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Hostels in Madhya Pradesh 
Looking for the best hostels in Madhya Pradesh? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Madhya Pradesh with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Madhya Pradesh hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Madhya Pradesh and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Madhya Pradesh
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Madhya Pradesh, across 5 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 Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh. 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.
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$1.76Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh is one of the larger states in India. It is one of the least touched by tourists and has many places worth visiting. You can go to the old palaces of the Orchha region, the sculptures in Khajuraho, the religious stupas at Sanchi, the local exotic flora and fauna at one of the many national parks, and much more.
The best time to visit the Madhya Pradesh is between October and April, as these are the colder months of the year. The months of May and June are the summer, which can be very harsh indeed. There are many music and dance festivals in and around the state during the months of February, March and December.
Staying in the Madhya Pradesh is fun and easy. Many hostels dot the region, along with other hotels and guest houses. You can search for hostels located near the parks and other attractions in the state. The hospitality of the local populace is one of the best anywhere. Hostels in the region are typically very affordable, and aren’t too hard to find either. Your best bet is to go in with dollars or GBP and change it at a bank.
One of the biggest attractions about the Madhya Pradesh is how well-preserved the historical sites in the area are. There are many cities that were abandoned in the past. Their architecture and layout provide an insight into ancient building techniques. There are also temples from different eras. You should check out the erotic temples at Khajuraho. They are a symbol of the origins of the Kama Sutra. There are twenty temples with many sculptures and paintings, all of which are erotic in nature.
If you’re a nature lover, the Bandhavgarh and Kanha are two national parks. The Kanha park is the more affordable of the two, although the former has attractions like tigers, ancient forts, sloths, deer, and elephants. Kanha was the inspiration behind the world-famous novel, The Jungle Book. It features forests of bamboo, grassland, lakes, and streams. There are many species of local wildlife to observe.
One final suggestion is the Gwalior hilltop fort. You should check it out if you’re a fan of imposing structures. Towering over the city, it is over 1000 years old. Palaces and old temples are located in the walls of the fort.
Handwritten by local expert for Madhya Pradesh hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Madhya Pradesh - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Madhya Pradesh
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 Madhya Pradesh?
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 Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh 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.