Find Cheap Hostels in Kolkata

By choosing a hostel you can reduce your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your money for fun things to do during your stay. If you’re interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the monuments while you’re here.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: The Salvation Army Red Shield Guest House - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of New Market. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, free toiletries, and TVs in all rooms. Moustache Offbeat Kolkata Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as 2 restaurants. Rooms come with towels, showers, and lockers. Newtown Backpackers - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and showers. Calcutta Ladies Lodge - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 87°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 73°F. The rainiest months in Kolkata are August, July, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate the area around Kolkata. Get out into nature with places like Jodhpur Park, Botanical Gardens, and New Town Eco Park. Cultural attractions include Victoria Memorial, Science City, and Kolkata Panorama. Visit landmarks like Howrah Bridge, Fort William, and Belur Math.

Keep this information about transit options in Kolkata in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl. Airport (CCU), located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations like Central Station, Chandni Chowk Station, and Esplanade Station. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Sealdah Station, Rajabazar Station, or Kolkata BBD Bagh Station.