Bed bug reports for Backpackers Inn Mcleodganj
Backpackers Inn Mcleodganj

Dharamshala · India

Backpackers Inn Mcleodganj

Punk Score
27% SHIT
High confidence 1,003 reviews
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social
Bed bug reports Showing 4 reports · no recent reports
  1. Confirmed Google Maps

    I had an absolutely horrible experience at this hotel. The bed had bed bugs, and the blankets were incredibly dirty, as if they hadn’t been washed in months. When I brought this up to the owner, he shockingly admitted that the blankets hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. The washroom was no better—mould was growing on the walls, making it feel completely unhygienic. I couldn’t believe how poorly maintained everything was. This place was a nightmare, and I would never recommend anyone to stay here.

  2. Confirmed Google Maps

    I was bitten by bed bugs. When i informed they had a very casual reaction. He mentioned that blankets are not washed from 3 weeks. They are not bothered about the customer at all. All good reviews are atleast 5-6 months old. The reviews are a bit rigged as all are old. Recent ones are really bad reviews.

  3. Confirmed Google Maps

    Okay, I don't have any idea how these people have the top rating on Hostelworld and booking. I had the most horrible stay ever. To anyone who's planning to book this place, I suggest you strongly not to. I had to wait 4 hours before i could get a room. Which by the way had no water, no electricity, molds on the walls and bedbugs in the beds and the toilet had centipedes in it and it was clogged with toilet paper. To top all of that, I got a room in the basement which had a view of TRASH. Apart from that, you need to climb down 150 stairs to get to the hostel, and then climb up the stairs to get back into the market. The food is served in dirty dishes and the receptionist forgot giving me back my ID which I had to go back and take the next day (WASTAGE OF TIME). The only good thing about this hostel is it's view from the terrace which you can not enjoy because after 7 pm the receptionist and his friends sleep on the terrace and if you talk to your friends, They will come out and talk rudely to you and ask you to stay quiet. I am a pretty avid traveler so i have the habit living in places of all kinds but this was just horrible. I couldn't do anything on my first 24 hours in Mcleodganj because of this hostel. I am not gonna recommend any other place to you because that will make it seem like I am being paid to write this review, But I just want nobody to have the experience I had. So, I am glad if i saved you from this place. REALLY AM! Have a nice and safe trip you guys!

  4. Confirmed Google Maps

    Nope- they have bedbugs and humidity

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Vibe Analysis

A remote Mcleodganj stop with steep stairs and almost no patience for logistics. Access and management are bigger issues than the beds.

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  • Getting in is a climb, and the place is remote. 2 mentions Last mentioned May 18, 2026
  • Overbooking and rooms being handed to someone else can happen. 2 mentions Last mentioned May 15, 2026
  • The refund and advance-payment handling got called unprofessional. 2 mentions Last mentioned May 12, 2026
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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (23)
Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Shuttle Bus Postal Service Internet Café Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Cable TV Wi-Fi Gaming Consoles Hot Showers Meals Available Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Ceiling Fan

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