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Best Chennai hostels

These are the best prices for 29 Jul - 5 Aug.
The Sheltor - Chennai
The Sheltor
Chennai, TN, India
7.7Good(93)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 578+
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Hostel Gandhi - Chennai
Hostel Gandhi
Chennai, TN, India
8.4Very Good(438)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 1,541+
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The Loft - Chennai
The Loft
Chennai, TN, India
8.4Very Good(36)
Parking
₹ 1,348+
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Zostel Chennai, Anna Nagar - Chennai
Zostel Chennai, Anna Nagar
Chennai, TN, India
8.9Very Good(42)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 770+
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Hostel Madras Backpacker's - Chennai
Hostel Madras Backpacker's
Chennai, TN, India
8.5Very Good(47)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 578+
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Wishtree Corporate Mens Dormitory for Te - Chennai
Wishtree Corporate Mens Dormitory for Te
Chennai, TN, India
6.8Okay(70)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 867+
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Pocoyo - Backpackers Hostel - Omr - Chennai
Pocoyo - Backpackers Hostel - Omr
Chennai, TN, India
8.0Very Good(21)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 867+
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The Loft Omr - Chennai
The Loft Omr
Chennai, TN, India
7.3Good(11)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 867+
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Springhomestays - Chennai
Springhomestays
Chennai, TN, India
Parking
₹ 1,348+
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Redlollipop Hostel - Chennai
Redlollipop Hostel
Chennai, TN, India
8.9Very Good(402)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,637+
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Hostel11 Elliot's Beach - Chennai
Hostel11 Elliot's Beach
Chennai, TN, India
9.3Wonderful(118)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,600+
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Elements Hostel - Chennai
Elements Hostel
Chennai, TN, India
8.5Very Good(80)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,793+
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Connect Backpackers Hostel - Chennai
Connect Backpackers Hostel
Chennai, TN, India
9.3Wonderful(6)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,059+
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Rayzen Stays & Backpackers Hostel - Chennai
Rayzen Stays & Backpackers Hostel
Chennai, TN, India
9.0Wonderful(2)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,119+
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Msvnative Home Stay Near Airport - Chennai
Msvnative Home Stay Near Airport
Chennai, TN, India
9.5Wonderful(5)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,541+
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JK Guest house and dormitory - Chennai
JK Guest house and dormitory
Chennai, TN, India
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,059+
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Aostel - Chennai
Aostel
Chennai, TN, India
6.0Okay(3)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 867+
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4Seasons mens Hostel - Chennai
4Seasons mens Hostel
Chennai, TN, India
7.9Good(1)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 963+
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Murthy Surf School - Covelong
Murthy Surf School
Covelong, TN, India
10Wonderful(5)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
₹ 3,178+
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Ardenwood - Semmanjeri
Ardenwood
Semmanjeri, TN, India
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,832+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Chennai

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Chennai with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Chennai?

Based on hostel prices in Chennai found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Chennai is April, with an average nightly rate of ₹ 867. The most expensive month is February at ₹ 1,156 per night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Chennai?

Thursday offers the lowest rates in Chennai, with an average nightly price of ₹ 394/night. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at ₹ 909/night.

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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

June
May
₹ 479
₹ 669
Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 98% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Chennai hostel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Chennai, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Chennai in June and July.
  • Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Chennai if you stay on a Thursday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Friday.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Chennai for 3 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Chennai

  • How much is a hostel in Chennai for tonight?

    The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Chennai in the last 3 hours was ₹ 509 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was ₹ 320. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is ₹ 319.

  • How much is a hostel in Chennai for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Chennai hostel for this weekend for as low as ₹ 387. Users have also found 3 star hotels from ₹ 755 and 4-star plus hotels from ₹ 387.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Chennai?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Chennai is ₹ 695 compared to ₹ 6,336 for a night in a hotel.

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