Hostels in Chennai

Hostels are the most budget-friendly stay option in Chennai, popular with students at the city's many engineering colleges and interns working along the OMR IT corridor. DreamAcco lists verified hostels across Chennai with dormitory and multi-sharing rooms, typically including meals and basic amenities within a fixed monthly fee.
Hostel rent in Chennai generally starts from Rs.5,000/month for a 4-6 bed dormitory-style room in areas like Tambaram or Porur, and can go up to Rs.9,500/month for smaller-occupancy hostel rooms closer to OMR or Guindy. Most hostels include meals, WiFi, and housekeeping, making them a low-hassle option for short stays or tight budgets.
Every hostel listing states room occupancy, meal plan, and gender policy upfront, so you know exactly what to expect before visiting.
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PG/Hostel
₹1,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Thailavaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Co-living New
PG/Hostel
₹8,999/bed

PG - Double/Triple Sharing

The Noah’s Ark PG and Studios, Mettu Colony, Ambedkar Nagar, Manapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹4,300/bed

PG - Single/Double/Triple/Four Sharing

No.39, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Rd, Austin Nagar, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018, India
For Boys
PG/Hostel
₹7,000/bed

PG - Double/Triple Sharing

TVH Ouranya Bay Park,Tower 3, TVH OURANYA BAY Kazhipattur, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Padur
For Girls
PG/Hostel
₹8,500/bed

PG - Double/Triple Sharing

Karapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹6,500/bed

PG - Double Sharing

S. R. Manasarover,S r Manasarovar, Manapakkam Main Rd, near babuji ashram, Velavan Nagar, Lalithamba Nagar, Manapakkam, Chennai
For Girls
PG/Hostel
₹5,000/bed

PG - Triple Sharing

City park,33, First Cross Road, Siruseri
For Boys
PG/Hostel
₹11,500/bed

PG - Double/Triple Sharing

Thoraipakkam Ring Road, Just Off GST Road, Skypark Residences, SKYPARK RESIDENCES, 257, 200 Feet Radial Rd, Lakshmi Nagar, Ganapathipuram, Pallavaram, Chennai
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹7,500/bed

PG - Single/Double Sharing

KUN Hyundai Showroom Shollinganallur (OMR ),OMR Junction, 96-100, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Ezhil Nagar, Sholinganallur, Chennai
For Girls
PG/Hostel
₹6,500/bed

PG - Double/Triple Sharing

OMR Road, Kadambadi, Tamil Nadu, India
For Boys
PG/Hostel
₹10,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Navalur, Tamil Nadu, India
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹6,000/bed

PG - Single/Double Sharing

Panchayat Main Road, Phase-1, Elim Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
For Boys
PG/Hostel
₹6,000/bed

PG - Single/Double Sharing

Chennai One IT SEZ, MCN Nagar Extension, Thoraipakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
For Girls
PG/Hostel
₹11,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Power House, 8th Street, 30/12, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹8,000/bed

PG - Double Sharing

Nelson Manickam Road, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
For Girls
PG/Hostel
₹5,750/bed

PG - Double/Triple Sharing

SIPCOT Siruseri Chennai Metro Train Yard, Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, India
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹6,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
For Boys
PG/Hostel
₹7,000/bed

PG - Single/Double/Triple Sharing

Radiance Ivy Terrace,Egatoor, Old Mahabalipuram Rd, Navalur
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹6,500/bed

PG - Single/Double/Triple/Four Sharing

Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
For Boys
PG/Hostel
₹10,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

SRM College,Ramapuram,9, 1st St, Kalaignar Nagar, Ramapuram, St.Thomas Mount
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹10,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Bazaar Road,Bazaar Rd, Madipakkam, Saidapet, Chennai
For Girls
PG/Hostel
₹7,999/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Chennai
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹7,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Navalur
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹8,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Madipakkam, Chennai
For Girls
PG/Hostel
₹12,199/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Chromepet, Chennai
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹6,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Olympia Opaline,Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Navalur
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹10,500/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Vadapalani, Chennai
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹7,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Navalur
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹12,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Neelankarai, Chennai
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹6,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Olympia Opaline,Old Mahabalipuram Rd, Navalur
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹5,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Kelambakkam
Co-living
PG/Hostel
₹7,000/bed

PG - Single Sharing

Zolo Pristine Pavilion - Furnished flats/ PG near Mahindra World City,First Cross Street, 8th Avenue, Adj, Mahindra World City, Chennai
Co-living

Book Budget Hostel Accommodation in Chennai

Affordable dormitory and multi-sharing hostel rooms near Tambaram, Porur, and OMR, with meals included.
Chennai's hostels serve a large population of students and interns who need a place to stay for a few months without a long-term lease. DreamAcco's hostel listings clearly state occupancy per room, meal plans, and gender policy, so you know exactly what you're signing up for before visiting.
Hostels suit tenants who want minimum commitment - interns on short contracts, students, or professionals in their first few months in Chennai before deciding on a longer-term flat or PG. Filter by sharing type and gender policy to shortlist quickly.
Each hostel listing includes meal timings, curfew rules if applicable, and amenities like WiFi, laundry, and common area access, so you can compare options beyond just the price.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hostels in Chennai

Dormitory-style hostel rooms with 4-6 occupants in areas like Tambaram and Porur start from around Rs.5,000/month, making them the most budget-friendly stay option in Chennai.
Hostels typically have higher room occupancy and are more budget-focused, while PGs usually offer single, double, or triple sharing with more personal space and sometimes better amenities at a higher price point.
DreamAcco lists only verified hostels with confirmed owner or manager contact details. Look for hostels with security features like CCTV and biometric entry, and always visit in person before paying any advance.
Most hostels in Chennai include 2-3 meals a day in the monthly fee, though it's best to confirm the exact meal plan and timings directly with the hostel listing before booking.