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Top 10 Hostels in Dehradun

The 10 best-rated hostels in Dehradun, ranked by guest score (only hostels with at least 5 guest reviews count).

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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

Top 10 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 top 10 hostels are in Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar (3), Clement Town & Mindrolling (2), Raipur & Maldevta (2).
  • 4 (40%) allow pets.

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Top 10 Hostels in Dehradun ranked by guest score

  1. 1. 9Backpackers HostelUnratedClement Town & MindrollingHostelsGuests 9/10 · 165 reviewsStarting ₹385 onwardsView property
  2. 2. Stayble HomestayUnratedRaipur & MaldevtaHostelsGuests 9/10 · 149 reviewsStarting ₹2,116 onwardsView property
  3. 3. The Hosteller Bam Dehradun, City CentreUnratedSaharanpur Road & Patel NagarHostelsGuests 9/10 · 82 reviewsStarting ₹2,885 onwardsView property
  4. 4. Wuid Stayin WakeupindoonUnratedSaharanpur Road & Patel NagarHostelsGuests 9/10 · 54 reviewsStarting ₹577 onwardsView property
  5. 5. Welcome HostelUnratedClement Town & MindrollingHostelsGuests 9/10 · 18 reviewsStarting ₹769 onwardsView property
  6. 6. Live Free HostelUnratedMussoorie Road & MalsiHostelsGuests 8.6/10 · 133 reviewsStarting ₹3,174 onwardsView property
  7. 7. The Social StaysUnratedRajpur RoadHostelsGuests 8.4/10 · 223 reviewsStarting ₹2,885 onwardsView property
  8. 8. Dorm Hub HostelUnratedSahastradhara RoadHostelsGuests 8.4/10 · 216 reviewsStarting ₹289 onwardsView property
  9. 9. Nomads House HostelUnratedSaharanpur Road & Patel NagarHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 195 reviewsStarting ₹1,635 onwardsView property
  10. 10. Rootz HostelUnratedRaipur & MaldevtaHostelsGuests 8/10 · 60 reviewsStarting ₹3,847 onwardsView property

Top 10 Hostels in Dehradun: tips before you book

How this top 10 works: every hostel is ranked by its guest score, then by how many reviews it has, and only top 10 hostels with at least 5 guest reviews count, so one glowing review cannot top the list. Scores move as new reviews come in, so the order can change.

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. Clement Town & Mindrolling is the quieter south-western side around Clement Town and the Mindrolling Monastery.

  • 0 of these 10 top 10 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).

Top 10 Hostels in Dehradun: questions travellers ask

How many top 10 hostels are there in Dehradun?

There are 10 top 10 hostels in Dehradun on this page, spread across 6 areas. The biggest clusters are Saharanpur Road & Patel Nagar (3), Clement Town & Mindrolling (2), Raipur & Maldevta (2).

Which area of Dehradun is best for top 10 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; Clement Town & Mindrolling is the quieter south-western side around Clement Town and the Mindrolling Monastery; Raipur & Maldevta is the eastern side towards Raipur and Maldevta, greener and quieter, with a drive into the centre.

How much does a hostel in Dehradun cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical hostel at about ₹1,900 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 top 10 hostels in Dehradun?

Yes. 4 of the 10 top 10 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 top 10 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 top 10 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.