Hostels in Punjab 
Looking for the best hostels in Punjab? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Punjab with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Punjab hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Punjab and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Punjab
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Punjab, across 2 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 Punjab 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 Punjab. 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 Punjab
Punjab, India, is a state in the northern region of India. Its name is made up of the Farsi words “panj” (meaning “five”) and “ab” (meaning “water”). It is the land of five rivers, namely the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum. It is also the only Indian state with a majority of Sikh residents. The major industry in the region is agriculture, as well as manufacturing of scientific devices and electrical products.
If you are in town on a budget, your best bet is to head to Amritsar. In this city, you will find some of the most modern hostels in Punjab, India. For a price that's quite reasonable by Western standards, you can rest your head in a clean and safe environment. There is so much more to the region’s hostels in Punjab, India -- many are very highly rated, offer tours, and provide a friendly vibe. Other advantages when staying in a Punjab, India hostel is the staff’s ability to communicate in English and advise about sightseeing spots.
Whether you choose to take one of the numerous walking tours offered in English or you decide to make your own itinerary, Amritsar has a lot of goodies on which to feast your eyes.
For a breathtaking view of epic proportions, make your first stop at Harmandir Sahib. Literally translated as “the home of God,” this temple was built for the Sikhs. Since Sikhism is an all-inclusive religion, which values individuals of all beliefs, more than one hundred thousand visitors from different religious backgrounds enter the temple every day. Often referred to as the “Golden Temple,” it is a beautiful sight of gold set against the contrasting white buildings surrounding it. The temple’s dome is covered in more than one thousand six hundred pounds of pure gold. As you go inside, the ornate beauty continues. To maintain the decorum, be prepared to remove your shoes and cover your head in respect to the magnificent temple (head scarves are provided for those who do not bring their own coverings).
For the next stop on your itinerary, you might enjoy walking to the structure exactly across from Harmandir Sahib; Akal Takht means “throne of the timeless one.” If you linger past sunset, you can witness the beautiful lighting of this magnificent building. Finally, you can walk the marble path around the lake to breathe in the serene air and take some souvenir pictures before heading back to your Punjab, India hostel.
Handwritten by local expert for Punjab hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Punjab - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Punjab. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Punjab. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Punjab
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 Punjab?
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 Punjab 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 Punjab 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.