Last updated: November 2026
Looking for a PG in Manipal close to MIT, KMC or Kasturba Hospital? This guide covers all three managed PG properties currently listed on InstaDwell in Manipal, with starting rents, room options, amenities and approximate travel times to MIT, KMC and Kasturba Hospital. Whether you need a paying guest accommodation near Manipal Institute of Technology, Kasturba Medical College or the wider Manipal University (MAHE) campus, you can compare the options below with zero brokerage. New to PGs? Start with our guide on what a PG (paying guest) is.
Who Usually Needs a PG in Manipal
Manipal is a university town in Udupi district, Karnataka, and the PG market here works differently from a metro city. According to the MAHE Prospectus 2026, hostel stay and the campus mess are mandatory for all first-year undergraduate students. So most demand for a PG in Manipal comes from:
- Students from second year onward. From the second year, MAHE students can leave the mess and choose their own living arrangement. Many move to a PG or coliving space in Manipal for more privacy, a better room or a different routine.
- Postgraduate students and residents. MAHE allots postgraduate hostel rooms (MD, MS, MDS, M.Tech, MBA and Ph.D.) on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to vacancy. Students who do not get a room must arrange their own accommodation outside campus.
- Interns, research scholars and visiting students on fixed-term stays at Kasturba Hospital, MAHE departments and research centres.
- Working professionals at Kasturba Hospital, MAHE offices, STPI Manipal on Alevoor Road and other employers in the Manipal and Udupi area.
First-year students: Under the MAHE Prospectus 2026, a first-year UG student can live outside the hostel only with a consent letter from parents, a recommendation from the Head of Institution and permission from MAHE's Director of Student Affairs. This must be secured before joining the hostel, and the student must share their local address and phone number with the college office. Students living locally with their families are the main exception.
PG in Manipal: Quick Comparison
All three properties are run by Stanza Living and listed as coliving (unisex). Rates are starting rates, usually for shared rooms. To see how Stanza compares with other operators, read our comparison of India's top co-living companies.
- Kilmarnock House: Eshwar Nagar | From โน11,899/month
- San Pedro House: End Point Road | From โน16,399/month
- Brighton House: Kunjibettu, Udupi-Manipal Highway | From โน17,899/month
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PG in Manipal: Property Details
- Kilmarnock House, Eshwar Nagar. The most affordable PG in Manipal on InstaDwell and the closest to MIT, about 500 m from MIT Main Gate (Gate No. 2). Listed amenities include attached washroom, meals, Wi-Fi, laundry, housekeeping and 24x7 security.
- San Pedro House, End Point Road. Listed amenities include attached washroom and balcony, workout zone, hot water, meals, Wi-Fi, laundry and housekeeping.
- Brighton House, Laxmindra Nagar, Kunjibettu. Sits on the Udupi-Manipal Highway side and is the closest of the three to Udupi Railway Station, at approximately 2 km. Listed amenities include attached washroom and balcony, washing machine, hot water, meals, Wi-Fi, laundry and housekeeping.
Amenities are as listed by the operator. Confirm the exact room type you are booking, as features can vary from room to room.
Where Manipal PGs Sit
When you search for a Manipal PG, listings fall into three quite different zones:
- MIT side (Eshwar Nagar, Ananth Nagar, Vidyaratna Nagar). Walkable to MIT and close to Tiger Circle, the main food and shopping junction. Kilmarnock House sits here.
- End Point Road side. Quieter and more residential, with a short drive to both MIT and KMC. San Pedro House sits here.
- Udupi-Manipal Highway side (Laxmindra Nagar, Kunjibettu). Between Manipal and Udupi town, with the easiest access to the railway station. Brighton House sits here.
Many listings for "PG at Manipal" on directory sites are actually in Udupi town (Doddangudde, Kadiyali, Bannanje and similar areas), around 5 km from campus. They can be cheaper, but you will need an auto or a two-wheeler every day. Always check the exact location on a map before you visit.
Getting Around: Approximate Travel Times from Each PG
Manipal has no metro, so most residents walk, take autos or use a two-wheeler. Approximate travel times and distances below are based on Google Maps routes from each property, checked in November 2026. Actual journey times vary with traffic, weather and mode of transport.
From Kilmarnock House (Eshwar Nagar)
- MIT Main Gate (Gate No. 2): 7 min walk (500 m), 3 min drive
- KMC and Kasturba Hospital: 3 min drive (1.7 km), 22 min walk
- Tiger Circle: 3 min drive (1.1 km), 15 min walk
- Udupi Railway Station: 7 min drive (3.7 km)
- End Point: 12 min drive (3.9 km)
- TAPMI: 10 min drive (4.3 km)
From San Pedro House (End Point Road)
- KMC and Kasturba Hospital: 6 min drive (2.1 km), 27 min walk
- Tiger Circle: 5 min drive (1.7 km), 21 min walk
- MIT Main Gate (Gate No. 2): 8 min drive (2.3 km), 28 min walk
- Udupi Railway Station: 8 min drive (3.6 km)
- End Point: 14 min drive (4.2 km)
- TAPMI: 15 min drive (6.1 km)
From Brighton House (Kunjibettu)
- KMC and Kasturba Hospital: 4 min drive (2 km), 30 min walk
- Tiger Circle: 4 min drive (1.6 km), 23 min walk
- MIT Main Gate (Gate No. 2): 6 min drive (2.2 km), 31 min walk
- Udupi Railway Station: 7 min drive, 27 min walk (2 km)
- End Point: 12 min drive (4.1 km)
- TAPMI: 13 min drive (6 km)
For trips home, Udupi Railway Station is the nearest railhead, and Mangaluru International Airport is the closest airport, about 65 km from Manipal.
Which PG Suits You
- PG near MIT Manipal: Kilmarnock House, the only one of the three within walking distance of MIT.
- PG near Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital: All three are within a short drive. For medical residents with night shifts, proximity to Kasturba Hospital may matter more than access to MIT. Compare the actual route to your hospital entrance before choosing.
- PG near TAPMI: None of the three are walkable, so plan for a daily drive.
- Frequent train travel home: Brighton House, the closest to Udupi Railway Station.
Colleges and Workplaces Near PGs in Manipal
- Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Kasturba Medical College (KMC) and Kasturba Hospital
- Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS)
- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS)
- Manipal College of Nursing and Manipal College of Health Professions
- Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA)
- Manipal Institute of Communication and Manipal School of Architecture and Planning
- T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
- STPI Manipal, Alevoor Road
Girls PG in Manipal and Boys PG in Manipal
All three managed PGs in Manipal on InstaDwell are listed as coliving. In coliving PGs, residents can usually choose a private or shared room, and shared rooms are usually matched by gender. Room allocation and current availability must be confirmed with the operator before you book.
- Girls PG in Manipal: For more privacy, Kilmarnock House lists single occupancy. Check whether a single room is currently available. Brighton House suits those who travel home often by train.
- Boys PG in Manipal: Kilmarnock House suits MIT students on a budget. San Pedro House suits residents who want a workout zone and a balcony.
PG vs MAHE Hostel: What You Actually Pay
The figures below are from the MAHE Prospectus 2026, for Indian students at the Manipal campus. MAHE hostel costs have four parts:
- Hostel facilities fee: Yearly, depends on block and room type.
- Mess advance: โน62,000 a year.
- Refundable hostel deposit: โน7,500 for non-AC rooms, โน15,000 for AC rooms.
- AC electricity advance: โน10,000 for a double AC room, โน15,000 for a single AC room.
MIT Manipal hostels (facilities fee plus mess, per year)
- Triple room, common bath, non-AC: โน1,20,000 (roughly โน10,000 a month)
- Double room, attached bath, AC (Blocks XVI and XVII for boys, Block VII for girls): โน1,67,000 (roughly โน13,900 a month). With the deposit and AC electricity advance, the first-year amount payable upfront is โน1,92,000.
- Deluxe double AC in Blocks XVI and XVII: facilities fee โน1,16,000. Double AC in Block XXII (girls): โน1,27,000.
- Single room, attached bath, AC (Blocks XVIII and XIX): โน2,24,000 (roughly โน18,700 a month)
KMC and health sciences hostels (facilities fee plus mess, per year)
- Double room, common bath, non-AC: โน1,21,000 (roughly โน10,100 a month)
- Double room, attached bath, AC for UG MBBS and BDS: โน1,70,000 to โน1,72,000 (roughly โน14,200 to โน14,300 a month)
- Single room, attached bath, AC for postgraduate students: โน2,44,000 (NIH 'A' Block, girls) to โน2,51,000 (NIH 'C' Block, boys), roughly โน20,300 to โน20,900 a month. With deposit and AC electricity advance, the first-year amount payable upfront is โน2,74,000 to โน2,81,000. Postgraduate boys also have a single AC option at Amartya Sen Hostel, with a facilities fee of โน1,60,000 a year.
Monthly figures are the yearly total spread over 12 months, for comparison only.
PG in Manipal on InstaDwell (meals included)
- Kilmarnock House: from โน11,899 a month (about โน1,42,800 a year)
- San Pedro House: from โน16,399 a month
- Brighton House: from โน17,899 a month
- Electricity is billed separately in all three
The real difference is flexibility, not just price:
- Payment: MAHE hostel fees are paid for the full academic year, upfront and online, with no instalments. A PG is paid monthly, and Stanza lists a minimum stay of 3 months.
- Moving out mid-year: Per the MAHE Prospectus 2026, the hostel facilities fee is not refunded if you move out mid-year to a private arrangement. With a PG, you serve the notice period and leave.
- Daily rules: MAHE hostel residents must stay in their rooms at night unless the warden gives written permission, and weekday quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM. PGs set their own entry timings and guest rules, so ask about these before booking.
For a budget triple room, the MAHE hostel is cheaper. For an attached bathroom with meals included, a PG in Manipal costs a similar amount to a hostel AC room, without the year-long lock-in or the large upfront payment. For a wider look at costs, rules and food across stay types, see our PG vs hostel vs co-living comparison.
Monthly Cost of Staying in a PG in Manipal
- Rent: From โน11,899 to โน17,899 a month as starting rates, with meals, Wi-Fi, laundry and housekeeping included.
- Electricity: Stanza lists electricity as billed on actual consumption at state tariff rates, plus applicable charges and GST. Ask for a typical monthly estimate.
- Local travel: Autos for daily trips if you are not within walking distance, or the cost of a two-wheeler.
- Food outside the meal plan: Snacks, Tiger Circle food joints and weekend meals out.
- Mobile data and personal items.
Things to Check Before Booking a PG in Manipal
- Off-campus permission. First-year UG students need parental consent, a Head of Institution recommendation and Director of Student Affairs permission before joining the hostel. From second year, confirm your institute's process for leaving the hostel and mess.
- Hostel fee already paid. A MAHE hostel fee paid for the year is not refunded for a mid-year move, so time your PG move for the start of the next academic year.
- Minimum stay and notice period. Stanza lists a minimum stay of 3 months. Ask about the notice period and deposit refund timeline.
- Booking amount. Stanza lists a refundable booking amount of โน1,000 paid through its platform. Do not pay large advances in cash to anyone.
- Electricity billing. Confirm how the bill is split in shared rooms.
- Room allocation. Confirm the gender policy and availability for the exact room type you want.
- Monsoon readiness. Coastal Karnataka gets a heavy monsoon. Check for damp walls, a covered area for drying clothes and covered two-wheeler parking.
- Exact location. Map the PG against your college gate or hospital block, not just "Manipal".
- Visit before you pay. Online ratings do not always match the room you get. Our research on 61 PG seekers shows why a physical visit still matters.
Life Around Manipal
- Tiger Circle: The main junction for cafes, food joints and everyday shopping.
- End Point: A park at the edge of Manipal, popular for evening walks and sunsets.
- Manipal Lake (Mannapalla): A lake with a walking track around it.
- Malpe Beach: A popular weekend beach outing from Manipal.
FAQs on PG in Manipal
What is the rent for a PG in Manipal?
Managed PGs in Manipal listed on InstaDwell start from โน11,899 a month (Kilmarnock House) and go up to โน17,899 a month (Brighton House) as starting rates. Meals, Wi-Fi, laundry and housekeeping are included. Electricity is billed separately.
Can MAHE students stay in a PG instead of the hostel?
From the second year, yes. In the first year, hostel stay is mandatory for UG students, and living outside needs parental consent, a Head of Institution recommendation and permission from MAHE's Director of Student Affairs before joining the hostel.
Is a PG in Manipal cheaper than a MAHE hostel?
For a basic triple room, the hostel is cheaper, at โน1,20,000 a year including mess at MIT. For an AC double room with an attached bathroom, MAHE hostels cost โน1,67,000 to โน1,72,000 a year including mess, which is a similar range to a PG. The PG is paid monthly instead of a full year upfront.
Can postgraduate students at KMC or MIT get a PG in Manipal?
Yes. MAHE allots postgraduate hostel rooms first-come, first-served, subject to vacancy, and students who miss out must arrange their own accommodation. A PG with a 3 month minimum stay works while you wait for a hostel vacancy or for the full course.
Is there a girls PG in Manipal?
The three managed PGs on InstaDwell are listed as coliving. Kilmarnock House lists single occupancy for those who want a private room. Confirm room allocation and availability with the operator.
Is a PG in Udupi a good option for Manipal students?
Udupi town is around 5 km from Manipal, so rents can be lower, but you will spend time and money on daily travel. If you need to be on campus or at the hospital early or late, staying in Manipal itself is more practical.
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