--- title: "Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh vs Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan)" description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh or Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan) in…" url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/stone-wood-hotel-rishikesh-rishikesh-vs-zostel-rishikesh-tapovan-rishikesh/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- # Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh vs Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan) Both are in Rishikesh, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Ghughatyani Talli ## [Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/stone-wood-hotel-rishikesh-rishikesh/) - **Guest rating:** 7.6 · Good - **Location score:** 7.4 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2143365/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · ★★ · Ghughatyani Talli ## [Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan)](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/zostel-rishikesh-tapovan-rishikesh/) - **Guest rating:** 7.5 · Good - **Location score:** 7.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2399712/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 40 m apart. ### Choose Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel ### Choose Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan) if you want - a big hotel with more facilities ### Why is Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh better than Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan)? 1. Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★) 2. More guest reviews (342 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable (×5.3) 3. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ### Why is Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan) better than Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh? 1. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh | Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan) | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.5 | | Location | 7.4 | 7.5 | | Beach access | 8.7 | 8.9 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.6 (+0.1) | 7.5 | | Guest rating | 7.6 (+0.1) | 7.5 | | Number of reviews | 342 (+278) | 64 | | Rank in Rishikesh | top 50% (+11%) | top 61% | | Location | | Location score | 7.4 | 7.5 | | Distance to Ghughatyani Talli centre | 890 m | 930 m | | To the beach | 470 m | 430 m | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 84 | 85 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ (+1★) | ★★ | | Rooms | 1 | 18 | | Floors | – | 4 | | Listed amenities | 5 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Which hotel suits you | | Families with children | ✓ | ✓ | | Couples | ✓ | ✓ | | Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ | | Business trips | ✓ | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ | [Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/zostel-rishikesh-tapovan-rishikesh-vs-stone-wood-hotel-rishikesh-rishikesh/) ## Location 40 m apart ## Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh or Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan): common questions ### Which is cheaper, Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh or Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan)? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Stone Wood Hotel, Rishikesh and Zostel Rishikesh (Tapovan)? 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