Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula
Both are in Rishikesh, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelTotla
Shiv Shakti Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelTotla
Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Shiv Shakti Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.6 / 7.3)
Why is Shiv Shakti Hostel better than Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula?
- 1More guest reviews (822 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 2Offers an airport transfer
Why is Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula better than Shiv Shakti Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 7.3)+0.3
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula: which hotel is better? | Shiv Shakti Hostel | Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Location | 6.6 +0.4 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 8.1 +0.4 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.6 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.6 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 822 +754 | 68 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | bottom 26% | bottom 47% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +0.4 | 6.2 |
| Distance to Totla centre | 990 m −210 m | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 660 m −130 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 +5 | 48 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 13 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 17 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Shiv Shakti HostelSkyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula
- Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula is cheaper in 8 of 10 months
- Shiv Shakti Hostel: €20 a night on average · Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula: €12 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Rishikesh by month
All months
| Month | Shiv Shakti Hostel | Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula |
|---|---|---|
| November | €15 | €21 |
| December | €15 | €19 |
| January | €21 | €19 |
| February | €21 | €20 |
| March | €21 | €7 |
| April | €21 | €7 |
| May | €21 | €6 |
| June | €21 | €6 |
| July | €21 | €6 |
| August | €21 | €6 |
| September | – | €6 |
| October | – | €6 |
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.
Shiv Shakti Hostel prices by monthSkyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula prices by month
Location
230 m apart
Shiv Shakti Hostel: city centre: 900 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 660 m, 53 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
Shiv Shakti Hostel or Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula: common questions
Which is better, Shiv Shakti Hostel or Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula?
Shiv Shakti Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Shiv Shakti Hostel or Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula?
Over the year Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula costs about €12 a night on average against €20 at Shiv Shakti Hostel, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Shiv Shakti Hostel is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Shiv Shakti Hostel is 660 m from the nearest beach; Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula is 780 m.
How far apart are Shiv Shakti Hostel and Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula?
The two hotels are 230 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