Forrest Hostels

Worst hostel. The rating makes no sense. Location is awful, Indians have zoom call in the beds and are loud.

The rooms were nice and spacious however it felt like a hostel just for workers. Everyone up at 7am in the room, on their laptops not caring about other guests. Staff weren’t helpful and said that people needed to work. It’s next to a fish market so very smelly and very far out of the center. There is no where to chill out other than the room. The main reception is very hot and mid and in the midst of the fish market.

We weren’t given rooms. Our rooms got cancelled by Forest Hostels. I need my refund.

Super clean and the showers work flawlessly. But the overall experience was still pretty bad. They have a rule that you are not allowed to remain in the common after checkout, even if you just have to wait for a train for some hours. I have never seen anything like that in any other hostel, a no go to me. Additionally the staff doesn't really talk to the guests at all and the atmosphere is somewhat weird.

Ended up leaving because the location was bad

Overall a great hostel. As others have said, the location isn’t amazing but the hostel itself makes up for it. Some feedback though: - I don’t think women should be charged more for a single-gender dorm - the bins next to the toilets in the women’s dorm should be covered bins - the hostel could do more to help prevent mosquitos in the common areas, as this was a problem - it’s not the most sociable hostel The staff were amazing though!

It’s was ok but i think its not the way it has ratings.

Average, awful location. Got shown to a bed that was clearly dirty and told it was clean. All the other beds looked clean but mine was dirty.

Hostel was good according to the other guests it seems to be the best hostel in Mumbai. But overall I felt it was a makeshit property in a very bad location.

Communication with the hostel beforehand was nearly impossible. I tried calling, whatsapping, emailing, putting requests in through the portal, all with no response. I was needing a late check in (says 24 hour check in online), and I assumed it would be fine; but I ended up being stuck outside the hostel at 6am. Not ideal as a solo female traveller, especially after a 20 hour journey… The place itself was ok, vibe was fine, beds are comfy, it was clean & the staff were helpful.

Ended up leaving because the location was bad

the hostel is good, but you need to walk through the fish market to reach the hostel.. otherwise, its good, close to the main road

Clean and neat hostel easily locatable However bed was smelling like urine on first night , was rectified after other occupants complained Standards are maintained staff is courteous and respond immediately Overall a great stay for backpackers

Had a lovely experience at this place. They help with everything. I had to catch an early morning flight, had to leave at 5 am and they helped with luggage and even dropped me off to the taxi stand. I would highly recommend this hostel to everyone

I enjoyed my stay here, bathrooms are cleaned regularly and the beds are comfortable and have privacy curtain. Only thing I didn’t like was the reception/common area was allowed for smoking.

Wonderful Hostel. Friendly and helpful staff. You can get city and food tours. Very clean. Bunk beds are very spacious. Love it!

Overall a great hostel. As others have said, the location isn’t amazing but the hostel itself makes up for it. Some feedback though: - I don’t think women should be charged more for a single-gender dorm - the bins next to the toilets in the women’s dorm should be covered bins - the hostel could do more to help prevent mosquitos in the common areas, as this was a problem - it’s not the most sociable hostel The staff were amazing though!

Really blew my expectations. Good facilities and pretty clean, but it’s located in a fish market area (but once inside it’s really nice). Good security and gate codes for the building

Good place with vibe

The best hostel I have stayed in so India so far and even abroad, I felt like home being here, it was so comfortable and everything was taken care of, I didn’t feel like I stayed in a dorm but a shared space where you make new friends and connections. This hostel being in Bandra is close to all major attractions, using metro is cost saving and helpful. My intended stay here was for 4 days but I ended up staying for 10 days. The staff members Anita, Tina and Vikram were super helpful, Cheers!

I stayed at this hostel for about a week. It’s one of the few in India that I’ve found to have a more “intentional” atmosphere, similar to that of international hostels. Before arriving, I was a bit concerned about the location after reading some reviews: the hostel is indeed located within a fish market, but in reality, it’s just a small street with only two or three stalls—nothing too dramatic. The bathrooms are spotless and numerous (which is not always the case), and the rooms ar...

location is absolutely shit, above a fish market. but that's literally the only bad thing about the hostel, it is one of the best i have been to otherwise in all other parameters

Really great hostel with modern facilities, nice staff and very cute cat :)

It’s was ok but i think its not the way it has ratings.

besides from the hostel being located in a fish market which makes an awful smell outside, everything was perfect. everyone was freindly, great facilities, very clean

Very nice hostel. Good social vibe.

Good hostel, but in wrong location. A good 20 minute walk to the train station and then train ride into city. Not much to do around the hostel area. Itself, pretty good and clean. Staff quite helpful. An OK base for our first week in India but we were glad to say goodbye to Mumbai after 1 week!

A wonderful place to stay.. must try once..

really great hostel, super comfy bed and great social common area :)

Staff are SO friendly and Helpful!! Would defo recommend- a bit out of the main drag and you are practically in a market which is pretty cool in my opinion! Clean, Comfy, and feels like a safe space :)