--- title: "Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula vs Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel…" description: "Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula or Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh in Rishikesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…" url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh-vs-sonu-guesthouse-hostel-rishikesh-rishikesh/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-24 --- # Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula vs Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh Both are in Rishikesh, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Totla ## [Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/) - **Guest rating:** 7.6 · Good - **Location score:** 6.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2107098/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:** 6.5 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2116600/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 250 m apart. ### Choose Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh if you want - the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.6) ### Why is Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula better than Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh? 1. Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h) ### Why is Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh better than Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula? 1. Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.6) (+0.3) 2. More guest reviews (201 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable (×3.0) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula | Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.9 (+0.3) | | Location | 6.2 | 6.5 | | Facilities | 5.0 | – | | Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – | | Beach access | 7.7 | 8.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.6 | 7.9 (+0.3) | | Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.9 (+0.3) | | Number of reviews | 68 | 201 (+133) | | Rank in Rishikesh | bottom 47% | top 31% (+22%) | | Location | | Location score | 6.2 | 6.5 (+0.3) | | Distance to Totla centre | 1.2 km | 960 m (−240 m) | | To the beach | 780 m | 670 m (−110 m) | | To the airport | 16 km | 17 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 48 | 51 (+3) | | Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | – | 13 | | Floors | – | 4 | | Listed amenities | 17 (+11) | 6 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:00 (−1h) | 13:00 | | Check-out until | 10:30 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Spa | ✓ | – | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman JhulaSonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh - Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula is cheaper in 10 of 12 months - Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula: €11 a night on average · Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh: €26 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Rishikesh by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/rishikesh/prices/) 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. [Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh/prices/)[Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sonu-guesthouse-hostel-rishikesh-rishikesh/prices/) ## Location 250 m apart 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. Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh: city centre: 930 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 17 km, beach: 670 m, 51 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) ## Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula or Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh: common questions ### Which is better, Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula or Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh? Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula or Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh? Over the year Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula costs about €11 a night on average against €26 at Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh is closer: 960 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh is 670 m from the nearest beach; Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula is 780 m. ### How far apart are Skyard Hostel Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula and Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh? 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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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/skyard-hostel-rishikesh-laxman-jhula-rishikesh-vs-sonu-guesthouse-hostel-rishikesh-rishikesh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/