The Hosteller Bam Jaipur, Hawa Mahal

The rooftop swimming pool is rare among Jaipur hostels, and it's the anchor of the property alongside the terrace and restaurant that share the same view over the city. Rooms go further than typical dorm setups too, air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, streaming services, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers and electric kettles, closer to a boutique hotel finish than a backpacker bunk. A lift, 24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, and bike or car hire make arrivals and day trips easy, useful given Amber Fort sits 8 km out and the airport a further 13 km. The restaurant serves Indian vegetarian food for lunch and dinner with an à la carte breakfast, and City Palace at 2.1 km and Hawa Mahal at 1.9 km keep the old city's main sights within a short auto ride or a longer walk.