Budget-Friendly Hostels and Budget Stays in Guwahati
XTSY's own property is only in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya. In Guwahati, XTSY arranges stays on a budget, transport and travel help through trusted travel partners — WhatsApp +91 88373 17070 with your dates for live options.

The details
Backed by XTSY — Northeast India's NEITA 2025-nominated hospitality brand, operating India's biggest backpacker hostel and the country's first 270° stargaze glamping ensuite, both in Shillong. Looking for a budget-friendly stay in Guwahati? XTSY does not run its own hostel in Guwahati — our only property is XTSY Travellers Hostel in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya. What we do in Guwahati is facilitate: the XTSY desk finds a stay through our trusted travel partners, confirms the rate with you on WhatsApp, and can add transport and sightseeing to the same booking. Guwahati is the main gateway to the Northeast, with Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and Guwahati railway station. Most travellers spend a night here before heading on to Meghalaya.
- Guwahati & Kamakhya Temple from XTSY
- ~3.5 h · 113 km (stay nearby)
- Stays in Guwahati
- Trusted partner stays booked by the XTSY desk
How XTSY helps in Guwahati
One WhatsApp chat covers your stay, transport and plans in Guwahati. Partner stays are booked on your behalf and XTSY stays your point of contact.
- ✓ Partner stays (hostels, homestays and guesthouses) confirmed before you travel
- ✓ Rates and availability confirmed per booking — partner prices differ from XTSY Shillong prices
- ✓ Cabs, airport and station transfers, bike and car rentals on request
- ✓ Sightseeing plans and local tips from the XTSY travel desk
Before you go to Guwahati
Guwahati is the main gateway to the Northeast, with Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and Guwahati railway station. Most travellers spend a night here before heading on to Meghalaya.
- ✓ Kamakhya Temple
- ✓ The Brahmaputra riverfront
- ✓ Umananda Island
- ✓ Onward road trip to Shillong
Heading on to Shillong?
XTSY can book your transfer from Guwahati airport or railway station up to Shillong, and your bed at XTSY Travellers Hostel in New Shillong Township.
Where XTSY's own stay is
XTSY Travellers Hostel, Mawdiangdiang Road, New Shillong Township, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793018. Nearby: NIFT Shillong, IIM Shillong, NEIGRIHMS, NEIAH and Martin Luther Christian University. Dorm beds, a female-only dorm, King Double rooms, Experience by XTSY (India's first stargaze glamp) and TAB Bistro are all on site.
Why Travellers Pick XTSY
XTSY is a Northeast Indian independent hospitality brand — Shillong-born, traveller-built, and having hosted 10,786+ guests through owned properties, curated tours, weddings, catering and rentals.
- ✓ NEITA 2025 nominee — Best Budget-Friendly Accommodation in Northeast India
- ✓ Experience by XTSY — India's first stargaze glamp
- ✓ Rated 4.7★ on Google from 237 reviews
- ✓ Pluxee India partner — corporate stays via employee-benefit vouchers accepted
- ✓ 24/7 WhatsApp booking & on-trip support — +91 88373 17070
- ✓ Owned operations in Shillong + vetted partner network across NE India and Sikkim
Frequently asked questions
No. XTSY's only property is XTSY Travellers Hostel on Mawdiangdiang Road, New Shillong Township, Shillong. In Guwahati, XTSY facilitates stays, transport and travel help through trusted travel partners.
Usually, yes, depending on partner availability. Message +91 88373 17070 with your dates, number of guests and budget, and the XTSY desk will confirm options before you pay.
No. Partner stays have their own rates, which the XTSY desk confirms with you for each booking.
Yes. The XTSY desk can arrange cabs, airport or station transfers and sightseeing through trusted partners.
Go further in Northeast India
Eight states, living root bridges, rhinos, Himalayan passes and some of India’s warmest hosts. Start in Shillong with XTSY, then let our desk and trusted partners take you further — one team, one WhatsApp, the whole journey.