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By choosing a hostel you can reduce your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your money for fun things to do during your stay. If you're interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the monuments while you're here.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: GUTEN TAG - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free WiFi. The Salvation Army Red Shield Guest House - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of New Market. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find showers, TVs, and bed sheets in all rooms. Offbeat CCU on EM Bypass - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Calcutta Ladies Lodge - Hostel - You can take advantage of free parking at this property. You'll find free WiFi in all rooms.

Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 87°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 73°F. The rainiest months in Kolkata are August, July, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what you're interested in, you might appreciate the area around Kolkata. Get out into nature with places like Botanical Gardens, New Town Eco Park, and Maidan. Cultural attractions include Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, and Science City. Visit landmarks like Missionaries of Charity's Mother House, Howrah Bridge, and Fort William.

Keep this information about transit options in Kolkata in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl. Airport (CCU), located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations like Central Station, Chandni Chowk Station, and Esplanade Station. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Sealdah Station, Rajabazar Station, or Kolkata BBD Bagh Station.