Hostels in Assam 
Looking for the best hostels in Assam? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Assam with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Assam hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Assam and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Assam
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Assam, across 1 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Assam hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Assam. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Assam
Assam is one of the Seven Sister States of northeastern India which are connected to the rest of the country via a 14-mile strip of land called the Siliguri Corridor. Assam is known for its tea, silk, and the first drilled oil well of Asia. It provides up to twenty-five percent of India's petroleum. Its capital is Dispur while its largest city is Guwahati.
Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, help attract ecotourism. The state is one of the last habitats for the Asian Elephant. It is also credited with helping animals like the one-horned Indian Rhinoceros, the Wild Water Buffalo, and the Pygmy Hog avoid extinction. All these distinctions help attract wildlife tourism.
The ideal time to travel here is from October to March due to the mild climate. In January you can share in the Bhopal Bihu Festival as well as the Harvest Festival. Upon arriving at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (also known as Guwahati Airport) in Borjhar, Guwahati, you will be in the perfect place to find Assam hostels. If you cannot locate a hostel, there are many hostel-type, economical accommodations in Guwahati. Look for lodgings called "Palace," "Inn," or "Regency" if you are looking for low-budget options. For $10 to $25 per night for a room for two, you can expect an average of 3 1/2-star quality, including clean rooms, friendly staff, free (mediocre) wifi, and good in-house food options. Be sure to bring some cash since many venues do not accept credit cards. Once you are settled in to your hostel, you can begin your sight-seeing.
From Guwahati, you can easily reach the famous Kaziranga National Park. This sanctuary is open from the first day of November until the last day of April. Two thirds of the One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros reside here. Other animals you can visit are elephants, tigers, swamp deer, wild buffalos, as well as birds and reptiles. There is also a variety of beautiful flowers and plants. You can even go on different safaris. The photo opportunities are ideal for avid nature lovers and photographers alike.
Another exciting point for your itinerary is the Umananda Temple. From your Assam hostel, ask where you can catch the ferry to Peacock Island. You can take a government ferry for about 30 cents, or you can take a private ferry for double or ten-fold that price. The short boat ride will take you over the Brahmaputra River to the smallest river-island in the world. Be prepared to ascend hundreds of steps to reach the beautiful temple atop mount Bhasmacala. Once up there, enjoy the view as well as the intricate beauty of the interior of the temple which was built by King Gadadhar Singha. Fortunately, you are permitted to take photos even within the shrine. You will see amazing creations, including the idols Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Hanuman.
Handwritten by local expert for Assam hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Assam - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Assam
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Assam?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Assam here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Assam safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.