Hostel Market Size in India | Size & Outlook 2025

Q: What is the expected growth rate of the hostel market in India?

The hostel market in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% during 2025鈥�2031.

Q: What factors are driving hostel market growth in India?

Driving factors like student migration, rising urban employment, cost-effective living options, and the growth of managed hostel chains.

Q: What trends are reshaping the Indian hostel market?

Digitized hostel operations, gender-specific accommodation, community-building amenities, and hybrid co-living models are reshaping the market.

Q: Which regions are leading the hostel demand in India?

Metro and Tier 1 cities like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Mumbai dominate the market.

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Hostel Market Size in India | Demand Trends & Forecast 2025

Code: MTA4744

Publication Date: Jul 2025

What is the growth rate of the India Hostel Market?

According to 绿帽社 internal database and industry insights, the India Global Hostel Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period 2025鈥�2031.

Due to growing demand for affordable student, working professional accommodations, rising migration to metro and Tier 1 cities for education and employment, the market is expected to rise steadily.

Key Growth Factors of the India Hostel Market

Enrolment of student is increasing in higher education institutions across urban hubs
Growing demand from working professionals in IT, healthcare, and service sectors
Affordable price for the students & professional compared to rental apartments in cities
Rising popularity of co-living and managed hostel formats
Government鈥檚 support with initiatives for youth and skill development infrastructure
Development of hostel chains with modern amenities and tech-enabled services

India Hostel Market Trends

The India hostel market is evolving with the emerging trends including the shift from traditional hostels to tech-driven, organized, and professionally managed accommodations. Features are enhancing the standard of market such as biometric access, Wi-Fi, furnished common areas, and subscription-based meal plans. In Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the branded hostels chain is expanding. Hostels based on the gender and community-centric living environments are gaining popularity.

Emerging Developments in the India Hostel Market

India hostel market is growing with emerging developments including the app-based hostel management, AI-driven tenant screening, and flexible lease models. Further, the startups are introducing hybrid models combining hostel and co-living features. The integration of mental wellness programs, career support, and community engagement tools to increase the retention. Investment in energy-efficient buildings and sustainability is also rising.