located around 40 mins away from the main ruins area and is only accessible by autos and cabs available outside the property while other areas are accessible by scooters (that's the catch) Private Auto charges 1800/- per day to central hampi Scooter rental costs 500/- per day to places around hampi

The stay was really good. The rooms are well maintained and kept clean. Only one point would like to mention that the ladies dorm is at the end, and it is a bit scary at nights. So the ladies dorm can be just at the start of all the dorms. Otherwise thumbs up for the property.

One and only option for a top class hostel in Hampi. All other options are very bare minimum in terms of accommodation. By the only catch is that it is very far from actual Hampi unesco site. And it's very secluded and difficult to reach. Very spacious hostel with a huge common area. Rooms are big and spacious. Quality of beds and linen are very good. Washrooms are decent. Feels like a resort more than a hostel. Food menu is extensive and yummy. Hosts are super friendly and knowledgable. They have a small hill attached to the property, a small trek to the top will give you an amazing sunrise and sunset view. Bonus point : there was a peacock roaming around the premises on all the 3 days that I was there and got lovely content . But unfortunately the place was packed with couples and groups who stuck to themselves , hence a sense of community was not very abundant.