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Top rated by travellersGostops Nainital, $34
Cheapest bed foundLushtree Backpackers - Hostel & Cafe, $18

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Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Naini Tāl. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Naini Tāl hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Naini Tāl generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Naini Tāl. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as $18 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Gostops Nainital, Zostel Plus Nainital (Naina Range) and The Hosteller Nainital as the best central Naini Tāl hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.