iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay) vs Similar Hotels

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Best overall fit

Our pick

Nellakki Homestay

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star9.4/1041 reviews

0.64 km (0.40 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.3

Rooms and balcony as shown in photos.

Cleanliness

9.3

Exceptional cleanliness provided by Mr. Hemanth.

Location

9.3

Convenient location with food and cab service nearby.

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Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star9.4/1071 reviews

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Sili Homestay

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star9/1074 reviews

0.79 km (0.49 mi) from original

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Vasathi

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star7/100 reviews

0.66 km (0.41 mi) from original

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Our pick

Nellakki Homestay

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star9.4/1041 reviews

0.64 km (0.40 mi) from original

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Key differences

Rooms

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)9.6

Sili Homestay9.0

Service

Nellakki Homestay9.8

Sili Homestay9.0

Food & Breakfast

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)9.6

Sili Homestay9.0

Amenities & Facilities

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)9.6

Sili Homestay9.0

Value

Nellakki Homestay9.3

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)8.7

Sili Homestay amenity advantages

Pets allowed

Vasathi amenity advantages

Lift / ElevatorLaundry

Detailed comparison

Category	iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)	Sili Homestay	Vasathi	Nellakki Homestay
Guest score	9.4/10	9/10	7/10	9.4/10
Rooms	9.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Rooms and balcony as shown in photos.
Cleanliness	9.2 The place is clean and quiet, with appropriate rules and guardrails in place.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Exceptional cleanliness provided by Mr. Hemanth.
Location	9.2 Location is about 1.5 km from the bus stand, therefore, it is peaceful yet convenient.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Convenient location with food and cab service nearby.
Service	9.7 The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.	9.0 The owner was so kind and supportive.	—	9.8 Great hospitality and approachability of Mr. Hemanth.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	9.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Food delivery options available at a nearby place.
Amenities & Facilities	9.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	8.7 Could be priced slightly better, although not significant.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.79 km (0.49 mi)	0.66 km (0.41 mi)	0.64 km (0.40 mi)
Landmarks	Nehru Mantapa	Nehru Mantapa	Landmark data unavailable	Nehru Mantapa
Best suited for	Budget-conscious travelers	Families		Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.4/10

Sili Homestay

9/10

Vasathi

7/10

Nellakki Homestay

9.4/10

Rooms

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Rooms and balcony as shown in photos.

Cleanliness

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.2

The place is clean and quiet, with appropriate rules and guardrails in place.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Exceptional cleanliness provided by Mr. Hemanth.

Location

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.2

Location is about 1.5 km from the bus stand, therefore, it is peaceful yet convenient.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Convenient location with food and cab service nearby.

Service

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.7

The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.

Sili Homestay

9.0

The owner was so kind and supportive.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.8

Great hospitality and approachability of Mr. Hemanth.

Sleep & Noise

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

—

Sili Homestay

—

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

—

Food & Breakfast

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Food delivery options available at a nearby place.

Amenities & Facilities

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

8.7

Could be priced slightly better, although not significant.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

Nehru Mantapa

Sili Homestay

Nehru Mantapa

Vasathi

Landmark data unavailable

Nellakki Homestay

Nehru Mantapa

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star9.4/1071 reviews

View hotel

Sili Homestay

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star9/1074 reviews

0.79 km (0.49 mi) from original

View hotel

Vasathi

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star7/100 reviews

0.66 km (0.41 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Nellakki Homestay

Madikeri, IN

★ 0-star9.4/1041 reviews

0.64 km (0.40 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)	Sili Homestay	Vasathi	Nellakki Homestay
Guest score	9.4/10	9/10	7/10	9.4/10
Rooms	9.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Rooms and balcony as shown in photos.
Cleanliness	9.2 The place is clean and quiet, with appropriate rules and guardrails in place.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Exceptional cleanliness provided by Mr. Hemanth.
Location	9.2 Location is about 1.5 km from the bus stand, therefore, it is peaceful yet convenient.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Convenient location with food and cab service nearby.
Service	9.7 The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.	9.0 The owner was so kind and supportive.	—	9.8 Great hospitality and approachability of Mr. Hemanth.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	9.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Food delivery options available at a nearby place.
Amenities & Facilities	9.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	8.7 Could be priced slightly better, although not significant.	9.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	—	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.79 km (0.49 mi)	0.66 km (0.41 mi)	0.64 km (0.40 mi)
Landmarks	Nehru Mantapa	Nehru Mantapa	Landmark data unavailable	Nehru Mantapa
Best suited for	Budget-conscious travelers	Families		Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.4/10

Sili Homestay

9/10

Vasathi

7/10

Nellakki Homestay

9.4/10

Rooms

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Rooms and balcony as shown in photos.

Cleanliness

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.2

The place is clean and quiet, with appropriate rules and guardrails in place.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Exceptional cleanliness provided by Mr. Hemanth.

Location

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.2

Location is about 1.5 km from the bus stand, therefore, it is peaceful yet convenient.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Convenient location with food and cab service nearby.

Service

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.7

The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.

Sili Homestay

9.0

The owner was so kind and supportive.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.8

Great hospitality and approachability of Mr. Hemanth.

Sleep & Noise

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

—

Sili Homestay

—

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

—

Food & Breakfast

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Food delivery options available at a nearby place.

Amenities & Facilities

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

9.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

8.7

Could be priced slightly better, although not significant.

Sili Homestay

9.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Vasathi

—

Nellakki Homestay

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

iKyam (The Backpackers Hostel/Homestay)

Nehru Mantapa

Sili Homestay

Nehru Mantapa

Vasathi

Landmark data unavailable

Nellakki Homestay

Nehru Mantapa