Prabhu's Place · near the Botanical Gardens
The place, and where the bike sleeps
A hostel for riders and backpackers in central Ooty, run by someone who'll tell you straight whether the Kotagiri road is worth it this week.
The bit you actually care about
Where the bike sleeps
Everyone says biker friendly. Here is the yard, so you can judge it yourself before you book.
- CAPACITY
- 22 bikes, or 11 with panniers
- COVER
- Half roofed, half open yard
- SECURITY
- One gate, locked 23:00, CCTV
- COST
- Free, for guests
[PHOTO — The yard full of bikes, gate closed, taken from the balcony]
[PHOTO — Drying rail with jackets]
[PHOTO — Stand and toolkit corner]
What’s here
- Gated parking
- 22 slots, free for guests, gate locked at 23:00
- Gear drying room
- Heated rail for jackets and boots
- Stand, toolkit, hose
- A corner to work in, water to wash the bike
- Communal kitchen
- Fridge, stove, chai any hour
- Wifi and workspace
- A desk for when the rain sets in
- Travel desk
- Treks and safaris for a day off the bike
Getting here
Prabhu's Place, Near the Botanical Gardens, Charring Cross, Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
[FOR THE HOST: directions in from the Mettupalayam and Mysuru roads, and the last turn before the gate.]
Open in MapsHouse times
- CHECK IN
- From 12:00
- CHECK OUT
- By 10:00
- GATE LOCKS
- 23:00
- HOT WATER
- 06:00–10:00, 18:00–22:00
Questions riders ask
Is the parking really free?
Yes, for every guest’s bike, for every night you stay. It’s inside our walled yard, not on the street.
How big is the yard?
22 slots. A bike takes one, a bike with panniers takes two — so 22 bikes, or 11 with panniers on. We hold space for every bike you book with.
What if I arrive after the gate locks?
The gate locks at 23:00. Arriving later than that? Message Sudha when you're an hour out and someone will come down to open up.
Can I wash or work on the bike?
There’s a hose, a paddock stand and a toolkit corner in the yard. Chain lube is on the shelf.
Where’s the nearest mechanic?
[FOR THE HOST: name the mechanic riders should use, the distance, and their hours.]
How do I pay?
UPI, cards (Indian and international), RuPay or netbanking online, or pay at the desk on arrival. Prices are per night before GST; every total includes it.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Dorms have free cancellation until 23:59 the day before you arrive; private rooms free cancellation until 23:59, 2 days before you arrive. After that the first night is charged. Full policy.
Do I need ID?
Yes — a government photo ID for every guest at check-in. Foreign nationals: your passport and visa, as we file Form C with the authorities as the law requires.
Riding in a group?
Up to nine bikes, book online. Ten or more, send a group enquiry and we’ll hold the yard and a whole dorm.