Night Halt Dormitory

About Night Halt Dormitory

Night Halt Dormitory suits budget travellers, transit passengers, and solo visitors who need a straightforward base on SG Highway. The hostel sits in Bodakdev, a busy commercial stretch with easy access to offices, shops, and public transport. It works well for short stays, late arrivals, or anyone wanting a simple place to sleep between journeys.

This is a 2-star hostel with a functional, no-frills approach. The supplier's guest score is 3.8 out of 5 from 512 reviews. The property offers shared dormitory-style accommodation, though the exact room layout is not detailed. Expect a practical stay focused on convenience rather than luxury, with a 24-hour front desk to assist at any hour.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities include free WiFi, free car parking, and a 24-hour front desk, which are useful for couples, families, and business travellers alike. Luggage storage and a safe add convenience for early check-ins or late departures. Laundry service and a terrace are also listed.

The setting

Night Halt Dormitory is on SG Highway, next to GNFC Infotower in the Santanu Complex, Bodakdev. The area is a commercial hub with offices and retail. About 1.4 km in a straight line from the Iscon crossroads, it is roughly 7 km from Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort, and 7 km from Sabarmati Ashram. Gujarat Science City is about 4.5 km away, and Law Garden's night market is about 5 km.

Location and neighbourhood

Couples find it relatively quiet in the evenings. The neighbourhood has a clean, planned look. Early flights and late arrivals are common here, as the airport is a short drive away. The area is also convenient for transit stays between domestic connections or onward travel to Gandhinagar. Most visitors arrive by auto or app cab from the airport or railway station.

The streets are laid out in a grid, with wide pavements and landscaped medians. You will find several parks and green spaces within walking distance. The area is less crowded than the old city, and traffic moves steadily except during peak hours. Many offices and corporate parks are nearby, so the streets are busy on weekdays but calm on weekends. For a traveller with an early flight or a late arrival, this is a practical base. The proximity to the airport and the main highway makes it easy to plan a short stay. You can reach the riverfront or the old city in about half an hour by road.

Getting there and around

From Night Halt Dormitory, the airport is around 13.1 km away, a drive of about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. The railway station at Kalupur is around 9.1 km, roughly 30–40 minutes by cab. The Sabarmati Riverfront and the walled city are about 20–25 minutes by road. For local travel, app cabs and auto-rickshaws are easy to find on SG Highway. The nearest metro station is on the Blue Line, a short ride from the hotel; check the current network for connections to the old city and other parts of Ahmedabad. BRTS buses also run along the highway. The area is well connected for early departures and late arrivals.

Nearby sights and food

Within a few kilometres of Night Halt Dormitory are the Sanskar Kendra and the Mill Owners' Association Building, both designed by Le Corbusier. The Calico Museum of Textiles is a short drive away; visits require a pre-booked guided tour. The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque near the old city is known for its stone jali windows. The area itself has several parks and a clean, orderly feel for a morning walk.

Bodakdev has many vegetarian restaurants and snack shops along SG Highway and its side lanes. Gujarati thali is a common lunch option, with a sequence of dal, kadhi, vegetables, roti and rice. Dhokla, khaman and fafda with jalebi are popular snacks. For a quick meal, try khandvi or thepla. The area also has South Indian and North Indian options. The night food stalls in the old city offer a later meal.

A day from Night Halt Dormitory

A day from Night Halt Dormitory could start with a visit to the Sabarmati Ashram, followed by a walk along the riverfront. Cross the Atal Bridge to the west bank and take a cab to the Calico Museum of Textiles for a guided tour. Lunch in the Bodakdev area at a Gujarati thali restaurant. In the afternoon, see the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and the Jama Masjid in the old city. Walk through the pols near the Teen Darwaza to see carved havelis and chabutaras. Return to Bodakdev for an early dinner before heading to the airport for a late flight. The area's location makes it easy to fit in both heritage and modern Ahmedabad in one day.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Bicycle hire
• Dry cleaning service
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Laundry Service
• Luggage storage
• Picnic area
• Safe
• Surcharge
• Terrace