Search Cheap Kolkata Hostels

By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your trip. If you're interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the monuments while you're here.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: GUTEN TAG - Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and free Wi-Fi. The Salvation Army Red Shield Guest House - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of New Market. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find showers, TVs and bed sheets in all rooms. Offbeat CCU on EM Bypass - Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Calcutta Ladies Lodge - Hostel - You can take advantage of free parking at this property. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 31°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 23°C. The rainiest months in Kolkata are August, July, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 327 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate some places near Kolkata. Get out into nature with places such as Botanical Gardens, New Town Eco Park and Maidan. Cultural attractions include Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial and Science City. Visit landmarks such as Missionaries of Charity's Mother House, Howrah Bridge and Fort William.

Keep this information about transit options in Kolkata in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Kolkata (CCU-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl.), located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Central Station, Chandni Chowk Station and Esplanade Station. To see more of the area, take a train from Sealdah Station, Rajabazar Station or Kolkata BBD Bagh Station.