Would you stay in a PG for ₹500 per night with meals included instead of a hotel?

Hotels in many Indian cities usually start around ₹800–₹1500 per night, and most of the time food isn’t included.

But I recently came across a concept where people can stay in PG accommodations for short stays starting around ₹500–₹1000 with meals included, and I’m curious what people think about it.

The idea is roughly this:

Many PGs (paying guest accommodations) rent beds monthly to students and working professionals. These places already have things like:

•	Kitchen running daily (because residents get meals)

•	WiFi

•	Washing machine

•	Refrigerator

•	clean washrooms

•	Shared / private rooms

But sometimes beds remain vacant.

Instead of letting those beds stay empty, some platforms are allowing short-term travelers to book those vacant beds for a few days.

Since the kitchen and staff are already running for monthly residents, adding one more person doesn’t increase the cost much. That’s how prices can start around 500–1000 depending on AC / sharing / private options, and meals are already part of the setup.

It also seems like it could work well for solo travelers, especially people who:

•	Are visiting a city for a few days (interviews, exams, internships, etc.)

•	Want a budget place but with food included

•	Prefer staying somewhere where other students or working professionals are already living

For female solo travelers, some PGs are also girls-only, which might feel safer compared to random budget hotels.

So I’m curious:

•	Would you stay in a PG instead of a hotel or hostel if it was cheaper and included meals?

•	For solo travelers, would this feel comfortable or awkward?

•	What would be your biggest concern (privacy, safety, cleanliness, something else)?

Interested to hear honest thoughts.