Joey's By The Ganges vs Shiv Shakti Hostel
Both are in Rishikesh, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Totla
Joey's By The Ganges
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hostel★★Totla
Shiv Shakti Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Shiv Shakti Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 220 m apart.
Choose Joey's By The Ganges if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Shiv Shakti Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Joey's By The Ganges better than Shiv Shakti Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 7.3)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
Why is Shiv Shakti Hostel better than Joey's By The Ganges?
- 1More guest reviews (822 vs 178), so the rating is more reliable×4.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Joey's By The Ganges vs Shiv Shakti Hostel: which hotel is better? | Joey's By The Ganges | Shiv Shakti Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 +0.3 | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 +0.3 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 178 | 822 +644 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 50% +22% | top 72% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Distance to Totla centre | 1.2 km | 990 m −210 m |
| To the beach | 180 m | 70 m −110 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 54 | 53 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 13 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
220 m apart
Joey's By The Ganges or Shiv Shakti Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Joey's By The Ganges or Shiv Shakti Hostel?
Shiv Shakti Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Joey's By The Ganges or Shiv Shakti Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Shiv Shakti Hostel is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Joey's By The Ganges.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Shiv Shakti Hostel is 70 m from the nearest beach; Joey's By The Ganges is 180 m.
How far apart are Joey's By The Ganges and Shiv Shakti Hostel?
The two hotels are 220 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