India offers many cheap accommodation options. One of them are Dak bungalows, which were established by the colonial British authorities to accommodate traveling officials. For very low fees, travelers can get plain rooms with ceiling fan instead of air conditioning and most don’t have bathtub, however they are generally comfortable, clean and well-maintained by pensioned government employees.
Larger train stations in India offer room or dormitories and for foreigners, they are unbelievably cheap. However, there could be a limit on the duration of your stay, as these rooms are originally intended for transiting travelers. Many cheap bed & breakfasts in India are exquisite and comfortable, these are some of them:
- Saubhag Bed and Breakfast in New Delhi
- Aapo Aap Home Stay in Shimla
- Royal Mist in Munnar
- Charlottes BnB in New Delhi
- Aashiyan Bed & Breakfast in New Delhi
- Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House in Thekkady
- Beena Homestay in Kochi (Cochin)