The Hosteller
India's most preferred backpacker hostel chain
Mumbai, India · Founded 2014 · $16.0M raised
- Headquarters
- Mumbai
- Employees
- 501–1000
- Founded
- 2014
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- thehosteller.com
- Total Funding
- $16.0M
- Last Round
- $16.0M Series BApr 2026
- Rounds
- 1
About
The Hosteller began in 2014 with a simple vision to create amazing, affordable and accessible backpacker hostels all around India for young-at-heart travellers. The company builds community-driven hostel experiences so guests can connect, share ideas, and enjoy a social backpacking vibe. It operates India's largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain, with standardized stays, designated workspaces for digital nomads, and social common areas. By 2023 The Hosteller was present in 55+ locations nationwide and had an online community of 600,000 travellers.
Summary
The Hosteller is a Travel & Hospitality company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2014. It has raised $16.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $16.0M Series B round in Apr 2026.
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Funding History
Apr 2026
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