🇮🇳 Pune, India
Travotale Hostel and CoWork
📍 Pune, 411001
Your stay — Travotale Hostel and CoWork
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The Property — Travotale Hostel and CoWork
Travotale Hostel and CoWork is a clean, modern hybrid of hostel and workspace aimed squarely at young professionals and digital nomads. The lobby feels more like a well-designed café than a hotel, with exposed brick, fast wifi zones and people quietly tapping at laptops. There’s no fuss or hotel pretence—just functional dorms and private rooms, a decent kitchen and a working atmosphere that suits solo travellers or small teams who need to get things done.
Chronicles of Pune
Pune rose to prominence as the capital of the Maratha Empire under the Peshwas in the 18th century, its old city still marked by narrow lanes and ornate wadas (traditional mansions). British rule and later Independence saw the city transform into a major educational and military hub, earning it the nickname 'Oxford of the East' for its concentration of colleges. From the 1990s onward, Pune became a powerhouse of India’s automotive and IT industries, home to research institutes and a booming startup scene. Today the city blends Deccan heritage with a youthful, cosmopolitan energy—think historical temples alongside craft-beer bars and co-working spaces.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pune guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry weather with daytime highs around 25–30°C, ideal for exploring the city and surrounding hill stations.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak monsoon: Pune gets heavy rain, streets can flood in low-lying areas, and hotel prices rise for domestic tourists visiting nearby forts and waterfalls.
Budget shoulder season
March and October offer warmer but still manageable weather, fewer visitors and lower rates—good budget options for a short work trip.
Weather & packing
Pune’s monsoon is notoriously abrupt and heavy, often flooding roads within minutes. Pack a waterproof jacket and at least two pairs of shoes, one of which should be non-slip sandals that won’t dissolve in standing water.
Live City Briefing — Pune
- Pune Metro’s Purple Line (Pimpri–Swargate) is now fully operational, making it far easier to travel between the IT corridor and the old city without taxis.
- Several new cafés and co-working hubs have opened on Koregaon Park, including a 24-hour library-café popular with remote workers.
- July is peak monsoon season: expect intermittent heavy downpours and possible traffic delays, so factor in extra travel time to and from the airport.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Travotale Hostel and CoWork, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building, overlooking the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach by stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 and any room facing the main road at the front. Floor 1 is directly above the lobby and coworking space, so expect footfall and conversation noise until late evening. Front-facing rooms pick up constant traffic from the busy Pune street.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 3 or 4, looking out over the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops — you'll get natural light without the dust and horn blasts of the main road. Avoid expecting scenic vistas: this is a dense urban area.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — they're set back from the street and away from the ground-floor coworking area.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is the main issue: Pune's 411001 postcode covers a central district with constant two-wheeler traffic, autorickshaws, and occasional horns well into the night. The coworking space operates until 10pm, so ground-floor areas hum with chatter and keyboard clatter. The lift itself can be noisy — it's a basic single-car model.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs: the hostel doesn't supply them, and the street noise is relentless. 2. The coworking space is free for guests, but book a desk in advance if you need one during peak hours (10am–4pm) — it fills up with locals.
- 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 — Travotale Hostel and CoWork
Free, no login. Speed 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. Paid upgrade available: 100 Mbps symmetrical at ₹150 per 24h.
One elevator serves all floors (5th to 7th). Entrance to hostel is via 5th floor lobby, no stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand via PressReader on two lobby tablets. No physical newspapers. The building (KPCT Mall) is a modern commercial block, no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00. Early bag drop from 08:00 free if room not ready. Late check-out (until 14:00) ₹500, after 14:00 charged a full extra night.
Free luggage room on 5th floor, accessible 08:00–22:00. After-hours storage by prior arrangement with reception.
Step-free access from street to lift (ramp at mall entrance). All hostel areas wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms have grab bars but no roll-in shower. No specially adapted rooms.
Mall parking basement, ₹150 per 24h (entry till 23:00; after that exit only until 07:00). Nearest public car park: Phoenix Marketcity multilevel, ₹200 per 24h, 300 m. No EV charging on site; nearest charger at EVQ Point, 1.2 km away.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Pune does not levy a nightly city tax for hostels under 4-star categories as of 2025)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount charged at booking; ₹1,000 refundable key/incidentals hold at check-in (cash or card imprint)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Osho Ashram (687 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Buddha-Hall (791 m · ~10 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Tarkeshwar Shiva Temple (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Tarkeshwar Temple (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jewel Square Mall — 716 m · ~9 min walk
Osho Teerth Park — 748 m · ~9 min walk
BMC — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Axis Bank — 360 m · ~5 min walk
Nature's Basket — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Yerwada — 747 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in malls, hotels, and larger shops; small street vendors and auto-rickshaws prefer cash, and mobile pay (UPI like Google Pay) is common in all but the smallest stalls.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% at nicer restaurants, round up in taxis, and 50–100 INR for hotel porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or chai from a local stall for 10–30 INR.
Thali (full meal on a plate) at a basic local eatery for 80–150 INR.
North Indian curry with rice or roti at a simple dhaba for 100–200 INR per main.
Vada pav, misal pav, and bhel puri from roadside carts or small stalls; popular areas include FC Road and JM Road.
DMart and Big Bazaar are common budget supermarket chains.
High street/market shopping at MG Road or Laxmi Road for affordable local brands and textiles.
Cheapest is the PMPML bus (day pass about 40 INR); from Pune Airport, take a shared auto or prepaid taxi to the area for 150–300 INR.
Eat at local thali joints and street stalls for huge savings. Use ride-sharing apps (Ola/Uber) for fixed pricing instead of metered autos. Book any long-distance trains or buses online well in advance.
Good to know — Pune
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.6 · INR
Emergency Contacts
PuneFor non-emergency police help, dial 112 (national emergency number) or 020-26112277 for Pune City Police control room. Tourist helpline: 1800-111-363 (Ministry of Tourism).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pune, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Travotale Hostel and CoWork
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Axis Bank — 360 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Pune Airport Bus Stop → Raviraj Hotel (Shivajinagar or Deccan Gymkhana stop)
💡 Take route 4A or 103 from the airport to Shivajinagar Court, then auto-rickshaw (₹50, 5 mins) to Raviraj. Buy a one-day PASS via Tumko app for unlimited rides.
Pune Airport Station (under construction; use Ramwadi Station as interim) → Raviraj Hotel (walk from Deccan Gymkhana Station)
💡 As of 2025, the airport metro is not yet operational. Use a cab from airport to Ramwadi Station (₹60, 10 mins), then metro to Deccan Gymkhana. DDA-style, no food in trains.
Pune International Airport → Raviraj Hotel (near FC Road)
💡 Book via app to avoid haggling; expect surge pricing 5-7 PM. Choose a Prime Sedan for comfort on the Airport-Ganeshkhind Road stretch.
Shivajinagar Bus Stop or Jangli Maharaj Road → Raviraj Hotel (FC Road area)
💡 Flag one down or use Ola/Uber auto. Negotiate fixed fare before boarding—metered is cheaper but drivers often refuse. Saying 'chala na, bhai' (let's go) helps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building, overlooking the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach by stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 and any room facing the main road at the front. Floor 1 is directly above the lobby and coworking space, so expect footfall and conversation noise until late evening. Front-facing rooms pick up constant traffic from the busy Pune street.
Is Travotale Hostel and CoWork noisy?
Street noise is the main issue: Pune's 411001 postcode covers a central district with constant two-wheeler traffic, autorickshaws, and occasional horns well into the night. The coworking space operates until 10pm, so ground-floor areas hum with chatter and keyboard clatter. The lift itself can be noisy — it's a basic single-car model.
Which rooms have the best views at Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 3 or 4, looking out over the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops — you'll get natural light without the dust and horn blasts of the main road. Avoid expecting scenic vistas: this is a dense urban area.
What are insider tips for staying at Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs: the hostel doesn't supply them, and the street noise is relentless. 2. The coworking space is free for guests, but book a desk in advance if you need one during peak hours (10am–4pm) — it fills up with locals.
What time is check-in at Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
Check-in at Travotale Hostel and CoWork is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Travotale Hostel and CoWork have Wi-Fi?
Free, no login. Speed 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. Paid upgrade available: 100 Mbps symmetrical at ₹150 per 24h.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
None (Pune does not levy a nightly city tax for hostels under 4-star categories as of 2025)
Where can I eat cheaply near Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
Thali (full meal on a plate) at a basic local eatery for 80–150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Travotale Hostel and CoWork?
Cheapest is the PMPML bus (day pass about 40 INR); from Pune Airport, take a shared auto or prepaid taxi to the area for 150–300 INR.
When is the best time to visit Pune?
November to February: cool, dry weather with daytime highs around 25–30°C, ideal for exploring the city and surrounding hill stations.
Top Attractions in Pune
💡 Go on a weekday morning before 10 AM to avoid heat and crowds. The old alley behind the temple has a tiny stall selling excellent kanda poha for 20 rupees.
💡 The train ride costs 20 rupees and runs every half hour. Best to come at sunrise when it’s quiet and the peacocks are active.
💡 Come at 7 AM for the morning aarti (ritual) or at sunset for the light. Carry water—nothing available on the hill. The temple closes between 1 PM and 4 PM for afternoon rest.
💡 The lowest-priced ticket gives full access. Audio guides are free with ticket—take one. Skip the upper floor if short on time; ground floor has the best pieces.
💡 Visit late afternoon for the light show (runs daily, small fee). The ticket queue moves fast if you go right at 5 PM.