The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan vs Smol Door
Both are in Rishikesh, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Ghughatyani Talli
The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★Ghughatyani Talli
Smol Door
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 150 m apart.
Choose The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Smol Door if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan better than Smol Door?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.8)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (1,398 vs 173), so the rating is more reliable×8.1
- 331 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+31
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 64 vs 54)+10
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Smol Door better than The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan?
- 1Earlier 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.
| The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan vs Smol Door: which hotel is better? | The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan | Smol Door |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Location | 6.7 +0.7 | 6.0 |
| Beach access | 8.0 +0.4 | 7.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.5 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 1,398 +1,225 | 173 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 1% +3% | top 3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 +0.7 | 6.0 |
| Distance to Ghughatyani Talli centre | 600 m | 500 m |
| To the beach | 670 m −140 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 63 +31 | 32 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 47 | 11 |
| Floors | 6 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan
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Location
150 m apart
The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan or Smol Door: common questions
Which is better, The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan or Smol Door?
The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan or Smol Door?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan is 670 m from the nearest beach; Smol Door is 810 m.
How far apart are The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan and Smol Door?
The two hotels are 150 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