The Social Stays Rishikesh vs Live Free Hostel
Both are in Rishikesh, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Ghughatyani Talli
The Social Stays Rishikesh
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelGhughatyani Talli
Live Free Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Live Free Hostel
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 80 m apart.
Choose The Social Stays Rishikesh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Live Free Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Social Stays Rishikesh better than Live Free Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (513 vs 143), so the rating is more reliable×3.6
Why is Live Free Hostel better than The Social Stays Rishikesh?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Social Stays Rishikesh vs Live Free Hostel: which hotel is better? | The Social Stays Rishikesh | Live Free Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 9.5 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 513 +370 | 143 |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 1% +3% | top 4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.1 +0.3 |
| Distance to Ghughatyani Talli centre | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 320 m | 240 m −80 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 84 +5 | 79 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 1 | 14 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 19 +13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
80 m apart
The Social Stays Rishikesh or Live Free Hostel: common questions
Which is better, The Social Stays Rishikesh or Live Free Hostel?
Live Free Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Social Stays Rishikesh or Live Free Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Live Free Hostel is 240 m from the nearest beach; The Social Stays Rishikesh is 320 m.
How far apart are The Social Stays Rishikesh and Live Free Hostel?
The two hotels are 80 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