The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel

The mirror had a greenish oil spillage on it

The staff were very attentive and the place was beautifully situated looking down across the town.

Waiting for the washrooms was sometimes an issue

Tolle Lage mit schönem Garten mit Blick auf Natur und Stadt

Mad nomad is situated away from the city noise, in a calm serene location. You could hear birds chirping all day long, sounds of waterfall, catch beautiful sunrise and sunsets, all while sipping tea/coffee from the hallway. It’s very thoughtfully designed, for a warm, cozy, rejuvenating experience. You meet fellow backpackers from all parts of the world, and the space is so positive, you naturally open up, unwind and connect instantly. The food is served with utmost love, care and prepped with fresh local ingredients. The owners - Alok, Uncle and Aunty are one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. They make you feel at home. The views from the hostel are so scenic, you’d never get enough of them. And the best part - is the people you meet. We found friends for life. Hope you too have an amazing stay here. I’d highly recommend Mad Nomad whether you’re travelling solo, with friends or a couple. Mad Nomad has something for everyone. It’s a magical place, in the midst of nature, created with so much love. Highly recommended!

Location was beautiful.

I guess the food availability at the stay.

The property is exceptional, simple non chaotic. People who love the serene isolated calm nature loving will enjoy the stay. You can wake up to chirpy birds

There is nothing to not like about the property

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La situation, le calme, l'accueil, la convivialité

It’s closer to tiger hill. It’s very calm

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Warm cozy vibes with all basic facilities, neat and clean

Better facilitation of travellers for local activities would be nice to have

The place is beautiful, with a lovely garden and beautiful views of the village. Sharon, the receptionist, is charming and always tries to help. I would have liked to stay a little longer. Thank you Sharon for everything!!

Amazing place! Super friendly staff and guests, comfy bed and what a view for sunset! Tiger Hill view point for sunrise is at walking distance. 100 percent recommend.

Superb place to stay. Lots of character, beautiful views and nice walks around. Dipthi the manager was very helpful and professional. We only had one nights stay and would like to have stayed for much longer. The evening meal was delicious and would definitely recommend it. Lovely breakfast sitting in the garden enjoying the company of everyone there and the lovely views. Very peaceful and relaxing place. My friend had a room to himself and I slept on a bunk bed in the shared male room. It was very comfy and I had a great nights sleep.

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A lovely place to stay in an excellent location made all the better by wonderful staff

The shower can be a bit hit or miss

Birdhouse is a very friendly place . They have kitchen which you can use You cook , you share Everything is at walkable distance

Amazing place. Calm vibes with amazing walks nearby. Abby the volunteer was so kind. Spent time with good people and had the most relaxing time!

Coonoor is cold so make sure you have a fleece!

Bird House fue mucho más que un lugar para dormir: fue un hogar en las montañas. La vista es simplemente hermosa. La atención es excelente, siempre con buena energía y una predisposición genuina para ayudar. Todo está muy limpio, cuidado y el ambiente es tranquilo, ideal para descansar bien y dormir en silencio. Quiero destacar especialmente a Abby, el voluntario que trabaja ahí: amoroso, atento, siempre presente con una sonrisa y una energia muy linda que hace que te sientas bienvenida desde el primer momento. Conocí gente hermosa, compartimos charlas, risas y juegos de cartas que hicieron la experiencia aún más especial. Hay un clima de comunidad muy natural, sin esfuerzo, donde todo fluye. Además, el precio es muy bueno para la calidad del lugar y de la experiencia. Hermoso espacio, hermosa gente, hermosa energía. Si buscás un lugar cálido, tranquilo, con buenas vistas y corazón, Bird House es ese lugar.

Sehr schön gestaltetes, einfaches Ambiente mit super netten Gastgebern. Jeder wurde integriert durch Spiele, Gespräche, Kochen … viel Kunst, mit Liebe gewachsenen

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Nice old lovely doggy present ..street parking for car available , some view of city present ...

Not clean, someone was using my pillow, bed and blanket also seem used .... footwear cannot be worn inside but floor is cold and unclean and many people wear shoes inside ( my socks got dirty in few minutes ) .. crowd was not classy with some partying very late

The volunteer (Abby was great) and the stay and how comfy it felt. At a very peaceful location and the vibe in the hostel was great. Also liked that they had options for in house lunch and dinner.

Rooms are super bright during the day and afternoon due to pane lighting in the roof. This makes afternoon naps difficult. Maybe consider adding curtains?

Schöne hohe Decken für geteiltes Zimmer, was einem trotzdem Platz gibt :) tolle Aussicht, tolle Menschen

Il ragazzo che si prende cura dell'ostello è gentilissimo e fa un grande lavoro, per fortuna c'è lui! La stanza non costa molto, ci sta. L'atmosfera è comunque bella, si sta bene

La moquette nelle camere è da eliminare perché porta solo tantissimo sporco e non viene mai pulita. In generale il posto non è pulito per gli standard occidentali. In foto sembra molto più nuovo e sistemato di quello che è in realtà.

Nice to stay in Coonoor :))

The hostel is located uphill with amazing view to the village. The garden and external area was very well decorated. The hosts are also very friendly. Really recommend when visiting Coonoor.

The property’s location, the host and the great ambience

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I loved everything about the hostel.....I felt safe, secure and comfortable in all aspects. Met Nice travellers and it has great vibes. Only thing, they can have separate smoking zone, so that non-smokers like me are happy.

The view and garden were really good. Maya the labrador was also really cute and stoic. The outdoor space was overall well-maintained.

The bathrooms could be much cleaner and the place could be maintained much better. There were leaks and rust all over the place. The water heater often didn't work in some rooms. That was the most disappointing part.

The location is great and it has small garden for bonfires.

The hostel used to be quite good. However, during my recent visit, I noticed a decline in cleanliness, and the volunteer caretaker didn’t explain the facilities very well. Although I don’t consume alcohol and was informed in advance that it's not allowed, I observed long-term residents openly drinking on the premises. Additionally, quiet hours were not properly enforced, the caretaker, who was supposed to maintain the rules, seemed not to instruct others to maintain the silence as he was also involved in that.

The property is nestled cozily on the side of an uphill road. The views are mesmerising, especially at night when you see the houses on the mountain twinkle. I loved my stay here. Great place to visit with a group of friends, your partner, as well as solo. Pretty safe if you're a woman travelling solo. You can chill in the garden, read, paint, and bask in the lap of nature. Would recommend 100%. Tip: Although Swiggy delivers here, carry snacks and fruits with yourself.

The hippie style of the stay is

the location was decent and budget friendly for solo travelers

Starting with the locality, it’s away from all the hustle and bustle, making it one of the best properties for anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful environment. Beyond that, everything felt like a home away from home. We were also lucky to have other guests staying there who were very welcoming and engaging, which made our stay even more enjoyable.

Beautiful property in a good location. Very well maintained.

The property and it's location

Nothing not to like about it.

We really enjoyed our stay in the private room. The views were incredible and the staff very nice and helpful. Great place and highly recommended.

I’ve rarely come across such a good hostel. I met such great people there, the place is lovely and they provide for breakfast and dinner. There is sometimes a bonfire which sets a nice and cozy atmosphere.

The bunk beds could offer more privacy with curtains and they’re a bit shaky, but yeah it’s a dorm 😏

The location was good. As a birdwatcher, I was happy to see many birds (like Rosefinch, Common Hawk-cuckoo, Fantails, and the more common bulbuls, white-eyes and sparrows). The community and the overall environment was very nice, with the boardgames and musical instruments too. I had dinner and breakfast once each during my stay and it was good.

Both breakfast and dinner were delayed. And, the portion sizes were too much - Even half portion of the sabzi for the rotis was way too much - Lesser quantity for lesser cost would have been better. Or, if informed earlier about the portion sizes, 2-3 of us could have easily shared a half portion of the sabzi!

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Very nice hostel lying on a peaceful hill above Coonoor, with a little garden which it’s perfect to relax. Very strategic position for hiking. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Staff are great so there is a good atmosphere. Beautiful garden with flowers, umbrellas, chairs, hammock. Nice view from the garden. Papers, cups and cutlery available. Breakfast and dinner available for additional price. Books and board games. Bonfire.

It's far from restaurants and shops