Uptown

Connect us on Whatsapp
Contact Us
  • +91 60009 12990
  • email@gmail.com
  • our location at google map

About us

Our Story So Far

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Uptown is more than just a place to stay — it’s a movement to redefine youth and professional living in Northeast India and beyond.

Founded by Sandeep Rajkhowa, an engineer and MBA from UPES Dehradun with over 17 years of experience in consulting and entrepreneurship, Uptown is the region’s first and largest smart hostel chain and co-living spaces company. Sandeep has worked with global consulting giants like PwC and Mazars and later founded AsthaCorp in 2015, which continues to deliver end-to-end construction and interior solutions.

On July 1, 2021, Sandeep, along with co-founders Sanjoy Chanda and Anangaraj Saikia, opened the first Uptown campus in the heart of Guwahati city. From that single campus, Uptown has grown rapidly and now operates five properties across Guwahati, with plans to expand into new cities across India.

Uptown is backed by private investors from across the country and proudly recognized as a Government-certified Startup by DPIIT and a registered MSME.

Why Uptown?

Before Uptown, the founders had already been pioneers in building large-scale hostels and educational facilities across Northeast India for government projects and corporate initiatives. They were the preferred infrastructure partners for several leading universities and corporations, giving them deep insights into the real challenges students face.

Through years of experience, they realized a pressing need: professionally managed, benchmark-standard accommodation for students and young professionals in Northeast India. Existing PGs and private hostels lacked safety, facilities, and the lifestyle amenities that young people in other parts of the country enjoyed.

That’s what inspired Uptown — the region’s first Professionally Managed Shared Accommodation (PMSA) chain, offering more than 25 unique amenities that no traditional PG or hostel can match. From smart infrastructure and curated food services to safety, community living, and beyond, Uptown is setting a new benchmark in youth accommodation.

Explore Stays

Limelight

In the Limelight

Showcasing Uptown Hostels’ media features, achievements, and awards, highlighting its innovative approach to youth and student accommodations in Northeast India.

EastMojo

Featured in EastMojo for innovative student and youth accommodations.

Business NorthEast

Recognized by Business NorthEast for smart and modern living spaces.

RentOk

Highlighted by RentOk for secure, fully furnished youth accommodations.

Team

Meet the Crew Behind Uptown

Introducing the passionate team driving Uptown Hostels, from founders to department heads, shaping a smarter living experience for youth.

Sandeep Rajkhowa

Founder & CEO

Anangaraj Saikia

Co-founder & Head - B2B Channel Sales

Sanjoy Chanda

Co-founder & COO

Amlanjyoti Sarma Mazinder

Head - Data, Revenue & Projects

Bornali Mahanta

Head - F&B

Karishma, Pinki, Monika, Monisha, Pranjal, Debojit, Mukhtar & Taniya

Leads - Hostel Supervision

Limelight

Download our Corporate Brochure

Access Uptown Hostels’ corporate brochure to explore our services, facilities, and vision for smart student and youth accommodations.

Download Brochure

Limelight

Awards & Recognitions

Uptown Hostels has earned national recognition for its innovative approach to student and youth accommodation. Winner of the GTF Startup Award 2022 in Bengaluru and the Indian Achievers’ Award 2021, Uptown is celebrated as one of India’s most promising and emerging startups.

Book your stay

Our friendly team would love to hear from you.