How to find PG in Bangalore? (Tips & Points to remember) | Finding a PG

Key ways to find a PG in Bangalore

• Define your office/tech-park location first

  • Example mentioned: Embassy Tech Village (Outer Ring Road) near areas like Dev Bisan Halli / Kadu Bisan Halli and New Horizon College.

• Search nearby localities (don’t go too far)

  • Suggested approach: look within nearby areas such as Cardo Bisan Halli, then consider nearby options like Marathahalli and Belur.

• Use Google Maps “PG points” + Street View

  • Search a locality in Google Maps (e.g., “PG in [area]”).
  • Look for PGs marked in red.
  • Use Layers → Street View to see the actual lanes where PG clusters may be common.

• Make a shortlist and contact PGs

  • If a PG listing includes a call option/number, save it and call to ask questions (see checklist below).

• Check social/experience-based groups (possible lead method)

  • Search groups discussing topics like security deposit not returned—people often share both bad and good experiences.

• Use “flats/flatmates” type groups

  • Search for “PG in Bangalore” or “PG in [area]” groups.
  • Owners may post photos, amenities, and phone numbers.

• Walk-in method during short office-provided stay

  • If your office provides 10–15 days of hotel stay, visit the tech park area, walk around, and inquire locally for nearby PGs.

Important points to check before selecting a PG

• Basic room amenities

  • Bed, mattress, key, cupboard, table/chair
  • TV may be optional—confirm whether it’s included and the cost (if any).

• Cleaning & laundry

  • Ask how often rooms are cleaned.
  • Confirm the laundry process:
    • Whether there’s a washing machine
    • If not, whether they collect laundry, wash it, and return it

• Bills

  • Ask if electricity and water bills are separate or included.

• Optional lifestyle facilities

  • Some PGs offer gym/recreation rooms (pool table, foosball), but this varies and isn’t mandatory.

• Rules / restrictions

  • Ask about:
    • Time restrictions
    • Guest restrictions (including whether friends of another gender are allowed)
    • Any gender-specific limitations for certain PG types

• Food setup

  • Confirm whether breakfast/dinner are included (and whether lunch is not).
  • Ask:
    • Meal frequency
    • North Indian vs South Indian food preference
    • Whether food costs are separate or included in rent

• Security deposit

  • PGs may charge one month’s rent or a security amount.
  • Ask about security deduction rules and provide proper notice when vacating.

• Location relative to office (very important)

  • Prefer PGs near your office due to Bangalore traffic.
  • Example warning: ~5–6 km / 40–60 minutes can become too tiring.
  • If using auto, it can be costly—suggested proximity includes:
    • A bus stop
    • A walking distance route

• Safety + “not a deserted area”

  • Ensure nearby conveniences like groceries/shops/markets.

• Competition among nearby PGs

  • If many PGs are in the same area, owners usually can’t increase rent aggressively.

• WiFi

  • Explicitly recommended to ask about WiFi, since it’s important for work/study.

Notable locations and terms mentioned

Tech parks / areas

• Embassy Tech Village
• Prestige Tech Park
• Season Business Park
• RMJ Eco World
• RGH Park (Sarjapur)

Neighboring localities mentioned:

• Belur, Marathahalli, Sarjapur, Indiranagar, Mahadevapura
• Mention of “Bagmane Tech Park side”

PG types / terms

• Ladies PG
• Boys PG
• Gents PG
• Co-living PG (mixed; boys and girls in separate rooms/floors)

Tools/platforms mentioned

• Google Maps (Layers + Street View)
• Google Groups (for community posts/leads)
• Flatmates/PG groups in local communities