We help students and working professionals find affordable, verified hostels and PG accommodations across India — without brokerage fees, without middlemen.
Background
Every year, millions of students across India move to a new city for college or their first job. One of the first and most stressful challenges they face is finding a safe, affordable place to stay. The process typically involves calling dozens of brokers, visiting properties that look nothing like the photos, and paying hefty brokerage fees — sometimes an entire month's rent — just to secure a room.
Hostel360 was built to change that. We're a free hostel and PG directory that connects students directly with hostel owners. No brokers, no booking fees, no commissions. You search, you compare, and you contact the hostel yourself.
We started in Jaipur — a city with a rapidly growing student population — and have since expanded to Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad. Our goal is to become the most trusted accommodation platform for students and young professionals across India.
Values
Every listing shows real prices, actual amenities, and genuine reviews. We do not hide fees or inflate ratings — what you see is what the hostel offers.
We connect you directly with hostel owners via WhatsApp and phone. No middleman means no commission, no brokerage, and no surprise charges at move-in.
Most students are moving to a new city for the first time. Every listing includes nearby landmarks, distances to colleges, and honest pricing.
We focus on independently-run hostels and PGs — the kind you would find through word of mouth, not on global booking platforms. Better value, more community.
Approach
We do not process bookings or payments. We are a directory — we list hostels and let you talk to owners directly. No service fees, no platform commissions, no lock-in.
Most accommodation platforms are designed for tourists or corporate tenants. Hostel360 is specifically built for students and young professionals looking for monthly rentals.
We focus on local, independently-run hostels and PGs — the kind you would find through word of mouth, not on global booking platforms. Better value, more community-oriented.
Trust
Every hostel on Hostel360 goes through a multi-step verification process before it appears on the platform. We don't scrape data from other sites or accept unverified bulk uploads.
We verify the hostel owner or manager's identity through phone and WhatsApp. We confirm they operate the property and have authority to list it.
Listing photos are reviewed for accuracy. We cross-check amenities (Wi-Fi, meals, laundry, AC) against what the hostel actually provides. Misleading photos are flagged and replaced.
We verify that listed prices match what residents actually pay. Hidden charges, deposit conditions, and refund policies are documented upfront so students know the full cost before visiting.
Listings are re-checked periodically. If a hostel closes, changes ownership, or modifies its pricing, we update or remove the listing. Student feedback and complaints trigger immediate review.
People
Co-Founder & CTO
A technology specialist with deep expertise in AI, full-stack development, and scalable platform architecture. Saurabh built Hostel360 from the ground up, designing the listing engine, search infrastructure, and verification workflows that power the platform. He leads all product development and technical strategy.
Co-Founder & COO
Brings 12 years of project management and technical operations experience to Hostel360. Ambika oversees hostel partnerships, city expansion, and listing quality across all six cities. She manages the onboarding pipeline, from initial hostel outreach to verification, photography, and live publication.
Join Hostel360
Whether you own a hostel looking for more residents, or a student searching for your next home — Hostel360 is the place to start. Free, simple, no middlemen.
