For students moving to Kolkata, a PG is usually the practical middle ground between a hostel and renting alone — but not all PGs are set up the same way. Here's what to weigh before choosing one in Newtown, Salt Lake or Rajarhat.
Budget and sharing
Double or triple sharing brings the monthly cost down significantly compared to a single room, and is the norm for most student PG stays. Decide early how much privacy matters versus how much you want to save.
Food included, and what kind
Most PGs bundle breakfast, lunch and dinner into the monthly rate — useful when you're focused on studies and don't want to cook or manage food logistics daily.
Distance to your college
A PG close to campus in Newtown, Salt Lake or Rajarhat saves commute time daily — worth prioritizing over a slightly cheaper option further away, especially for early classes.
A workable study environment
Ask about Wi-Fi reliability and whether the room and common areas are realistically quiet enough to study in, not just whether Wi-Fi exists on paper.
Safety and house rules
For students, and especially for parents helping choose a PG remotely, security, visitor policy and curfew timing are usually the first things worth confirming.
What happens when something breaks
A fan that stops working or a leaking tap shouldn't take a week to fix. Ask how maintenance requests are handled before you move in.
Everything else, in one place
Beyond the room itself, laundry, occasional food service top-ups, and transport for trips home can all be booked through StayOne alongside the PG itself.
Frequently asked questions
Most do, typically breakfast, lunch and dinner in the monthly rent — worth confirming per property.
Yes, double and triple sharing are the norm for student stays and bring the monthly cost down noticeably.