--- title: "Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)" description: "Shiv Shakti Hostel or Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) in Rishikesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/shiv-shakti-hostel-rishikesh-vs-zostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-26 --- # Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) Both are in Rishikesh, 310 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:** 6.6 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2094296/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Totla ## [Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/zostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/) - **Guest rating:** 7.6 · Good - **Location score:** 6.6 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2399711/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 310 m apart. ### Choose Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) if you want - the more consistently praised stay (7.6 / 7.3) - a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2012) ### Why is Shiv Shakti Hostel better than Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)? 1. More guest reviews (822 vs 403), so the rating is more reliable (×2.0) ### Why is Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) better than Shiv Shakti Hostel? 1. Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 7.3) (+0.3) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2012) (+10y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Shiv Shakti Hostel | Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.6 | | Location | 6.6 | 6.6 | | Beach access | 8.1 | 8.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.6 (+0.3) | | Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.6 (+0.3) | | Number of reviews | 822 (+419) | 403 | | Rank in Rishikesh | bottom 26% | bottom 49% (+23%) | | Location | | Location score | 6.6 | 6.6 | | Distance to Totla centre | 990 m (−300 m) | 1.3 km | | To the beach | 660 m | 690 m | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 53 | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 13 | 21 | | Floors | 2 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2022 (+10y) | | Listed amenities | 9 (+2) | 7 | | 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 | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Shiv Shakti Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shiv-shakti-hostel-rishikesh/prices/) ## Location 310 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. Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula): city centre: 700 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 690 m, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Rishikesh [Rishikesh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/uttarakhand/rishikesh/weather) ## Shiv Shakti Hostel or Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula): common questions ### Which is cheaper, Shiv Shakti Hostel or Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)? 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 1.3 km for Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula). ### How far apart are Shiv Shakti Hostel and Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)? 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