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Cheap Hostels in Dehradun
Cheap hostels in Dehradun that start under ₹3,000 a night, grouped by price band, the ones you can book online first in each band.
15 cheap hostels to compare
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
Cheap Hostels in Dehradun: what to know
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 cheap hostels are in Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar (3), Chakrata Road & Premnagar (2), Clement Town & Mindrolling (2).
- 2 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 0 four-star.
- 3 (20%) allow pets.
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Under ₹1,000 7
- 9Backpackers HostelView property
- Wuid Stayin WakeupindoonView property
- Welcome HostelView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
- Dorm Hub HostelView property
- Grace Girls HostelView property
- The Trekkers HostelView property
- Sun N Soil Backpacker HostelView property
₹1,000 to ₹2,000 3
- Deep HostelsView property
- Abuzz Oxfordcaps Agrasen Boys HostelView property
- Nomads House HostelView property
₹2,000 to ₹3,000 5
- Gostops Dehradun, MaldevtaView property
- Abuzz Oxfordcaps Imperial Heights Mussoorie Dehradun HostelView property
- The Hosteller Bam Dehradun, City CentreView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
- Stayble HomestayView property
- The Social StaysView property
Cheap Hostels in Dehradun: tips before you book
Prices are each stay's listed starting price per night, usually for its smallest room. Weekends, long weekends and the summer rush to the hills fill Dehradun first, and prices rise then; quieter months cost less. Staying a week or more? Ask for a weekly rate, many small places will agree.
Cheaper rooms are often simpler, so check the basics before you book: hot water, a fan or AC, Wi-Fi if you need it, and whether the room is up several flights of stairs.
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: Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar is the western side towards the Saharanpur Road, practical with easy road links towards Delhi. Chakrata Road & Premnagar is the western edge on the Chakrata Road, around Premnagar and the Indian Military Academy side.
- 0 of these 15 cheap 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).
Cheap Hostels in Dehradun: questions travellers ask
How many cheap hostels are there in Dehradun?
There are 15 cheap hostels in Dehradun on this page, spread across 9 areas. The biggest clusters are Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar (3), Chakrata Road & Premnagar (2), Clement Town & Mindrolling (2).
Which area of Dehradun is best for cheap 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. Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar is the western side towards the Saharanpur Road, practical with easy road links towards Delhi; 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.
How much does a hostel in Dehradun cost per night?
Listed starting prices put a typical hostel at about ₹1,300 a night, with most between ₹600 and ₹2,300. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.
Are there pet-friendly cheap hostels in Dehradun?
Yes. 3 of the 15 cheap 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 cheap 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 cheap 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.