81%Soms Service Homes

Nothing wrong with this place and the guy running it could possibly be the nicest person you meet in India. But like others have said the location is far from town. Not great option if you arrive late in Bangalore.

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by jflaa – posted on Nov 24, 2008

15

Will send a follow up email - very disapointed with this hostel

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by gemmahardie9963 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

Soms is the best place i stayed in while in India. Although a little distance from the city central a auto rickshaw ride will only cost around 100INR during the day. The staff cannot do enough for you!!!

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by domfe2118 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

9

Friendly and helpful staff 24/7 which really made it a lot easier. They even lent us a city map and a guide book. On the downside is that the hostel is far from the city centre and most taxi drivers don't know the location.

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by bergmanhans585 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

nice enough place no problems. miles away (South) though but i guess you see more of the city whilst you're traveling down there. Somewhat hard to find, the grid system isn't that clear (intersection of two roads both called 22) told them great idea to put a sign on the road, they looked at me...

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by nathanjh136110 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

11

Staff were very helpful. Went out of the way to make our stay comfortable. Would definitely revisit this hostel in the future.

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by vijaymenon745343 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

The service staff at Som's was excellent, the rooms were clean and well maintained and the food was great. I really enjoyed my stay. Som and his family are lovely and the other guests I met there were amazingly friendly. Although it was hard to find at first, once I got used to the HSR/BDA... more The service staff at Som's was excellent, the rooms were clean and well maintained and the food was great. I really enjoyed my stay. Som and his family are lovely and the other guests I met there were amazingly friendly. Although it was hard to find at first, once I got used to the HSR/BDA area and the bus system in Bangalore moving around became quite easy.close

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by fluidsession – posted on Jun 27, 2008

1

Great staff, bit far from the center however.

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by dyfaldoncs9123 – posted on May 10, 2008

1

the most helpful people! very friendly felt part of a family! hard t o find! take the no. of the place if u go out!

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by Chanda4427 – posted on Apr 19, 2008

6

I had a very pleasant stay! Though quite out of the center, with the public bus #340 I had a very easy time to come and go to/from town, the bus stop being about 300 yards away. The neighborhood is extremely laid back, relaxed, no highrises, very bright, safe. I recommend this hotel to anybody.

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by HartB8083 – posted on Feb 16, 2008

2

Mr Soms and his family are very nice people. It was a pleasure to meet them! The staff is very serviceminded and efficient. Clean nice rooms! Thanks to you all at Soms!

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by rs1944 – posted on Feb 10, 2008

2

Homely Experience :)

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by ratneshdeepak9949 – posted on Jan 29, 2008

2

really nice guy running the place only issue is that it is so far from the centre i.e mg road and the train station. nothing going on in the area and a 200rp rickshaw ride to the centre. 10 rps on the bus though.

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by ramonzpa – posted on Jan 8, 2008

5

When I booked the room I never thought it would be such a nice accommodation. Owner himself and the staffs, all are having a very friendly behavior.

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by ratneshdeepak9949 – posted on Jan 2, 2008

2

Very good place, food was good, rooms were nice with all the facilities, Somes family was nice and very helpful

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by nalindej3299 – posted on Jan 1, 2008

3

Extremely welcoming and accomodating guest house. Extremely clean and very good service. A real pleasure to be there and a very pleasant experience.

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by almundoman2988 – posted on Dec 28, 2007

1

Thank you for taking care of me so late at night, if you weren't awake, i wouldv'e had to sleep on the street! Thanks!

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by hannah2b5245 – posted on Apr 16, 2007

1

A great place to stay if you want to be away from the city, it was about a 20min rickshaw ride into the core. The breakfast was great though and the rooms spotless. And the airport pick up very worthwhile.

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by nomadic6136 – posted on Mar 14, 2007

10

Som's is a great place to start if landing in Bangalore. Its away from the hustle of the city by about 10kms (120 rupee rickshaw ride - MG Road). It is a little more expensive than other places but I think it was worth it knowing that my first few days in India were quite safe and allowed me time... more Som's is a great place to start if landing in Bangalore. Its away from the hustle of the city by about 10kms (120 rupee rickshaw ride - MG Road). It is a little more expensive than other places but I think it was worth it knowing that my first few days in India were quite safe and allowed me time to settle in. Som and his team could not have been more helpful during my stay and the food was pretty good aswell.close

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by jepcur – posted on Feb 14, 2007

2

It's hard to say enough good about this wonderful place. The host and his lovely wife live upstairs and there is a relaxed and fun atmosphere all the time. Perfect for families, tourists or business - it is near the IT sector. The food is excellent, if Indian food is not to your liking, just ask... more It's hard to say enough good about this wonderful place. The host and his lovely wife live upstairs and there is a relaxed and fun atmosphere all the time. Perfect for families, tourists or business - it is near the IT sector. The food is excellent, if Indian food is not to your liking, just ask for something and they'll get it for you if it can be had. They help with from train trips around India to arranging visits to local attractions. TOP NOTCH at a very reasonable rate. Can't be beat.close

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by kathryn555 – posted on Jan 23, 2007

8

Good quality/price not good situated. Owner is very helpful for advice and cheap car rental

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by rbraam – posted on Feb 28, 2006

2

This is a great place to stay outside of Bangalore city proper or if you want to be closer to the airport. The room was very clean. The service was excellent. It is a little far away from the city and it will cost you around 100 Indian Rupees to get to the Bangalore city in a rickshaw if you are... more This is a great place to stay outside of Bangalore city proper or if you want to be closer to the airport. The room was very clean. The service was excellent. It is a little far away from the city and it will cost you around 100 Indian Rupees to get to the Bangalore city in a rickshaw if you are a foreigner (probably cheaper for people of Indian descent because rickshaws won't rip you off as easily).close

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by chila – posted on Jan 11, 2006

9