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title: "The Hosteller Shimla, Shimla: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Hosteller Shimla in Shimla: rated 8.2 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★★ · The Hosteller
# The Hosteller Shimla

Mall Road Area, Shimla, India

8.2 ·  Very good 370 reviews ·  #71 #71 of 259 in Shimla ·  5.6 Location score
## About The Hosteller Shimla

The Hosteller Shimla is a hostel in Mall Road Area, Shimla, India. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 370 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 600 m from the centre of Shimla. The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 61 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 21

- **Chain:** The Hosteller

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 51

Jakhoo Rd

## How The Hosteller Shimla scores

Better rated than 75% of hotels in Shimla

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **5.6**
-   Public transport **0.8**

Shimla average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **63**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **49**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<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 station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shimla railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">61 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">136 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="">Shimla</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">600 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Johnnies Wax Museum350 m
-   Shimla Heritage Museum360 m
-   Baba Bhalku Rail Museum1.0 km
-   Sterling Castle Shimla1.2 km
-   Annandale Army Heritage Museum1.7 km

## The Hosteller Shimla: in detail

The Hosteller Shimla 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. The hostel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. 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. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. 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 and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers.

### Compare

## Compare The Hosteller Shimla with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Hosteller Shimla

### How do guests rate The Hosteller Shimla?

The Hosteller Shimla has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 370 reviews, which is better than 75% of rated hotels in Shimla.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hosteller Shimla?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is The Hosteller Shimla from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 61 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Hosteller Shimla have?

The Hosteller Shimla has 21 rooms.

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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