LiveFree Hostels

LiveFree Hostels, Dehradun

88, Village Sinola, Malsi, Mussoorie Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009

Located in a peaceful, tree-lined valley just minutes from the city's key transit lines, LiveFree Hostel Dehradun serves as the ultimate gateway town launchpad and a productive work sanctuary. The absolute heart of our property is our expansive rooftop terrace café—a vibrant, active common area with beautiful, sweeping views of the surrounding green hills and shifting mountain mist. It is the perfect scenic backdrop where travellers, trekkers and remote professionals naturally gather to connect over fresh food, acoustic guitar strumming, or casual sundowner chats over a cup of coffee. This multi-functional rooftop café space seamlessly blend work, play, and community. Digital nomads can settle into quiet seating corners with stable Wi-Fi and plenty of accessible socket points, while others challenge new friends to high-energy table tennis or foosball matches, board games and casual poker nights. Accommodation options cater to every traveller’s preference, featuring clean, spacious, air-conditioned mixed and female-only dorms equipped with personal privacy curtains and secure storage lockers, alongside premium private rooms for peaceful downtime. As a preferred transit launchpad and trusted base camp for massive Indiahikes trekking expeditions, our expertly trained hospitality team is uniquely equipped to manage group logistics. Whether you are having a meal at the rooftop café with your travel squad, swapping trail stories under the open sky, or getting insider route tips from our 24/7 reception desk, this hostel transforms your valley stopover into an immersive community experience that feels just like home.

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8 Bed Mixed Dorm

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

A spacious, air-conditioned shared room offering the perfect blend of a lively community vibe and comfortable resting space.

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm

6 Bed Mixed Dorm

A spacious, lively and budget-friendly shared room ideal for making friends and sharing stories with fellow globetrotters.

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

A premium, small-scale shared space offering extra comfort and quietness for close-knit groups or individual travellers.

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Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
Express check-in/-out
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
PARKING
  • Limited Parking Slots Available
MEDIA & GAMES
  • Sports Matches & Movie Screening
  • Board Games
  • Foosball Table
  • Table Tennis
SERVICES
  • Limited hour reception
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • CCTV
  • Online/ Mobile check-in
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry Service (Extra)
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Power Backup
FOOD
  • In-house Cafe
  • Freshly brewed coffee
OTHERS
  • Common Hangout Areas
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outdoor Smoking Areas
  • Card/UPI Payments Accepted
  • Hot & Cold Drinking Water Dispensers

How to Reach Us

LiveFree Hostels, Dehradun — and the best spots nearby.

📍 Robbers Cave – 3.6 Kms
📍 Dehradun Zoo – 750 mtrs
📍 Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple – 8.2 Kms
📍 Mindrolling Monastery – 20 Kms
📍 FRI Dehradun – 10 Kms
📍 Paltan Bazaar – 9 Kms
📍 Sahastradhara – 11 Kms
📍 Mussoorie – 19 Kms
📍 George Everest– 27 Kms
📍 Clock Tower – 8.8 Kms
📍 Shikhar Falls – 7.6 Kms
By Air

Jolly Grant Airport (DED), then taxi to Live Free Dehradun (~60 mins).

By Train

Dehradun Railway Station, then a taxi or Auto to Live Free Dehradun (~25 mins).

By Road

From Delhi: Take Delhi- Dehradun expressway. GPS: LiveFree Hostels, Dehradun (~ 4 Hrs)

Travel

Dehradun offers backpackers lush river caves, sulphur springs, and a vibrant café culture. Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, it provides easy access to mountain treks, historic colonial architecture, and serene Buddhist monasteries. It is the perfect hub for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and travellers exploring northern India.

Travel Itinerary

Wake up to fresh mornings, friendly faces, and an energy that is unique to the cities we call home.

Day 1 · Caves, Cafés & Local Vibes

Dehradun Zoo (Malsi) - Peaceful woodland park to see deer, leopards, and native bird
Robber’s Cave (Gucchupani) - stunning natural river cave gorge, Wade through knee-deep cold water inside the dark rock formations.
Café lunch at Rajpur Road
Sahastradhara – sulphur water springs and waterfalls

Day 2 · Day Trip to the Queen of Hills (Mussoorie & Landour)

Rent a scooter or hop on a local bus right outside hostel on Mussoorie Road. The winding mountain road takes you straight up into the clouds.
Landour Exploration - Skip the crowded main town initially and head higher up to quiet
Mussoorie Mall Road- Grab lunch overlooking the deep mountain valleys
George Everest - Visit the historic estate of India's Surveyor General. Hike the short ridge line for an incredible, unobstructed 360-degree view of the snow-capped Himalayas.

Day 3 · Architecture, Temples & Tibet (Heritage Loop)

Forest Research Institute (FRI)- Visit this massive, jaw-dropping Greco-Roman colonial campus and explore the forestry museums.
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir- Head to this ancient Shiva temple built inside a natural river cave.
Mindrolling Monastery - Explore one of India's largest Tibetan Buddhist centres. Marvel at the soaring, multi-story Great Stupa and its beautifully manicured gardens.
Paltan Bazaar - Old heart of the city near the iconic Clock Tower. Gorge on local street treats like spicy Kandalee momos, bun-tikki, and sweet rusmalai.