Delhi Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Delhi cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Delhi, India range from $2 to $50/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 109 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 17, Dec 18, Dec 19.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3.

At $2/night and up, Delhi is a mid-range hostel destination in India.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 30 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T20:49:11.908Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include December 17 (one night),December 18 (one night),December 19 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Delhi

Where to stay

Most budget hostels cluster in Paharganj, the neighborhood directly west of New Delhi Railway Station, where Main Bazaar Road puts you within walking distance of the metro. Majnu Ka Tilla, the Tibetan colony in North Delhi near the Yellow Line's Vidhan Sabha station, is quieter and a good pick if you want to sidestep the railway station chaos entirely.

Getting around

Get a Delhi Metro smart card at any station. It gives a 10% discount per ride and the Yellow, Blue, and Violet lines cover nearly every major sight, from Chandni Chowk to Humayun's Tomb.
Skip the taxi and tour-guide touts outside New Delhi Railway Station. Walk past the prepaid auto stand and use Ola or Uber instead. The app shows a fixed fare before you confirm.
For spices, textiles, or electronics, go to Lajpat Nagar Central Market or the wholesale lanes off Chandni Chowk rather than the tourist stalls in Paharganj. Prices are a fraction of what you'll pay in the backpacker zone.

When to go

June and July are cheapest, when temperatures top 45°C and hostels sit half-empty. October through February is when Delhi fills fast, especially around Diwali in October or November, when beds in Paharganj book out weeks ahead.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Delhi cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3. Dorm beds currently range from $2 to $50/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Delhi?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Delhi include December 17, December 18, December 19.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Delhi?

HostelHound currently tracks 109 hostels in Delhi, India.

Is Delhi affordable compared to other hostel cities in India?

Delhi is a mid-range hostel destination in India, with dorm prices starting from $2/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Delhi?

Most budget hostels cluster in Paharganj, the neighborhood directly west of New Delhi Railway Station, where Main Bazaar Road puts you within walking distance of the metro. Majnu Ka Tilla, the Tibetan colony in North Delhi near the Yellow Line's Vidhan Sabha station, is quieter and a good pick if you want to sidestep the railway station chaos entirely.

What is the best time of year to visit Delhi?

June and July are cheapest, when temperatures top 45°C and hostels sit half-empty. October through February is when Delhi fills fast, especially around Diwali in October or November, when beds in Paharganj book out weeks ahead.