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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

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 owner and staffs super friendly and helpful, rooms are cozy and clean, nice chilling area, delicious breakfast, good value for money, the location isn't far from metro, good vibes and felt like home

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8.7
Fabulous
242 reviews
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£7
per night

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.

Everything was perfect. The hotel is kept clean. I mean the cleanest for me as a person who traveled around India for 15 days staying at 5, 6 hostels there. This is the first time I really wanted to extend my stay.

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8.5
Very good
465 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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.

Perfect location . Friendly and very helpful owner . Clean rooms and toilets . Everything was perfect

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7.4
Good
347 reviews
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£4
per night

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.

It's in a very favorable place. Close to park street. That means close to party!

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7.4
Good
217 reviews
Price from
£6
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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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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 reviews
    This hostel is really well run, clean, spacious and in a great location. Roof top has awesome views! A nice mix of travellers from round the globe. Comfy beds.
    Rose Wren
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 502 reviews
    If you are used to "budget" this is a good fit. Reasonably confortable bed, fan, air con, wifi and hot water. Reasonable location a cheap Uber trip from most places in the city. Mosque close by. Staff always available and helpful. Thrre is a lift, small but functional.
    Malcolm
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.69
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 283 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
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 reviews
    The best hostel in Kolkata, very neat and clean
    Subhash
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.08
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 217 reviews
    The hotel staff and management is very friendly, helpful and generous. They talk very politely with guests. The hotel bathrooms are clean with 24*7 hot water. The hotel rooms are clean and nice though it's a dormitory. The hotel is located in a busy area and you can get all types of transport nearby. Beds are bit hard but manageable. It's a safe place to stay. The hotel is equipped with fast wifi connection. The hotel is fine for solo and family travel as they have a private room with a private bathroom as well I think.
    ashish amte
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.77
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 117 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: £19.29
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 277 reviews
    Great location. Budget stay if you don't want to spend much time in commute.
    Mahadev
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £37.70
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 554 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
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 reviews
    I had a fantastic experience at City Central Hostel! The dormitory-style setup was surprisingly comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly. The location was ideal, right in the heart of the city, making it convenient to explore. Clean facilities, vibrant atmosphere, and budget-friendly – I'd definitely stay here again!
    Ghosh
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 225 reviews
    You get mostly every time spending thing in building, rooftop cafe , gym, cheap stay, normal cafe
    SARKAR
    Solo traveller

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