HOG - House of Gypsy vs The Blue Jay Hostel
Both are in Rishikesh, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelGhughatyani Talli
HOG - House of Gypsy
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
HostelGhughatyani Talli
The Blue Jay Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick HOG - House of Gypsy
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 120 m apart.
Choose HOG - House of Gypsy if you want
- free parking
Choose The Blue Jay Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 6.5)
Why is HOG - House of Gypsy better than The Blue Jay Hostel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2019)+4y
- 2Has free parking
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Blue Jay Hostel better than HOG - House of Gypsy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.5)+1.9
- 2More guest reviews (539 vs 176), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| HOG - House of Gypsy vs The Blue Jay Hostel: which hotel is better? | HOG - House of Gypsy | The Blue Jay Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.4 +1.9 |
| Location | 7.4 +0.3 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.7 | 8.4 +1.7 |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.4 +1.9 |
| Number of reviews | 176 | 539 +363 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | bottom 5% | top 10% +85% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 +0.3 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Ghughatyani Talli centre | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 440 m −120 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 80 | 87 +7 |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 21 | 15 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +4y | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +2 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
HOG - House of GypsyThe Blue Jay Hostel
- HOG - House of Gypsy is cheaper in 6 of 11 months
- HOG - House of Gypsy: €31 a night on average · The Blue Jay Hostel: €30 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Rishikesh by month
All months
| Month | HOG - House of Gypsy | The Blue Jay Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €22 | €25 |
| January | €33 | €21 |
| February | €33 | €24 |
| March | €33 | €38 |
| April | €33 | €38 |
| May | €33 | €38 |
| June | €33 | €38 |
| July | €33 | €28 |
| August | €33 | €28 |
| September | €33 | – |
| October | €33 | €28 |
| November | €24 | €25 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
HOG - House of Gypsy prices by monthThe Blue Jay Hostel prices by month
Location
120 m apart
HOG - House of Gypsy: city centre: 650 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 440 m, 80 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Blue Jay Hostel: city centre: 550 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 560 m, 87 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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HOG - House of Gypsy or The Blue Jay Hostel: common questions
Which is better, HOG - House of Gypsy or The Blue Jay Hostel?
HOG - House of Gypsy leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, beach access. The Blue Jay Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, HOG - House of Gypsy or The Blue Jay Hostel?
Over the year The Blue Jay Hostel costs about €30 a night on average against €31 at HOG - House of Gypsy, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
HOG - House of Gypsy is 440 m from the nearest beach; The Blue Jay Hostel is 560 m.
How far apart are HOG - House of Gypsy and The Blue Jay Hostel?
The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score