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title: "Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh"
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# Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh

Both are in Rishikesh, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · Totla
## [Shiv Shakti Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shiv-shakti-hostel-rishikesh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2094296/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★ · Totla
## [Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sonu-guesthouse-hostel-rishikesh-rishikesh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2116600/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 40 m apart.

### Choose Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Shiv Shakti Hostel better than Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh?

1.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (822 vs 201), so the rating is more reliable (×4.1)

### Why is Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh better than Shiv Shakti Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.3) (+0.6)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Shiv Shakti Hostel | Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.9  (+0.6) |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.9  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.9  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 822  (+621) | 201 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 72% | top 28%  (+44%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4  (+0.2) | 8.2 |
| Distance to Totla centre | 990 m | 960 m |
| To the beach | 70 m | 110 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 51 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 13 | 13 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9  (+3) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

40 m apart

## Shiv Shakti Hostel or Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh: common questions

### Which is better, Shiv Shakti Hostel or Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh?

Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Shiv Shakti Hostel or Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Shiv Shakti Hostel and Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh?

The two hotels are 40 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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