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Best Boutique Hotels in Rishikesh

Small, design-led hotels with a distinct character.

15 boutique hotels 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 boutique hotels in Rishikesh

Boutique hotels are small, so the best rooms sell out first; ask which rooms have the view or balcony shown in the photos.

  • Most boutique hotels are in Tapovan (8), Muni Ki Reti (2), Shivpuri & rafting belt (1).
  • 12 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 7 four-star.
  • 6 (40%) allow pets and 3 (20%) 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
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  • Maharishi Ayurveda – Boutique Wellness Retreat Hotel★★★★TapovanHotelsGuests 8.6/10 · 49 reviewsStarting ₹108 onwardsView property
  • La Casa Bonita – Boutique HomestayUnratedTapovanHomestaysStarting ₹11 onwardsView property
  • The Big Bridge – A Boutique Hotel on A Bridge★★★★Shivpuri & rafting beltHotelsStarting ₹76 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesApartmentsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Vyom Boutique Hotel★★★TapovanHotelsGuests 7.9/10 · 28 reviewsStarting ₹66 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Dewa Retreat – A Himalayan Boutique Hotel★★★★TapovanHotelsGuests 7.4/10 · 18 reviewsStarting ₹108 onwardsView property
  • Trippme Rishikesh – Boutique Hostel, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.7/10 · 148 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • Bloom Boutique L Rishikesh Hills Hotel★★★★Elsewhere in RishikeshHotelsGuests 9.5/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹72 onwardsView property
  • Lamrin Boutique Cottages★★★★Muni Ki RetiHotelsGuests 9.2/10 · 181 reviewsStarting ₹101 onwardsView property
  • Holy Shivana Boutique Hotel★★★Laxman JhulaHotelsGuests 9/10 · 1 reviewsStarting ₹44 onwardsView property
  • Vyom Boutique Hotel by Aramah★★★TapovanHotelsGuests 5.5/10 · 4 reviewsStarting ₹28 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesHoliday rentalsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Ganga Kinare – A Riverside Boutique Resort★★★★Veerbhadra TempleResortsGuests 8.3/10 · 207 reviewsStarting ₹139 onwardsView property
  • Atreya Boutique Cottage near TapovanUnratedTapovanLodgesGuests 9.2/10 · 25 reviewsStarting ₹39 onwardsView property
  • Ganga Vatika Boutique Apartments★★★Muni Ki RetiApartmentsGuests 7.4/10 · 58 reviewsStarting ₹104 onwardsView property
  • Sanskriti the Boutique Stay★★★TapovanOther staysGuests 10/10 · 1 reviewsStarting ₹22 onwardsView property
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  • Creek Forest – Riverside Boutique Resort★★★★Elsewhere in RishikeshResortsGuests 6.2/10 · 6 reviewsStarting ₹65 onwardsView property

Best Boutique Hotels 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.

  • 15 of these 15 boutique hotels can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: La Casa Bonita – Boutique Homestay (Tapovan, from ₹11), Trippme Rishikesh – Boutique Hostel, Tapovan (Tapovan, from ₹13), Sanskriti the Boutique Stay (Tapovan, from ₹22).
  • Best guest scores here: Lamrin Boutique Cottages (Muni Ki Reti, 9.2/10 from 181 reviews), Atreya Boutique Cottage near Tapovan (Tapovan, 9.2/10 from 25 reviews), Trippme Rishikesh – Boutique Hostel, Tapovan (Tapovan, 8.7/10 from 148 reviews).

Best Boutique Hotels in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many boutique hotels are there in Rishikesh?

There are 15 boutique hotels in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 6 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (8), Muni Ki Reti (2), Shivpuri & rafting belt (1).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for boutique hotels?

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; Muni Ki Reti is between Ram Jhula and the town, with ashrams, ghats and easy road access; Shivpuri & rafting belt is upstream on the Badrinath road where most rafting starts, with riverside camps.

How much does a boutique hotel in Rishikesh cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical boutique hotel at about ₹100 a night, with most between ₹0 and ₹100. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.

Are there pet-friendly boutique hotels in Rishikesh?

Yes. 6 of the 15 boutique hotels here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.

What is the cheapest boutique hotel on this page?

La Casa Bonita – Boutique Homestay in Tapovan has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹11 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which boutique hotels here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Lamrin Boutique Cottages (9.2/10), Atreya Boutique Cottage near Tapovan (9.2/10), Trippme Rishikesh – Boutique Hostel, Tapovan (8.7/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these boutique hotels?

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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.