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Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh

Cheap hostels in Rishikesh that start under ₹3,000 a night, grouped by price band, the ones you can book online first in each band.

114 cheap 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

Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh: what to know

Hostels are the easiest way to meet other travellers and find rafting or trek partners. Most sit in Tapovan, close to cafes and yoga schools. Check whether dorms are mixed or female-only, and whether lockers are provided.

  • Most cheap hostels are in Tapovan (79), Laxman Jhula (27), Neelkanth Road (2).
  • 3 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 1 four-star.
  • 49 (43%) allow pets and 7 (6%) 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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Under ₹1,000 114

  • 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 GangesApartmentsGuests 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
  • Hotel 7 Chakra in RishikeshUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹12 onwardsView property
  • Yatram HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 15 reviewsStarting ₹15 onwardsView property
  • Back Stayz Laxman JhulaUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 57 reviewsStarting ₹29 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesHoliday rentalsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 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
  • Flowstel Rishikesh Laxman JhulaUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TempleHoliday rentalsStarting ₹33 onwardsView 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
  • Tiny Spot HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9.3/10 · 124 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • Urban Loft HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 599 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • The Social StaysUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.7/10 · 210 reviewsStarting ₹27 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesApartmentsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 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
  • Unplan HostelUnratedTapovanApartmentsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • The Hosteller Rishikesh, TapovanUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹45 onwardsView property
  • Namaste HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9.1/10 · 56 reviewsStarting ₹22 onwardsView property
  • Joey's By the Ganges HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 8.3/10 · 1737 reviewsStarting ₹72 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesHoliday rentalsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 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
  • 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
  • De Offlanders HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 4/10 · 1 reviewsStarting ₹18 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TempleHoliday rentalsStarting ₹33 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
  • Karwaan by the Ganges HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.6/10 · 130 reviewsStarting ₹73 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesApartmentsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView 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
  • Spontrail HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.4/10 · 300 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Madpackers Rishikesh HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 7.8/10 · 487 reviewsStarting ₹5 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesHoliday rentalsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 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
  • 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
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TempleHoliday rentalsStarting ₹33 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
  • The Great Garuda HotelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹65 onwardsView property
  • Tulsi Ganga HostelUnratedMuni Ki RetiHostelsGuests 7.7/10 · 74 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  • Raahi the Travellers Nest HotelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹9 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesApartmentsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • The Hosteller Rishikesh, GangesUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 8.7/10 · 327 reviewsStarting ₹30 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
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesHoliday rentalsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 onwardsView property
  • Tatsat HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹32 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
  • Ganga HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹23 onwardsView property
  • Hobbit House HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.6/10 · 304 reviewsStarting ₹17 onwardsView property
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TempleHoliday rentalsStarting ₹33 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
  • The Hosteller Bam Rishikesh – PoshtelUnratedNeelkanth RoadHostelsGuests 7.9/10 · 52 reviewsStarting ₹40 onwardsView property
  • Greenday EscapesUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 305 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesApartmentsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Around Stays – Make A Wish, Hostel, Tapovan★★★TapovanHostelsStarting ₹39 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
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  • Bunk House HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹6 onwardsView property
  • Live Free Hostel 2.0UnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹41 onwardsView property
  • Trip for Life Cottages and Hostel★★★★TapovanHotelsStarting ₹40 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesApartmentsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Hathayogashram HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 7.5/10 · 10 reviewsStarting ₹9 onwardsView property
  • Freebird Nest HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹6 onwardsView property
  • Hotel V N GangaUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹5 onwardsView property
  • The HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsStarting ₹5 onwardsView property
  • Soul HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 101 reviewsStarting ₹4 onwardsView property
  • Hostel Cozy BedzUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 6.8/10 · 22 reviewsStarting ₹15 onwardsView property
  • Pack Rishikesh, MohanchattiUnratedNeelkanth RoadHostelsGuests 6.7/10 · 163 reviewsStarting ₹33 onwardsView property
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesHoliday rentalsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹34 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
  • 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
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesUnratedVeerbhadra TempleHoliday rentalsStarting ₹33 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
  • Sarwatma Dham Ashram HostelUnratedDehradun RoadHostelsGuests 4/10 · 25 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property

Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh: tips before you book

Prices are each stay's listed starting price per night, usually for its smallest room. Weekends, long weekends and the cooler months from October to March fill up first, and prices rise then; quieter months cost less. Staying a week or more? Ask for a weekly rate, many small places will agree.

Cheaper rooms are often simpler, so check the basics before you book: hot water, a fan or AC, Wi-Fi if you need it, and whether the room is up several flights of stairs.

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.

  • 105 of these 114 cheap 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), Indian Culture Hostel (Laxman Jhula, 9.1/10 from 484 reviews), Serendipity Hostel & Cats Cafe (Laxman Jhula, 9.1/10 from 62 reviews).

Cheap Hostels in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many cheap hostels are there in Rishikesh?

There are 114 cheap hostels in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 8 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (79), Laxman Jhula (27), Neelkanth Road (2).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for cheap 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 hostel in Rishikesh cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical 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 cheap hostels in Rishikesh?

Yes. 49 of the 114 cheap hostels here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.

What is the cheapest 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 cheap hostels here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Tiny Spot Hostel (9.3/10), Indian Culture Hostel (9.1/10), Serendipity Hostel & Cats Cafe (9.1/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these cheap 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.