Budget Hostels from RM27

By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and use more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your stay. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: Backpacker Cowies - Located within a 5-minute walk of Colaba Causeway. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Awesome Dormitory - 2-minute walk from Saki Naka Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Indie Stays - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Mabrook Dormitory - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Saki Naka Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels and showers in all rooms. Empire Royale Hotel - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Railway Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Mumbai, one of Expedia’s 66 hostels might be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Mumbai are July, August, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 501 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Mumbai. Get out into nature with places such as Powai Lake, Juhu Beach and Versova Beach. Cultural attractions include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre and Mahakavi Kalidas Natya Mandir. Visit landmarks such as Elephanta Caves, St George Hospital and Gateway of India.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Mumbai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), located 1.2 mi (2 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at Saki Naka Station, Asalpha and Marol Naka Station. To see more of the surrounding area, take a train from Mumbai Ghatkopar Station, Mumbai Vidyavihar Station or Mumbai Vikhroli Station.