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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
250 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
250 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Room
250 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Shared Dormitory
250 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Superior Room
280 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Colonial Dharamshala hostel in Bhagsu Nag with a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel places you in the heart of Dharamshala, within a 15-minute walk of Kumar Pathri and Tushita Meditation Centre. This hostel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hanuman-ka-Tibba.

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and slippers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial hostel also offers an arcade/game room, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Year Built - 1987
  • Evening entertainment
  • Total number of rooms - 52
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Parking

Free RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Chef
  • Local maps
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Mobile key entry

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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.

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.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Alt Life Dharamkot
  • Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Dharamshala
  • Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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