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Top 10 Guest Houses in Rishikesh

The 10 best-rated guest houses in Rishikesh, ranked by guest score (only guest houses 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 Guest Houses in Rishikesh: what to know

Guest houses are simple and central, a step up from a hostel without hotel prices. Rooms vary a lot within one building, so ask for photos of the exact room and whether it has a window or balcony.

  • Most top 10 guest houses are in Tapovan (3), Muni Ki Reti (1), Laxman Jhula (1).
  • 7 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 1 four-star.
  • 3 (30%) allow pets and 0 (0%) are on or facing the Ganga.

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Top 10 Guest Houses in Rishikesh ranked by guest score

  1. 1. Omkarananda Shivalaya HotelUnratedMuni Ki RetiGuest housesGuests 9.8/10 · 8 reviewsStarting ₹93 onwardsView property
  2. 2. Athalia Residency by Moon Stay★★★TapovanGuest housesGuests 9.5/10 · 105 reviewsStarting ₹15 onwardsView property
  3. 3. Crescent Moon Homestay★★★Laxman JhulaGuest housesGuests 9.2/10 · 129 reviewsStarting ₹12 onwardsView property
  4. 4. Holy Cow HotelUnratedRam JhulaGuest housesGuests 9/10 · 65 reviewsStarting ₹17 onwardsView property
  5. 5. Rajaji Retreat Resort★★Elsewhere in RishikeshGuest housesGuests 9/10 · 10 reviewsStarting ₹31 onwardsView property
  6. 6. Krishnabalram Wellness & Ayurveda Centre Hotel★★★★Veerbhadra TempleGuest housesGuests 9/10 · 8 reviewsStarting ₹22 onwardsView property
  7. 7. Vashishth Guest House★★★Swarg AshramGuest housesGuests 8.9/10 · 65 reviewsStarting ₹70 onwardsView property
  8. 8. Bhagirathi Residency Hotel★★★Triveni GhatGuest housesGuests 8.9/10 · 60 reviewsStarting ₹19 onwardsView property
  9. 9. Hare Rama Institute Hotel★★★TapovanGuest housesGuests 8.8/10 · 24 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  10. 10. Hotel AmanUnratedTapovanGuest housesGuests 8.7/10 · 106 reviewsStarting ₹28 onwardsView property

Top 10 Guest Houses in Rishikesh: tips before you book

How this top 10 works: every guest house is ranked by its guest score, then by how many reviews it has, and only top 10 guest houses 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 guest houses can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Crescent Moon Homestay (Laxman Jhula, from ₹12), Hare Rama Institute Hotel (Tapovan, from ₹13), Athalia Residency by Moon Stay (Tapovan, from ₹15).
  • Best guest scores here: Athalia Residency by Moon Stay (Tapovan, 9.5/10 from 105 reviews), Crescent Moon Homestay (Laxman Jhula, 9.2/10 from 129 reviews), Holy Cow Hotel (Ram Jhula, 9/10 from 65 reviews).

Top 10 Guest Houses in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many top 10 guest houses are there in Rishikesh?

There are 10 top 10 guest houses in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 8 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (3), Muni Ki Reti (1), Laxman Jhula (1).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for top 10 guest houses?

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; Laxman Jhula is around the Laxman Jhula bridge, close to temples, cafes and the river.

How much does a guest house in Rishikesh cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical guest house 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 top 10 guest houses in Rishikesh?

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

What is the cheapest guest house on this page?

Crescent Moon Homestay in Laxman Jhula has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹12 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which top 10 guest houses here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Athalia Residency by Moon Stay (9.5/10), Crescent Moon Homestay (9.2/10), Holy Cow Hotel (9/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these top 10 guest houses?

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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.