--- title: "Joey's By The Ganges vs Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula" description: "Joey's By The Ganges or Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/joey-s-by-the-ganges-rishikesh-vs-skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-31 --- # Joey's By The Ganges vs Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula Both are in Rishikesh, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Totla ## [Joey's By The Ganges](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/joey-s-by-the-ganges-rishikesh/) - **Guest rating:** 7.6 · Good - **Location score:** 6.4 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1705331/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Totla ## [Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/) - **Guest rating:** 7.6 · Good - **Location score:** 6.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2107098/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart. ### Why is Joey's By The Ganges better than Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula? 1. More guest reviews (178 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6) ### Why is Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula better than Joey's By The Ganges? No clear advantages in our data. ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Joey's By The Ganges | Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.6 | | Location | 6.4 | 6.2 | | Facilities | – | 5.0 | | Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 | | Beach access | 7.8 | 7.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.6 | 7.6 | | Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.6 | | Number of reviews | 178 (+110) | 68 | | Rank in Rishikesh | bottom 49% | bottom 47% | | Location | | Location score | 6.4 (+0.2) | 6.2 | | Distance to Totla centre | 1.2 km | 1.2 km | | To the beach | 750 m | 780 m | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 54 (+6) | 48 | | Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 1 | – | | Listed amenities | 4 | 17 (+13) | | Policies | | Check-in from | – | 12:00 | | Check-out until | – | 10:30 | | Amenities | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Joey's By The GangesSkyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula - Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula is cheaper in 11 of 11 months - Joey's By The Ganges: €26 a night on average · Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula: €11 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Rishikesh by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/rishikesh/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Joey's By The Ganges prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/joey-s-by-the-ganges-rishikesh/prices/)[Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/prices/) ## Location 50 m apart Joey's By The Ganges: city centre: 750 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 750 m, 54 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula: city centre: 790 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 780 m, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Rishikesh [Rishikesh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/uttarakhand/rishikesh/weather) ## Joey's By The Ganges or Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula: common questions ### Which is cheaper, Joey's By The Ganges or Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula? Over the year Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula costs about €11 a night on average against €26 at Joey's By The Ganges, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Joey's By The Ganges and Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula? 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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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/joey-s-by-the-ganges-rishikesh-vs-skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/