Calcutta Backpackers

Location: 6/27, 2nd Lane, Kolkata, in

Star Rating: 8.3 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Nightclub
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Room service
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Chapel/shrine
• Karaoke
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Allergy-free room
• Shared kitchen
• Evening entertainment
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Personal trainer
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Pub crawls
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Stand-up comedy
• Bingo
• ATM/banking
• Shopping on site
• Television in common areas
• Nightclub
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Beach yoga on site
• Spa tub (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Art gallery on site
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Secured parking
• Garage
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room

  The spacious double room provides air conditioning, Smartphone, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Video games
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smartphone
  • Lockers
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Private check-in and check-out in the executive lounge
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge

• Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Video games
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smartphone
  • Lockers
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain

Guest Reviews

• Aaditya (10/5): -
• Aaditya (10/5): -
• Aaditya (10/5): Comfortable Stay but Smoking Issue - The stay was comfortable and the room was clean and well-maintained. The overall environment was decent, and the location is convenient for getting around Kolkata. Staff behavior was also polite and helpful. The main issue was that smoking happens quite frequently inside the property, even in common areas like the veranda. This can be uncomfortable, especially for non-smokers.
• Daniel103 (3/5): - It's an okay place. The beds aren't comfortable. My room did not have hot water. All around, it's plus or minus acceptable. I made a reservation well in advance communicated with the owners and when I arrived they told me they don't have room for me. We bullshitted around and they offered me a room and a dorm for about 150 rupees more than it is available on booking.com. I took it because it was late and I was there, but I'm definitely not happy about it. I'm not sure what's going on here. They shouldn't be on this platform. Really, it's kind of a travesty that people make a reservation and it's confirmed and your communicating with them and you show up only to find out that they're not going to honor a reservation they confirmed.
• Nicholas (10/5): - Sky(akash) and his mum are super hosts.. Very welcoming, hospitable and helpful. I didnt stay longer...
• Dominic (6/5): average - Good price and quiet location. However, the shower boiler didnt work upstairs or downstairs. Mattress was extremely thin. Location is far from the centre and from most food options Lack of atmosphere in the hostel
• Subham (9/5): - I went there solo, but, I was no longer solo having reached there. Now I have added some more friends in my life.
• Rémy (10/5): - Bon marché, propre et confortable, situé dans un vieux quartier résidentiel historique quelque peu excentré mais très agréable. Je ne peux que recommander. De plus, les hôtes sont sympathiques et il y a de l’eau chaude !
• Srikanth (9/5): -
• Subham (10/5): -
• Revathy (10/5): Exceptional - I like the atmosphere which is away from the crowd.. And i came there for my f1 visa interview and i got it.. So this place gives very positive vibe
• Rod (9/5): Superb - A home from home. The lady of the house rightly was called mum. Generous hearted lady Uber got a lot of use.
• Stephy-mathew (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly host taking care of his guests, friendly atmosphere and nice terrace to meet fellow travellers
• Holger (8/5): Very good - We liked the atmosphere on the terrace and that it was the most quiet neigberhood in India. The owner charged us to pay his fees for booking.com, on the other hand he didn't charge our dinner afterwards, but we started with this strange feelling to be ripped off in the beginning. Just contact booking.com service. They confirm your price.
• Bharat (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly and helpful. If you are someone who is new to Kolkata, this is the place which would give you a community to travel and also the host who will take you to the best of places.
• Sagnik (4/5): Disappointing -
• Ghosh (7/5): Good -
• Koushik (10/5): Exceptional - Great ambience.. clean rooms and bathrooms and very accessible location from public transport. all
• Ayush (1/5): Unprofessional host. Book on your discretion. The location is super far from the city- with cabs in Kolkata being super - Nothing, the host denied us check in. The super unprofessional host- Akash, denied our booking after the check-in time had passed by 4 hours saying that he has given the room that we had booked in advance to a foreign guest who wished to extend. When we asked why would he do that- he gives some random reason concerning advance booking amount which he never asked for. I confronted him about the same and he clearly understood that he cannot fool around with this silly reason so he stopped. He then asks me to ADJUST. Like how do I adjust? I made a booking, you denied giving me a room post the check-in time. How unprofessional can you be?
• Ayush (10/5): Decent stay away from the city in a residential neighbourhood but the host can be unprofessional and immoral. - Pretty comfortable stay! Spacious, clean rooms and peaceful environment. The location is super far from the city. Hence if your purpose is to explore- that might be a challenge. The host Akash is friendly but super unprofessional as we had an experience. I understand there are always possibility for minor mistakes in business, but one should be realising and accepting of those errors. This host denied our check in on the 2nd day saying he has allotted the room we booked to a foreign guest because she wanted to extend. I literally had the toughest time to find myself a stay for that night. I hope he realises and makes his business better.
• Dutta (9/5): Superb -
• Rupe (10/5): Make friends, see the local vibe of Kolkata - Very nice hostel, would highly recommend. The owner is a superb host, he treats you like a friend and is open to having great conversations. He speaks perfect English. If you stay here, you feel the local experience, not a commercial experience that tries to treat you like royalty. If you want a party hostel, or one where you are treated like royalty, this is not the place for you. Just a genuine authentic dude, where you can have a really positive experience going and exploring Kolkata, having nice conversations, and good vibes, meeting other great people.
• Malakar (10/5): Great stay - Akash is a very very good host and person. All requests we made were taken care of. The room was nice, the locality was good, altogether it was great value for the money we paid
• Sylvain (9/5): Superb - Kolkata is worth the visit. Buoyant, ektic, also crowded, and noisy. In this kind of city, a place to rest, get some tips and informations is needed. That's what the dormitory are made for, isn't it. The hostel is located in a quiet and tidy area and Sky (owner) could provide informations and guide you in this urban jungle.
• Mishra (8/5): Very good -
• Chirag (10/5): Exceptional - I had an amazing time during the stay. The host is super friendly and helpful. The place was super clean. Looking forward to staying at this place again.
• Sourendra (1/5): Total fraud and scam - don’t pay in advance as it says pay at property - Fraud housekeeping staff - no experience in running travellers hostel. All reviews are fake! Booking.com says no need for pre-payment and they just con customers and ask money in advance and then give trash room or no rooms if you don’t pay them extra! Then change it to pre-payment in booking.com - they want bookings by faking it - gawar sab - never been abroad or to Europe - don’t know how hostels work - also the hostel is so far from city - not worth it - also mannerless Rajasthani staff - just a pathetic experience! Total Fraud and third class customer service! Don’t pay in advance as it says pay at property. Fraud housekeeping staff - no experience in running travellers hostel. All reviews are fake! Booking.com says no need for pre-payment and they just con customers and ask money in advance and then give trash room or no rooms if you don’t pay them extra! Then change it to pre-payment in booking.com - they want bookings by faking it - gawar sab - never been abroad or to Europe - don’t know how hostels work - also the hostel is so far from city - not worth it - also mannerless Rajasthani staff - just a pathetic experience! Total Fraud and third class customer service! Don’t pay in advance as it says pay at property.
• Sourendra (1/5): Fraud housekeeping staff - no experience in running travellers hostel - Fraud housekeeping staff - no experience in running travellers hostel. All reviews are fake! Booking.com says no need for pre-payment and they just con customers and ask money in advance and then give trash room or no rooms if you don’t pay them extra! Then change it to pre-payment in booking.com - they want bookings by faking it - gawar sab - never been abroad or to Europe - don’t know how hostels work - also the hostel is so far from city - not worth it - also mannerless Rajasthani staff - just a pathetic experience! Total Fraud and third class customer service! Fraud housekeeping staff - no experience in running travellers hostel. All reviews are fake! Booking.com says no need for pre-payment and they just con customers and ask money in advance and then give trash room or no rooms if you don’t pay them extra! Then change it to pre-payment in booking.com - they want bookings by faking it - gawar sab - never been abroad or to Europe - don’t know how hostels work - also the hostel is so far from city - not worth it - also mannerless Rajasthani staff - just a pathetic experience! Total Fraud and third class customer service!
• Sourendra (1/5): Total wastage of time! Fraud hostel! Fire mannerless sharma housekeeping staff - Just a trash place, they charge money in advance. Some mannerless Rajasthani caretaker named Sharma is there to maintain the hostels housekeeping. They have no experience in running a hostel, and the other reviews are paid ones. They charge extra and calls you to paytm in advance - how ridiculous! Which hostel in Europe does that! Absolute waste of time for travellers and backpackers! Just a trash place, they charge money in advance. Some mannerless Rajasthani caretaker named Sharma is there to maintain the hostels housekeeping. He behaves like this is some hostel in his Rajasthan, absolute bullocks! Matlab, totally maderchad hai yeah Sharma housekeeping staff. They charge extra and calls you to paytm in advance - how ridiculous! Which hostel in Europe does that! kuch sharma tha housekeeping staff, total fraud hai! They have no experience in running a hostel, and the other reviews are paid ones. Absolute waste of time for travellers and backpackers!
• Sourendra (1/5): Bad -
• Diego (10/5): Great place with excellent host - Best place if you are looking for a starting point from which to explore Kolkata. Even though its further away from the center, the great host makes up for it. If you want easy access to the center, it will be a bit difficult, especially during rush hours. With a combination of a cab and metro, you need min 40min
• Rishikant (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shah (10/5): Exceptional - All well.Pleasant stay.
• Abraham (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mohammed (9/5): Superb -
• Danny (1/5): Bad -
• Gupta (9/5): Superb -
• Nahid (10/5): Exceptional - Calcutta Backpacks offers a charming and comfortable stay in the heart of Kolkata. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, providing all the essential amenities for a pleasant stay. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with any needs or questions. The common areas are cozy and a great place to meet fellow travelers. Its location is convenient, close to major attractions and public transport, making it easy to explore the city. Overall, Calcutta Backpacks is a fantastic choice for budget-conscious travelers looking for a welcoming and enjoyable experience in Kolkata.
• Malakar (6/5): Pleasant - Clean and nice room. The location was great. There were no amenities other than AC and bathroom. No towels, no water bottles inside the room, no dishes or spoons. The kitchen was off limits. The room had bare minimum plus AC
• Anupam (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shaw (9/5): Superb - Good society around the apartment. And as the property is brand new every amenity is available and clean and tidy. Easy access to transportation next time if i visit Kolkata. Will be surely visiting here. Kudos to the owner "SKY"!
• Souvik (10/5): Unexpectedly amazing and worth while. Peaceful. - The property is amazing and spacious. Total value for money. Wanted a quiet and clean place to spend a day for editing. Didn’t expect it to be so comfortable. Will be frequently visiting from now on. Nothing to dislike really.
• Kabad (10/5): A melting cauldron of all that Kolkata has to offer and more - The property is situated in the heart of the city with access numerous buildings, bylanes and cultural artefacts which provide a true glimpse of the rich history Kolkata has to offer. Rooms were comfortable, clean and well kept. The hostel is a very cozy place with excellent common spaces to relax, unwind and connect with people. Sky , the owner of the hostel is a very warm host who left no stone unturned to ensure my trip to Kolkata was as memorable as possible. He has tailored the property to meet his vibe and it shows. Look forward to staying here again next time I am in this town.

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