Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Kunwar Residency
Both are in Rishikesh, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★Totla
Shiv Shakti Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★Totla
Kunwar Residency
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kunwar Residency
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose Kunwar Residency if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Shiv Shakti Hostel better than Kunwar Residency?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1.5★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (822 vs 238), so the rating is more reliable×3.5
- 3Offers an airport transfer
Why is Kunwar Residency better than Shiv Shakti Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.3)+1.0
- 227 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+27
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2012)+6y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Kunwar Residency: which hotel is better? | Shiv Shakti Hostel | Kunwar Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 8.3 +1.0 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.2 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 8.3 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 822 +584 | 238 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 72% | top 13% +59% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Distance to Totla centre | 990 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 70 m −90 m | 170 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 80 +27 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +0.5★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 13 | 18 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2018 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 13 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −0h | 13:01 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:59 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Private beach | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| 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
320 m apart
Shiv Shakti Hostel or Kunwar Residency: common questions
Which is better, Shiv Shakti Hostel or Kunwar Residency?
Kunwar Residency leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Shiv Shakti Hostel or Kunwar Residency?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Shiv Shakti Hostel is 70 m from the nearest beach; Kunwar Residency is 170 m.
How far apart are Shiv Shakti Hostel and Kunwar Residency?
The two hotels are 320 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