S&i's Boys Hostel

Overview

Just a five-minute walk from Iqra University, this boys' hostel in Phase 3 of Defence View Housing Society earns its keep with students who want the campus close and the commute forgettable. Rooms com... read more

Just a five-minute walk from Iqra University, this boys' hostel in Phase 3 of Defence View Housing Society earns its keep with students who want the campus close and the commute forgettable. Rooms come furnished with beds, mattresses and wardrobes, so a new resident really only needs to turn up with his own things and settle in. There is a dedicated study area for the stretch before exams, filtered drinking water on hand, and Wi-Fi running throughout for coursework and staying in touch with family. Rent falls between PKR 32,500 and PKR 51,250 per month depending on the room you take, which puts it in reach for undergraduates managing a budget. The double-road address off Defence View keeps daily errands simple, with Al Emaraat Super Store and Siddique Medical Store both a short stroll away and Defence View School nearby. MAJU and Preston Karachi are within a manageable ride as well, so the location suits students spread across a few campuses. It is an unfussy, practical base for young men studying in this pocket of Karachi and wanting less time lost to traffic.