68%Smyle Inn

OK hostel in fun (but a bit frightening when arriving) area: Main Bazaar. Very simple rooms, but nice rooftop breakfast area.

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by aropj058261 – posted on Nov 28, 2008

7

Smyle Inn location is super. Staffs are very helpful. But more has to be done on the cleanliness.

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by wongsinken9024 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

7

Fantastic value with great staff. Only shame was no bed linnen. The included breakfast was good with fruit, cereal, toast and tea/coffee. Interent free as well.These factors make this place a bargain. The staff were very helpful, even did pizza ordering from Dominoes for us, then ring your room...

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by ashleyhomewood6544 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

18

Positives: dependable airport pickup, close location to New Delhi Railway Station and Connaught Place, friendly starff. Negatives: first floor room in adjoining annex was next to noisy lobby

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by jodyvanill – posted on Nov 21, 2008

6

smyle is a very goosd place to stay and you be treated as they were your best friends.

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by mlrusso19647975 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

When we arrived they had given our room up to someone else. Their policy is to ignore hostelworld bookings should someone already there wish to stay an extra night! They did though offer options and after the initial problems they were very helpful.

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by jelbertd9519 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

8

This place is pretty decent, clean rooms with TV, free rooftop breakfast and free 1hr interent a day. The guys who work there are honest and friendly. The bathrooms are good with hot water etc. The location in right on Parharganj bazzar which is great for shopping.

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by lewisbs3389 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

9

overall I had a nice stay at the smyle inn, and would recommend any back packer to stay.

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by katethorburn3288 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

1

Great place, great location. Rooms are basic but pretty big and spotless. Roof top breakfast and free internet were (for us) unexpected bonuses as was the good laundry service. It's easy to find (look for Chicken Corner! 4th alley on the right along Main Bazzar from New Delhi Station).

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by marypmorgan7235 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

11

No hot water..but then again this seems to be hit and miss all across India...

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by michaelwells2753331 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

Nice staff, passable rooms. Paharganj is pretty crazy though.

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by arngrimur9318 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

1

WE ARE GOING THERE AGAIN WHEN WE ARE BACK AT THE END OF THE TRIP...VERY HELPFUL SERVICE..GIT TICKETS.... AND PACKED BREAKFAST FOR THE BUS

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by cations – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

Tucked away but good location for train station. Good value basic breakfast included. Just make sure you get the room type that you want and have booked for.

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by ingridw – posted on Oct 29, 2008

2

Quite hard to find,but when we got there the room was clean and the staff are friendly. it comes with a free breakfast.no complaints!

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by momentofmadness – posted on Oct 26, 2008

9

A very big 'shiit', they took as to another hotel in front of because they don't respect our reservation. And now I know that you can find ;shhits; like this much cheaper (for only 60 rp or less). Don't go this hotel and don't go this area.

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by ismaelpatino2980 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

4

Not a terrible place, but not that nice. Great location in connaught place and decently easy to find if you follow the directions exactly.

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by Skyuwer – posted on Oct 17, 2008

21

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by jumpey – posted on Oct 13, 2008

3

if it's your first time in Delhi, or India, it might be not the best place to stay, cause even when the riksha-driver said "it's over there, you can't miss", it could happen that you still need 20min to find it. But the Stuff is really nice there and is willing to do everything for you!

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by maltehor4284 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

1

My girlfriend and I had a very beautiful stay in Delhi and enjoyed our room. The nice manager even erased the night we had booked too much (We didn't recognize it until we were at the airport) and organized us a well taxi. Thank you, we will come back!

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by schweizersteffen2374 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

1

A nice enough hotel in Paharganj for an introduction to Delhi. I arrived at 2am in the empty streets and thankfully it is 24 hour reception (his bed is behind the front counter). Friendly staff, great breakfast, free internet and decent enough location. Close to the train station. Would recommend... more A nice enough hotel in Paharganj for an introduction to Delhi. I arrived at 2am in the empty streets and thankfully it is 24 hour reception (his bed is behind the front counter). Friendly staff, great breakfast, free internet and decent enough location. Close to the train station. Would recommend it as a starting point although there are many other cheaper places around.close

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by ak79 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

25

This place is great by Delhi standards. The guys who run it are nice and friendly. The beds aren't too bad. The doors lock, the bathroom doesn't stink and you get a window, a fan and an air-conditioner.

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by simon9238 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

10

not the first time i stayed here, and as per usual all was fine. rooms are good and clean, staff is helpful and friendly. only the standard of the breakfast has declined a bit since my last visit in january. airport pick-up is reliable and reflect value for money.

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by airborne-militaria5136 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

11

This hostel in located in a Bazar. It's easy to get the sights and take the train to Agra (where Taj Mahal is). It is very different from European hostels. Not exactly clean, but ok for backpakers. The stuff is supportive.

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by jonei9037 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

3

Its ok as a Start in Dheli because you can book it online and they will pick you up at the airport. Its in a very poor area but well located so you can soon find better options nearby.

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by emvia – posted on Sep 16, 2008

21

great hostel, staff are really friendly and helpful, def recommend it to anyone lookin in paharganj, just be prepared for a culture shock!! will use them again for sure

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by roooooory863114 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

2

Highly recommend! Went to hospital for 6 days half way through my stay & they looked after my bags no hassles & kept everything safe and secure, really friendly staff as well. will defiantly be back!

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by alyssasmith882832 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

2

The people made it worth it. Bargain hotels exist everywhere, but good service is what travellers prize most. Honesty, good humour and reliable personel made us feel safe and allowed to enjoy our visit.

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by boyan-tj514 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

1

Smyle Inn was a great starting point to an incredible Indian vacation. The staff organized our itinerary through Rajasthan and Varanasi. I recommend the Smyle Inn highly!

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by epc95554610 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1

Better than I was expecting going by Delhi standards. I would recommend anyone to stay here. It was a safe haven from the chaos outside!!

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by lornahmiller345 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

4

Really poor area of India. The rooms do not lock properly. Be aware of the hotel manager, he may appear friendly but sets up very expensive tours. Be aware the location of this hostel unless you want to get amongst the poorest area of Old Delhi is very undesirable even to the traveler on budget

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by johnlarner – posted on Aug 22, 2008

8

Not too bad. Located in the backpackers' area which is down and dirty, but you get what you pay for. The non-AC rooms can get too hot at night. Nice and pleasant staff.

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by havana1717 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

7

A nice little friendly, relaxed place near new delhi station, a little tricky to find so deff recommend the airport pickup for the first time. you get what you pay for and i felt safe and secure there being a female alone. not that easy to meet other guests but not a problem really.

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by alisonalexander6735 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

1

This guy took our deposit and booking then when we turned up he told us he was fully booked because nobody had checked out. This meant he had to tkae us to his mates hotel, which did not have a average cleanliness rating, it was very poor. I will not be bookin here again. his attitude was... more This guy took our deposit and booking then when we turned up he told us he was fully booked because nobody had checked out. This meant he had to tkae us to his mates hotel, which did not have a average cleanliness rating, it was very poor. I will not be bookin here again. his attitude was appauling he just thought it was a big joke. we have been in many hostels and this was by far the worst. He should be struck off Hostelworld.close

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by laurencewarburton3006 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

9

Small rooms, but a nice place to stay. Whether or not you choose Smyle Inn, book a place in advance and arrange for airport pickup! There are loads of scammers waiting to take you for a ride when you arrive in Delhi, and arranging a room/pickup beforehand will save you a ton of grief.

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by jaa5m9610 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

1

a good reasonable priced hotel in delhi with a good size breakfast included in the price and free internet for an hour a day. the staff were very friendly and helpful. this hotel is located inbetween old delhi and new delhi on one of delhis' main bazaars. the street this hotel is located on is... more a good reasonable priced hotel in delhi with a good size breakfast included in the price and free internet for an hour a day. the staff were very friendly and helpful. this hotel is located inbetween old delhi and new delhi on one of delhis' main bazaars. the street this hotel is located on is full of other travellers, hotels and vendors, a good start or finish to your india trip. also the metro is near by and very easy to use to get to old delhi sites.close

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by jaycool19125 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

6

Cheap place in a good location, but nothing worth mentioning.

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by maartenvanbeek – posted on Jul 24, 2008

5

A PERSON couldn't sleep there! not even an animal!

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by vanjkos – posted on Jul 20, 2008

2

Nice enough place in the main bazar of Delhi. They are very helpfull kind. I fellt very secure there, but ratet it "poor" since I prefer to lock the door with my own padlook. There airport pickup was execelent.

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by kryvler5465 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

1

useless. double booked when i arrived. fair enough the other place (The Ivory Palace) was ok but this lot seem incompetent (especially after they;'d emailed me asking for my arrival time etc, which i gave them).

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by nathanjh136110 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

11

Don't stay here, dirty with small rooms. 1 meber of staff too friendly, stay away girls!

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by hannahlowriknowles6109 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

1