Guidebook for New Delhi
Sightseeing
A small Mughal-Era tomb behind the hostel. Good for a morning stroll and watching the city stir to life.
7 locals recommend
Lal Gumbad
A small Mughal-Era tomb behind the hostel. Good for a morning stroll and watching the city stir to life.
A Baha'i Temple famous for its architecture and landscaping of the gounds.
They also have a small museum about the Baha'i Faith.
Free Entry.
156 locals recommend
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple RoadA Baha'i Temple famous for its architecture and landscaping of the gounds.
They also have a small museum about the Baha'i Faith.
Free Entry.
A flea market with shops and restaurants from different parts of India. Exit at INA Metro Station.
30 locals recommend
Kidwai Nagar station
Sri Aurobindo MargA flea market with shops and restaurants from different parts of India. Exit at INA Metro Station.
Qutb Minar
One of Delhi's oldest monuments. Best visited early in the morning.
Older than Old Delhi, the Mehrauli Archeological Park houses the Qutub Minar and several other heritage sites from the Mughal Era.
18 locals recommend
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Older than Old Delhi, the Mehrauli Archeological Park houses the Qutub Minar and several other heritage sites from the Mughal Era.
The names translates to the 'Tower of Thieves'. The minaret is said to have a bloody history that gives it another name: 'Tower of Beheading'
7 locals recommend
Chor Minar
The names translates to the 'Tower of Thieves'. The minaret is said to have a bloody history that gives it another name: 'Tower of Beheading'
Drinks & Nightlife
A precursor to the madness that is Hauz Khas Village. Summer House is the place to be if you like mad crowds, good live acts and the big city hustle.
*Always check your bill at the bar.
36 locals recommend
Summer House Cafe
Sri Aurobindo MargA precursor to the madness that is Hauz Khas Village. Summer House is the place to be if you like mad crowds, good live acts and the big city hustle.
*Always check your bill at the bar.
Go here. Please. Superb cocktails. Good food. Quirky interiors. Insane location.
41 locals recommend
Hauz Khas Social
Hauz Khas TankGo here. Please. Superb cocktails. Good food. Quirky interiors. Insane location.
One of our favorites in the crowded Hauz Khas Village. Their music is the best we've heard in the village. Happy Hours from 4-9. ;)
8 locals recommend
Barsoom
One of our favorites in the crowded Hauz Khas Village. Their music is the best we've heard in the village. Happy Hours from 4-9. ;)
Dive bar. Karaoke nights. Loud. Super cheap. Very old. Definitely worth a visit!
6 locals recommend
Adchini
81/3 MMTC RdDive bar. Karaoke nights. Loud. Super cheap. Very old. Definitely worth a visit!
Wine Shop
Shankar RoadThe neighborhood alcohol store.
Another alcohol store on the way to and from the Metro Station.
7 locals recommend
Govt Wine And Beer Shop
Another alcohol store on the way to and from the Metro Station.
Where Delhi goes to PARTAYYY!! Full of watering holes, restaurants, dive bars, cafes et. al. Must visit.
135 locals recommend
Hauz Khas Village
Where Delhi goes to PARTAYYY!! Full of watering holes, restaurants, dive bars, cafes et. al. Must visit.
Houses some of Delhi's best restaurants and bars. A preferred getaway from the madness of Hauz Khas Village.
25 locals recommend
Solutiontree.in
Houses some of Delhi's best restaurants and bars. A preferred getaway from the madness of Hauz Khas Village.
Essentials
Your one-stop for groceries. Exhaustive collection of packaged food, cuts and the works.
7 locals recommend
Daily Needs
Your one-stop for groceries. Exhaustive collection of packaged food, cuts and the works.
Everything Else
750 meters from the hostel. Part of the all important Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro Network that takes to basically every place of importance for a traveller.
33 locals recommend
Hauz Khas station
Gamal Abdel Nasser Marg750 meters from the hostel. Part of the all important Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro Network that takes to basically every place of importance for a traveller.
Hospital opposite the hostel with a 24 hour OPD and Pharmacy.
9 locals recommend
Max Multi Speciality Centre
Hospital opposite the hostel with a 24 hour OPD and Pharmacy.
One of Delhi's most famous sports complexes with everything from Lawn Tennis, Squash and BasketBall Courts.
9 locals recommend
SFSC
One of Delhi's most famous sports complexes with everything from Lawn Tennis, Squash and BasketBall Courts.
HDFC Bank
One of the many ATMs close to the hostel.
IndusInd Bank ATM
August Kranti MargATM on the way from/to the Hauz Khas Metro Station.
Standard Chartered Bank ATM
ATM on the way from/to the Hauz Khas Metro Station.
Food Scene
Our favorite little home bakery in town. Their carrot cake is a life changer, and we love the baker to bits. Totally recommended.
7 locals recommend
Whisk A Wish
Our favorite little home bakery in town. Their carrot cake is a life changer, and we love the baker to bits. Totally recommended.
A nice, chilled-out place for trying out some Indian chai. Also offers a decent menu if you feel like a snack.
7 locals recommend
Tpot
A nice, chilled-out place for trying out some Indian chai. Also offers a decent menu if you feel like a snack.
One of the few places dishing out some Bihari food in Delhi. Go for the ambience and the vibe of the Shahpur Jat neighbourhood.
15 locals recommend
The Potbelly Rooftop Cafe
One of the few places dishing out some Bihari food in Delhi. Go for the ambience and the vibe of the Shahpur Jat neighbourhood.
Superb ambience with an option of outdoor seating. Also has a library with an open book exchange. A perfect place for spending a lazy afternoon.
7 locals recommend
Ivy & Bean
Superb ambience with an option of outdoor seating. Also has a library with an open book exchange. A perfect place for spending a lazy afternoon.
Full of cafes and bars for a hanging out. Very close to Hauz Khas Village.
10 locals recommend
C-15 Commercial Centre
Full of cafes and bars for a hanging out. Very close to Hauz Khas Village.
Shopping
Asia's largest electronics market. A saviour when you need to get your electronics fixed and repaired.
20 locals recommend
Nehru Place
Asia's largest electronics market. A saviour when you need to get your electronics fixed and repaired.
For Mall-lovers. Go here to indulge in some shopping, good food and a movie.
118 locals recommend
Select Citywalk
For Mall-lovers. Go here to indulge in some shopping, good food and a movie.
For Mall-lovers. Go here to indulge in some shopping, good food and a movie.
14 locals recommend
DLF Avenue Saket
A4 Press Enclave MargFor Mall-lovers. Go here to indulge in some shopping, good food and a movie.
India's 7/11. One stop shop for anything you might need after 10 PM. 10 minutes from the hostel.
13 locals recommend
24SEVEN
2 Main Market RdIndia's 7/11. One stop shop for anything you might need after 10 PM. 10 minutes from the hostel.
Our neighborhood market. You'll get literally everything you need here.
12 locals recommend
Malviya Nagar Market
Our neighborhood market. You'll get literally everything you need here.
Arts & Culture
Essex Banquets
4 Sri Aurobindo MargA Bar, a bowling alley, a gaming arcade. And then some more.