Moustache Delhi

Very friendly for solo traveler like me. The room and toilet is very big. Hostel close to the restaurants and local markets which kinda convenient if u just wan to have food and do not want to go too far. The only downside is during my stay there were so many guess that common area were fully occupied.

Stayed here for 2 nights. In one of the six bed dorms. The hostel is a converted house arranged over 3 floors. My room was located on the 2nd floor, where there's also a rooftop area to hang out. The bunk had a sturdy frame and offered some protection against sleepless bunkmates. Each bed is also allocated a locker, large enough to hold my 50L backpack and more. The locker can be secured with a padlock. The bunk came with a private light, an electrical socket, a fan and privacy curtains. The duvet cover was a disgrace, with holes and tears. The door handle of the dorm had broken off its hinge when I arrived and by the time I returned at night, it had completely fallen off, The ground floor has a dining and seated common area with lots of cushions, which was a great place to hang out. Parts of the building are in a poor state, the paint and plaster in dire need of replacement, especially in the bathroom. People are allowed to walk with shoes on. The floors aren't being cleaned often enough and consequently the floors become dirty. The shared bathroom left a lot to be desired. As far as I could tell, there were two showers and two toilets, shared by the whole hostel. The floors were so dirty from people wearing shoes, I was afraid to step on the floor any time I entered. The toilets and sink were in a poor, albeit working state. The showers are also basic, functional and working, but in need of maintenance. One positive is no problem getting hot water, day or night. The hostel had a kitchen which guests could use for cooking. Alternatively, the staff can cook something. The paneer paratha is excellent. Location wise, the hostel is located in New Friends Colony which is a mid to upmarket part of Delhi. The nearby NFC Market is quite trendy with plenty of food or shopping options. The nearest metro station is about 15 minutes walk away and quite a distance from the touristy areas of Delhi. Be prepared to use a lot of taxis or face 45 minute metro rides. I imagine this place was fantastic when it first opened, but poor maintenance has led to failing paint, plaster falling and poor bathrooms. The staff are awesome and the place has a great hostel vibe and that's the only reason I'm not giving this place 1 star.

I’m not sure where we stayed because these photos look absolutely nothing like it. The only thing I recognise is the shoe rack outside. It was gross, smelly and there was mould growing in our private room. Not sure what we were breathing in while there. Wouldn’t recommend it. The staff however were helpful, for the most part. Not my favourite hostel but we did stay with another Moustache elsewhere in India after this and it was incredible. Avoid this one.