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Dden Vennell 2-homestay close to Metro is situated in Kolkata, 13 km from Indian Museum and 14 km from Nandan. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Kalighat Kali Temple.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a terrace with a garden view. At Dden Vennell 2-homestay close to Metro every room includes a private bathroom and bed linen.

I had a great stay here. The owner is very welcoming and friendly. The room was nice and quiet, and you have a lot of privacy. The guesthouse is good to use as a base for exploring Calcutta as it's more quiet and relaxed compared to the guesthouses in the centre. It's easy to get to: first a metro to Kavi Nazrul and then a 10rs shared ricksaw. It's worth the commute to stay in a nice place. I'll definately recommend staying here.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews

Situated in Kolkata, 7.5 km from Dumdum Metro Station, Guten Tag Kolkata features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 8.6 km from M G Road Metro Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9 km away from Sealdah Railway Station. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

I felt like I was at home! I arrived so tired from my trip and they welcomed me and made me delicious food! The vibes here are immaculate✨

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8.6
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
€ 8
per night

City Central Hostel is located in Kolkata, within 1.2 km of M G Road Metro Station and 1.2 km of Sealdah Railway Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Esplanade Metro Station is 2.7 km away and New Market is 3.3 km from the hostel.

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. At City Central Hostel, each room is fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

was perfect ! But Double perfect: rooms but even shared kitchen w big comm. fridge / hall and bathrooms ! Imagine: all clean, all electric items in fully working conditions.. in India !!! Kitchen equipment: free to be used by guests, toaster, pots, plates , water boiler, etc. (Guests are asked to clean it after using which was done by most) , water filter.. 2 extra wash basins... chai prepare equipment.. Simple breakfast 8..10am w toast and butter + jam plus 1 banana for each guest etc. (Please dont tell: once I took two..) After more then 25 years yearly roaming around in India during my holidays even being in lower budged level this was best accomodation I ever had ! Laundry ? No problem at all: washing machine & next to it laundry dryer (extra charged R 200 and handled by staff, done separate washing / drying laundry of each customer separate, same day ready.. but available and charge acceptable. next guest: fresh white bed sheets.. (!) Not opposite...! 3rd floor: but imagine : lift which works 24 hours, during the week I stayed in: not a single power off , water hot and cold all time.. Please dont tell / do not recommend to too many friends: Otherwise City Central Hostel will be fully booked next time I like to stay in.. Smoking: not allowed within the rooms, but hard smokers may go half floor below.. How to find it: everybody in Kolkata knows the M.G. Road but also the College Street. Where both cross: jump out of bus: its less then 200 meters from City Central Hostel, just ask any shop owner: Hostel is at M.G. Road (Mahatma Gandhi Road, busses run from main Howrah railway station to main Sealdah railway station and back cont. and pass hostel which is on the left road side when u come from Howrah / river Ganga !

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8.5
Very good
480 reviews

Located in Kolkata, 5.5 km from Sealdah Railway Station, Offbeat CCU Bunkers provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 6.2 km from Indian Museum, 6.3 km from Nandan and 7 km from Victoria Memorial. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi.

All units at the hostel include air conditioning and a desk.

Facilities, breakfast, bed, wifi

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7.8
Good
228 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Bubble Beds offers accommodation in Kolkata with easy access to the metro.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. City tours can be arranged.

From Bubble Beds, Kalighat metro station is 100 metres, Kalighat Temple 800 meters, Lake Mall is 500 meters, while Gariahat is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, 22 km from the property.

Actually I forgot the key of my luggage there in room so staff sandeepan hold on then when I booked a uber package 📦 then he gave me. He picked up my call in night any time. His behaviour is very hospitable. He is very polite 🙂. Thankyou sandeepan for the help.

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7.4
Good
357 reviews
Price from
€ 15
per night

Set in Park Circus in Kolkata, 1.6 km from Park Street, Hotel Bengal boasts a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower.

friendly staff, towels, soap and cold drinking water provided by the house

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7.3
Good
226 reviews
Price from
€ 15
per night

The rooms at the hostel have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Calcutta Backpackers rooms include bed linen and towels.

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9.8
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
€ 8
per night

Ladies pg is set in Kolkata, 7.7 km from Indian Museum and 8.2 km from Nandan. The property is situated 9.4 km from Victoria Memorial, 10 km from Park Street Metro Station and 10 km from Sealdah Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Kalighat Kali Temple.

At the hostel, each room has a balcony.

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€ 13
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Located in kolkata and within 1.4 km of Dumdum Metro Station, Pushpak Guest House Boys, Near DumDum metro Station features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 5.5 km from M G Road Metro Station, 7.7 km from Esplanade Metro Station and 7.9 km from Howrah Railway Station. Eden Gardens is 10 km from the hostel and Park Street Metro Station is 10 km away.

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€ 3
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Hostels that guests love in Kolkata

  • From € 14.76 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 357 reviews
    first of all, I liked the location. Very closed to the metro station and the main road. The hostel staffs are very friendly. Hostel premises is very clean and well maintained. even the hostel is located in a central location, yet it was noise free. Moreover, the hostel is budget friendly and it really worth staying there.
    Fahmida Ara Mahmud
    Bangladesh
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    This hostel is really well run, clean, spacious and in a great location. Roof top has awesome views! A nice mix of travellers from round the globe. Comfy beds.
    Rose Wren
    United Kingdom
  • From € 33.98 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 512 reviews
    If you are used to "budget" this is a good fit. Reasonably confortable bed, fan, air con, wifi and hot water. Reasonable location a cheap Uber trip from most places in the city. Mosque close by. Staff always available and helpful. Thrre is a lift, small but functional.
    Malcolm
    Australia
  • From € 35.20 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 292 reviews
    It was a great location. The staff were great . The rooms were clean and breakfast was very good. I would not hesitate to book this hotel again because it is very good value for money. It took me about 40 minutes to walk to Howrah Bridge from the hotel. Its a very busy city but there is a calmness the hotel as its set back a little off the road so bear that in mind when trying to locate it. The shopkeepers around are very friendly though. I felt very safe .
    Nicholas
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    The best hostel in Kolkata, very neat and clean
    Subhash
    India
  • From € 24.70 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 226 reviews
    The hotel staff and management is very friendly, helpful and generous. They talk very politely with guests. The hotel bathrooms are clean with 24*7 hot water. The hotel rooms are clean and nice though it's a dormitory. The hotel is located in a busy area and you can get all types of transport nearby. Beds are bit hard but manageable. It's a safe place to stay. The hotel is equipped with fast wifi connection. The hotel is fine for solo and family travel as they have a private room with a private bathroom as well I think.
    ashish amte
    India
  • From € 28.42 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 127 reviews
    We stayed in Soukyam hotel for a family trip to Kolkata. We were very happy with the hotel for the following reasons: 1. Great location - very close to Dakshinapan. 15 min walk from South City Mall. 2. Very clean and all facilities provided. 3. Friendly staff. We especially liked a receptionist who was cheerful and efficient. 4. Budget friendly. 5. The complimentary breakfast was tasty
    Chatterjee
    India
  • From € 22.13 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 282 reviews
    Great location. Budget stay if you don't want to spend much time in commute.
    Mahadev
    India
  • From € 51.89 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 564 reviews
    It was family friendly and staff were supoer friendly and courteous. I really enjoyed dinning there and having a couple beers in the bar by the second floor. Super close to the airport which was what I needed. Standards were high enough, I refused going to cheaper places because I needed somewhere safe and clean for my family, and they met my expectations for having spent that extra buck.
    Guillermo
    Ireland
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 480 reviews
    I had a fantastic experience at City Central Hostel! The dormitory-style setup was surprisingly comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly. The location was ideal, right in the heart of the city, making it convenient to explore. Clean facilities, vibrant atmosphere, and budget-friendly – I'd definitely stay here again!
    Dev
    India

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