Islamabad Capital Territory
Student hostels in Islamabad
Islamabad's universities sit in different sectors of the city, and the right hostel depends heavily on which one you attend. Students here typically compare hostels by sector and by travel time to campus.
Universities
Hostels near Islamabad's universities
Hostels on GetMeBed list the campuses they are close to, so you can search from your university outward.
- National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
- Quaid-i-Azam University
- COMSATS University Islamabad
- Bahria University
- FAST National University, Islamabad campus
Areas
Where students usually live
A starting point for your search — travel time to campus matters more than the name of the area.
- G-9, G-10 and G-11Central sectors with many student hostels and markets nearby.
- H-8 to H-13The university belt, including the area around NUST.
- I-8 and I-10Residential sectors with a steady supply of hostels.
- Park Road and Chak ShahzadClosest to COMSATS.
Before you book
Choosing a hostel in Islamabad
What students most often wish they had checked before moving in.
- Travel time to campus at the hour your classes start, not at midday.
- Whether meals are included, and the mess timings.
- Backup power and water — ask how long the generator or UPS lasts.
- Curfew, guest and leave rules in the house rules.
- What the security deposit covers and when it is returned.
- Visit before paying, and get a receipt for every payment.
Run a hostel in Islamabad?
List it on GetMeBed and reach students searching near your area.