PGs & Hostels Have Evolved In The Last Few Years: Here’s How

If you’ve no clue about co-living hostels, think about co-working spaces. It’s kinda the same concept, but instead of different folks working together, it’s like a PG where folks live together. But don’t you dare think, even for a second, that it’s like any other ordinary, local PG. In fact, they’re modern. They have world-class amenities. And they offer professional services that remove all your living hassles out of the way.

And not that we want to blow our own horns, but truth be told, we, at Stanza Living, are actually the leading network of co-living spaces in India. With over 450+ residences across 24+ top-tier cities. Basically, as you’re curious about the sudden rise of co-living spaces, you’ll get to hear about them straight from the horse’s mouth. Now, put your reading glasses on. So the next time you, or your friend, or a toddler cousin is moving out of your hometown to another city, you know which direction you should point them towards.

Factors Behind the Rise of Modern Co-living Spaces in India

The basic truth is fairly simple. Everybody just wants to live better without going through any hassle. But if you dig deeper, these are the factors responsible for the sudden popularity of community living, in India.

• Better Food
• A Lot More Amenities
• Experience of Living With People from Different Cultures
• You Can Live Closer to Your Office/College
• Easy Move-ins and Flexible Terms of Stay

Better Food

The importance of healthy eating is increasingly being discussed across all avenues. Why else do you think your Insta feed keeps showing pop-ups of health-conscious brands? But when it comes to your local PGs, forget healthy, you don’t even get food that’s even close to satisfying. So that’s where co-living spaces like Stanza Living offer a fresh alternative. We not only serve yum tasty meals every day, but we also give you the option to customize them. So imagine that.

A Lot More Amenities

You see, given the fast-paced life of today, you can’t just make do with daily meals and an occasional cleaning as part of your amenities provided by your PG. But thanks to the arrival of the top co-living companies in India and the competition between them, offering a ton of amenities has now become the new normal. It’s kinda like the bazillion fintech apps on Google Playstore right now. Everybody is just trying to offer the most beneficial EMI plan possible.

Experience of Living With People from Different Cultures

In co-living spaces, you can get a real sense of what it means to be part of a community. Whether it’s through hanging out in the common area or taking part in community festival celebrations. And yes, this could have happened in your local PGs too. But why didn’t it? It’s because nobody’s really in the mood to socialize in super cramped up common areas. The ones that just come with four Nilkamal chairs and an old TV with a basic Tata Sky connection.

You Can Live Closer to Your Office/College

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of having an upscale apartment and spending money on it. But if you’re looking for something more practical, plenty of options will help you save money while still getting the space you want.

For example, instead of renting an entire apartment and commuting, you can just rent a single room in a co-living space whose location has been handpicked to be as close to your college or workplace as possible. In short, you actually get to live in areas that you’d otherwise might not have been able to afford. Thanks to strategically located co-living spaces.

Easy Move-ins and Flexible Terms of Stay

When it comes to co-living spaces like Stanza Living, you don’t need to run around the whims of landlords, unlike local PGs. In fact, from searching for your residence to paying your first month’s rent, you can do it all just by using your smartphone. And here’s another thing, you don’t need to sign a 2-3 year rental lease here either. Because we know in today’s day and age, your job might need you to change cities. So instead of keeping you tied, we let you take your call about the terms of stay. So there’s that too.

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