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Top 10 Cottages in Rishikesh

The 10 best-rated cottages in Rishikesh, ranked by guest score (only cottages with at least 5 guest reviews count).

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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

Top 10 Cottages in Rishikesh: what to know

Cottages are usually on the hillsides or in gardens away from town, so they are quiet but less walkable. Check the road condition for the last stretch, especially in the monsoon.

  • Most top 10 cottages are in Tapovan (6), Muni Ki Reti (2), Veerbhadra Temple (1).
  • 7 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 3 four-star.
  • 3 (30%) allow pets and 2 (20%) are on or facing the Ganga.

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Top 10 Cottages in Rishikesh ranked by guest score

  1. 1. Mount Valley Mama Cottage★★TapovanCottagesGuests 9.6/10 · 26 reviewsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  2. 2. Raj Cottage Ganga Vatika★★★Muni Ki RetiB&BsGuests 9.5/10 · 178 reviewsStarting ₹39 onwardsView property
  3. 3. Lamrin Boutique Cottages★★★★Muni Ki RetiHotelsGuests 9.2/10 · 181 reviewsStarting ₹101 onwardsView property
  4. 4. Atreya Boutique Cottage near TapovanUnratedTapovanLodgesGuests 9.2/10 · 25 reviewsStarting ₹39 onwardsView property
  5. 5. Shiv Shakti Yogpeeth CottagesUnratedTapovanLodgesGuests 9/10 · 127 reviewsStarting ₹44 onwardsView property
  6. 6. Hill Top Swiss Cottage★★TapovanHotelsGuests 8.9/10 · 382 reviewsStarting ₹27 onwardsView property
  7. 7. The Neeraj Ganga Cottages★★★★Veerbhadra TempleHotelsGuests 8.6/10 · 125 reviewsStarting ₹100 onwardsView property
  8. 8. The Rampour Rishikesh – A Brigadiers Cottage Collection★★★★TapovanCottagesGuests 8.5/10 · 68 reviewsStarting ₹63 onwardsView property
  9. 9. Nature Care Village Farmstay – Rajaji National ParkUnratedElsewhere in RishikeshCottagesGuests 8.4/10 · 21 reviewsStarting ₹28 onwardsView property
  10. 10. Hotel Tapovan Cottage★★★TapovanCottagesGuests 8.3/10 · 13 reviewsStarting ₹23 onwardsView property

Top 10 Cottages in Rishikesh: tips before you book

How this top 10 works: every cottage is ranked by its guest score, then by how many reviews it has, and only top 10 cottages with at least 5 guest reviews count, so one glowing review cannot top the list. Scores move as new reviews come in, so the order can change.

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. Muni Ki Reti is between Ram Jhula and the town, with ashrams, ghats and easy road access.

  • 10 of these 10 top 10 cottages can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Mount Valley Mama Cottage (Tapovan, from ₹14), Hotel Tapovan Cottage (Tapovan, from ₹23), Hill Top Swiss Cottage (Tapovan, from ₹27).
  • Best guest scores here: Mount Valley Mama Cottage (Tapovan, 9.6/10 from 26 reviews), Raj Cottage Ganga Vatika (Muni Ki Reti, 9.5/10 from 178 reviews), Lamrin Boutique Cottages (Muni Ki Reti, 9.2/10 from 181 reviews).

Top 10 Cottages in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many top 10 cottages are there in Rishikesh?

There are 10 top 10 cottages in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 4 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (6), Muni Ki Reti (2), Veerbhadra Temple (1).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for top 10 cottages?

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; Veerbhadra Temple is a residential area south of the centre, quieter but a ride from the ghats.

How much does a cottage in Rishikesh cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical cottage 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 top 10 cottages in Rishikesh?

Yes. 3 of the 10 top 10 cottages here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.

What is the cheapest cottage on this page?

Mount Valley Mama Cottage in Tapovan has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹14 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which top 10 cottages here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Mount Valley Mama Cottage (9.6/10), Raj Cottage Ganga Vatika (9.5/10), Lamrin Boutique Cottages (9.2/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these top 10 cottages?

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.