The Sansthan runs one of the largest pilgrim accommodation systems in India, and its rate table is public: Dwarawati ₹900 (AC) / ₹500 (non-AC) per day; Sai Ashram ₹600 (AC) / ₹250 (non-AC); New Bhakta Niwas 3-bed non-AC rooms at ₹200; dormitory halls from ₹20 per head — plus Shanti Niketan (₹200–300) and Sai Udyan (₹150–600).
Capacities are enormous: Sai Ashram alone lists 1,536 rooms for ~9,000 pilgrims. Two rules shape every booking: stays run 24–48 hours, and Aadhaar is required. Checked 02 October 2026.
The official rate table
| Property | Capacity | Rate (per day) |
|---|---|---|
| Sai Ashram | 1,536 rooms (~9,000 beds; 1,152 common + 384 AC) | ₹250 non-AC / ₹600 AC; halls ₹20/head |
| Dwarawati | 334 rooms + dorms (80 AC) | ₹500 non-AC / ₹900 AC |
| New Bhakta Niwas | 542 rooms (+ free temple bus) | 3-bed non-AC ₹200 |
| Shanti Niketan | — | ₹200–300 |
| Sai Udyan | — | ₹150–600 |
Source: sai.org.in accommodation page · Last checked: 02 October 2026. Deposits: locker ₹100, chaddar ₹200.
How to book
- online.sai.org.in — the Room Accommodation section (or on-site counters).
- Quota rhythm: accommodation shares the trust’s ~60-day advance release with darshan and aarti quotas.
- Aadhaar at check-in; the 24-hour minimum/48-hour maximum stay rule is enforced.
- New Bhakta Niwas runs a free temple shuttle — the practical pick for elders.
Frequently asked questions
What does trust accommodation cost?
₹20 (dorm hall) to ₹900 (Dwarawati AC) per day — official table above.
How long can I stay?
Minimum 24 hours, maximum 48 hours (official rule).
