This erstwhile 'Hippy Island' has no more guest houses!
Once backpackers stormed this area (also called Hippy Island!), thanks to the numerous guesthouses and restaurants with a carefree & rustic vibe.
You need to take a coracle ferry to reach this side of the river from Hampi village.
Bouldering fans take note: This IS the place where your fellow climbers used to stay, thanks to this area being close to the ‘popular’ boulder problems and also less touristy per se. .
This place is open for bouldering. But the accommodations ( cheap guest houses & restaurants ) are closed.
Many of the guest house are relocated to nearby villages. Explore stay options in Hampi village, Kadirampura, Sanapur or Anegondi. All has budget accommodations like the once offered by Virupapur Gadde
For more on bouldering specific details please see : Bouldering in Hampi