Hostels in India
65 properties hostels and budget dorms across 7 destinations in India, from € 7 per night for two adults.
Hostels in India at a glance
We track 65 properties hostels and budget dorms across 7 destinations in India. Rishikesh has the most with 20; Amritsar has the lowest starting price at € 7 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 13 to € 37 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country. Staying in Mumbai costs about 2.8 times what Amritsar does for the same kind of property, so if your plans are flexible the destination matters more than the hotel.
| Destination | Properties | From / night | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 20 | from € 9 | € 22 |
| Udaipur | 15 | from € 13 | € 22 |
| Varanasi | 7 | from € 10 | € 21 |
| Mumbai | 6 | from € 29 | € 37 |
| Jaipur | 6 | from € 11 | € 22 |
| Bengaluru | 6 | from € 14 | € 19 |
| Amritsar | 5 | from € 7 | € 13 |
What to look for in hostels in India
Properties offering shared dormitories, private rooms, or both, with common areas that are the actual point. Modern hostels vary enormously: some are quiet and closer to a budget hotel, others run bar crawls every night. The guest reviews say which one you are booking far better than the description does.
Before you book, check
- Whether the rate is per bed or per room. This is the single most common booking mistake.
- Whether bed linen and towels are included or hired.
- Whether there are lockers, and whether they take your size of bag and your own padlock.
- Whether the dorm is mixed or single-sex, and how many beds are in it.
A four-bed dorm and a fourteen-bed dorm are the same product on a filter and a completely different night's sleep. Look at the room type, not just the price, and read the review score for the specific thing that matters to you: quiet, cleanliness, or atmosphere.
Worth it for: Solo travel, long trips, and anyone who would rather meet people than have a minibar.
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Frequently asked
How many hostels are there in India?
We can currently book 65 across 7 destinations in India, starting from €7 per night for two adults.
Which destination in India has the most?
Rishikesh, with 20 properties hostels and budget dorms.