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Cheap Lodges in Rishikesh

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

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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 Lodges in Rishikesh: what to know

Lodges are no-frills rooms for a night or two, often near the bus stand or the highway. Good for an early start towards the Char Dham route; check hot water and noise from the road.

  • Most cheap lodges are in Tapovan (3), Muni Ki Reti (1).
  • 1 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 1 four-star.
  • 2 (40%) allow pets and 0 (0%) are on or facing the Ganga.

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  • Wild Brook VillaUnratedElsewhere in RishikeshLodgesGuests 8.4/10 · 7 reviewsStarting ₹108 onwardsView property
  • Laxmi LodgeUnratedMuni Ki RetiLodgesGuests 4.5/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹21 onwardsView property
  • Orang Lodge★★★★TapovanLodgesStarting ₹99 onwardsView property
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayUnratedNirmal Bagh near GangesApartmentsGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsStarting ₹125 onwardsView property
  • Atreya Boutique Cottage near TapovanUnratedTapovanLodgesGuests 9.2/10 · 25 reviewsStarting ₹39 onwardsView property
  • Shiv Shakti Yogpeeth CottagesUnratedTapovanLodgesGuests 9/10 · 127 reviewsStarting ₹44 onwardsView property

Cheap Lodges 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.

  • 5 of these 5 cheap lodges can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Laxmi Lodge (Muni Ki Reti, from ₹21), Atreya Boutique Cottage near Tapovan (Tapovan, from ₹39), Shiv Shakti Yogpeeth Cottages (Tapovan, from ₹44).
  • Best guest scores here: Atreya Boutique Cottage near Tapovan (Tapovan, 9.2/10 from 25 reviews), Shiv Shakti Yogpeeth Cottages (Tapovan, 9/10 from 127 reviews).

Cheap Lodges in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many cheap lodges are there in Rishikesh?

There are 5 cheap lodges in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 3 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (3), Muni Ki Reti (1).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for cheap lodges?

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.

How much does a lodge in Rishikesh cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical lodge at about ₹0 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 cheap lodges in Rishikesh?

Yes. 2 of the 5 cheap lodges here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.

What is the cheapest lodge on this page?

Laxmi Lodge in Muni Ki Reti has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹21 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which cheap lodges here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Atreya Boutique Cottage near Tapovan (9.2/10), Shiv Shakti Yogpeeth Cottages (9/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these cheap lodges?

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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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.