Ayesha Girls Hostel

Overview

Attached bathrooms are the quiet luxury here — no queuing for a shared washroom in the morning rush, which any girl who's lived in a hostel will tell you is worth a great deal. Each room also comes wi... read more

Attached bathrooms are the quiet luxury here — no queuing for a shared washroom in the morning rush, which any girl who's lived in a hostel will tell you is worth a great deal. Each room also comes with a wardrobe and study table, and there's a separate study area on top for when you need to spread out your notes properly. The hostel is off Gulzar Ali Street near the main Murree Road in Barakahu, with QAU the closest university at 3.65 km (roughly a 44-minute walk), and Health Services Academy and UoL Islamabad further out at 6.51 and 8.83 km respectively. Beds and mattresses are provided, and Wi-Fi keeps residents connected for classes and family calls. Rent ranges from PKR 23,750 to PKR 37,500 a month depending on the room. The location has the everyday markers of a settled neighbourhood — CSD is a short walk away, Umania Restaurant is within reach for a change from the usual, and Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital lies further along the road. This girls' hostel will suit students who value their privacy and a proper set-up for study over being right on top of a campus.