Rather than other accommodations like staying in condos, hostel, etc., staying in PG is the best budget friendly and safest methods. Not all, but only few hostels are cheaper than that of the hostels. Else, hostels are much cheaper than the PGs, but are not safe than PGs. Hostels may not be having all the facilities as PG and might not be that comfortable as you feel in PGs. No matter whether it is food or drinks, etc., PG seems to be the best one, even in case of security as well. In hostel, food may not be that good; and same with the drinking water too. You may not be having enough freedom in hostel, as wardens will be back of you. But this might not be the case when you go with PGs.
You will get best food two or three times a day, pure drinking water facility will be provided; and hot water for bathing as well. What else you needed? Only thing is that, if you are looking for PG in Mumbai, you must first ensure to check if all facilities are provided in the PG or not; because, even there are PGs with less amenities too. So, you must make sure you find the right PG that provides you enough freedom, amenities and moreover, should be near to your location.
When you enter any PGs in the city of Mumbai, you must check if that PG is the best accommodation in Mumbai. It should equip with many amenities including WiFi internet apart from TVs. You might be aware of how boring the life would be without internet, especially in the unknown city like Mumbai, when you travel from some other part of India or from another country persons better selection to stay in accommodation in Mumbai. Even, you must check what kind of rooms you need, as both types of rooms are available with and without a/c, and with sharing and without sharing basis. That means, you can look for single occupancy PG, if you are looking for privacy; else, you can go with sharing basis, like 2 or 3 sharing, etc. There are separate PGs which are available for girls and boys separately as per the individual’s requirements.
Such types of PG rooms are best suitable for both types – students and employees. Mumbai is a large city that is connected with many transport facilities to the other cities. When it comes to the matter of security, people are concerned only about the security of the girls. Even boys are in need of security as well, due to bad companions, theft or terrorists, etc. It becomes too hard to make-out the difference between good and criminals. It is possible only after entering the PGs. However, you can just seek help from your friends or colleagues, etc. to know something about the PG you want to stay and with the roommates whom you wish to stay.
You can try Andhra PG in Mumbai, which seems to be a most popular PG located in some places of Mumbai.