Tulip Girls Hostel (ٹیولپ گرلز ہاسٹل)

Overview

What distinguishes Tulip Girls Hostel from the crowd around 6th Road is the on-site cook — for a girl juggling a full timetable, having meals handled rather than fending for herself in a shared kitche... read more

What distinguishes Tulip Girls Hostel from the crowd around 6th Road is the on-site cook — for a girl juggling a full timetable, having meals handled rather than fending for herself in a shared kitchen can be the deciding factor. Rent is among the gentlest in the area, running from PKR 13,750 to PKR 23,750 a month depending on the room, which makes it worth a look for students watching every rupee. The location works in its favour too: 6th Road Station is about 280 metres off, VU Rawalpindi is a six-minute walk at roughly 540 metres, and the metro connection opens up the rest of the twin cities without much fuss. Salt 'N' Chili sits nearby for the occasional treat, and a National Bank branch is close by for anything that needs sorting. Preston Islamabad and FAST Islamabad are reachable for those studying further afield, though both are a fair distance out. For a student who wants home-style meals sorted and a budget-friendly base near the metro, this is a practical, unpretentious choice.