Rishikesh Homestays

Where to stay

Hotel in Haridwar under 500

Stays in Haridwar that start at ₹500 a night or less, mostly hostel beds and simple rooms.

2 hotel under 500 in Haridwar, plus the nearest options

Stay near Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar Railway Station, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Daksh Mahadev Temple, Kankhal, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Shantikunj, Gurukul Kangri University, BHEL Haridwar, SIDCUL Haridwar, IIT Roorkee, CSIR-CBRI Roorkee

Hotel in Haridwar under 500: what to know

Haridwar is built around its ghats. Har Ki Pauri and the Upper Road are the walkable pilgrim centre, closest to the evening Ganga aarti and the busiest at festivals; Kankhal and Bhupatwala are calmer, ashram-lined neighbourhoods; Shantikunj and Saptrishi sit along the river towards Rishikesh; Jwalapur, Ranipur and the Delhi Road are practical bases with easier parking. For big snan days, stay within walking distance of the ghat you plan to bathe at.

  • Most hotel under 500 are in Upper Road & Mayapur (2).
  • 1 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 0 four-star.
  • 1 (50%) allow pets and 0 (0%) are on or facing the Ganga.

Coming for the Kumbh 2027?

Haridwar fills up months ahead of the Kumbh. Stay within walking distance of the ghat you plan to bathe at, expect road closures around the big snan days, and book early. For a calmer base, Rishikesh is about 25 km upriver.

Read our Haridwar Kumbh 2027 guide for reported dates and planning, see dharamshalas and all Haridwar stays, or compare stays in Rishikesh.

Our homestays Book direct · in Rishikesh, about 25 km upriver

  • Stay 5+ days and save 15%
  • No booking-site fees: you pay us direct
  • A local replies on WhatsApp, usually within 30 minutes
  • Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayRishikesh · Nirmal Bagh near GangesGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsBook direct, best priceView
  • Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaRishikesh · Nirmal Bagh near GangesGuests 10/10 · 2 reviewsBook direct, best priceEnquire
  • Yoga Retreat at the GangesRishikesh · Nirmal Bagh near GangesGuests 7/10 · 11 reviewsBook direct, best priceEnquire
Stars
Distance from Har Ki Pauri
Facilities

Hotel in Haridwar under 500 2

  • Hotel Shiva Palace★★Upper Road & MayapurHotelsGuests 4/10 · 60 reviewsStarting ₹479 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Shiva Palace near Railway Station and Bus StandUnratedUpper Road & MayapurHotelsGuests 4.5/10 · 39 reviewsStarting ₹479 onwardsView property

Only 2 stays in Haridwar fit this: Hotel Shiva Palace and Hotel Shiva Palace near Railway Station and Bus Stand. The nearest are in Rishikesh, about 25 km upriver. Below them: Best-reviewed stays in Haridwar and Hotel in Rishikesh under 500.

Best-reviewed stays in Haridwar

  • Hotel Ganges Blossam, A Luxury Hotel in Haridwar★★★★BhupatwalaHotelsGuests 10/10 · 62 reviewsStarting ₹3,452 onwardsView property
  • The Reo Twist, Haridwar Hotel★★★★BhupatwalaHotelsGuests 10/10 · 43 reviewsStarting ₹2,877 onwardsView property
  • Hotel O Neel Ganga★★★BhupatwalaHotelsGuests 10/10 · 17 reviewsStarting ₹1,822 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Premium Suv # Idha near Railway Station and Temple – Fully Air Conditioned Rooms with WiFi – Lift and Restaurant – A Luxuary Hotel★★★★Railway StationHotelsGuests 10/10 · 10 reviewsView property
  • Hotel Gangotri Suites★★★BhupatwalaHotelsGuests 9.8/10 · 13 reviewsStarting ₹1,822 onwardsView property
  • Amrit Bhawan ApartmentUnratedKankhalHomestaysGuests 9.6/10 · 117 reviewsStarting ₹18,124 onwardsView property
  • Sitara Premium the Ramawati, Walking Distance from Ganga Ghat★★★★★KankhalOther staysGuests 9.6/10 · 68 reviewsStarting ₹959 onwardsView property
  • Shreshth Home Stay – Best Family Accommodation – 3Km From Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, UttarakhandUnratedHar Ki PauriHomestaysGuests 9.5/10 · 68 reviewsStarting ₹2,589 onwardsView property
  • Sitara Economy the Pacific, Haridwar Hotel★★★Shantikunj & SaptrishiHotelsGuests 9.5/10 · 57 reviewsStarting ₹8,439 onwardsView property
  • Hotel Royal Dots, A Four Star Luxury Hotel in Haridwar★★★★★Har Ki PauriHotelsGuests 9.5/10 · 27 reviewsStarting ₹2,397 onwardsView property
See the full page: Best-reviewed stays in Haridwar

Hotel in Rishikesh under 500 about 25 km upriver

  • Krishna Paying Guest HouseUnratedRishikesh · Laxman JhulaHotelsStarting ₹383 onwardsView property
  • Zoukstayz RishikeshUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 8/10 · 125 reviewsStarting ₹287 onwardsView property
  • The HostelUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsStarting ₹479 onwardsView property
  • Hotel V N GangaUnratedRishikesh · Laxman JhulaHostelsStarting ₹479 onwardsView property
  • Soul HostelUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 8.2/10 · 101 reviewsStarting ₹383 onwardsView property
  • Devoy Inn★★★★★Rishikesh · TapovanHotelsGuests 4/10 · 14 reviewsStarting ₹479 onwardsView property
  • Shiv Shakti HostelUnratedRishikesh · Laxman JhulaHostelsGuests 6.7/10 · 284 reviewsStarting ₹479 onwardsView property
  • Captainmount RishikeshUnratedRishikesh · Laxman JhulaHostelsGuests 4.4/10 · 74 reviewsStarting ₹191 onwardsView property
  • Himalayan Siddh Yog Ashram Hotel★★★Rishikesh · Veerbhadra TempleGuest housesGuests 6.9/10 · 24 reviewsStarting ₹479 onwardsView property
  • Skyard Premium, TapovanUnratedRishikesh · TapovanHostelsGuests 6.7/10 · 149 reviewsStarting ₹191 onwardsView property
See the full page: Hotel in Rishikesh under 500

Hotel in Haridwar under 500: tips before you book

Prices are each stay's listed starting price per night, usually for its smallest room. Festival days, the Kanwar Yatra and big snan days fill the town 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, about 25 km upriver. Send us your dates and group size and we will help you choose, wherever you end up staying.

Where these are: Upper Road & Mayapur is the bazaar strip behind the ghats, walkable to Har Ki Pauri.

  • 1 of these 2 hotel under 500 can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Hotel Shiva Palace (Upper Road & Mayapur, from ₹479), Hotel Shiva Palace near Railway Station and Bus Stand (Upper Road & Mayapur, from ₹479).
  • Best guest scores here: Hotel Shiva Palace near Railway Station and Bus Stand (Upper Road & Mayapur, 4.5/10 from 39 reviews), Hotel Shiva Palace (Upper Road & Mayapur, 4/10 from 60 reviews).

Hotel in Haridwar under 500: questions travellers ask

Are there hotel under 500 in Haridwar?

Only 2 stays in Haridwar fit this: Hotel Shiva Palace and Hotel Shiva Palace near Railway Station and Bus Stand. The nearest are in Rishikesh, about 25 km upriver. Below them: Best-reviewed stays in Haridwar and Hotel in Rishikesh under 500.

Where should I stay in Haridwar for the Kumbh 2027?

Stay within walking distance of the ghat you plan to bathe at: Har Ki Pauri and the Upper Road for the main snans, or Kankhal, Bhupatwala and Shantikunj for calmer bases a short walk or ride away. Roads close to vehicles around the big bathing days, so a walkable stay matters more than a fancy one. Book as early as you can; for a quieter base, Rishikesh is about 25 km upriver. Our Haridwar Kumbh 2027 guide covers the reported dates and planning.

What is the cheapest stay on this page?

Hotel Shiva Palace in Upper Road & Mayapur has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹479 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which hotel under 500 here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Hotel Shiva Palace near Railway Station and Bus Stand (4.5/10), Hotel Shiva Palace (4/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these hotel under 500?

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.

Explore more stays in Haridwar

Accommodation type

By size

Themes & facilities

Planning a pilgrimage? Read our Haridwar Kumbh 2027 guide and the Ganga Aarti guide, compare stays in Rishikesh (25 km upriver), 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 jump around the Kumbh, Kanwar Yatra, Ganga Dussehra and big snan days, so give the property a quick check before you pack.