The Blue Jay Hostel vs ZoukStayz
Both are in Rishikesh, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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The Blue Jay Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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ZoukStayz
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 7.0
- 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. 210 m apart.
Choose The Blue Jay Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 7.7)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 1)
Choose ZoukStayz if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 15)
Why is The Blue Jay Hostel better than ZoukStayz?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 7.7)+0.7
- 221 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
Why is ZoukStayz better than The Blue Jay Hostel?
- 1Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Blue Jay Hostel vs ZoukStayz: which hotel is better? | The Blue Jay Hostel | ZoukStayz |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.7 | 7.7 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.7 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.7 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 539 +131 | 408 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 10% +34% | top 44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Distance to Ghughatyani Talli centre | 1.0 km | 900 m −140 m |
| To the beach | 560 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 87 +21 | 66 |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 15 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
The Blue Jay HostelZoukStayz
- ZoukStayz is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
- The Blue Jay Hostel: €31 a night on average · ZoukStayz: €13 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Rishikesh by month
All months
| Month | The Blue Jay Hostel | ZoukStayz |
|---|---|---|
| November | €27 | €11 |
| December | €24 | €12 |
| January | €23 | €13 |
| February | €25 | €12 |
| March | €39 | €13 |
| April | €39 | €16 |
| May | €37 | €15 |
| June | €37 | €15 |
| July | €28 | €13 |
| August | €28 | €12 |
| September | – | €18 |
| October | – | €19 |
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.
The Blue Jay Hostel prices by monthZoukStayz prices by month
Location
210 m apart
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.
ZoukStayz: city centre: 710 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 560 m, 66 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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The Blue Jay Hostel or ZoukStayz: common questions
Which is better, The Blue Jay Hostel or ZoukStayz?
The Blue Jay Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Blue Jay Hostel or ZoukStayz?
Over the year ZoukStayz costs about €13 a night on average against €31 at The Blue Jay Hostel, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
ZoukStayz is closer: 900 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for The Blue Jay Hostel.
How far apart are The Blue Jay Hostel and ZoukStayz?
The two hotels are 210 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