Your stay — Hostel No. 10
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The Property — Hostel No. 10
Hostel No. 10 sits in a converted townhouse in Colaba, the city's old colonial heart, with high ceilings, mosaic floors and a worn-in, social vibe. The lobby doubles as a cafe-bar, filled with backpackers hunched over maps and a chalkboard listing daily walking tours. It's a solid, no-nonsense base for budget travellers who want to be walkable to the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel without paying those prices.
Chronicles of Mumbai
Mumbai grew from a cluster of fishing villages and seven islands given to the British Crown in 1661 as dowry. Over the 19th century, land reclamation and cotton wealth turned it into a Gothic-Victorian port city, with landmark buildings like Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Bombay High Court. Post-independence, the city became India's financial and film capital, swallowing suburbs and maintaining a gritty, forward-moving energy. Today it's a deeply stratified megacity, where Victorian arches sit beside modernist towers and chawls, and Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati and English mingle on the streets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mumbai guide →Best months
November to February are the cool, dry months with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-20s, making sightseeing pleasant. Crowds are moderate, and flight/hotel prices are stable.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak season, driven by Christmas, New Year and the city's mild winter. Hostel No. 10's dorm beds can double in price, and advance booking is essential. The Mumbai International Film Festival in late January also fills rooms.
Budget shoulder season
October and March are the budget sweet spots: still dry and warm in October (though high humidity) and tolerable in March. Room rates drop 30-40%, and major attractions are quieter.
Weather & packing
July is monsoon season in Mumbai, which means daily heavy rain and flooding in low-lying areas. Pack a quick-dry raincoat with a hood, waterproof shoes, and seal electronics in dry bags.
Live City Briefing — Mumbai
- Mumbai's new coastal road opened in 2024; it cuts travel time from Marine Drive to Bandra from 90 to 15 minutes, but sea views are short-lived due to seawalls.
- The city is testing a blanket 'liquor ban' on local trains during peak hours from 7-9am and 6-8pm to curb public drinking incidents.
- Colaba Causeway's main market is undergoing a year-long relocation of 150 stalls to widen footpaths; expect fewer hawkers and more pedestrian space by July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel No. 10, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the interior courtyard or the back of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level commotion but low enough that the lift noise isn't a problem. The interior-facing rooms are quieter than street-facing ones.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby and foot traffic) and floor 2 directly above the reception/entrance hall, which can pick up check-in chatter. Street-facing rooms below floor 4 will catch Mumbai's constant traffic and honking.
Best views
The best view is from higher floors (5–6) facing the street, looking over the Mumbai skyline and local neighbourhood. But these come with more noise; if you value a view, earplugs are advised.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 offer the best balance of minimal lift noise and reduced street sound, especially if you get an interior-facing room.
🔊 Noise notes
Mumbai street noise is constant — horns, autorickshaws, and pedestrian traffic from early morning to late night. The lift itself can be heard from adjacent rooms, especially on floors 2–3. The hostel's entrance opens onto a busy road, so street-facing rooms below floor 4 are loudest.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on the courtyard (interior) side during booking — these are significantly quieter. 2) If you arrive late, the reception is usually helpful about swapping a noisy room next morning, so ask politely.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hostel No. 10
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed around 20 Mbps download. Login with room number and surname – no time cap.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
A few physical English and Marathi newspapers in the common lounge each morning. No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 12:00 noon. Early bag-drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs ₹500; after 14:00, a full night's charge.
Free for same-day before check-in or after check-out; longer storage by arrangement.
No step-free access to the main entrance – two steps up from street. No wheelchair-accessible guest rooms; no lift grab bars.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park (New Marine Lines) charges ₹100 per 12 hours, 24-hour max ₹200. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform; a refundable ₹500 cash deposit at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Durga Mandir (694 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: St. Paul Church (704 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Saint Joseph Forance Church (746 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Holy Trinity Church (760 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Powai Plaza — 957 m · ~12 min walk
Cinema Ground — 672 m · ~8 min walk
Convocation Hall — 459 m · ~6 min walk
KV Ground — 279 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Axis Bank — 734 m · ~9 min walk
unique homoeo pharmacy — 529 m · ~7 min walk
Security check — 343 m · ~4 min walk
Kanjur Marg — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters – poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and malls. Smaller shops, street stalls, and taxis are cash-only. Contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, PhonePe) increasingly common.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% at nicer restaurants, round up taxi fares, tip hotel porters 50-100 INR per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local shack or cafe: around 20-40 INR.
Thali meal (rice, dal, veg curry, roti) at a no-frills eatery: 100-150 INR.
Chicken biryani or a simple curry with roti at a local restaurant: 150-250 INR for a main.
Marine Drive, Juhu Beach, and Colaba Causeway have stalls for vada pav, pav bhaji, pani puri: 20-50 INR per snack.
Big Bazaar (supermarket), D-Mart, and Reliance Fresh are the common budget chain stores.
Fashion Street (behind CSMT), Linking Road (Bandra), and Crawford Market for cheap shirts, jeans, and accessories.
Local trains (2nd class) – 5-15 INR per ride; BEST buses – 8-25 INR. From the airport, take the bus (520/AC) to Andheri station for 25 INR, then local train onward.
Eat street food for cheap meals; use local trains over taxis; always drink bottled or filtered water (avoid tap).
Good to know — Mumbai
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.24 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mumbai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel No. 10
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Axis Bank — 734 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · unique homoeo pharmacy — 529 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Domestic Airport Station → Andheri Station (Line 1)
💡 Most economical option for locals. Metro connects to Andheri Station; hotel is 1.5 km walk or short auto-rickshaw ride from station.
Airport Junction / Various city points → Andheri West / MIDC Area
💡 Cheapest option but crowded during peak hours. AC buses available (higher fare). Use Citymapper app for route planning.
Any Mumbai location → Radisson Hotel Mumbai Andheri MIDC
💡 Contact hotel concierge for pre-booked transfers - slightly pricier but guaranteed availability and comfort. Useful for late arrivals.
Indira Gandhi International Airport / Domestic Terminal → Radisson Hotel Mumbai Andheri MIDC
💡 Use Ola or Uber for airport transfers - safer and more reliable than street taxis. Surge pricing applies during peak hours (7-10 AM, 6-9 PM).
About Mumbai
Wikipedia ↗
Mumbai ( muum-BY; Marathi: Mumbaī, pronounced [ˈmumbəi] ), also known as Bombay ( bom-BAY; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India, with an estimated population of 12.5 million (...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostel No. 10?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the interior courtyard or the back of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level commotion but low enough that the lift noise isn't a problem. The interior-facing rooms are quieter than street-facing ones.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel No. 10?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby and foot traffic) and floor 2 directly above the reception/entrance hall, which can pick up check-in chatter. Street-facing rooms below floor 4 will catch Mumbai's constant traffic and honking.
Is Hostel No. 10 noisy?
Mumbai street noise is constant — horns, autorickshaws, and pedestrian traffic from early morning to late night. The lift itself can be heard from adjacent rooms, especially on floors 2–3. The hostel's entrance opens onto a busy road, so street-facing rooms below floor 4 are loudest.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel No. 10?
The best view is from higher floors (5–6) facing the street, looking over the Mumbai skyline and local neighbourhood. But these come with more noise; if you value a view, earplugs are advised.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel No. 10?
1) Request a room on the courtyard (interior) side during booking — these are significantly quieter. 2) If you arrive late, the reception is usually helpful about swapping a noisy room next morning, so ask politely.
What time is check-in at Hostel No. 10?
Check-in at Hostel No. 10 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel No. 10 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed around 20 Mbps download. Login with room number and surname – no time cap.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel No. 10?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel No. 10?
Thali meal (rice, dal, veg curry, roti) at a no-frills eatery: 100-150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel No. 10?
Local trains (2nd class) – 5-15 INR per ride; BEST buses – 8-25 INR. From the airport, take the bus (520/AC) to Andheri station for 25 INR, then local train onward.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?
November to February are the cool, dry months with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-20s, making sightseeing pleasant. Crowds are moderate, and flight/hotel prices are stable.
Top Attractions in Mumbai
💡 Go early morning (6-8 AM) to avoid tourist crowds and street vendors; you'll see fishermen and ferries.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light; the stretch near Nariman Point is quieter on weekdays.
💡 Visit in late afternoon for cooler air and fewer people; the nearby Kamala Nehru Park has a giant shoe structure for kids.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds; the garden café is a quiet spot for chai.
💡 The museum's café serves affordable snacks; check for free guided tours on Sunday mornings.