Bombay Backpackers

Mumbai (Bombay)


In an oddly east (but lively) location at Mumbai's BKC business district, this artsy backpackers offers a colourful kitchen plus sturdy six-, eight- and nine-bed teak-like dorm beds (sometimes triple-stacked). It's just a few minutes' walk from Kurla Junction and a five-minute rickshaw ride to Bandra.

You'll find lots of helpful – and cheeky – signage regarding the surrounding bar, restaurant and shopping scenes.


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