New Hostel Block B (University of Peshawar).

Overview

If budget is the deciding factor, this Rahat Abad hostel is one of the most affordable options going, with rent starting at just PKR 10,000 a month and topping out at PKR 16,250. That price alone will... read more

If budget is the deciding factor, this Rahat Abad hostel is one of the most affordable options going, with rent starting at just PKR 10,000 a month and topping out at PKR 16,250. That price alone will catch the eye of students trying to stretch a limited allowance, and the essentials are still covered. An on-site cook handles the daily meals, geysers provide hot water through the colder months, and there's a study area for concentrated work before exams. UPS backup steps in during the power cuts that are a fact of life in the city. On location, it's well placed for the main academic cluster: Islamia College is around a six-minute walk and the University of Peshawar about thirteen, so class is never far. The surroundings are firmly academic, with the Islamia College University grounds and Islamia Collegiate School both a short stroll away, and a bank within reach for the odd bit of paperwork. KMU is the longer journey at just over 6 km. For students prioritising low rent and a genuinely short walk to campus over a long list of extras, this is about as cost-effective as Peshawar student housing gets.