The Backpacker Storey

Property class: 2

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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$44
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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shalabag,gunehr rd, bir, himachal pradesh 176077, Bir, HP, 176077
  • Place, Mata Maheshwari Temple
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Park Institute
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Baijnath Temple
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangra (DHM-Gaggal)
    ‪151 min drive‬

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

About the area

Bir

A family-friendly stay in Baijnath awaits you at The Backpacker Storey. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Mata Maheshwari Temple and Deer Park Institute. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a lazy river. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a computer station. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter trays. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Baijnath hostel, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Sherabling Monastery and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Gunehar Hidden Waterfall.

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

  • ‪Volvo Tourist Dhaba - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kelsang Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Shambala Cafe & Kitchen शम्बाला कैफे & किचन - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bir Tibet Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Big Daddy's Shawarma & More बिग डैडी'स शावरमा & मोरे - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Backpacker Storey

The Backpacker Storey offers its guests a lazy river and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Backpacker Storey. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Backpacker Storey was completed in October 2026.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Baijnath hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 100
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Backpacker Storey offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Baijnath hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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: INR 250 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of INR 100
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter trays are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Backpacker Storey?

Yep, The Backpacker Storey has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

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

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Backpacker Storey on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$44, 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.

Does The Backpacker Storey have a pool?

The Backpacker Storey has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from January to December.

Does The Backpacker Storey have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes The Backpacker Storey a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Backpacker Storey.

Is The Backpacker Storey family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a lazy river, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Backpacker Storey is a hit with families.

Does The Backpacker Storey serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is served daily between 9:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Backpacker Storey?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Backpacker Storey?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Backpacker Storey's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Backpacker Storey?

Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Backpacker Storey?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Backpacker Storey, with pet-sitting services, food and water bowls and litter trays on offer.