OUR STORY
Born in the
Concrete Jungle.
A hostel that dares to be different. Rooted in nature. Built for people.
THE STORY
Why we built
Forrest.
Mumbai has no shortage of hostels. It does have a shortage of hostels that feel like they were built with intention. Forrest was born from a simple frustration — why does budget accommodation have to mean compromising on everything?
We obsessed over every detail. The mattresses. The linen thread count. The temperature of the showers. The quality of the breakfast. And then we wrapped it all in something Mumbai had never seen — a full jungle aesthetic that makes you feel like you have escaped the city without ever leaving it.
Forrest Hostels is not a room you sleep in. It is an experience you carry home.
2022
The Idea
2023
Doors Open
2024
500+ Guests
WHAT WE STAND FOR
The Forrest
Principles.
Every decision we make is guided by these.
01
🌿
Nature First
Every design choice is rooted in the natural world. The jungle is not decoration. It is the soul of Forrest.
02
✨
Zero Compromise Hygiene
Our cleaning standards match five-star hotels. Premium linen, hospital-grade sanitisation, daily inspections.
03
🤝
Community Over Transactions
We do not rent beds. We build communities. Every guest leaves knowing at least one new person.
04
🏙️
Mumbai, Deeply
We exist to connect travellers with the real Mumbai — its streets, its food, its culture, its soul.
05
💚
Sustainable Always
Minimal waste. Local sourcing. Energy-conscious operations. The jungle outside must survive.
06
🎯
Honest Pricing
What you see is what you pay. Free breakfast is actually free. No hidden fees, ever.
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