We have to admit, the first half of 2020 wasn’t ideal. Let’s be honest: it sucked! While we stayed open throughout the lockdown and had a fantastic time with a few stranded backpackers who refused to give up on their dream to explore our beautiful country, we were not able to enjoy what we love the most: introducing you to the best city in the world by showing you around! But there is no reason to throw in the towel (especially cause you want that deposit back, don’t you?), so we are happy to announce we are fully prepared to host you again. New Safety Measures True to the motto “Still Safe, S ..read more

Mumbai is a city like no other. It’s old, it’s new, it’s traditional, it’s modern, it’s rich, it’s poor! It’s definitely one of our favourite places in the entire world. Why you ask? Cause there is so much to explore! Not just the outstanding Victorian and Art Deco architecture or the fantastic sea promenades. There is so much more to this city than the Gateway of India or Marine Lines! So after you have checked off all our recommendations for a regular (but nonetheless super fun) sightseeing program and you have some time left in the city try one of the following five experiences off the beat ..read more

Sometimes our guests don’t have a lot of time to experience Mumbai sightseeing. Either they are just travelling through from or to Goa or they are in Mumbai for business and only get one day on the weekend. If you are one of them, worry not – we got you! We curated a perfect itinerary to see the best of Mumbai – from the British traces to the Koli’s heritage, from Hindu temples to Muslim markets, by foot, taxi, train and bus! Following is the perfect plan for one perfect (but busy!) day of Mumbai sightseeing. 05:00am Dadar Flower Market Yes, we realise this is very early. But this is when the ..read more

Sometimes it’s hard to dig in a new place and experience all facets of it when it’s so strange to everything we know and completely overwhelming. If you don’t have a local friend who can show you the city it could be difficult to experience Mumbai throughout. We at Horn Ok Please Hostel are always there for you to share our tips and recommendations on the city but maybe for some of you that isn’t enough. So here are 5 things you can do to really see Mumbai from a locals’ eyes: The Bandra Walking Tour, organised by Horn Ok Please Hostel Bandra is a very unique neighbourhoo ..read more

Hana was our first ever Workaway Hostel Volunteer at Horn Ok Please Hostel in October 2017. She helped us by taking night shifts at the hostel so we could finally get some sleep in the very exhausting first weeks after opening. Here she describes what she experienced and felt when she first arrived in India. Mumbai was her first stop on a three-month-long adventure through India.  When I finally decided to go to India for a few months I knew that it will be totally different to my home, the Czech Republic and Europe in general. I did a little research about what I should be prepared for ..read more

Horn Ok Please is a Hostel in Mumbai that chose a rather unusual but definitely unique location: the cosmopolitan vibrant quarter of Bandra. Our aim is to resolve the misconception that the most southern area of Mumbai called Colaba is the best and only spot for travelers to stay. We even made a video to show you how awesome our neighbourhood is.  We aren’t denying that there are great historical and architectural highlights in and around Colaba. But you will certainly not regret the decision to stay in Bandra, the ‘queen of suburbs’. Here’s why: Authenticity of Bandr ..read more

One thing that frustrates a lot of travelers and expats in Mumbai or India is the lack of individual unique cafes with good coffee, wifi and a great ambience to hang out all day. Unfortunately coffee is mostly served in chain coffee houses like Café Coffee Day or Starbucks, all places without soul and character. But Bandra is different. If you’re planning a chilled day with a good book, yummy food and simply delicious coffee or tea, Bandra is the best place for you. Here are our favorite all day hangouts: The Yoga House This is one of our all-time favorites. The bright green building in a qu ..read more

Bandra is the nightlife hub of Mumbai and has the highest density of pubs, bars, clubs and lounges in entire India – one big reason why you should not skip Mumbai on your travels in India! All locals, expats and travellers who are looking for a good night-out head eventually to Bandra, there is no way around it. But in the fast changing environment Bandra is, new venues emerge and vanish all the time. However, there are some gems amongst all of them that can guarantee you a good time. Here is our list of favourites: 1. Bonobo Bonobo has been around for many years due its great ambience. This r ..read more

From our friends at India Someday, a travel agency for individual travel packages to India, we know that not too many International travellers choose Mumbai as a stop on their itineraries through India. As a team of locals and expats, we really don’t understand why. For us Mumbai is one of the best places to experience the real India like nowhere else. Let us explain you why you should definitely travel to Mumbai while you’re in India: Fascinating history that comes with great monuments Mumbai has a super interesting history that goes back centuries. Originally it was a sparsely populated co ..read more

We have to admit, the first half of 2020 wasn’t ideal. Let’s be honest: it sucked! While we stayed open throughout the lockdown and had a fantastic time with a few stranded backpackers who refused to give up on their dream to explore our beautiful country, we were not able to enjoy what we love the most: introducing you to the best city in the world by showing you around! But there is no reason to throw in the towel (especially cause you want that deposit back, don’t you?), so we are happy to announce we are fully prepared to host you again. New Safety Measures True to the motto “Still Safe, S ..read more