Is there anything new to talk about Agra? Lay your feet on the stairs of the station on your way out and you are confronted by people among which everyone is with one purpose and one purpose only: MONEY. The ways backpackers can be fooled in Agra are incredible: an auto (tuktuk) takes you to a hotel where he has his commission settled or a guide who leaves neither you nor your misery. But the industry of travel is always expanding and coming up with new things. And since at popular destinations (especially if it is one of the 7 wonders of the world), backpackers' lives become difficult, Agra, over the years, have seen numerous budget hostels coming up. So here are 5 best backpackers' hostels in Agra for you to try out.
Where: 121, MMIG, Taj Nagri Phase 1, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001 near Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
Contact: 7428882828, 8057228844, hello@gostops.com
What's so special: GoStops Agra has a very impressive common area. The theme of the hostel is love since this is Agra. But the concept is very different. It focuses on the fact that love can be for anything: work or idea or person.
Price: INR 449/- per bed (lowest)
What's nearby: The Taj is not too far from here. The closest places are the Spiritual Museum and the Mughal Museum.
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Where: Taj East Gate Road, Opposite 132 KV Sub Plant, Telipara, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001
Contact: 01139589005 or just drop a query.
What's so special: Zostel Agra has an huge garden for bonfires during winters and an in-house cafe.
Price: INR 449/- per bed (lowest)
What's nearby: The Taj Mahal is just near Zostel Agra.
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Where: MIG-57, Taj Nagri, Phase-I, Near Shilpgram, Taj Ganj, Uttar Pradesh 282004
Contact: 05622231902
What's so special: Bedweiser Backpackers Hostel's rooftop restaurant is the most talked about among the backpackers who choose this hostel. Their location is also good.
Price: INR 349/- per bed (lowest)
What's nearby: The Mughal Museum
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Where: Shilpgram Road, Taj Nagri 1, MIG Phase I, MIG Colony, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001
Contact: 05622330103
What's so special: Rooftop restaurant and location
Price: INR 249/- per bed (lowest)
What's nearby: The Mughal Museum
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Where: Eastern Gate - Taj Mahal, P-6, Taj Nagri, Near Shilp Gram, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001
Contact: 9917885278
What's so special: Restaurant and location
Price: INR 299/- per bed (lowest)
What's nearby: The Mughal Museum
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Hostel culture in India is expanding in an impressive manner these days and the best of hostels make it their mission to give you a very different experience from hotels. They give you a family and most importantly, involvement. So why not try these on your next visit to Agra?