Best Backpacker Hostels in Haridwar

There are 8 backpacker hostels in Haridwar on this page, spread across 5 areas. The biggest clusters are Railway Station (4), Ranipur & BHEL (1), Shantikunj & Saptrishi (1).

Stay within walking distance of the ghat you plan to bathe at: Har Ki Pauri and the Upper Road for the main snans, or Kankhal, Bhupatwala and Shantikunj for calmer bases a short walk or ride away. Roads close to vehicles around the big bathing days, so a walkable stay matters more than a fancy one. Book as early as you can; for a quieter base, Rishikesh is about 25 km upriver. Our Haridwar Kumbh 2027 guide covers the reported dates and planning.

For the evening aarti and the main snans, stay near Har Ki Pauri or the Upper Road; for a calmer base, Kankhal, Bhupatwala or Shantikunj; for driving in and out, the Delhi Road or Rishikesh Road. Railway Station is handy for trains, a short ride from the ghats; Ranipur & BHEL is the BHEL township side, quieter and good for driving in; Shantikunj & Saptrishi is the riverside stretch towards Rishikesh around Shantikunj and Saptrishi.

Listed starting prices put a typical backpacker hostel at about ₹1,400 a night, with most between ₹700 and ₹1,400. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.

Yes. 1 of the 8 backpacker hostels here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.

Bedhubs Hostel in Har Ki Pauri has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹671 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

The best-reviewed are Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar Hostel (8.1/10), Bedhubs Hostel (7/10), Dormitory – Hotel Raj (4.4/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

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