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The 10 Best Hostels in Kolkata, India

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Dden Vennell 2-homestay close to Metro is situated in Kolkata, 13 km from Indian Museum and 14 km from Nandan. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Kalighat Kali Temple.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a terrace with a garden view. At Dden Vennell 2-homestay close to Metro every room includes a private bathroom and bed linen.

I had a great stay here. The owner is very welcoming and friendly. The room was nice and quiet, and you have a lot of privacy. The guesthouse is good to use as a base for exploring Calcutta as it's more quiet and relaxed compared to the guesthouses in the centre. It's easy to get to: first a metro to Kavi Nazrul and then a 10rs shared ricksaw. It's worth the commute to stay in a nice place. I'll definately recommend staying here.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
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Situated in Kolkata, 7.5 km from Dumdum Metro Station, Guten Tag Kolkata features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 8.6 km from M G Road Metro Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9 km away from Sealdah Railway Station. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

THE LOCATION WAS GREAT AND SO WAS THE VIBE. WILL VISIT AGAIN FOR MY NEXT TRIP NEXT WEEK

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8.7
Fabulous
232 reviews
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City Central Hostel is located in Kolkata, within 1.2 km of M G Road Metro Station and 1.2 km of Sealdah Railway Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Esplanade Metro Station is 2.7 km away and New Market is 3.3 km from the hostel.

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. At City Central Hostel, each room is fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

The free Wi-Fi in the rooms and throughout the hotel ensured I could stay connected without any issues. The on-site restaurant provided a delicious array of dishes, offering a variety of options for different tastes.

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8.5
Very good
461 reviews
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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Bubble Beds offers accommodation in Kolkata with easy access to the metro.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. City tours can be arranged.

From Bubble Beds, Kalighat metro station is 100 metres, Kalighat Temple 800 meters, Lake Mall is 500 meters, while Gariahat is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, 22 km from the property.

Every facilities over here is too good...Hotel is so neat and clean... people and stuffs r very friendly...I would love to visit this place again

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7.3
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337 reviews
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Set in Park Circus in Kolkata, 1.6 km from Park Street, Hotel Bengal boasts a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower.

The owner is very friendly and helpful, worried about your comfort and also giving you some nice tips about where to eat good food at good price. Beds have a plug next to it, and the room is provided by two powerful fans. The guesthouse is located at a walking distance from the park and many highlights of the city. My flight was at night, and the owner let me leave my luggage during the day and also take some rest in the evening before departure. I will stay again every time I’ll visit Calcuta.

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7.4
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £30.29
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 280 reviews
    It was a great location. The staff were great . The rooms were clean and breakfast was very good. I would not hesitate to book this hotel again because it is very good value for money. It took me about 40 minutes to walk to Howrah Bridge from the hotel. Its a very busy city but there is a calmness the hotel as its set back a little off the road so bear that in mind when trying to locate it. The shopkeepers around are very friendly though. I felt very safe .
    Nicholas
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £19.93
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 285 reviews
    Good property budget property
    Abdus samad
    People with friends
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 460 reviews
    The best hostel in Kolkata, very neat and clean
    Subhash
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.78
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 366 reviews
    Great location. Hotel was very grand and full of history.
    William
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £26.04
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 92 reviews
    I had booked budget single room. Solo traveller. The room is great. Small, compact but has everything. The only problem was the height of the roof. It's great if you are under 5'7'' in height. I am over 6'. The host was an amazing woman. She gave an upgrade to another room. She is very accommodating and good host. The room is clean and in very good locality.
    Sanjay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.45
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 110 reviews
    We stayed in Soukyam hotel for a family trip to Kolkata. We were very happy with the hotel for the following reasons: 1. Great location - very close to Dakshinapan. 15 min walk from South City Mall. 2. Very clean and all facilities provided. 3. Friendly staff. We especially liked a receptionist who was cheerful and efficient. 4. Budget friendly. 5. The complimentary breakfast was tasty
    Chatterjee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £17.08
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 278 reviews
    Great location. Budget stay if you don't want to spend much time in commute.
    Mahadev
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.44
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 115 reviews
    “Great place to stay! Clean, great location and great customer service.
    Srishti
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £37.21
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 550 reviews
    It was family friendly and staff were supoer friendly and courteous. I really enjoyed dinning there and having a couple beers in the bar by the second floor. Super close to the airport which was what I needed. Standards were high enough, I refused going to cheaper places because I needed somewhere safe and clean for my family, and they met my expectations for having spent that extra buck.
    Guillermo
    Family with young children
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 337 reviews
    Great location.. hotel manager is very helpful and very kind, And safe and secure place
    Vijay
    Solo traveller

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