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Top 10 Hostels in Rishikesh

The 10 best-rated hostels in Rishikesh, ranked by guest score (only hostels 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 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 top 10 hostels are in Tapovan (7), Laxman Jhula (3).
  • 6 (60%) allow pets and 0 (0%) are on or facing the Ganga.

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Top 10 Hostels in Rishikesh ranked by guest score

  1. 1. Tiny Spot HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9.3/10 · 124 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  2. 2. Spontrail Laxman Jhula HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 9.3/10 · 19 reviewsView property
  3. 3. Indian Culture HostelUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 9.1/10 · 484 reviewsStarting ₹46 onwardsView property
  4. 4. Serendipity Hostel & Cats CafeUnratedLaxman JhulaHostelsGuests 9.1/10 · 62 reviewsStarting ₹45 onwardsView property
  5. 5. Namaste HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9.1/10 · 56 reviewsStarting ₹22 onwardsView property
  6. 6. Greenday EscapesUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 305 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  7. 7. Blue River HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 22 reviewsStarting ₹23 onwardsView property
  8. 8. Yatram HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 9/10 · 15 reviewsStarting ₹15 onwardsView property
  9. 9. Urban Loft HostelUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 599 reviewsStarting ₹20 onwardsView property
  10. 10. Julley CommuneUnratedTapovanHostelsGuests 8.9/10 · 101 reviewsStarting ₹26 onwardsView property

Top 10 Hostels in Rishikesh: tips before you book

How this top 10 works: every hostel is ranked by its guest score, then by how many reviews it has, and only top 10 hostels 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.

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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.

  • 10 of these 10 top 10 hostels can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Tiny Spot Hostel (Tapovan, from ₹13), Yatram Hostel (Tapovan, from ₹15), Greenday Escapes (Tapovan, from ₹20).
  • Best guest scores here: Tiny Spot Hostel (Tapovan, 9.3/10 from 124 reviews), Spontrail Laxman Jhula Hostel (Laxman Jhula, 9.3/10 from 19 reviews), Indian Culture Hostel (Laxman Jhula, 9.1/10 from 484 reviews).

Top 10 Hostels in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many top 10 hostels are there in Rishikesh?

There are 10 top 10 hostels in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 2 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (7), Laxman Jhula (3).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for top 10 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.

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 top 10 hostels in Rishikesh?

Yes. 6 of the 10 top 10 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?

Tiny Spot Hostel in Tapovan has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹13 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which top 10 hostels here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Tiny Spot Hostel (9.3/10), Spontrail Laxman Jhula Hostel (9.3/10), Indian Culture Hostel (9.1/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

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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.