Best Hostel Room Decor Ideas for College Students
21/06/2025
Back to College? Here’s How to Make Your Hostel Room Feel Like Home
So, you’re heading back to college. The excitement is real — chai dates with your roomie, sleepless nights before exams, and way too much Maggi. But wait, there’s one thing missing: your hostel room still looks like a hospital ward.
Time to fix that.
Let’s talk vibes. Your room should scream you, not rental furniture. With a few clicks (and a little help from People of Prints), you can turn that drab dorm into a Pinterest-worthy paradise.
1. Print the Memories, Paste the Good Times
Polaroid prints are to Gen Z what posters were to millennials — instant, aesthetic, and dripping with nostalgia. Think of them as little portals to your favourite people, pets, and panipuri moments.
✨ Pro Tip: Use square prints and polaroids with fairy lights for that Emily in Paris meets hostel life mood. Add clips or washi tape for a budget-friendly gallery wall.
2. Magnets > Mundane Notice Boards
Why settle for boring when you can slap a memory on your cupboard door or study shelf? Get photo magnets of your besties, dogs, awkward selfies, or BTS biases. Stick them on your metal bedframe, door, or mini-fridge (if you're the lucky one with one).
Imagine your friend’s expression when they spot that magnet from Goa 2022. Iconic.
3. Frame It Like You Mean It
Sometimes, you want to give a picture the main character treatment. That’s where photo frames come in. Frame your vision board or that cheesy-but-inspiring “dream big” quote. Place it on your study desk so your room gives productivity meets aesthetics.
4. Fairy Lights + Photo Decor = Hostel Magic
Let’s be honest — no hostel makeover is complete without lights. The moment those fairy lights are on, your room goes from “meh” to Main Character Energy.
Pair your lights with polaroids and square prints, or level up with the Magical Christmas Lights from People of Prints. Think of it as your personal Euphoria set, minus the drama.
5. Curate a Corner That’s So You
You know that corner that everyone Instagrams? That can be yours. Layer your bed with fairy lights, scatter photo prints on the wall, frame a few favourites, and voilà — your room is ready for every 2 a.m. rant, K-drama binge, or self-care Sunday.
Bonus: Mood Boards > Mood Swings
Start the semester on a high. Print out affirmations, goals, aesthetic shots from Pinterest, or that reminder to “drink water and mind your business.”
Use magnets or frames to swap out the mood every month. It’s giving ✨manifestation station✨.
Final Word: Hostel Room = Your Safe Space
College is chaotic — your room shouldn’t be. Personalise it with prints, frames, and magnets that tell your story. Whether you’re 1000 miles from home or just a bus ride away, make every wall your canvas.
💡 CTA: Start with your first photo print here or explore everything in one click.