Buyer ToolsBunk Bed Price in India — Hostel Bunk Bed Cost Guide 2026
If you are budgeting for a hostel, school boarding house or staff accommodation block, the bunk bed is usually the biggest single line in the furniture estimate. This guide gives indicative bunk bed prices in India for institutional steel bunk beds, what makes one bunk bed cost more than another, and how to budget a complete hostel room.
Bunk Bed Price in India — Quick Answer
An institutional steel double-decker bunk bed from a manufacturer typically costs about ₹8,000 to ₹18,000 per bunk bed (two sleeping places), before GST. Where a bunk bed falls in that range depends on the size, steel, finish and whether it has drawers underneath.
| Item | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Steel double-decker bunk bed | ₹8,000–₹18,000 |
| Single steel bed | ₹5,500–₹9,500 |
| Hostel wardrobe (3-section) | ₹6,000–₹12,000 |
| Study table with shelf | ₹4,500–₹7,500 |
| Steel study chair | ₹1,800–₹3,500 |
| Complete set per bed space (bed + wardrobe + table + chair) | ₹18,000–₹35,000 |
These ranges are a planning guide, not a quotation. At The Royal Safe Company, bunk beds are priced per order, exclusive of 18% GST, with delivery charged extra.
What Changes the Price of a Bunk Bed
- Size. A bed for a 36 × 78 inch mattress uses more steel than one for 36 × 72 inches. See our bunk bed size guide for standard sizes.
- Steel section and thickness. Heavier tubes and thicker sheet cost more but stay rigid for years of daily climbing.
- Mattress base. A steel mesh or perforated sheet base costs more than plain slats but does not warp or sag.
- Under-bunk drawers. Steel drawers add cost to the bed but can remove the need for a separate wardrobe in small rooms.
- Ladder and guard rails. Welded ladders with flat steps and full-length guard rails on the upper bunk add a little steel and labour.
- Finish and colour. Standard powder-coat colours cost less than special shades.
- Quantity. Larger orders bring the price per bed down, because set-up and transport are spread across more beds.
How to Budget a Hostel Room
Budget per bed space rather than per bunk bed. For a two-student room with one bunk bed, two wardrobes or lockers, and two study tables with chairs, the per-bed-space range above (₹18,000–₹35,000) is a sensible starting point. For a 200-bed hostel, that works out to roughly ₹36–70 lakh for furniture, depending on the specification.
- Fix the room plan first. The number of beds per room decides how many bunk beds, lockers and tables you need. Our accommodation planner helps.
- Decide drawers or wardrobes. Choose one storage method per student, not both, to avoid paying twice.
- Order the whole room from one manufacturer. Beds, wardrobes and lockers in one order match in colour and arrive on one schedule.
- Ask what the quote includes. Check GST, delivery, unloading and installation separately so quotes can be compared fairly.
Cheap Bunk Beds vs Institutional Bunk Beds
Online bunk beds built for homes can look cheaper, but hostel beds are climbed on, sat on and moved every day for years. An institutional steel bunk bed with a welded frame, a firm ladder and a proper guard rail costs more at the start but usually lasts many batches of students, which is why hostels and staff housing buy from a manufacturer rather than a retail website.
Ordering Bunk Beds from The Royal Safe Company
| What you need to know | Details |
|---|---|
| Options | With or without under-bunk drawers; matching wardrobes and lockers |
| Material | Powder-coated mild steel from TATA Steel and JSW, made in our own factory in Sonipat, Haryana |
| Capacity | 300–400 beds in 2–3 weeks on a bulk order |
| Minimum order | No minimum for standard models in India; 25 pieces for custom or private-label designs |
| Price | Quoted per order, exclusive of 18% GST; delivery charged extra |
| Guarantee | 2 years in India, 1 year on export orders |
See our hostel bunk beds, the Campus Collection, and the steel locker size and price guide for matching lockers.
Want an exact price? Email your bed count, mattress size, drawers or no drawers, and delivery location to sales@royalsafeco.com for a drawing and quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a bunk bed in India?
An institutional steel double-decker bunk bed from a manufacturer typically costs about ₹8,000 to ₹18,000 before GST. Size, steel, the mattress base and under-bunk drawers decide where in that range a bed falls.
What does it cost to furnish one hostel bed space?
A complete set per bed space — bed, wardrobe, study table and chair — typically costs about ₹18,000 to ₹35,000, depending on the specification.
Are bunk beds with drawers more expensive?
Yes, the drawers add steel and labour, but in small rooms they can replace a separate wardrobe, so the total cost per student may be similar or lower.
Is GST included in bunk bed prices?
Institutional quotes are usually exclusive of GST. At The Royal Safe Company, prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST, with delivery charged extra.
Is there a minimum order for hostel bunk beds?
At The Royal Safe Company there is no minimum for standard models on orders within India. Custom or private-label designs need at least 25 pieces.