Kasol is a village tucked away in Himachal Pradesh's Parvati Valley. Young travellers especially enjoy coming here for its breathtaking landscape, calm atmosphere, and hippie culture. The best place to stay in Kasol is a hostel—they're safe, affordable and give you a chance to mingle with like-minded people, creating memories of a lifetime. If you're planning a visit soon, or just looking to backpack solo, here are the top ones to consider with all the information you require.
Visiting Kasol? Here Are 8 Best Hostels For An Affordable And Comfy Stay
The Hosteller
Since The Hosteller has a huge chain of hostels across the country, we trust that a stay here will be pleasant. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with attached WCs, free WiFi, common spaces, and concierge service. They have an in-house dining space as well. Plus, there's always something or the other happening here like jungle walks, river trails, karaoke nights, and beer-pong. However, the best part is that your furry friends are very welcome here! They do have three branches in Kasol, one is located on the riverside, the other in Parvati Valley and the third in the middle of lush greens beside the Kasol temple.
Price: Starting at INR 495 for a bed in a dorm and INR 2000 for a private room; they also have an attic available for INR 3,500 for quadruple occupancy.
Nomads Hostel
Nomads Hostel has a lively atmosphere. The place has dorms, private rooms, a communal café, shared kitchen, and common areas like garden terrace for travellers to bond over games and conversations. They organise treks, bonfires and other activities too. From what we can see, the rooms are clean, and organised. It's easy to reach here as it's located only 26 km away from the Kullu–Manali Airport.
Price: Starting at INR 450 (shared dorm) and INR 2,000 for private room
PerkUp Hostel
PerkUp offers you eight-bedroom dorms, six-bedroom dorms and private rooms. The place has been highly recommended by travellers, it features a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and offers free WiFi and free private parking to those who choose to stay with them. The place has an enticing view of the hills and seems very hippie with a relaxed vibe.
Price: Starting at INR 500 (shared dorm) and INR 3,000 for private room
Wabi Sabi Riverside Hostel
Wabi Sabi is a riverside backpackers hostel in Parvati Valley. The dorm rooms have a balcony with a view of the river and mountains—we can only imagine how rejuvenating it would feel waking up to the sound of the river. This is one of very few hostels that also have a female dorm room option available. The property includes high-speed WiFi, a shared lounge, a terrace, and a restaurant.
Price: Starting at INR 600 (shared dorm) and INR 2,300 for private room
goStops Hostel
Situated in a tiny village in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, goSTOPS Kasol is about 29 km away from Manali while Tosh lies at a distance of just 12 km. The hostel is painted in vibrant colours, is pet-friendly, has a common area with a pool table, and comfortable and spacious beds (even in the dorms). We like that they offer you a choice of male, female and mixed dorms. The entire property is surrounded by greenery, just like its name, you do feel like stopping here for a bit.
Price: Starting at INR 600 (shared dorm) and INR 1,500 for a private room (non-AC)
Lazy Monk Hostel
Want to live in a tent? Head to Lazy Monk Hostel near Katagala Bridge in Kasol. You can choose from two types of tents; domo tent (with 3 futon beds), safari tent for two people or choose to go with a shared dorm between eight people, or private rooms. They also have bicycle rental service available for guests. And a buffet continental or Italian breakfast is available every morning.
Price: Starting at INR 300 (shared dorm), INR 675 for a tent room and INR 1,800 for a private room.
Nirvana Boutique Hostel
Nirvana Boutique Hostel is located approximately 30km away from Kullu-Manali airport. The rooms here are very basic but the communal areas have a very Kasol feel to them, with artwork on the walls and open areas like the terrace with a scenic view. They offer free parking and paid airport shuttle service. They do offer a female dorm room as well.
Price: Starting at INR 450 (shared dorm), INR1,150 for a private room.
Whoopers Hostel
Another chiller place is Whoopers, located in Katagala. They have a shared space with a pool table, tiny table tennis table and carrom board for their guests. They offer shared dorm rooms for six or four people. The shared area is spacious and decorated with conversation starters (framed art of your movies and shows).
Price: Starting at INR 650 (shared dorm), INR 3,200 for a private room.
