Laxmi Dormitory | 2 mins walk from Prem Mandir

A great choice for solo travelers, with a handy spot near the main temples and Yamuna River. The atmosphere was clean and positive, and the washrooms were well maintained. The staff were very cooperative, especially Mr. Robin ji, who was kind and looked after the guests so well.

The rules are set up well to protect privacy, keep things decent, and maintain a peaceful environment. Laxmi Dormitory was a really good experience, and I’d recommend it for solo travelers or people coming with friends. The lockers have enough proper locks and keys for luggage, and the cleanliness was much appreciated. My only suggestion is to have separate washrooms for men and women.

The staff were helpful and always around, and my stay was comfortable. There’s a kettle by reception for hot drinking water, which came in handy. Lockers have plenty of space, and the toilets and bathing area are clean and well looked after, with hot water always available. Laxmi Dormitory is convenient for the market and tuk-tuks, which you can find within a two-minute walk. Prem Mandir is five minutes away on foot, while Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir (ISKCON Vrindavan) takes about 8-10 minutes to walk to. I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Vrindavan.

I only stayed one night, but it worked really well for a solo trip, especially as a woman. Prem Mandir and ISKCON Temple are very close, and the place was spotless with no bad smells. The toilets and bathrooms are separate, the sheets and blankets were clean, and the lockers felt secure. The prices seemed fair too. They held my bags on the second day for ₹225, a quarter of the ₹900 bed rate, because it was the New Year period.