Top 10 Hostels

1. Zostel

Zostel is a growing to be a haven for budget travellers and Backpackers in India. With their inexpensive tariff, air conditioned dorms and hot water supply, the backpackers seem to be really loving their stay in Zostel. They have their branches in Delhi, Varanasi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai, Goa, Pushkar, Ooty, etc. with many more in the offing.

Zostel provides travellers with everything they require and more, all within their budget. Yes, you heard that right! Zostel not only provides a bed to sleep in, a restroom to relax in but also free WI-FI, cable connections, game rooms, tea and coffee facilities, AC for the hot places, Lockers, housekeeping, a guest kitchen for travellers who like to cook and much more. They also keep organizing interesting get-togethers, travel-talks, parties and other social events. The price range is affordable for the amenities and awesome environment that they provide. The price range for a stay at the dormitory begins at Rs. 600 and go upto Rs. 2000 for private rooms.

2. Vedanta Wake-up! – Backpackers hostels in South India

One of the best backpackers hostels in India, travelers visiting South India seem to swear by it and rightly so. The hostel also provides WI-FI, books, games, etc. True to their name, these hostels also provide a touch of ethnicity with works of literature and musical instruments made available for the guests. It has been set up in Kanyakumari located in Tamil Nadu and five places in Kerala namely Alleppey, Kovalam, Fort Kochi, Thekkady and Varkala. The price range is between Rs.300 to Rs.1500. This hostel helps bring tourists closer as they have many fun activities such as barbeque nights, musical nights etc.

3. Youth Hostels: It started here!

This is probably where the trend of backpackers’ hostels in India kicked off. These hostels are run by the Youth Hostel Association of India. Convenient for single backpackers and especially youth, these hostels are affordable, comfortable and has warm and kind staff. These youth hostels are spread out to almost all the parts of India namely: Delhi, Manali, Ladakh, Port Blair, Goa, Darjeeling, Hyderabad and the list goes on and on. The best part is that they even organise various treks and tours to all parts of the country. Their prices range from Rs. 300 – Rs. 2000 depending on whether you want to stay in a dormitory or a room, with or without an AC.

4. Mustache Hostel: A Quirky Backpacker hostel to chill out

With a quirky name and amazing ambiance, these backpackers hostels are located in Jaipur and Delhi. The place includes game rooms to play, terrace to go up to at night, garden to just sit and relax, a kitchen for those who love to cook and other basic comforts such as WI-FI, lockers, hot showers etc. It is rated quite high in security and cleanliness. There’s an Indian touch to everything, and overall its a very beautiful hostel.

The price of this hostel is normally displayed in dollars. The price of the rooms begin from $9 which in Indian rupee is almost equal to Rs. 600. People have reviewed it to be worth the price.

5. Jungle Hostel

This is one of the best hostels located in Vagator, Goa. A peaceful place amidst jungles, a place to just relax and calm the mind and body with activities such as Yoga. Once you are ready to travel there’s so much for you in store. One reason why the hostel is situated in Vagator is because of its variety in food all available in walking distance and two beaches which are inaccessible by road and requires walking so its really quiet. This is a lovely place away from all the hustle and bustle.

The hostels and rooms are walking distance away from the main building. Once a week there is a barbeque night and movies at night on the rooftop for everyone who is interested. The hostel also like any other hostel offers WI-FI, hot showers, lockers etc. The dorms are priced at Rs. 500 while the separate rooms are priced at Rs. 1800.

6. Stops Hostel

A backpackers hostel in India which is slightly on the higher side in terms of price, is also one of the most awesome places to stay at. They first started off in Varanasi and have expanded to Delhi. The hostel offers WI-FI, Billiard, Tennis and other games, hot showers, lockers, library, BBQ, TV, Kitchen, AC and need I say more because I can go on and on.

The prices vary in both the places. In Varanasi, the dorm costs around Rs. 600 including Breakfast and separate room costs Rs.2000. In Delhi, the dorm costs around Rs. 1000 and the room costs Rs.3000 including Breakfast. So, if you don’y mind paying a little extra for amazing services then this is the place for you.

7. Le Pension, Jaipur

Le Pension is a budget hostel in Jaipur with all the requirements to feel at home. It is away from the main city so if you’re looking for a quiet place to just relax and stay away from all the hustle and bustle, this is perfect. Le Pension is a French word meaning Bed and Breakfast. The hostel is clean, reasonable and pleasant to stay in. Meeting all the other travellers and making friends is one of the many aims of Le pension.

Priced at just Rs. 400 per person it offers breakfast and other amenities such as WI-FI, books, games, magazines and even a terrace that has a cafe called Cafe Machaan for people who need some alone and peaceful time just lazing around and sipping on your tea. It is considered as one of the best hostels to stay at by all the other tourists.

8. Social Rehab, Bangalore

Located in Bangalore, Social Rehab is one of the best backpacker hostels in India. The hostel is clean and safe, they offer dorms of 6 as well as private rooms. It provides free WI-FI, T.V, games, books and guides. They also have a kitchen to cook whatever you want, from 8 a.m to 11 a.m everyday. Self service complimentary breakfast is provided and the best part is they allow you to completely rest and laze around in bed on Saturdays and Sundays, as breakfast is offered till noon. They also offer discounted trips to Hampi, Goa, Kerala etc.

The tariff is as follows:

Bunk bed in female dormitory costs Rs. 700- Rs. 800 per person

A twin private room costs Rs. 2275

A bunk bed in dormitory of 6 costs Rs. 700- Rs.800 per person

9. Jugaadus Eco Hostel, Amritsar

Jugaadus mean people who can make the most out of little. This hostel, situated at one of the most famous tourist places in India, teaches tourists how to maintain their budget and teach them a little about the Punjabi culture. It mainly aims at motivating people to be eco-friendly. The hostel has furniture and other items made completely from reusable items like the tables are made of reusable tyres, Bamboo dustbins and trays, reuse of plastic bags and plastic bottles etc. They are currently aiming at getting solar panels too.

They charge Rs.400 per person and have recently even made an offer of Stay for 4 nights and get the 5th one free, Stay for 10 days and get 3 nights free. So, all of you travellers who are dying to visit Punjab and learn its culture go ahead and enjoy your stay.

10. Prison by #thehostelcrowd, Goa

And we’ve saved the best for the end! The zone of parties, Goa, has a cool location where you can go totally crazy. It is touted as the only party hostel in India, wherein the part begins as soon as you check in. It also has this awesome party shuttle, which carries you to the best parties in Goa.

Address: 940 Anjuna Flea Market Road

The tariffs start at Rs. 450 per person for a 10 bed dorm, and goes up to only Rs. 500 per person in a 4 bed dorm.