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title: "The Blue Jay Hostel, Rishikesh: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hostel · ★★
# The Blue Jay Hostel

Ghughatyani Talli, Rishikesh, India

8.4 ·  Very good 539 reviews ·  #32 #32 of 320 in Rishikesh ·  7.3 Location score
## About The Blue Jay Hostel

The Blue Jay Hostel is a hostel in Ghughatyani Talli, Rishikesh, India. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 539 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 550 m from the centre of Rishikesh. The nearest beach is 480 m away. The nearest airport, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), is 16 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 15

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 2018

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 376

Blue Jay Hostel, Opposite Ayur Pak, Near SBI Bank, Jonk, Badrinath Rd, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

## How The Blue Jay Hostel scores

Better rated than 92% of hotels in Rishikesh

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **7.3**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **8.7**

Rishikesh average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **68**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **87**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">480 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">35 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Rishikesh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">550 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Adventure ZONE in Uttrakhand210 m

## The Blue Jay Hostel: in detail

The Blue Jay Hostel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hostel offers taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Rishikesh. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hostel come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at The Blue Jay Hostel have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Start your day stress-free at The Blue Jay Hostel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hostel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing karaoke rooms for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

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## Questions about The Blue Jay Hostel

### How do guests rate The Blue Jay Hostel?

The Blue Jay Hostel has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 539 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Rishikesh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Jay Hostel?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Blue Jay Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is The Blue Jay Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), is 16 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Blue Jay Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 480 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Blue Jay Hostel have?

The Blue Jay Hostel has 15 rooms on 4 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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