Your stay — Kailash Hostel
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The Property — Kailash Hostel
Kailash Hostel is a no-frills budget stop in Sector 15, Faridabad's commercial belt, with clean rooms and a functional lobby that feels more like a highway motel than a hostel. The concrete floors, basic furnishings and 24-hour reception desk suggest it's built for short-stay travellers or business visitors who just need a bed, not atmosphere. Its USP is location – a 10-minute walk from the Sector 15 metro station on the Violet Line – and the in-house restaurant that dishes up vegetarian North Indian thalis at street-side prices. It suits solo backpackers or road trippers who want proximity to both Delhi (30 minutes by metro) and the Aravalli hills, but aren't fussy about décor.
Chronicles of Faridabad
Faridabad was founded in 1607 by Sheikh Farid, treasurer of emperor Jahangir, who built a fort and tank here to protect the Grand Trunk Road. It remained a dusty market town until the 1960s, when the Haryana government carved out a vast industrial estate to absorb refugees and migrant labour – today it's one of India's largest manufacturing hubs for tractors, tyres and steel. The city's architectural evolution jumps straight from Mughal-era baolis (stepwells) to 1970s state-built concrete blocks, with little heritage in between. Contemporary Faridabad is a satellite city of Delhi, known for the Surajkund Mela craft fair and a rapidly expanding metro link, but its identity still hinges on factories and red-dust roads.
Best Time to Visit
Full Faridabad guide →Best months
October and November are excellent: clear skies, 22–28°C afternoons, no rain, and crowds thin because the main tourist season hasn't built up. February also works, with spring flowers and mild mornings before the summer heat arrives.
Peak / festival surge
The peak month is July, when monsoon arrives and the city sees an influx of budget-conscious travellers taking advantage of summer holidays. Prices at hostels like Kailash rise by 50–70% compared with winter rates, and occupancy hits 90% because of Delhi commuters and pilgrim traffic to the nearby Saraswati temple.
Budget shoulder season
March and September are the sweet spots: March has low humidity before the April heatwave, September brings post-monsoon greenery and empty rooms. You can negotiate rates 20–30% below peak at most budget properties.
Weather & packing
July afternoons hit 38°C with near 80% humidity after a downpour – you sweat the second you step outside. Pack a lightweight umbrella or budget poncho, quick-dry clothes, and avoid cotton denim; it never dries in the monsoon.
Live City Briefing — Faridabad
- The Faridabad Metro's Violet Line extension to the Sector 15 station is now fully operational, reducing travel time to Delhi's New Delhi Railway Station to 45 minutes – a major improvement from the previous bus-only route.
- The Badkhal Lake redevelopment project has been stalled for over a year due to water table issues; the lake remains dry and fenced off, so don't plan a visit.
- A new highway bypass connecting Faridabad to Palwal opened in early 2026, cutting travel time to Agra (Taj Mahal) by a full hour – reachable now in under 2.5 hours via the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kailash Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, rear side away from Faridabad's main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the front (street side) on the 1st and 2nd floors — road noise from local traffic and tuk-tuks will carry clearly, especially in the morning.
Best views
Ask for a rear-facing room — you'll likely overlook the small courtyard or neighbouring residential buildings rather than the main strip. No view to write home about, but it's calmer.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, assuming the hostel has at least 4 floors (typical for a budget 3-star).
🔊 Noise notes
Faridabad road traffic (especially auto-rickshaws and lorries) is the main sound source. Morning rush hour (8-10am) and evening (5-7pm) are loudest. Lift machinery on ground floor hums into adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. The lift can be slow, so ask for a room near the stairs for quicker exits. 2. If you're on a budget and don't mind early noise, front-facing rooms can be cheaper — negotiate if offered.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Kailash Hostel
Free WiFi for guests; speed typically 10 Mbps download, adequate for browsing and streaming. Login requires room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspaper via Times of India app on request at front desk; no physical papers.
Standard check-in from 12:00; early bag drop available from 09:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs INR 500; after 14:00 full night charged.
Free storage for guests; non-guests charged INR 100 per bag per day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom or grab rails in rooms.
Free on-site parking for up to 20 cars; no valet. Nearest public car park is Parking Plaza, Sector 37, INR 50 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; a refundable cash deposit of INR 500 held at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Meditation Hall (637 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Dargah Mir Saheb (878 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: St. Mary Orthodox Cathedral (986 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: Dargah (999 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Rose Garden — 427 m · ~5 min walk
ASI Children's Museum — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Laughter Nation — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Playhouse by Essex — 462 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 144 m · ~2 min walk
Baba Nanak Medicos — 794 m · ~10 min walk
Matri Department Store — 794 m · ~10 min walk
IIT Delhi — 698 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Change money at authorised forex dealers or banks; avoid airport counters and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in malls, chain stores, and better restaurants; smaller shops and street vendors prefer cash. Contactless and UPI mobile payments are common.
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge; taxis: round up fare; hotel staff: ₹20–50 per service (bellboy, housekeeping).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of filter coffee from a local stall: ₹10–20.
A thali meal at a mid-range eatery: ₹150–250.
A main dish at a casual restaurant: ₹200–350.
Near Nehru Park, Sector 15 market and Chowk area have stalls selling chaat, samosas and rolls for ₹20–60.
Big Bazaar, Reliance Smart and More for groceries.
Sector 21 market and NIT area for affordable Western and ethnic wear.
City bus (Haryana Roadways) fare ₹10–30 per trip; from airport, take the Metro (Violet Line) from Delhi to Faridabad for about ₹50.
Use Metro or buses instead of auto-rickshaws; eat at local dhabas or thali joints rather than malls; buy packaged water from a shop, not hotels.
Good to know — Faridabad
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.41 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Faridabad, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kailash Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 144 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Baba Nanak Medicos — 794 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Hotel Delite Grand, Faridabad
💡 Pre-book through app for fixed fares; avoid peak hours (8-10 AM, 5-7 PM) on NH-24
Delhi Airport Terminal 3 / Kashmere Gate → Faridabad City Centre (requires auto-rickshaw for last mile)
💡 Cost-effective for budget travelers; airport has metro link; combine with auto-rickshaw for Hotel Delite Grand
New Delhi Railway Station / Delhi Airport via Metro connector → Faridabad Junction / Neemka Station
💡 Rapid MetroRail is modern and clean; from Neemka Station, take local auto for 5-10 mins to hotel
Delhi (Interstate Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate) → Faridabad City Centre / Hotel Delite Grand area
💡 Most economical option; take metro to Kashmere Gate station; buses crowded during rush hours
About Faridabad
Wikipedia ↗
Faridabad (Hindi: [fəɾiːdɑːbɑːd]) is the most populous city in the Indian state of Haryana and is a part of Delhi National Capital Region. It is one of the major satellite cities around Delhi and is located 284 kilometres south of the state capital, Chandigarh. The river Yamuna forms the eastern dis...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Kailash Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, rear side away from Faridabad's main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kailash Hostel?
Avoid rooms facing the front (street side) on the 1st and 2nd floors — road noise from local traffic and tuk-tuks will carry clearly, especially in the morning.
Is Kailash Hostel noisy?
Faridabad road traffic (especially auto-rickshaws and lorries) is the main sound source. Morning rush hour (8-10am) and evening (5-7pm) are loudest. Lift machinery on ground floor hums into adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Kailash Hostel?
Ask for a rear-facing room — you'll likely overlook the small courtyard or neighbouring residential buildings rather than the main strip. No view to write home about, but it's calmer.
What are insider tips for staying at Kailash Hostel?
1. The lift can be slow, so ask for a room near the stairs for quicker exits. 2. If you're on a budget and don't mind early noise, front-facing rooms can be cheaper — negotiate if offered.
What time is check-in at Kailash Hostel?
Check-in at Kailash Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kailash Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for guests; speed typically 10 Mbps download, adequate for browsing and streaming. Login requires room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kailash Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Kailash Hostel?
A thali meal at a mid-range eatery: ₹150–250.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kailash Hostel?
City bus (Haryana Roadways) fare ₹10–30 per trip; from airport, take the Metro (Violet Line) from Delhi to Faridabad for about ₹50.
When is the best time to visit Faridabad?
October and November are excellent: clear skies, 22–28°C afternoons, no rain, and crowds thin because the main tourist season hasn't built up. February also works, with spring flowers and mild mornings before the summer heat arrives.
Top Attractions in Faridabad
💡 The best photo spot is the front gate at golden hour. No food or drink inside; eat at the chaat stalls on the main road outside.
💡 Go early morning or before sunset to avoid the afternoon heat. Carry your own water; there is no shop on site.
💡 Best in winter months (Nov–Feb) when the flowers are in bloom. No cycling or cricket allowed inside; use the nearby Sector 12 ground for that.
💡 Visit during the 7 PM evening aarti — it's the most vibrant and open to all. Shoes must be left at the counter; bring socks if you mind bare floors.
💡 Weekday mornings are near-empty. Avoid Sundays when the park is packed with families and loud music from nearby vendors.