4. Tara Ma HotelLocated in Belegachia, in North Kolkata, the Tara Ma hotel provides an easy gateway to temples like Dakshineshwar. However, it also provides a comfortable stay for people who are visiting the city for business (small scale) or tourism purpose on a stringent budget. Besides, the hotel is nearby to the Belgachia Metro station, and hence, accessing to different part of the city on a tight budget becomes quite comfortable and easy. The hotel provides one type of roomsthe double bed rooms, the tariff for which is 300 rupees.Address:64/1, Belgachia RoadKolkata700037West BengalIndiaPhone no.:+919339735143

3. Hind Guest HouseAmong other guest houses in the city catering to the needs of tourists (who are visiting the city for commercial or casual purpose) on strict economic budget, Hind Guest House is one of the foremost. It is again located in the hub of the city, on Chittaranjan Avenue and is minutes away from the commercial and wholesale centers like Burrabazar, retail hub like Esplanade and Chandni Chowk. Besides, being a few minutes away from the metro line is always an added bonus to the budget travelers. The minimum tariff charge to this hotel is Rs. 250 whereas the maximum limit is Rs. 300 per night.Address:30, Chittaranjan AvenueKolkata 700073West BengalIndiaPhone no.:033-22361404

2. Lovely Guest HouseIf youre on a very limited budget but still want to experience the city, Lovely Guest House must be on your list. The archaic building located in one of the oldest streets of Kolkata (where mess-culture is still much prevalent) provides quite a comfortable host to the tourists. Bus, trams, suburban railways, autos, rickshaws, metroyou name it, and youd get any mode of transportation from here. It is located in Armherst Street and is just minutes away from Sealdah-Manicktala area (commercial hotspots) and College Street (if you love books, or deal with publishing and books). The tariff charges is also quite lesswithin Rs. 300, which is the upper limit of the charges.Address:17, Manindra Mitra Road,Amharst StreetKolkata700009West BengalIndiaPhone no.:033-23503373

1. Raj NiwasLike most other dharamshalas, this is also located in the commercial and wholesale hub of the cityat the Burrabazar and Dalhousie junction. The best thing about this place is its locationfrom here youll get the cheapest modes of transportation around the city. From autos, rickshaws, suburban trains, buses, trams and even waterwaysyou get anything you want to board. The place is just minutes away from the Howrah Station, one of the busiest in India; and, one auto will take you to the Sealdah station. The tariff charges to the place are on the lower side of Rs. 300.Address:44,Biplabi Rash Behari RoadKolkata 700001West Bengal,IndiaPhone no.:033-22356779

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6. Ashreen Guest HouseLocated in one of the busiest hubs of Kolkata, near Esplanade, Ashreen Guest House offers the students a basic but comfortable stay in the metropolitan without killing their pocket money. Due to its brilliant location, the place remains packed throughout the year; so, if youre planning to stay over there on your next visit to Kolkata, then its advisable to book in advance. The price for a Non AC room is around Rs. 500 whereas that for an AC room comes around Rs. 800.Address:Hartford Ln, New Market Area, Dharmatala,Kolkata, West Bengal, 700016

5. Salvation Army Red Shield Guest HouseLocated off Chowringhee, on Sudder Street, the Salvation Army Red Shield Guest House offers a basic and comfortable stay at very reasonable prices. In fact, it is a very old and popular guest house in the city which is simply loved by the budget travelers to the city. The location, availability of transport and well maintained interiors are an added bonus to the place. Dormitory facilities are also available at around 65-70 rupees per bed with an attached bath to each room. Two AC bedrooms are also available for which the price may increase to as much as Rs. 700. The guest house is devoid of any restaurant facility.Address:2, Sudder Street, Kolkata 700 016Telephone: 033- 22861659

4. Paragon HotelAgain located off Sudder Street, near Esplanade, this is a classic place where you can meet different kinds of travelers to the city. Generally known as the depot of foreign tourist, this place is very well known for their hospitality as well as neat and comfortable rooms. And, you get all these at extremely friendly quotations. Other than single, double and quadruple rooms, they have dorm facility too where each bed costs around 80 rupees per night. The rooms are priced at Rs. 140 onwards.Address: 2, Stuart LaneKolkata- 700016Phone no.- +9133225224453. Hotel MariaThis is one of the most preferable ones for foreign tourists and Indian students alike; in fact, it is one guest house which the volunteers of Missionaries of Charity prefer. Clean and simple rooms with a roof top garden for a nice chitchat with friends, a one-night stay at this place comes at very cheap ratesthe price goes upwards of Rs.150. However, this place has enforced a no drug and no alcohol atmosphereso, be sure to abide by the rules before you step in.Address: 5/1, Sudder StreetKolkata- 700016Phone no.- +9133225208602. Youth Hostel, KolkataThe most preferable, safe and cool place for students and young working professionals to stay in the city is the Youth Hostel. In fact, Kolkatas youth hostel, unlike other government youth hostels, provides a proper hotel-like atmosphere at much cheaper rates. Located opposite Rabindra Bharati University, opposite B.T. Road, the hotel offers amenities such as laundry, wake-up service, provision of TV, games and luggage storage among others. However, unlike the other ones, the price is a bit steep, at the per-room rate scaling upwards of Rs. 900, making it quite impossible for students of all classes to accommodate in.