Madpackers Manali

I have never had such a disappointing experience on any of my solo trips. Unfortunately, this property failed to meet even the basic expectations of a hostel stay. I stayed in the female dormitory, and apart from the bed, almost everything else was unsatisfactory. The bedside light was not working, the lockers had no locks, the bathroom had water drainage issues, and the overall lighting in the dorm was inadequate. The room was not properly cleaned, and we had to repeatedly inform the staff about the same issues before any action was taken. As a female solo traveller, I found the property particularly concerning from a safety perspective. There was often no one at the reception, which made the place feel unattended and insecure. The location is good but if you return late at night, you’ll find little to no lighting or people around, making the surroundings feel isolated and unsafe. Additionally, the property lacks basic amenities such as an in-house restaurant and laundry service, resulting in a very dull and lifeless atmosphere.I had heard great things about Madpackers and booked this property based on its positive reviews, which made this experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, this stay has left me with a negative impression of the brand. I would not choose to stay at another Madpackers property in the future, nor would I recommend this one to fellow travellers.

Solo Traveller • India • Jul 2026

I have never had such a disappointing experience on any of my solo trips. Unfortunately, this property failed to meet even the basic expectations of a hostel stay. I stayed in the female dormitory, and apart from the bed, almost everything else was unsatisfactory. The bedside light was not working, the lockers had no locks, the bathroom had water drainage issues, and the overall lighting in the dorm was inadequate. The room was not properly cleaned, and we had to repeatedly inform the staff about the same issues before any action was taken. As a female solo traveller, I found the property particularly concerning from a safety perspective. There was often no one at the reception, which made the place feel unattended and insecure. The location is offbeat but if you return late at night, you’ll find no lighting or people around, making the surroundings feel isolated and unsafe. Additionally, the property lacks basic amenities such as an in-house restaurant and laundry service, resulting in a very dull and lifeless atmosphere. I had heard great things about Madpackers and booked this property based on its positive reviews, which made this experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, this stay has left me with a negative impression of the brand. I would not choose to stay at another Madpackers property in the future, nor would I recommend this one to fellow travellers.

Disha Bhattacharya •

Solo Traveller • India • Jul 2026

Terrible experience, the crowd was the worst, and it felt completely unsafe. There was no cleanliness, and the water quality was very poor. Even the drinking water was bad. There was no maintenance at all. Don't trust the photos you see online.

I had a good stay overall. The location is excellent and very convenient for exploring Manali. The staff member responsible for cleaning was helpful and worked hard.However, the washrooms need improvement. The toilet flush was not working properly, which was inconvenient during the stay. I hope the management fixes this issue soon.Overall, it's a good place with a great location, but improving the washroom facilities would make the experience much better.

Solo Traveller • India • Jun 2026

We stayed in Private Room 208 at Madpackers Manali, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing.Right from check-in, the staff seemed uninterested. We were asked to wait while they continued trimming trees instead of attending to guests. When I urgently needed to use the washroom, I was repeatedly told to wait, and even the washroom they directed me to was locked.After finally receiving our room key, we found the room hadn't been cleaned properly. There was hair and dirt on the floor, and the washroom was unhygienic. The toilet looked as if it had simply been flushed with soap water. Hot water was another struggle, no one was available at reception, calls went unanswered, and I eventually discovered the hot water taps were broken and the geyser had to be controlled manually.The property also appeared poorly maintained. The bathroom wall tiles showed heavy seepage and looked unsafe. The rooftop, which should have been the highlight, was littered with beer bottles, broken glass, cigarette butts, and other trash. Common areas were left completely dark at night, and I had to switch on the lights myself. No drinking water was provided, and there was never anyone available at reception to even ask about food.At checkout, the person at reception simply took the key without a greeting, feedback request, or even a thank you.The only positive was the beautiful mountain view from the first-floor balcony. Apart from that, the stay was extremely disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this property unless they seriously improve their cleanliness, maintenance, and guest service.

Couple • India • Jun 2026