New Delhi YMCA Tourist Hostel

This was my first two nights in India as a solo female traveller and it was exactly what I was hoping for. The staff were very helpful, the building is almost inside a sort of compound so everything feels very secure and there's security around. The staff also helped to arrange an airport pick up which worked great. The WiFi was fast, the hot water was amazing and the room was huge with loads of storage. Plus there's an ATM right next door. Breakfast was plentiful and down in the dining area and you can order VERY GOOD food to your room if you don't want to go out at night. Tandoori paneer was delicious! I walked to many of the sites from the hotel but Janpath station isn't far and the metro is very safe - bonus female only carriage. Yes the place is dated and the rooms are basic but you can tell it's been going for years and is a smooth operation. But also, for that price, I really don't know what some people expect ... If you want luxury/modern, go stay in a chain hotel and pay the price for it. This hotel does absolutely everything it needs to. Would definitely recommend!

I definitely recommend this place for a stay in Delhi. First of all it’s clean. Comparing to other hotels in India which I’ve been to, this one is really clean (as for India standard which is super low). The staff is very helpful. I had a room with a street view so it wasn’t quiet, but you can always ask for a room on the other side of the building. AC in the room works and is very quiet. There is hot water in the bathroom (yes, it’s an exception in India). The pool is located in the nearby sport Center so hostel guests can use it only 1-2h per day as per schedule. It’s not a pool to relax but swim. There is 24h security, which is important as homeless people don’t enter to ask you for money (true problem in Delhi). Hostel is located in nice area, safe to walk alone. Food is Indian, so guests from abroad do not expect typical European or continental dishes. Beds are super comfy and linen clean and nice.

I love the old world charm, the pace the feeling of space, its going back to 1990's, location is the best feature of this hostel as proximity to the town center is great, I love this, breakfast and lunch are simple but like home made food, it feels good. Dinner is better however I was having diner outside so did not eat dinner.

1. Friendly staff - very responsive, and cheerful. 2. Great location 3. Breakfast & other food was good

Excellent location, courteous and helpful staff, clean and safe. YMCA Tourist Hostel has a homely ambience, the rooms are basic but comfortable and the dining facilities are adequate. This is the reason I have been going back to this place each time I've been in New Delhi for the past fifty years.