Zostel Plus Kareri, located in Kareri, Dharamshala, is approximately 24km from the HPCA Stadium and 19km from Kangra Airport. This guesthouse offers a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, along with free Wi-Fi, parking, and a garden; it features one bedroom and one bathroom with mountain views from the balcony.
8.8 11 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$100/nightfor 1 night
Utopia
1 8
hostel , Dharamshala
Utopia in Upper Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh, offers stunning Himalayan views, situated 2km from McLeod Ganj and 6km from Dharamshala. This Dharamshala hostel provides rooms and dorm beds, boasting a terrace with panoramic views, a garden, restaurant, tennis court, and evening entertainment including open mic nights and karaoke.
8.7 178 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$53/nightfor 1 night
Himtrek Stays,mcleodganj
2 6
hostel , McLeod Ganj
Himtrek Stays, a family-friendly guesthouse in McLeod Ganj, is conveniently located 8.4km from the HPCA Stadium and 19.3km from Kangra Airport. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom lodging offers free Wi-Fi, private parking, a restaurant serving multiple meals, yoga classes, a garden, sun terrace, and outdoor fireplace, plus some units boast balconies with mountain views.
8.9 209 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$67/nightfor 1 night
The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Bhagsu Waterfall
1 8
hostel , McLeod Ganj
The Hosteller Mcleodganj, Bhagsu is located in McLeod Ganj, just a short walk from the Bhagsunag Temple, waterfall, and Shiva Cafe, offering a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling atmosphere of this popular tourist destination. The hostel has received excellent user ratings, highlighting its comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The hostel features a range of common areas, including a cafe with a foosball table, an outdoor area with benches, and a space with hammocks, swings, and a bonfire pit, providing plenty of opportunities for socialising and relaxation. Guests can enjoy a self-service cafe with vegetarian options, no curfew, and amenities such as extra mattresses, luggage storage, and lockers.
8.4 307 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$75/nightfor 1 night
Gostops Amritsar, Golden Temple
1 8
hostel , Amritsar
goSTOPS Amritsar, Chatiwind Gate is located in Amritsar, a short walk from the Golden Temple and within a mile of Jallianwala Bagh, making it an ideal base for exploring the city's historical sites. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel has a shared lounge for socializing with fellow travellers and each room features a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy amenities like air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
10 1 review
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$75/nightfor 1 night
Sodhi Residency
4 8
hostel , Amritsar
Sodhi Residency, a guesthouse in Amritsar, offers the Sodhi Residency deal with complimentary WiFi and private parking, situated conveniently for accessing the city's attractions. This accommodation provides rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries, and a capacity for up to five guests, with selected rooms featuring a private terrace and a daily vegetarian breakfast served.
8.1 531 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$76/nightfor 1 night
Deluxe Room (With Balcony) In Mcleodganj
1 8
hostel , Dharamsala
Zostel Mcleodganj is a hostel located in McLeodganj, a short walk from the bus station and close to the popular Triund top viewpoint, offering easy access to the bustling town and scenic mountain views. The hostel has a very good user rating, a good location rating, and an OK cleanliness rating. The hostel has a spacious layout with quirky chill-out zones and lively rooms. It offers a range of amenities, including a kitchen, terrace, garden, restaurant, parking, and reliable internet access, as well as private lockers and ensuite washrooms.
9.4 19 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$69/nightfor 1 night
Zuzu Hostels Mcleodganj
1 8
hostel , Dharamshala
Zuzu Hostels Mcleodganj, located in Dharamshala, is situated 8.7 kilometres from HPCA Stadium and 19.3 kilometres from Kangra Airport. This establishment offers a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, and rooms with free WiFi, with selected rooms featuring a private terrace.
8.6 5 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$66/nightfor 1 night
Dreamcatcher & Homestay
2 6
hostel , McLeod Ganj
DreamCatcher & Homestay is a Bed and Breakfast located in McLeod Ganj, 9 kilometres from HPCA Stadium and 19.3 kilometres from Kangra Airport. This accommodation offers a garden and terrace with mountain views, complimentary WiFi, a wardrobe, fridge, kettle, private bathrooms, and bed linen, with breakfast options including Italian, American, or Asian cuisine.
9.4 454 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$95/nightfor 1 night
Eevolve Dharamkot - An Eco Hostel
2 6
hostel , McLeod Ganj
Eevolve Dharamkot - An Eco Hostel is located in Dharamkot, a peaceful hillside village just a short distance from McLeod Ganj, with easy access to the HPCA Stadium and Kangra Airport. This adults-only hostel enjoys excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. Eevolve Dharamkot offers a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a garden, a sun terrace and a concierge service. Guests can enjoy modern amenities, including electric teapots, private bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries, and some rooms even feature kitchenettes.
9.0 2299 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$92/nightfor 1 night
Madpackers Amritsar
4 8
hostel , Amritsar
Madpackers Amritsar is located just 1.4 kilometres from the Golden Temple, within easy reach of other key landmarks, making it a great base for exploring the city. The hostel has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel has a shared lounge for socialising and a kitchen for preparing meals. It offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a terrace, a restaurant, a fitness centre, parking, a concierge service and 24-hour reception.
8.8 209 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$82/nightfor 1 night
Zostel Dharamkot, Bhagsu
1 8
hostel , McLeod Ganj
Zostel Dharamkot is an adults-only hostel located in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala district, approximately 9.2 kilometres from the HPCA Stadium and 19 kilometres from Kangra Airport. The hostel offers a shared lounge and terrace with mountain views, a restaurant serving continental and vegetarian breakfasts, and private bathrooms in all rooms.
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8.4 16 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$99/nightfor 1 night
Gostops Mcleodganj, Mall Road
1 6
hostel , Dharmsala
goSTOPS McLeod Ganj, Temple Road in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh is conveniently located less than 0.5km from the Triund trekking point, and within easy reach of the Dalai Lama Temple Complex and Bhagsunag Waterfall. This hostel offers a range of rooms, including mixed and female-only dormitories and private en-suite rooms, plus free Wi-Fi, a communal lounge, games room, on-site parking, and a daily vegetarian breakfast.
9.4 37 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$72/nightfor 1 night
The Kashi Baba Homestay
3 8
hostel , Dharamshala
The Kashi Baba Homestay, a family-friendly apartment in Dharamshala, is located 9km from the HPCA Stadium and 19km from Kangra Airport. This one-bedroom flat offers 11 square metres of space, sleeping up to six guests and boasting a full kitchen, private balcony with mountain views, free Wi-Fi, room service, and an on-site restaurant serving vegetarian breakfast.
8.4 13 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$87/nightfor 1 night
The Hosteller Dharamshala
1 6
hostel , Dharamshala
The Hosteller Dharamshala, situated in the Dhauladhar range, offers stunning valley views and is conveniently located near Dharamshala's major attractions, although precise distances are not specified. This hostel boasts a rooftop terrace perfect for sunrise yoga and sunset bonfires, alongside a cosy common area with a foosball table, parking, and internet access; further details on room sizes, numbers, or overall capacity are unavailable.
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$118/nightfor 1 night
Al Nisa Homes Girls Hostel
1 8
hostel , Lahore
Al Nisa Homes Girls Hostel is located in Lahore, 2.6 kilometres from Emporium Mall and 12.4 kilometres from Gaddafi Stadium, with Chauburji 12.9 kilometres away. This girls' accommodation offers a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and private bathrooms, with a capacity for seven guests and continental, vegetarian, and halal breakfast options available.
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9.4 44 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$44/nightfor 1 night
The Hosteller Dalhousie
1 6
hostel , Dalhousie
The Hosteller Dalhousie is located approximately 15-20 kilometres from Dalhousie town, offering convenient access to Victorian churches and the deodar forests. This hostel provides guests with scenic valley views from both dorm rooms and private rooms, along with a café, bonfire area, and outdoor swings, plus features boasting boho-chic décor incorporating local handicrafts.
8.7 208 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$249/nightfor 1 night
Young Monk Hostel Dharamkot
2 8
hostel , McLeod Ganj
Young Monk Hostel & Cafe Dharamkot is located in Dharamkot, a peaceful area of McLeod Ganj, just 9.5 kilometres from the HPCA Stadium and 19 kilometres from Kangra Airport. The hostel enjoys excellent user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel has a shared lounge, a terrace, and a garden, offering stunning views of the mountains. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar, and free Wi-Fi, as well as organised tours and a 24-hour front desk.
8.8 394 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$40/nightfor 1 night
The Hosteller Amritsar, Near Golden Temple
1 6
hostel , Amritsar
The Hosteller Amritsar is conveniently located in central Amritsar, just 1.7 kilometres from Durgiana Temple, a 13-minute walk from the Partition Museum, and 1.5 kilometres from Amritsar Junction Train Station. The hostel has consistently received excellent ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience. This accommodation features a shared lounge, perfect for socialising with other travellers. Guests can enjoy a delicious vegetarian breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a restaurant and bar on-site.
8.3 475 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$101/nightfor 1 night
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel
1 6
hostel , Dharamshala
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel is in Bhagsu Nag, a popular tourist area in Dharamshala, within a 15-minute walk of Kumar Pathri and Tushita Meditation Centre, and within 2 kilometres of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts and Hanuman-ka-Tibba. The hostel has received very good ratings for both its location and overall experience, and a good rating for cleanliness. The hostel has a range of amenities and features, including a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, a common area with coffee/tea, an arcade/game room, a fitness centre, and a terrace/balcony. Guests can also enjoy a garden, parking, room service, and 24-hour front desk assistance.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Punjab
What are the most affordable attractions for backpackers to visit in Punjab, India?
For budget travellers in Punjab, exploring the Golden Temple in Amritsar is a must, and it's free to enter. Wander through the vibrant bazaars of Amritsar and Ludhiana for a taste of local life without spending much. Many historical sites, like the forts of Bhatinda and Anandpur Sahib, have minimal entry fees. Taking local buses instead of taxis is a great way to save money while seeing the countryside.
What are some unmissable, lesser-known spots in Punjab, India?
Beyond the well-trodden tourist paths, consider visiting the rural villages around Anandpur Sahib to experience authentic Punjabi village life. The Kila Raipur Rural Olympics offer a unique glimpse into rural sports and traditions. For a peaceful retreat, explore the serene surroundings of the Harike Wetland, a haven for birdwatchers. The architectural marvel of the Qila Mubarak in Patiala is another hidden gem.
What fun and budget-friendly events or festivals are happening in Punjab, India?
The Hola Mohalla festival in Anandpur Sahib is a vibrant spectacle of Sikh martial arts and religious fervour. Baisakhi, the harvest festival, is celebrated across Punjab with joyous processions and traditional dances. Maghi, another significant harvest festival, features folk music and dance performances. These are all relatively inexpensive to experience, with many events being free to attend.
What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Punjab?
What are the best nightlife spots in Punjab, India?
Nightlife in Punjab is diverse. Amritsar has a few rooftop bars and pubs offering a modern experience. Ludhiana and Chandigarh have a wider range of clubs and pubs, though it's worth noting that Punjab's nightlife scene is generally more low-key compared to other major Indian cities.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Punjab?
What’s the ideal length of stay to get a full experience of Punjab, India?
A week to ten days allows for a good overview of Punjab, enabling you to visit major cities like Amritsar and Chandigarh, explore some rural areas, and experience a festival if timed correctly. However, to truly delve into the culture and explore lesser-known places, two weeks or more would be ideal.
Does Punjab, India offer any iconic natural events?
While Punjab isn't known for dramatic natural events like volcanoes or geysers, the changing seasons bring their own beauty. The monsoon season transforms the landscape, and the harvest season brings vibrant colours to the fields. The Harike Wetland provides a consistent spectacle of birdlife throughout the year.
Are there special cultural workshops or experiences to explore in Punjab, India?
Many villages offer opportunities to learn traditional Punjabi crafts like pottery, weaving, or cooking. Several organisations run workshops focusing on Punjabi folk dances and music. It's best to enquire locally or research options in advance, as availability varies.
How can you dive deeper into the culture and connect with locals in Punjab, India?
Staying in homestays in rural areas offers an immersive experience. Learning a few basic Punjabi phrases goes a long way. Participating in local festivals and events provides opportunities for interaction. Showing genuine interest in the local culture and traditions is key to connecting with the people of Punjab.
Which restaurants and bars in Punjab, India offer the best local cuisine?
Numerous dhabas (roadside eateries) across Punjab serve authentic and affordable Punjabi food. In cities, many restaurants specialise in traditional dishes like butter chicken, dal makhani, and saag paneer. Exploring local markets and street food stalls offers a true taste of Punjabi culinary delights. Specific restaurant names vary greatly by location, so asking locals for recommendations is always a good idea.
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Best Punjab hostels with air conditioning
9.3 13 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$34/nightfor 1 night
Ymca Girls Hostel, Mall Road, Lahore
4 8
hostel , Lahore
Ymca Hostel is located 2.1 kilometres from Alhamra Art Centre, offering convenient access to Lahore Museum, Chauburji, and Data Darbar, and is 27.4 kilometres from Wagah Border. This budget accommodation provides complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, and private parking for a fee, alongside a shared kitchen, lounge, and rooms with essential amenities including some with terrace access, serving Asian and halal breakfasts.
9.8 11 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$70/nightfor 1 night
Sir Mam Ashram
3 8
hostel , Bhaddi
Sir Mam Ashram, a B&B in Bhaddi, Himachal Pradesh, enjoys a convenient location approximately 64 kilometres from Ludhiana Airport. This guesthouse offers a single bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, spa and on-site restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan breakfasts and high tea, plus free Wi-Fi, parking and access to a terrace, garden and open-air bath.
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$31/nightfor 1 night
Green Backpacker Hostel
1 6
apartment , Amritsar
Green Backpacker Hostel in Amritsar is conveniently located near Nexus Mall on the GT Road, 4km from the Golden Temple. This Amritsar lodging offers a shared kitchen, air conditioning, a fitness centre, parking, and sleeps nine guests in a dormitory with eight bunk beds, each featuring a reading light, fan, and charging point, plus privacy curtains; separate male and female bathrooms are provided.
9.0 9 reviews
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$125/nightfor 1 night
Naurang Yatri Niwas
4 8
hostel , Garli
Naurang Yatri Niwas is located in Garli, a short distance from Kangra Airport (60km) and offers easy access to the surrounding attractions of the district. The guesthouse provides comfortable accommodation for guests, featuring a terrace, barbecue facilities, a shared lounge, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Best Punjab hostels with laundry available
Punjab
17/07 – 18/07
A$115/nightfor 1 night
The Bunksters Mcleodganj Dharamkot
1 6
hostel , Dharamshala
The Bunksters Mcleodganj Dharamkot, a hostel in Dharamshala, is situated in Dharamkot village, Kangra district, less than 1 kilometre from the Tushita Meditation Centre and the Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts, with the Dalai Lama Temple Complex also nearby. This accommodation offers on-site dining with varied cuisines, private bathrooms, televisions, safety deposit boxes, a terrace, garden, tennis court, and parking, alongside 24/7 reception and a smooth check-in/check-out process.