Title: Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114413148&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel Hotel in Thalayathimund with free parking ## Photo gallery for Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel ![Deluxe Shared Dormitory - Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel (Ooty)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114413200/114413148/9a621a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel (Ooty)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114413200/114413148/20ea8a04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room | Television - Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel (Ooty)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114413200/114413148/5f957762.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel (Ooty)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114413200/114413148/f2305711.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel (Ooty)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114413200/114413148/3c5b5105.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel provides a garden and more. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOotacamund-Hotels-Rastafari-The-Backpackers-Hostel.h114413148.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOotacamund-Hotels-Rastafari-The-Backpackers-Hostel.h114413148.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Thalayathimund is home to Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel. Lady Canning's Seat and Second World War Memorial Pillar are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ooty Rose Garden and Diyanamyam Mutt. Wax World and Government Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ooty travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ooty.dx6234125) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C11.39707%2C76.72083&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6ufKgBZE63htisKz-coZVD8qo9U=) Thalayathimund, Funcity,near Fairstay, Ooty, TN, 643002 ### What's nearby - ![Ooty Rose Garden showing a garden and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185258/4becd1f3-c96d-46d6-aa1e-a4a25255d456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ooty Rose Garden 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - ![Botanical Gardens featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104762/fd53802c-aad4-4cfb-b670-231cf60ff75c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Government Botanical Gardens 5 min drive \- 3.2 km - ![0_151259661](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104768/ea2695d0-b084-4b9e-b832-a1c5f194c478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ooty Lake 5 min drive \- 3.9 km - Muniswarar Temple 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - Mudumalai National Park 4 min drive \- 2.8 km ### Getting around - Ooty Lovedale Station 12 min drive - Coimbatore (CJB) 171 min drive ### Restaurants - Blooming Garden Cafe 4 min drive - Preethi Palace Hotel 6 min drive - The Tea Factory 10 min drive - Adyar Anandha Bhavan 6 min drive - The Planters Paradise 6 min drive ## About this property ### Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel Property highlights Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries - Wardrobes/closets, limited housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115370000/115364400/115364314/298a5081.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hosteller Ooty Ootacamund - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk CA $71 CA $75 total includes taxes & fees Mar 3 - Mar 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=115364314&PinnedHotelID=115364314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116330000/116323100/116323033/73db5e9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### goSTOPS Ooty Ooty - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant CA $60 CA $63 total includes taxes & fees Mar 3 - Mar 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=116323033&PinnedHotelID=116323033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120698200/120698170/852a6f66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Orchid Inn Ooty - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (once per stay) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Rastafari - 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