Rishikesh Homestays

Where to stay

Best Backpacker Hostels in Rishikesh

Hostels, dorm beds and backpacker chains such as Zostel, The Hosteller and goSTOPS, mostly in Tapovan and around Laxman Jhula.

145 backpacker hostels to compare

Stay near Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Beatles Ashram, Janki Setu, AIIMS Rishikesh, Rishikesh Railway Station, Rishikesh ISBT (bus stand), Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), Himalayan Hospital, Jolly Grant, THDC India (Ganga Bhawan), Rishikesh

Choosing backpacker hostels in Rishikesh

Backpacker hostels are where solo travellers find rafting buddies, trek partners and the best cafe tips. Most sit in Tapovan, walkable to Laxman Jhula and the yoga schools. Compare mixed and female-only dorms, check for lockers and hot water, and book ahead for long weekends and the New Year rush.

  • Most backpacker hostels are in Tapovan (101), Laxman Jhula (32), Neelkanth Road (3).
  • 9 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 2 four-star.
  • 59 (41%) allow pets and 10 (7%) are on or facing the Ganga.

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  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayNirmal Bagh near GangesGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsBook direct, best priceView
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaNirmal Bagh near GangesGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsBook direct, best priceEnquire
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesVeerbhadra TempleGuests 7/10 · 11 reviewsBook direct, best priceEnquire
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All backpacker hostels 145

  • Zostel Rishikesh HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹11 onwardsView property
  • Zostel Rishikesh, Laxman Jhula HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.6/10 · 228 reviewsStarting ₹8 onwardsView property
  • Gostops Rishikesh, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹17 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Gostops Rishikesh, Lakshman JhulaUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 8.1/10 · 106 reviewsStarting ₹58 onwardsView property
  • Gostops Plus Rishikesh TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8/10 · 62 reviewsStarting ₹23 onwardsView property
  • Zostel Rishikesh, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.6/10 · 106 reviewsStarting ₹42 onwardsView property
  • Zostel Rishikesh, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹38 onwardsView property
  • Sri Ganga Darshan Cafe HostelUnratedTriveni GhatHostelsGuests 5.5/10 · 2 reviewsView property
  • Hotel 7 Chakra in RishikeshUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹12 onwardsView property
  • Yatram HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 15 reviewsStarting ₹15 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Back Stayz Laxman JhulaUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 57 reviewsStarting ₹29 onwardsView property
  • The Wraveler Tapovan Rooms and DormsUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹32 onwardsView property
  • Joey's HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 769 reviewsStarting ₹25 onwardsView property
  • Pocketchange StaysUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.7/10 · 62 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • 12 Monks Rishikesh HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹35 onwardsView property
  • Unplan by Tatsat HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹26 onwardsView property
  • Hostel Cozy BedsUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7/10 · 706 reviewsStarting ₹21 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TemplePrivate stayStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Flowstel Rishikesh Laxman JhulaUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • D' Socialz Hostel★★★TapovanHostelsView property
  • Hotel KrishnaUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 10/10 · 1 reviewsView property
  • Sonu Guesthouse & HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaGuest housesGuests 7.6/10 · 210 reviewsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  • Zoukstayz RishikeshUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8/10 · 125 reviewsStarting ₹3 onwardsView property
  • Hide – In Rishikesh, Laxman Jhula HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 269 reviewsStarting ₹83 onwardsView property
  • Vedartha Trails HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Tiny Spot HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9.3/10 · 124 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • Urban Loft HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 599 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Orchid Hotel and Hostel★★★TapovanHostelsView property
  • The Social StaysUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.7/10 · 210 reviewsStarting ₹27 onwardsView property
  • Indian Culture HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 9.1/10 · 484 reviewsStarting ₹46 onwardsView property
  • Hog – House of Gypsy HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7/10 · 515 reviewsStarting ₹47 onwardsView property
  • Tebaar Backpackers HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 83 reviewsStarting ₹18 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Unplan HostelUnratedTapovanApartmentsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Moustache HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 27 reviewsView property
  • The Hosteller Rishikesh, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹45 onwardsView property
  • Namaste HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9.1/10 · 56 reviewsStarting ₹22 onwardsView property
  • Yogi Resort and Garden CafeUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.6/10 · 12 reviewsView property
  • Joey's By the Ganges HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 1737 reviewsStarting ₹72 onwardsView property
  • Camp Awara Rishikesh HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TemplePrivate stayStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Julley CommuneUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 101 reviewsStarting ₹26 onwardsView property
  • Landlopers HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹18 onwardsView property
  • Namoh StayUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.3/10 · 100 reviewsStarting ₹44 onwardsView property
  • Hostel Cozy BunksUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Full Stop HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.2/10 · 34 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Krepodas Guest HouseUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.1/10 · 16 reviewsStarting ₹19 onwardsView property
  • Flow HouseUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.4/10 · 172 reviewsStarting ₹12 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • De Offlanders HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 4/10 · 1 reviewsStarting ₹18 onwardsView property
  • Weekends Forever Rishikesh, Max Laxman Jhula TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  • Madpackers Rishikesh Lakshman Jhula HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.6/10 · 430 reviewsStarting ₹149 onwardsView property
  • Anpadh Cafe and HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹35 onwardsView property
  • Bluestays HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 678 reviewsStarting ₹9 onwardsView property
  • Orchid HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  • Hostel HolaUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Karwaan by the Ganges HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.6/10 · 130 reviewsStarting ₹73 onwardsView property
  • Laugh Tale HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsView property
  • Clan Boho – WiFi Enabled Mountain Stay with Nourishing Farm to Table MealsUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.6/10 · 152 reviewsStarting ₹8 onwardsView property
  • Leela HathaUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8/10 · 66 reviewsStarting ₹35 onwardsView property
  • Shiv ResortUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  • Moonlight Mowgli HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 10/10 · 1 reviewsStarting ₹18 onwardsView property
  • Olt HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8/10 · 71 reviewsStarting ₹21 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TemplePrivate stayStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Spontrail HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.4/10 · 300 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Madpackers Rishikesh HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.8/10 · 487 reviewsStarting ₹5 onwardsView property
  • Blabla House Rishikesh HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.6/10 · 27 reviewsStarting ₹8 onwardsView property
  • Hot – House of Travellers, Rishikesh HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8/10 · 439 reviewsStarting ₹54 onwardsView property
  • Travoha by Yatram HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.1/10 · 29 reviewsStarting ₹10 onwardsView property
  • Bunks and Bed HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.1/10 · 60 reviewsStarting ₹19 onwardsView property
  • Crazy Door Hostel★★★TapovanHostelsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Live Free HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.6/10 · 715 reviewsStarting ₹36 onwardsView property
  • Namaste by Karwaanlife, Rishikesh HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 211 reviewsStarting ₹51 onwardsView property
  • Perfect Stayz AIIMS – Hotel near AIIMSUnratedAIIMS RishikeshHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 75 reviewsStarting ₹16 onwardsView property
  • Trippme Rishikesh – Boutique Hostel, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.7/10 · 148 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • Bunk HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.1/10 · 115 reviewsStarting ₹16 onwardsView property
  • Bonfire HostelsUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8/10 · 209 reviewsStarting ₹15 onwardsView property
  • Hotel & Hostel Vimal GangaUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.8/10 · 34 reviewsStarting ₹19 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • The Great Garuda HotelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹65 onwardsView property
  • Baba's RishikeshUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsView property
  • Hotel Ds ValleyUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Victoria's #Hostel By Osho MysteryUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsView property
  • Tulsi Ganga HostelUnratedMuni Ki RetiHostelsGuests 7.7/10 · 74 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • Raahi the Travellers Nest HotelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹9 onwardsView property
  • The Hosteller Rishikesh, GangesUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 8.7/10 · 327 reviewsStarting ₹30 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TemplePrivate stayStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Bunk Hostel TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.6/10 · 11 reviewsStarting ₹35 onwardsView property
  • Blue River HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 22 reviewsStarting ₹23 onwardsView property
  • Yatram Hotel★★★TapovanHostelsGuests 7.9/10 · 57 reviewsStarting ₹12 onwardsView property
  • Hotstel Rishikesh, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹50 onwardsView property
  • Breakfree Backpacker PandaUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  • Mild Life HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.7/10 · 64 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • Tatsat HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹32 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Back Stayz HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.5/10 · 361 reviewsStarting ₹29 onwardsView property
  • Hashtag HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹12 onwardsView property
  • Tatsat Hostel & CafeUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.3/10 · 15 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • The Blue Jay HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 789 reviewsStarting ₹44 onwardsView property
  • Moustache Rishikesh Riverside Resort★★★★Neelkanth RoadResortsGuests 7.4/10 · 61 reviewsStarting ₹70 onwardsView property
  • Bonfire HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Shanti Hostel and Garden CafeUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Ganga HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹23 onwardsView property
  • Hobbit House HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.6/10 · 304 reviewsStarting ₹17 onwardsView property
  • Hashtagg Hostel and HotelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.5/10 · 12 reviewsStarting ₹7 onwardsView property
  • The Hosteller Rishikesh, Laxman JhulaUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 47 reviewsStarting ₹40 onwardsView property
  • Sailani LostelsUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹75 onwardsView property
  • Manzil HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.4/10 · 125 reviewsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  • The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 907 reviewsStarting ₹43 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TemplePrivate stayStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Hostel GangaUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • The Hosteller Bam Rishikesh – PoshtelUnratedNeelkanth RoadHostelsGuests 7.9/10 · 52 reviewsStarting ₹40 onwardsView property
  • Himvasa Bunk House HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Greenday EscapesUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 305 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Shanti Hostel – Aesthetic Room with Netflix, & AC in Upper Tapovan★★★TapovanHostelsView property
  • Spontrail Laxman Jhula HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 9.3/10 · 19 reviewsView property
  • Around Stays – Make A Wish, Hostel, Tapovan★★★TapovanHostelsStarting ₹39 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Hop Inn HostelsUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.1/10 · 7 reviewsStarting ₹19 onwardsView property
  • Serendipity Hostel & Cats CafeUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 9.1/10 · 62 reviewsStarting ₹45 onwardsView property
  • Hostel SoulUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹6 onwardsView property
  • Art Bliss Rishikesh – Yoga Hostel & CafeUnratedLaxman JhulaHomestaysGuests 8.3/10 · 246 reviewsStarting ₹12 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Satya PalaceUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
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  • Bunk House HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹6 onwardsView property
  • The Worst Hostel by ZUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Live Free Hostel 2.0UnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹41 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Kir HostelUnratedElsewhere in RishikeshHostelsView property
  • Baba's Rishikesh HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsView property
  • Adhiroha HotelUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Trip for Life Cottages and Hostel★★★★TapovanHotelsStarting ₹40 onwardsView property
  • MuseUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Hathayogashram HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.5/10 · 10 reviewsStarting ₹9 onwardsView property
  • Freebird Nest HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹6 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Hotel V N GangaUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹5 onwardsView property
  • The HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹5 onwardsView property
  • Shanti HostelUnratedTapovanApartmentsView property
  • Shanti Sangha HostelUnratedElsewhere in RishikeshHostelsView property
  • Soul HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 101 reviewsStarting ₹4 onwardsView property
  • DostelUnratedTapovanHostelsView property
  • Hostel Cozy BedzUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 6.8/10 · 22 reviewsStarting ₹15 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TemplePrivate stayStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Pack Rishikesh, MohanchattiUnratedNeelkanth RoadHostelsGuests 6.7/10 · 163 reviewsStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Weekend Getaway Camps HostelUnratedElsewhere in RishikeshHostelsGuests 6.4/10 · 7 reviewsStarting ₹31 onwardsView property
  • Shiv Shakti HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 6.7/10 · 293 reviewsStarting ₹5 onwardsView property
  • Jaiswal Home StayUnratedVeerbhadra TempleHostelsGuests 5.8/10 · 5 reviewsStarting ₹40 onwardsView property
  • Dostel HomestayUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 6.4/10 · 36 reviewsStarting ₹16 onwardsView property
  • Rudram Aura X One Light StaysUnratedElsewhere in RishikeshHostelsGuests 6.9/10 · 9 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Moustache Select Rishikesh Hotel★★★TapovanHotelsGuests 6.3/10 · 24 reviewsStarting ₹53 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Captainmount RishikeshUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 4.5/10 · 74 reviewsStarting ₹2 onwardsView property
  • Solo Nari Backpackers Rishikesh HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 6.5/10 · 6 reviewsStarting ₹42 onwardsView property
  • Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 6.8/10 · 716 reviewsStarting ₹22 onwardsView property
  • Skyard Premium, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 6.7/10 · 149 reviewsStarting ₹2 onwardsView property
  • Moustache Rishikesh Luxuria HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 6.8/10 · 775 reviewsStarting ₹128 onwardsView property
  • Skyard Hostel Rishikesh Laxman JhulaUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 6.6/10 · 371 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • For U Hostel – A Premium StayUnratedTapovanB&BsGuests 6/10 · 22 reviewsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesPrivate stayGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Sarwatma Dham Ashram HostelUnratedDehradun RoadHostelsGuests 4/10 · 25 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property

Best Backpacker Hostels in Rishikesh: tips before you book

Prefer to book direct? Our own homestays by the Ganges in Rishikesh are pinned near the top of this page. Send us your dates and group size and we will help you choose, wherever you end up staying.

Where these are: Tapovan is the busy cafe, yoga-school and backpacker hub above Laxman Jhula; walkable and lively. Laxman Jhula is around the Laxman Jhula bridge, close to temples, cafes and the river.

  • 127 of these 145 backpacker hostels can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Captainmount Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula, from ₹2), Skyard Premium, Tapovan (Tapovan, from ₹2), Zoukstayz Rishikesh (Tapovan, from ₹3).
  • Best guest scores here: Tiny Spot Hostel (Tapovan, 9.3/10 from 124 reviews), Spontrail Laxman Jhula Hostel (Laxman Jhula, 9.3/10 from 19 reviews), Indian Culture Hostel (Laxman Jhula, 9.1/10 from 484 reviews).

Best Backpacker Hostels in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many backpacker hostels are there in Rishikesh?

There are 145 backpacker hostels in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 9 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (101), Laxman Jhula (32), Neelkanth Road (3).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for backpacker hostels?

For the evening aarti and ashrams, stay near Swarg Ashram, Muni Ki Reti or Triveni Ghat; for rafting, stay towards Shivpuri. Tapovan is the busy cafe, yoga-school and backpacker hub above Laxman Jhula; walkable and lively; Laxman Jhula is around the Laxman Jhula bridge, close to temples, cafes and the river; Neelkanth Road is the hilly road towards Neelkanth Mahadev, with resorts and camps; you will need a vehicle.

How much does a backpacker hostel in Rishikesh cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical backpacker hostel at about ₹0 a night, with most between ₹0 and ₹0. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.

Are there pet-friendly backpacker hostels in Rishikesh?

Yes. 59 of the 145 backpacker hostels here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.

What is the cheapest backpacker hostel on this page?

Captainmount Rishikesh in Laxman Jhula has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹2 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which backpacker hostels here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Tiny Spot Hostel (9.3/10), Spontrail Laxman Jhula Hostel (9.3/10), Indian Culture Hostel (9.1/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these backpacker hostels?

Press View property to see the listing, or skip the search: send your dates, group size and budget through our contact form or WhatsApp and we will suggest suitable stays, including our own homestays, which you can book direct.

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Want a hand choosing? See our handpicked homestays, read about Rishikesh's areas, places to visit and things to do, plan for the Haridwar Kumbh 2027, or send us your dates and we'll suggest a stay.

Our area lines are drawn with a local's pencil, not a surveyor's, so a stay near the border might sit one neighbourhood over. Rates rise and fall with rafting season, festivals and the monsoon, so give the property a quick check before you pack.