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Cheap Hostels in Haridwar

Cheap hostels in Haridwar that start under ₹3,000 a night, grouped by price band, the ones you can book online first in each band.

3 cheap hostels in Haridwar, plus the nearest options

Stay near Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar Railway Station, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Daksh Mahadev Temple, Kankhal, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Shantikunj, Gurukul Kangri University, BHEL Haridwar, SIDCUL Haridwar, IIT Roorkee, CSIR-CBRI Roorkee

Cheap Hostels in Haridwar: what to know

Haridwar is built around its ghats. Har Ki Pauri and the Upper Road are the walkable pilgrim centre, closest to the evening Ganga aarti and the busiest at festivals; Kankhal and Bhupatwala are calmer, ashram-lined neighbourhoods; Shantikunj and Saptrishi sit along the river towards Rishikesh; Jwalapur, Ranipur and the Delhi Road are practical bases with easier parking. For big snan days, stay within walking distance of the ghat you plan to bathe at.

  • Most cheap hostels are in Shantikunj & Saptrishi (1), Har Ki Pauri (1).
  • 1 (33%) allow pets and 0 (0%) are on or facing the Ganga.

Coming for the Kumbh 2027?

Haridwar fills up months ahead of the Kumbh. Stay within walking distance of the ghat you plan to bathe at, expect road closures around the big snan days, and book early. For a calmer base, Rishikesh is about 25 km upriver.

Read our Haridwar Kumbh 2027 guide for reported dates and planning, see dharamshalas and all Haridwar stays, or compare stays in Rishikesh.

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  • Bedhubs HostelUnratedHar Ki PauriHostelsGuests 7/10 · 71 reviewsStarting ₹671 onwardsView property

₹1,000 to ₹2,000 2

  • Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar HostelUnratedShantikunj & SaptrishiHostelsGuests 8.1/10 · 71 reviewsStarting ₹1,438 onwardsView property
  • Annapurna Niwas HostelUnratedElsewhere in HaridwarHostelsStarting ₹1,438 onwardsView property

Only 3 stays in Haridwar fit this: Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar Hostel, Bedhubs Hostel and Annapurna Niwas Hostel. The nearest are in Rishikesh, about 25 km upriver. Below them: Haridwar Rooms Low Price and Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh.

Haridwar Rooms Low Price

  • Treebo Premium Paarth Grand with Pure Veg Restaurant Hotel★★★★BhupatwalaHotelsGuests 9.1/10 · 22 reviewsStarting ₹2,973 onwardsView property
  • Holiday Inn – Stay Home★★★JwalapurHotelsStarting ₹1,343 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Sarovar Hill, 5 Min from Har Ki Pauri★★★★Har Ki PauriHotelsGuests 10/10 · 1 reviewsStarting ₹2,110 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Shiv Sarovar★★★Shantikunj & SaptrishiHotelsGuests 7/10 · 1 reviewsStarting ₹2,397 onwardsView property
  • Fabhotel City Pride★★★Ranipur & BHELOther staysGuests 7.8/10 · 11 reviewsStarting ₹2,014 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Wisteria★★★★Rishikesh Road & MotichurHotelsStarting ₹1,630 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Royal Dot Managed by Sitara Group, Haridwar #Private ParkingUnratedRishikesh Road & MotichurHotelsGuests 9.8/10 · 5 reviewsStarting ₹2,973 onwardsView property
  • The Nagpal Hotel★★★Ranipur & BHELHotelsStarting ₹1,438 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Midtown★★Upper Road & MayapurHotelsStarting ₹2,877 onwardsView property
  • The Inspira Hotel★★★Shantikunj & SaptrishiHotelsGuests 4/10 · 3 reviewsStarting ₹1,918 onwardsView property
See the full page: Haridwar Rooms Low Price

Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh about 25 km upriver

  • Zostel Rishikesh HostelUnratedRishikesh · Laxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹1,053 onwardsView property
  • Zostel Rishikesh, Laxman Jhula HostelUnratedRishikesh · Laxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.7/10 · 230 reviewsStarting ₹766 onwardsView property
  • Gostops Rishikesh, TapovanUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsStarting ₹1,628 onwardsView property
  • Gostops Plus Rishikesh TapovanUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 8.1/10 · 61 reviewsStarting ₹2,585 onwardsView property
  • Hotel 7 Chakra in RishikeshUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsStarting ₹1,149 onwardsView property
  • Yatram HostelUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 8.8/10 · 12 reviewsStarting ₹862 onwardsView property
  • Pocketchange StaysUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 7.7/10 · 62 reviewsStarting ₹1,915 onwardsView property
  • Back Stayz Laxman JhulaUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 57 reviewsStarting ₹1,628 onwardsView property
  • Hostel Cozy BedsUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 7/10 · 706 reviewsStarting ₹2,011 onwardsView property
  • Flowstel Rishikesh Laxman JhulaUnratedRishikesh · Laxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹1,915 onwardsView property
See the full page: Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh

Cheap Hostels in Haridwar: tips before you book

Prices are each stay's listed starting price per night, usually for its smallest room. Festival days, the Kanwar Yatra and big snan days fill the town 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 25 km upriver. Send us your dates and group size and we will help you choose, wherever you end up staying.

Where these are: Shantikunj & Saptrishi is the riverside stretch towards Rishikesh around Shantikunj and Saptrishi. Har Ki Pauri is the main ghat and pilgrim centre, closest to the evening Ganga aarti.

  • 2 of these 3 cheap hostels can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Bedhubs Hostel (Har Ki Pauri, from ₹671), Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar Hostel (Shantikunj & Saptrishi, from ₹1,438), Annapurna Niwas Hostel (Elsewhere in Haridwar, from ₹1,438).
  • Best guest scores here: Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar Hostel (Shantikunj & Saptrishi, 8.1/10 from 71 reviews), Bedhubs Hostel (Har Ki Pauri, 7/10 from 71 reviews).

Cheap Hostels in Haridwar: questions travellers ask

Are there cheap hostels in Haridwar?

Only 3 stays in Haridwar fit this: Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar Hostel, Bedhubs Hostel and Annapurna Niwas Hostel. The nearest are in Rishikesh, about 25 km upriver. Below them: Haridwar Rooms Low Price and Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh.

Where should I stay in Haridwar for the Kumbh 2027?

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.

What is the cheapest hostel on this page?

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.

Which cheap hostels here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar Hostel (8.1/10), Bedhubs Hostel (7/10), 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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Planning a pilgrimage? Read our Haridwar Kumbh 2027 guide and the Ganga Aarti guide, compare stays in Rishikesh (25 km upriver), 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 jump around the Kumbh, Kanwar Yatra, Ganga Dussehra and big snan days, so give the property a quick check before you pack.