The Backpacker Storey

Property class: 2

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A shopping centre on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Backpacker Storey. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
The current price is NZ$53
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Mountainside

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Mountainside

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Bir, The Backpacker Storey is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mata Maheshwari Temple and Baijnath Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Saurabh Van Vihar Park and Gunehar Hidden Waterfall. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Bir travel guide
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shalabag,gunehr rd, bir, himachal pradesh 176077, Bir, HP, 176077

What's nearby

  • Mata Maheshwari Temple
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deer Park Institute
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sherabling Monastery
    19 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Baijnath Temple
    36 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Tashijong Buddhist Monastery
    49 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Ahju Station
    15 min drive
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal)
    131 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bir Tibet Kitchen
    19 min walk
  • Shambala Cafe & Kitchen शम्बाला कैफे & किचन
    5 min drive
  • Soulkadi - A Mumbai Canteen सोल्कड़ी - मुंबई कैंटीन
    5 min drive
  • Kite Cafe
    5 min drive
  • musafir cafe
    6 min drive

About this property

The Backpacker Storey

  • Family-friendly hostel in the mountains, remodelled in 2026
  • A shopping centre on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Backpacker Storey. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with a lazy river
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a gift shop
    • Tour/ticket information, a nature reserve and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • Furnished balconies or patios, musical instruments and art supplies

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: INR 299 for adults and INR 199 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of INR 749; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Games
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Musical instrument
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (75 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 100
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - October 2026

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of INR 250 per pet, per night, plus a one-off cleaning fee of INR 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter trays are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 300.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

  • American Express

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 299 for adults and from INR 199 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 3000 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: INR 250 per pet, per night plus a one-off INR 100 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 300.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: INR 749

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December

Frequently asked questions

Does The Backpacker Storey have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Backpacker Storey?

As of 19 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Backpacker Storey on 21 Oct 2026 start from NZ$53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Backpacker Storey pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of INR 250 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of INR 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Backpacker Storey?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Backpacker Storey?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Backpacker Storey?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Backpacker Storey provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Backpacker Storey located?

This family-friendly Baijnath hostel is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Mata Maheshwari Temple and Deer Park Institute. Sherabling Monastery and Gunehar Hidden Waterfall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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