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Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel
2.0 star property
Colonial hostel in Bhagsu Nag
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Reviews
5.0
Popular amenities
- Breakfast availableBreakfast available
- 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- RestaurantRestaurant
Explore the area
Upper Dharamkot, Dharamshala, HP, 176219
- Dalai Lama Temple Complex5 min drive
- Dal Lake8 min drive
- Dalai Lama's Residence9 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Superior Room
Superior Room
- 26 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Shared Dormitory
Shared Dormitory
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds
View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only
Shared Dormitory, Women only
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area
Dharamshala
City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bhagsu Nag hostel, you'll find Kumar Pathri and Tushita Meditation Centre. Bhagsunag Waterfall and Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Tushita Meditation Centre - 12 min walk
- Dalai Lama Temple Complex - 5 min drive
- Dal Lake - 8 min drive
- Dalai Lama's Residence - 9 min drive
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium - 16 min drive
Getting around
- Koparlahar Station - 42 min drive
- Kangra (DHM-Gaggal) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
- Welcome Cafe - 10 min walk
- Trek and Dine - 7 min walk
- Unity Bistro Pizza House - 9 min walk
- Cool Talk Cafe - 7 min walk
- Moonlight Cafe - 6 min walk
About this property
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel
Colonial hostel in Bhagsu Nag
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel also features an arcade/game room, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.
This Colonial Dharamshala hostel is smoke free.
- 52 guestrooms or units
- 2 levels
- 3 buildings
- Built in 1987
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Car service
- Game room or arcade
- Garden
- No smoking on site
- Dining venue
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel offers 52 accommodations with slippers and blackout drapes/curtains. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Soundproofed rooms
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
- Limited onsite parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
- Limo/town car service
Food and drink
- Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: INR 250-300 for adults and INR 150-200 for children
- 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Bicycle rentals
- Concerts/live shows
- Evening entertainment
- Hiking/biking trails
Accessibility
- This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bed sheets
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
- Frette Italian sheets
- Memory foam mattress
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
More
- Chef
- Connecting rooms available
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Local maps
- Mobile key entry
- Slippers
- Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 250 to 300 for adults, and INR 150 to 200 for children
- Heating fee: INR 500 per day
- Laundry fee: INR 500 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Alt Life Dharamkot
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Dharamshala
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness
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Verified traveller
Travelled with group
7 Oct 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for 4 peple.It booked for only 1 bed to accommodate 4.funny website.Instead of booking in the website, go for other online booking as there is no customer care for this experdia.No response and we faced lot problem for another booking as it was a peak season.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019