Est. 2023 · Mumbai
Bandra, Mumbai
Sleep.Explore.Belong.
Mumbai's most soulful hostel — where the jungle meets the city.
₹1098
Per Night
Free
Breakfast
38+
Countries
Travellers Hosted
and counting
Countries Represented
under one roof
Average Rating
across platforms
Starting Per Night
including breakfast
More than a bed.
A whole damn experience.
We built Forrest Hostels for the kind of traveller who doesn't just want a place to sleep — they want a base to live from. In the heart of Mumbai, surrounded by people who get it.
From sunrise chai in the common room to midnight chai at Irani cafes — we'll make sure you see the city the way locals do.
“Where strangers become stories.”
Pick your
corner of the forest.
High-speed WiFi · Lockers included · 24hr check-in
More than a bed.
A whole city
waiting for you.
We're not just a place to crash. We're your launchpad into one of the world's most electric cities.
Every Weekend
Pub Crawls
Hit Bandra's best bars with your dorm crew — new city, new friends, unforgettable nights.
Weekly Events
Community Nights
Open mics, local music, Bollywood nights — never a dull moment.
On Demand
Mumbai Walks
Guided walks through Colaba, Dharavi, Dadar — the real city.
Don't take our word for it.
Take theirs.
“Stayed for 5 nights and made friends from 6 different countries. The common room energy is everything — chai at midnight with strangers who became family.”
Priya Sharma
Delhi, India
“Best hostel I've stayed at in all of Asia. The staff actually care. They took us to a local Irani cafe at midnight and it was the highlight of my India trip.”
Jake Morrison
Melbourne, Australia
“As a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe and at home. The women's dorm is spotless and the community here is just incredible. Will be back.”
Anika Verma
Bangalore, India
“Mumbai seemed overwhelming at first but Forrest Hostels made it make sense. The Mumbai walks they organise — Dharavi, Colaba, the dabbawallas — unmissable.”
Lukas Weber
Berlin, Germany
“I've been to 40+ hostels worldwide. Forrest Hostels is in my top 3. The vibe is unmatched — it feels like someone actually thought about what travellers need.”
Sofia Reyes
Mexico City, Mexico
“Came for a weekend, stayed for a week. The mixed dorm crowd was the best part — tech people, artists, photographers, all sharing stories over dinner.”
Rahul Nair
Kochi, India
“Stayed for 5 nights and made friends from 6 different countries. The common room energy is everything — chai at midnight with strangers who became family.”
Priya Sharma
Delhi, India
“Best hostel I've stayed at in all of Asia. The staff actually care. They took us to a local Irani cafe at midnight and it was the highlight of my India trip.”
Jake Morrison
Melbourne, Australia
“As a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe and at home. The women's dorm is spotless and the community here is just incredible. Will be back.”
Anika Verma
Bangalore, India
“Mumbai seemed overwhelming at first but Forrest Hostels made it make sense. The Mumbai walks they organise — Dharavi, Colaba, the dabbawallas — unmissable.”
Lukas Weber
Berlin, Germany
“I've been to 40+ hostels worldwide. Forrest Hostels is in my top 3. The vibe is unmatched — it feels like someone actually thought about what travellers need.”
Sofia Reyes
Mexico City, Mexico
“Came for a weekend, stayed for a week. The mixed dorm crowd was the best part — tech people, artists, photographers, all sharing stories over dinner.”
Rahul Nair
Kochi, India
Based on 380+ reviews across Google, Hostelworld & Booking.com
Right in the heart
of Mumbai.
Bandra East, Mumbai. Step outside and you're already in the thick of it — the culture, the energy, the street food, and the soul of the city.
Forrest Hostels
Samaj Mandir Road, Bandra East
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Getting here is easy.
CST Station
5 min
by walk
Dadar Station
12 min
by auto
Bandra
20 min
by train
Mumbai Airport
45 min
by taxi
Gateway of India
8 min
by walk
Marine Drive
10 min
by auto
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Dorms from ₹1098 / night · Free breakfast · All genders welcome