7 Expert tips on picking a good hostel in Koramangala

Picking the perfect hostel in Koramangala is easier said than done. And you know why? Coz everybody – we mean EVERYBODY – just wants to live in Koramangala when they move to Bangalore. But you can’t blame them. Because that’s where all the hype’s at, if you got no clue. So that’s the reason why you need some expert tips to follow down to the T. And only then, you can expect beating others to the top Koramangala hostels.

And hey, we’re no self-proclaimed experts, okay? In fact, we, at Stanza Living residences, have been declared the largest – and the leading – managed accommodation network in the entire country by data and the top business publications too. So you know whatever advice we’re gonna hand out comes from first-hand experiences. Now, read on. Or else, don’t come to us crying when you spend a fortune on cabs to visit your friends who found a place in Koramangala when you could not, sowie.

So which are some tips to follow while PG-hunting in Koramangala?

Note down these tips on your phone and keep going back to them whenever you’re out there looking for Koramangala PG hostels.

●      Mind the address

●      Make a rough budget

●      Decide if you want a roommate

●      Visit the property before moving in

●      Check the quality of facilities

●      Read the terms of stay and break them down

●      Ask for the house rules

Mind the address

Like c’mon, you gotta decide the kinda areas you’d want to move to, before you kickstart your hostel-hunting without thinking. Because Koramangala is not a tiny piece of area on the map. It’s fairly large, actually. So make sure your exact address has good commuting options, shopping markets, eateries and essentials like medical facilities and all. Because trust us, if you’re gonna live in a new city for somewhat long-term, you’ll come across situations of all kinds at some point or other. So think into the future when you consider a location. #rentalwisdom

Make a rough budget

Whether you’re a student or a young professional, let’s face it, you won’t have all the money in the world to spend. So as per your monthly salary or allowance, make a rough budget by factoring in the total list of expenses you can make. Out of which, the main component would be the rent of your hostel. This will help you manage your financials better and narrow down your search for a good PG. Talk to your mum and dad for more detailed advice.

Decide if you want a roommate

Assuming you know your budget by the time you’ve begun your PG-hunting, just think whether you’d be open to living with a roommate. Because here’s the thing, in case you find a really good residence, but can’t afford it on your own, then a roomie will solve that problem for sure. In short, team work makes the dream work, bruh.

Visit the property before moving in

Yep, you must. Without fail. Because you can never trust the property photos or even the info on an online listing to be 100 percent true. Like forget overselling, some of these properties may not even exist for real. And you don’t wanna book an expensive Uber ride to a property and find nothing but an unconstructed plot of land. That too in Bangalore out of all places. Thanks to the extremely nice traffic that is the infamous Bangalore traffic.

Check the quality of amenities

So when you make a visit to the facilities of a good hostel, don’t just check the look-and-feel and come back. You also gotta check the number as well as the quality of amenities offered. Otherwise, even if the room looks dope but has not-so-perfect amenities, it’ll be like living in Charlie’s chocolate factory. But without Charlie. Or the chocolate.

Read the terms of stay and break them down

Reading the rental agreement is well, let’s just say, SUPER important. First, because you have to be aware of the repair and maintenance policy. Second, you wanna be sure you get the security deposit back if you maintain your room well. And third, you want to make sure you have an easy move-out. Without paying a hefty, hefty sum in case you leave before your notice period ends.

Ask for the house rules

Last, but not least, check out the house rules. Long before you even decide to pay the security deposit and move in. Coz do you wanna come back to your PG at a curfew timing of 7PM in Koramanagala? Really? In one of the most happening parts of the city? No, right? So put on your reading glasses and think with a sound mind about every rule listed in the doc. See, now you can’t say later we didn’t warn ya.