About Homestays of India

HOI is National Award Winner Social Enterprise dedicated to support authentic family run homestays across India. We aim to provide travelers a unique culturally immersive experience and the locals an alternate source of income. Homestays of India warmly welcomes travelers seeking a genuine connection with local life. Our handpicked homestays bring you closer to the heart and soul of India, providing an intimate and personal encounter with the country’s unique customs, traditions, and flavors. Discover the richness and diversity of India’s heritage as you stay with our loving hosts. Our homestays are your gateway to truly experiencing the heartbeat of India.

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Testimonials

The properties listed on HOI are genuine and hosts are interested in taking care of their guests. I have booked multiple accommodations with them. The rates are better than other platforms and they are always responsive. I suggest to use...

Pragya Jain, 10 Jan 2023

Had a great stay, everything was taken care of from internet, food & housekeeping. Also great assistance provided for local sightseeing. HOI helped us schedule a great staycation at 3 separate homestays. Thanks a lot, would highly recommend.

Mitesh Mudras, 30 Jan 2023

This was the first time I engaged anyone to plan my travel but HomeStays of India was just perfect. They planned the travel very well and all of their properties where we stayed were excellent. Will definitely book through them...

Gaurav Vaiddya, 13 Jan 2023

Our stay with homestays of India in Shillong was really great. Did not expect such an excellent property, extremely clean, spacious and comfortable rooms, good food and lovely people.

Sunanda Dawar, 19 Oct, 2022

Our experience with HOI and the homestay Into the Woods, Sattal was truly refreshing! The location, the stay, the food, the hospitality of staff members, including the manager and the owner of the homestay was phenomenal. They were so warm,...

Anamika Gupta, 24 June, 2022

There are homestays and there is a home to stay in. A home is not only made up of walls and windows but the people who live there and take care of it. Nestled in the heart of Shillong, this...

Bibi Fatima, 9 Dec 2021

We are a family of 3 and we recently did a Himachal Pradesh trip with HOI, covering Shimla and places in Kinnaur and Kullu districts. It was a 10 night, 11 day trip. It was very well organized. We visited...

Dr. Sharda Kulkarni, 9 Nov 2021

I stayed at Seri Homestay, Jibhi for almost a week for the purpose of workcation. It’s a must visit, away from city noise and pollution, a place where you feel like home. The hosts are really nice and friendly and...

Shubhi, 28 Oct, 2021

Sumur Homestay in Nubra Valley, Ladakh is an excellent homestay. Very peaceful. They have an amazing garden full of apples and apricots. A vegetable garden adds to the village charm. The hosts are really accommodating and well behaved. Authentic home...

Pranav, 10 August 2021

If you are looking for warmth and beauty, this is the place to be. We were 4 adults, one teenager and a pug looking to break our journey midway between Kotgarh and Delhi and we were lucky to find Dera...

Mukti Wadhwa , 29 July, 2021

I would really call it a Home away from Home. I went to Shimla on a solo trip, knowing nothing about the place. From the moment I booked the Summer Hill Homestay, Roopan sir has been very kind in helping...

Kamalesh, 7 Sept, 2021

"Everyone who is planning for a visit to Manipur should without any doubt spend a night here at Loktal Lake Homestay. The hospitality , the fresh organic local food, the people , the boat ride , the star gazing part...

Julia Zane Thoidingjam, 24 Oct 2020

This was the first homestay where I stayed, and I felt like I was in paradise for the ten days that I stayed at Mukteshwar homestay in October. It was an amazing experience, if only for the breathtaking view from...

Lara Groeneweg, 8 Jan 2019

"Best homestays in India. They have really good options for staying with beautiful views around. I just got back from Sikkim and they had organised everything for me.From staying to food to conveyance. If you are looking for a good...

Surmi Solanki, 11 Dec 2019

"We stayed at Palampur Homestay for 5 nights. For the reasonable cost, we got much more than we expected. The food variety and personalised service staff were excellent. Beautiful Roses and flowers in bloom. Comfortable stay. In particular I loved...

Meenam Malhotra, 5 June 2019

"My family and I had a wonderful stay at Ukhimath Homestay in June 2018 while we explored the Mandakini Valley. Kimana village is an enchanting locale in which one awakes to bird song instead of traffic noise. The house exterior...

Prof. James Lochtefeld, 24 Oct 2018