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Best Hostels in Dehradun
Hostels across Dehradun, from the Clock Tower and the Rajpur Road to Sahastradhara, the Mussoorie Road foothills and the airport side.
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Stay near Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Dehradun, Dehradun Railway Station, Dehradun ISBT (bus terminal), Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Robber's Cave (Gucchupani), Dehradun, Sahastradhara, Mindrolling Monastery, Dehradun, Tapkeshwar Temple, Dehradun, The Doon School, Dehradun
Choosing hostels in Dehradun
Dehradun spreads out along a few main roads. The Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar are the busy old centre; the railway station and the ISBT bus terminal sit to the south-west; the Rajpur Road runs north-east towards Rajpur and the road up to Mussoorie, with many of the cafes, restaurants and boutique stays. Sahastradhara Road and the Mussoorie Road foothills are greener and quieter, with villas, resorts and homestays; the Chakrata Road and the Haridwar Road are practical bases for the highway, and Jolly Grant airport is on the Rishikesh side. For a short trip, stay near the Rajpur Road or the Clock Tower; for a quiet one, go towards Sahastradhara or Malsi.
- Most hostels are in Chakrata Road & Premnagar (3), Clement Town & Mindrolling (3), Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar (3).
- 2 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 0 four-star.
- 6 (24%) allow pets.
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Best Hostels in Dehradun: tips before you book
Prefer to book direct? Our own homestays by the Ganges in Rishikesh are pinned near the top of this page, about 45 km by road. Send us your dates and group size and we will help you choose, wherever you end up staying.
Where these are: Chakrata Road & Premnagar is the western edge on the Chakrata Road, around Premnagar and the Indian Military Academy side. Clement Town & Mindrolling is the quieter south-western side around Clement Town and the Mindrolling Monastery.
- 0 of these 25 hostels can be booked online right away.
- Lowest starting prices on this page: Dorm Hub Hostel (Sahastradhara Road, from ₹289), 9Backpackers Hostel (Clement Town & Mindrolling, from ₹385), Wuid Stayin Wakeupindoon (Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar, from ₹577).
- Best guest scores here: 9Backpackers Hostel (Clement Town & Mindrolling, 9/10 from 165 reviews), Stayble Homestay (Raipur & Maldevta, 9/10 from 149 reviews), The Hosteller Bam Dehradun, City Centre (Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar, 9/10 from 82 reviews).
Best Hostels in Dehradun: questions travellers ask
How many hostels are there in Dehradun?
There are 25 hostels in Dehradun on this page, spread across 13 areas. The biggest clusters are Chakrata Road & Premnagar (3), Clement Town & Mindrolling (3), Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar (3).
Which area of Dehradun is best for hostels?
For cafes, restaurants and an evening walk, stay on the Rajpur Road or around the Clock Tower; for trains and buses, near the railway station or the ISBT; for quiet nights and green views, towards Sahastradhara Road, Malsi or the Mussoorie Road foothills. Chakrata Road & Premnagar is the western edge on the Chakrata Road, around Premnagar and the Indian Military Academy side; Clement Town & Mindrolling is the quieter south-western side around Clement Town and the Mindrolling Monastery; Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar is the western side towards the Saharanpur Road, practical with easy road links towards Delhi.
How much does a hostel in Dehradun cost per night?
Listed starting prices put a typical hostel at about ₹1,600 a night, with most between ₹600 and ₹2,900. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.
Are there pet-friendly hostels in Dehradun?
Yes. 6 of the 25 hostels here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.
What is the cheapest hostel on this page?
Dorm Hub Hostel in Sahastradhara Road has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹289 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.
Which hostels here have the best guest reviews?
The best-reviewed are 9Backpackers Hostel (9/10), Stayble Homestay (9/10), The Hosteller Bam Dehradun, City Centre (9/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.
How do I book one of these hostels?
Press View property to see the listing, or skip the search: send your dates, group size and budget through our contact form or WhatsApp and we will suggest suitable stays, including our own homestays, which you can book direct.
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Heading up the hill? Compare stays in Mussoorie (about 35 km up the hill road), see stays in Rishikesh (about 45 km away by road), look at our own handpicked homestays, or send us your dates and we'll suggest a stay.
Our area lines are drawn with a local's pencil, not a surveyor's, so a stay near the border might sit one neighbourhood over. Rates rise on weekends, long weekends, school holidays and the summer rush to the hills, so give the property a quick check before you pack.