Moving to a new city for your higher studies?
A working professional who’s finding the perfect place to stay?
Living away from home for the first time but still looking for that homely feeling?
It is quite a dilemma faced by many to choose the best place to live your life in peace. Let’s break down the pros and cons of choosing between a Paying Guest (PG) accommodation and a Hostel to help you make the right call.
Amenities: The Real Attraction
Here’s where PGs steal the show. At PG Dekho, all listings are verified and include essential amenities like:
- High-speed Wi-Fi (no buffering, yay!)
- Home-cooked meals or kitchen access
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- 24×7 security and support
Hostels, while offering the basics, often leave you juggling daily chores on your own. Need Wi-Fi that actually works? You might have to step out to a café. Need clean drinking water? Bring your own bottles. In contrast, PG Dekho ensures these are already taken care of.
Cost: Budget vs. Value
Will you choose cheap over safety? No, right? Hostels are generally cheaper but cheaper doesn’t always mean that it’s safer or better. With PGs, you don’t have to be constantly conscious of what can go wrong, paying a bit extra for comfort, safety, and convenience never comes as a headache, rather a relief. Think of it as an investment in peace of mind.
As an add on, with PG Dekho, there’s zero brokerage and no hidden charges, so you only pay for what you get, no middlemen and no extra drama.
Lifestyle & Independence
Who wants to have food at 7 pm every day for another two years? Strict rules and regulations are very difficult to follow. Hostels follow strict rules like curfews, food timings, and limited access to friends and families while this works for some, it can feel very bounded.
PGs offer more flexibility and independence, letting you live on your own terms. Want to pull an all-nighter for exams or have pressure at work and so you need to work late? No problem. Hosting a friend over the weekend? That’s more likely in a PG than a hostel.
Cultural Exposure vs. Personal Experience
Meeting people from all around the country through a hostel can be a very socialising experience. But it’s often a surface-level connection. PGs, on the other hand, provide a more personal and home-like experience. You get to build relationships with your landlords or flatmates, understand local culture, and truly feel like a part of the city.
So, What’s the Final Call?
If you’re looking for basic shelter at minimal cost, hostels might be the way to go.
Although, if you are looking for comfort, cleanliness, safety, peace and a homely coziness, PGs especially via PG Dekho are your best bet.
We understand that finding the right place isn’t just having four walls to sleep, it’s about finding a space that feels like home. That’s why every listing is verified, every room is thoughtfully chosen, and your needs always come first.
Still wondering what’s right for you? Let PG Dekho help you find a PG where you don’t just stay, you belong!
