4 Budget Hostels in Shillong for Backpackers (In November , 2023)

4 Budget Hostels in Shillong for Backpackers and Solo Travellers in 2023

In this blog, I am going to tell you about 4 best budget hostels in Shillong where you can stay while going to Shillong.

If you are a solo backpacker or traveling with friends and you are searching for budget hostels in Shillong in 2023, then you are in the right place. In this blog, I am going to tell you about some of the best budget hostels in Shillong where you can not only stay at a very reasonable price but you will also get to meet an other travellers like you which will make your journey more enjoyable. and this things makes hostel an unique from others.

But let me remind you that Shillong like other tourist places has a very limited hostels. Hostel culture is not so popular in Shillong yet. You would find many hotels, lodges, resorts and homestays in Shillong for staying but there are only a few hostels for staying.
But you don't have to be upset. In this blog, I will be telling you about the best 4 budget backpackers hostels of Shillong.

MiCha Hostel

MiCha Hostel is in the first position of our list. It is situated in Laitumkhrah which is 3km away from the centre point of Shillong. Public Transport is easily accessible from the centre point of Shillong to Laitumkhrah. This hostel is very good looking and clean. The hospitality of the hostel is really appreciable and the owner of the hostel is very friendly person. You will never regret staying here.

Address: Presbyterian School, Laitumkhrah Lummawrie Adjacent to Ramakrishna Mission Dispensary, opp. Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003

Price : Rs 350

Phone Number: 8787772981

Car Parking: Available

Wifi : Available

Overall Ratings in Google Map : 4.6 out of 5

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Zostel Shillong

Zostel in Shillong is one of a dream place to stay for every backpackers. It is situated at a place called Lumshiyap, which is around 3.3 km from the centre point of Shillong. Even Though it is a bit away from main city, you need not worry. You will get a lot of public transport from Police Bazar.(Note: Police Bazar is a name of a place in Shillong. It is the centre point of Shillong City).

Zostel, alike other hostels of Shillong, has a lots of things to offers the visitors. One of the best thing I like about this hostel is the earlier you book a room , the less price you will have to pay. Words will be less to appreciate about there hospitality.

You will never be alone and feel bored here because there will be always someone like you sitting or roaming around you. If you are the person loves to interact with people and make a new friends, then you must stay over here.

Address: Pine Villa, Golf Club, LumShyiap, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001

Price: This place has different types of room like dorm rooms for all, only female dorms, and private rooms. So Prices different rooms are different. Normally dorm rooms start from 700 Rupees at lowest and go upto 1500 Rupees per person. The earlier you book , the cheaper you get.

How To Book a room? : You can book a room from the popular online booking platforms like booking.com or you can directly call them in the phone number given below. You might get in discounted price by directly calling them instead of booking online.

Phone Number: 011 4116 8422

Food : They have a tiny restaurant that offers varieties of Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian dishes.

Car Parking: Available

Wifi : Available

Over Rating in Google: 4.6 out of 5

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Isabella Travellers Hostel

Isabella Travellers Hostel is an another awesome place for the backpackers and bikers to stay. This hostel is situated at a place called Laitumkhrah. It is around 3 km from Police Bazar. You will easily get buses and other public transport from Police Bazar to reach here. The stuffs are very polite and helpful. They have many things to offer you. You will also get a bike at a rent from here.

Address: Laitumkhrah Main Rd, behind Ramkrishna Dispensary, Lummawrie, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003

Price : For dorm rooms you will have to pay 400 Rs Per Person.

Phone Number: 070054 77045

Food : Available

Wifi : Available

Car Parking Area : Available

Overall Rating in Google: 4 out of 5

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Youth Hostel

Last but not least, Youth Hostel is an another backpackers hostel in Shillong where you can stay in an affordable price. It is located 15 minutes walking distance from Police Bazar, Shillong.

With some advantages and disadvantages this hostel got a mixed review over the internet. But if you can compromise with the basic amenities, then this hostel can be a great place for you to stay at an affordable rate.

Address: vivekananda road, opp. CTO Building, Golf Links, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001

Price - 270 Rupees for dormitory and 1070 Rupees for double bedded rooms. 270 dormitory 1070 double bedded

Phone Number : 7005925421

Parking: Available

Food : Available

Wifi: Available

Overall Rating in Google: 3.7 out of 5