Karachi Boys Hostel

Overview

Saddar living puts you in the thick of things, and this hostel on the second floor of Panorama Centre — tucked behind Hotel Avari off Raja Ghaznafar Ali Khan Road — is squarely in that busy old-city r... read more

Saddar living puts you in the thick of things, and this hostel on the second floor of Panorama Centre — tucked behind Hotel Avari off Raja Ghaznafar Ali Khan Road — is squarely in that busy old-city rhythm. Atrium Mall and Raavi Foods are both a stone's throw away, ARY Sahulat Bazaar handles the grocery runs, and Lucky Star Chowrangi keeps transport across the city within easy reach. Rent runs from PKR 18,750 up to PKR 36,250 per month, which is on the affordable end for a location this central. Rooms arrive furnished with beds and mattresses, Wi-Fi covers the building, and geysers take care of hot water when the weather turns. There's a study area for residents who need to shut out the street noise and focus, and CCTV security keeps an eye on the entrances — worth having in a district this crowded. The campuses are a little further out here: Bahria Karachi and its medical college are both around half an hour away, with Indus University closer to forty-five minutes. It suits a student who wants the energy and convenience of Saddar and doesn't mind a short commute to class.