Shiv Shakti Hostel vs Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)
Both are in Rishikesh, 310 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
- 0 of 3
HostelTotla
Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula)
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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)?
- 1More guest reviews (822 vs 403), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
Why is Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) better than Shiv Shakti Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 7.3)+0.3
- 2Newer 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 vs Zostel Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula): which hotel is better? | 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 | top 74% | top 51% +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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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)?
The two hotels are 310 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