Prabhatara Hostel
Working Women Hostel · South West Delhi
Prabhatara Hoste Institute of Social Service, Church Road, Mohammadpur Main Rd, near Sector 1 & 2, near Ebenezer Brethren Church, Rama Colony, Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi, Delhi 110066 (near Sector 1 & 2)
Open 24 hours
Hostel for working women and students in RK Puram since 1987
About Prabhatara Hostel
Prabhatara Hostel is on Church Road, off Mohammadpur Main Road in Rama Krishna Puram, Delhi 110066. The building is part of the Institute of Social Service campus, close to Sectors 1 and 2, and the Ebenezer Brethren Church and Rama Colony are the landmarks to ask for. It opened on 31 October 1987 and has run as a women's hostel since. Admissions are handled in person by the hostel warden, so call 095994 55287 before you visit.
Rooms go to working women, trainees, students and women in distress. Residents cook their own meals — the kitchen has gas stoves, refrigerators, lockers and coolers — and there is a dining hall for shared meals. Wi-Fi, a study room, a meditation room, a mini library, a visitors' lobby, a garden, a badminton court and a television are all on site. Water heaters are provided, guest accommodation is available, and support staff are around through the day and night.
Women above 18 can apply whatever their marital status, caste, religion, language or region, and 25% of the seats are reserved for government employees. The application goes to the warden on a four-page prescribed form with proof of employment or a college fee receipt, an ID copy, PAN of the person paying fees, two passport photos and the local guardian's Delhi address proof. Residents can also join the Women's Resource Centre for computer literacy, tailoring, self-defence, legal aid workshops, life skills sessions, counselling and career guidance. The trust is run by the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, founded in France in 1790 and in India since 1950.
Services
Hostel accommodation for working women
Rooms for women working in government and private organisations, open to those above 18 regardless of marital status. 25% of seats are reserved for government employees.
Accommodation for students and trainees
Seats for women studying or training to advance their careers, with a college fee receipt accepted in place of an employment letter.
Guest accommodation
Guest rooms are available at the hostel for short stays.
Self-cooking kitchen facility
Residents cook their own food using gas stoves, refrigerators, kitchen lockers and coolers, with a dining hall for shared meals.
Computer literacy training
Run through the Women's Resource Centre as part of its skill-building programmes.
Tailoring classes
Offered under the Women's Resource Centre skill-building activities.
Self-defence training
Part of the centre's work on helping women prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
Legal aid workshops
Workshops and training on legal aid, run by the Women's Resource Centre.
Life skills education
Sessions on attitudes and gender relations, run in schools, NGOs, corporates and local communities.
Counselling and career guidance
Support for residents through the hostel and the Women's Resource Centre.
Highlights
- Running as a women's hostel since 31 October 1987
- Open to women above 18 of any marital status
- 25% of seats reserved for government employees
- Self-cooking kitchen with gas stoves and refrigerators
- Study room, meditation room and mini library on site
- Women's Resource Centre runs skill and legal aid programmes
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Kid friendly
- Wi-Fi
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Our take
This suits working women, trainees and students who want a self-cooking setup and shared community living rather than a serviced hostel with meals included. Women in government jobs have a reserved share of seats, so it is worth asking about that first. Anyone expecting paid meals, attached bathrooms or hotel-style short stays should confirm with the warden before applying, since those are not described by the hostel.
Tips before you visit
- Call 095994 55287 before going; admissions are handled in person by the hostel warden.
- Carry the four-page form, employment or college fee proof, ID copy, PAN of the fee payer, two passport photos and your local guardian's Delhi address proof.
- Plan for self-cooking — the kitchen has gas stoves and refrigerators, but no mess or meal service is mentioned.
- Ask about the 25% government-employee quota if you work in a government organisation.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Prabhatara Hostel in Delhi?
It is on Church Road, off Mohammadpur Main Road in Rama Krishna Puram, Delhi 110066, inside the Institute of Social Service campus. The nearest landmarks are Ebenezer Brethren Church, Rama Colony and Sectors 1 and 2.
Who is allowed to stay at the hostel?
Women and young girls above 18, whatever their marital status, caste, creed, race, language or place of birth. Working women, women in distress, and students or trainees advancing their careers can apply, and 25% of seats are reserved for government employees.
How do I apply for a room?
Apply in person to the hostel warden on the prescribed four-page form. The hostel asks for this to be done as far as possible in person, and the warden's office is reachable on 095994 55287.
What documents are needed with the application?
A filled four-page form, a copy of your employment letter, work order or joining letter (or a college fee receipt if you are a student), an Aadhar or other ID showing name, date of birth and home address, PAN of the person paying the monthly fees, two recent passport photos and Delhi address proof of a local guardian.
Are meals provided at the hostel?
The hostel runs on self-cooking. Residents use the kitchen with gas stoves, refrigerators, lockers and coolers, and there is a dining hall for eating together. A mess or meal service is not mentioned.
What are the room charges?
The hostel describes its accommodation as accessible and affordable, but no room rates are published on its website. Call the warden on 095994 55287 for the current fees and seat availability.
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