Shimla Alpine Regency vs Zu-Zu Hostel
Both are in Shimla, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Tud
Shimla Alpine Regency
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 1.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 14
Hostel★★★★★Kaithu
Zu-Zu Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 9 of 14
The short answer
Pick Zu-Zu Hostel
It comes out ahead on 9 of 14 compared facts. 2.9 km apart.
Choose Shimla Alpine Regency if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Zu-Zu Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Shimla Alpine Regency better than Zu-Zu Hostel?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Zu-Zu Hostel better than Shimla Alpine Regency?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.1)+1.7
- 22.5 km closer to the city centre−2.5 km
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (105 vs 20), so the rating is more reliable×5.3
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0)+19
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shimla Alpine Regency vs Zu-Zu Hostel: which hotel is better? | Shimla Alpine Regency | Zu-Zu Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.8 +1.7 |
| Location | 1.8 | 3.3 +1.5 |
| Public transport | – | 4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.6 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.8 +1.7 |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 105 +85 |
| Rank in Shimla | top 76% | top 8% +68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.8 | 3.3 +1.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.7 km | 2.2 km −2.5 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 63 km | 60 km −2.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 +4 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.9 km apart
Shimla Alpine Regency or Zu-Zu Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Shimla Alpine Regency or Zu-Zu Hostel?
Zu-Zu Hostel leads in 9 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Shimla Alpine Regency is stronger in listed amenities, check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Shimla Alpine Regency or Zu-Zu Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Zu-Zu Hostel is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 4.7 km for Shimla Alpine Regency.
How far apart are Shimla Alpine Regency and Zu-Zu Hostel?
The two hotels are 2.9 km 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