Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh vs The Blue Jay Hostel
Both are in Rishikesh, 860 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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The Blue Jay Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Blue Jay Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 860 m apart.
Choose The Blue Jay Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.9)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (87 / 51)
Why is Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh better than The Blue Jay Hostel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is The Blue Jay Hostel better than Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.9)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (539 vs 201), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 336 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+36
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh vs The Blue Jay Hostel: which hotel is better? | Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh | The Blue Jay Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Location | 6.5 | 7.1 +0.6 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 201 | 539 +338 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 31% | top 10% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 | 7.1 +0.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 930 m | 550 m −380 m |
| To the beach | 670 m | 560 m −110 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 51 | 87 +36 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 13 | 15 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 12 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh
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Nightly price by month
Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, RishikeshThe Blue Jay Hostel
- Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh is cheaper in 7 of 10 months
- Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh: €26 a night on average · The Blue Jay Hostel: €31 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Rishikesh by month
All months
| Month | Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh | The Blue Jay Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €17 | €27 |
| December | €17 | €24 |
| January | €28 | €23 |
| February | €29 | €25 |
| March | €29 | €39 |
| April | €29 | €39 |
| May | €28 | €37 |
| June | €28 | €37 |
| July | €28 | €28 |
| August | €25 | €28 |
| September | €28 | – |
| October | €28 | – |
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.
Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh prices by monthThe Blue Jay Hostel prices by month
Location
860 m apart
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.
The Blue Jay Hostel: city centre: 550 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 560 m, 87 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh or The Blue Jay Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh or The Blue Jay Hostel?
The Blue Jay Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh or The Blue Jay Hostel?
Over the year Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh costs about €26 a night on average against €31 at The Blue Jay Hostel, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Blue Jay Hostel is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 930 m for Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Blue Jay Hostel is 560 m from the nearest beach; Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh is 670 m.
How far apart are Sonu Guesthouse & Hostel, Rishikesh and The Blue Jay Hostel?
The two hotels are 860 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