We all agree that looking for the best, cheap and safe hostel stay is quite a task, especially when you are a newbie in town. You hunt for a safe and friendly rental accommodation may haven taken a tried and tested route previously i.e. hostel ad pamphlet or good old newspaper listings. It may offer you a lucrative deal to find the ideal rental stay, but it’s tiring to seek the printed address going lane to lane and what if the room is not that glossy as it appeared in the ad? It’s simply a hardship that went in vain.
Turns out there are easier ways to find the best hostel/PG accommodation than printed ads and signboards. If you are looking for a hostel/PG in town, this following search guide may come handy for you to grab the best deal without having to break the sweat:
Internet
Yes, everything is listed there. Browse through search engine sites i.e. google. Simply type in some common keywords like best hostel/PG in town and you will see a sea of results in a jiffy. You can then narrow down your search by typing in the city, area, lane, cost and get the best deals in no time.
That’s not all. The specifics like men/women only, unisex, veg meal can be cited by selecting the checkbox of rental service websites. Most hostels/PG owners list their rental properties with online property service providers. Here you get to see the exact location, 360-degree view of the room and charges, etc. The rental stay service websites is a quick way to find your ideal hostel/PG.
Social media
No matter how much backlash social media receives for the amount of time one spends on it, trust social media when finding the hostel/PG stay. Social media websites let you connect with places. Common social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram let’s one post the advertisements of the property business. Here, you can find countless PG/hostel accommodation listings.
You can call, chat or leave a message on their portal concerning your general or specific query, requirements. The chances of grabbing a good deal? Around 99.9% you will receive a quick reply with a good deal that fits your budget, safety, and other requirements.
Talk to people
The city, the state or even a college/workspace, agreed everything will be new. But, when it comes to finding shelter over your head, leave the shyness/apprehensions by the door. Ask your batchmates, colleagues about the know-how of good rental places. Chances are they must be staying in one and will be able to help you find a room in their/another hostel/PG accommodation.
You can share the budget, distance, meal preference with them so that they can guide you if they know any hostel/PG accommodation that might be ideal for you.
Rental apps
Nowadays everything is accessible at your fingertips, yes, even the best stays too. There are many rental apps which are formed, designed and dedicated only for providing the best rental stay experience. Here, you will see only those ads/portals that provide temporary stays/rental rooms, hostels, PG, etc.
You can download the app and fill in the specific details(city, distance,budget.gender) in the find/search box. You will get instant results matching your specifications along with the hostel/PG details. The cool thing about rental apps is the instant notification you receive whenever there is a profound match that might become your future accommodation.
Real estate forum
If you prefer a good old trusted route, that works too. Head to the nearest real estate office or log on to the website and ask/search for your specific needs. Here, you will find the best-reviewed, trusted and safe stay options with an added assurance from the concerned real estate forum/website chosen by you.
These portals have everything listed about the specific search options circled/chosen by you. You can then contact/head straight to the location with a reference from these real estate portals. Such portal/forum platforms charge a nominal fee for the service provided once you have found your ideal stay. If you don’t wish to spend time net browsing and finding the best stay as it comes along, trust real estate forums for a quick result.
Brokers
This one is a costly option especially for college students and new working professionals. Brokers do charge a fee for the services provided(finding the best accommodation). They do have direct contacts with the hostel/PG owners and can arrange a direct meet-up with the owners. If a chosen hostel/PG doesn’t look that promising, there is always another option ready for you to peek into. Going the broker way is a tried and tested option that still works when you don’t mind shelling out extra for finding the ideal hostel stay.
But, if you don’t wish to spend extra money on your room expedition, then hunting with the broker is not an option for you. Then, omitting the middleman seems like a smart choice.
The above-mentioned search guide options are easy and hassle-free ways you can get an ideal hostel stay that fits the bill. Also, follow this essential checklist so that your next find will be accurate and clear:
The list of essential facilities/ amenities:
- Rooms AC/nonAC
- WiFi availability
- Mess Service
- Food choices- veg/non-veg
- Laundry Service
- Bed choice-single/double/bunk
- Fridge
- RO water
- DTH
- Housekeeping
- Power backup
- Security-CCTV, gate pass
- Biometric security
- Lift
Take your time in finding the best hostel/PG stay because this is where you will be returning to after a long, tiring day. Carry on the hunt for the best rental property, you will get one in no time!