The Pink Chapter Hostel, Jaipur

I had a great time meeting lots of people in the welcoming travel community here. The rooftop cafe boho baithak was really cozy, and the staff helped us plan our itinerary and explained how to get around locally. They arranged a traditional meal for our last night, followed by a great game of Poker. I absolutely enjoyed my stay, and the rooms and service were all excellent.

Mehmaan rasoi and cafe serves quite delicious food, and Sugam and the team hosted us so warmly. They treated us like family. I came to Jaipur for the first time with my mother, and the owner and staff made us feel completely at home. The place has an amazing atmosphere, and its location is great, near the metro and in the city center. We had an awesome stay. This is now my permanent go to in Jaipur, and I can't wait to return soon.💕

The rooftop has a lovely, aesthetic view. I got the best sunrise and sunset from there, and the cafe is quiet with delicious food. The owner is respectful and nice, the place feels secure for everyone, and almost everything is nearby. There are lots of foreign tourists, so I made new friends and connections while enjoying the vibe here. I'm staying until 3rd jan 26’. They also have a cat, and I play with her all the time.

The bed was clean, and the pillows smelled good. The hot water was also fine for a proper shower. Beyond that, the rooms were cramped, dim, noisy, and generally grimy. We had to put our bags on the floor, and walking barefoot made my feet feel dirty. There was an unpleasant smell, and I'm not sure when the floors were last washed. The bathroom was very aged and showed the effects of humidity. The rest of the building had similar issues. The rooftop cafe is a pleasant common area with a decent selection, though the food I tried was bland and traffic noise was annoying. There aren't many other eating options nearby. The metro is close, but the location is still rather uncentral, around 20 minutes from the tourist attractions. Maybe high season is different from the shoulder season when I visited, but I don't think the ratings reflect the place. There's a cat in the building. On my first night it pooped on the shoes I'd left outside my door. On my last night, a group of Indians held a party until 5am, with loud music, noise, slamming doors, and cigarette and weed smoke coming through the door. I banged on their door a second time and made enough of a scene that they finally followed the bare minimum of hostel etiquette. We moved to Hammock on the other side of town the next day, and found it much better in every respect. If you're still deciding where to stay in Jaipur, that's where I'd go. Also, water isn't free here. They charge 35 rupee for a liter bottle, double the usual 20(18) you pay in stores, which didn't win them any points with me. I have no idea how this place got a 9+ rating on Booking. That about sums it up.