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title: "Zu-Zu Hostel, Shimla: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Zu-Zu Hostel in Shimla: rated 8.8 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Zu-Zu Hostel

Kaithu, Shimla, India

8.8 ·  Excellent 105 reviews ·  #22 #22 of 259 in Shimla ·  3.3 Location score
## About Zu-Zu Hostel

Zu-Zu Hostel is a hostel in Kaithu, Shimla, India. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 105 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 2.2 km from the centre of Shimla. The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 60 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 14

Zu-Zu Hostel, Prairie Lodge Building

## How Zu-Zu Hostel scores

Better rated than 92% of hotels in Shimla

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **3.3**
-   Public transport **4.9**

Shimla average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **19**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</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="">60 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="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Army Heritage Museum Annandale Shimla470 m
-   Annandale Army Heritage Museum860 m
-   Baba Bhalku Rail Museum1.0 km
-   Himachal State Museum Library1.3 km
-   Himachal State Museum1.5 km
-   Sterling Castle Shimla1.6 km

## Zu-Zu Hostel: in detail

Zu-Zu Hostel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hostel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Taxi offerings at the hostel enhance the ease of discovering Shimla. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hostel's tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Zu-Zu Hostel due to the hostel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Zu-Zu Hostel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hostel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. At Zu-Zu Hostel, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

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## Questions about Zu-Zu Hostel

### How do guests rate Zu-Zu Hostel?

Zu-Zu Hostel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 105 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Shimla.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Zu-Zu Hostel?

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

### How far is Zu-Zu Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 60 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Zu-Zu Hostel have?

Zu-Zu Hostel has 1 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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