Reviews of Hobbit House Hostel 2 stars
Upper Tapovan, Near Devi Music Ashram Up from Balaknath temple, 249192 Rishīkesh, India

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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewAwesome stay ,service was nice
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery good behaviour owner and staff
Close to nature
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewom bhaiyya was nice and good behaviour .....relax atmosphere
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBest Hostel near waterfall. Clean beds and Dorm. Staff is very helpful. Food is great. Their common area is cherry on top where you can meet solo travelers. Best place to stay 🤗
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSuperb
Nothing all was good
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe overall stay and the experience to be at a hostel was amazing. Kudos to Om and Divyanshu for their lovely hospitality and helpful behavior towards every guest.
Nothing of that sorts. Everything was on point and comfortable.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBest hostel feels like home
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation was quite good but continuously we were getting irritated with the noise of construction work.
Smelly beddings Rusty blankets Unhygienic washrooms. Room was pathetic
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewvery rude owner. people just stinking around smoking hash/weed and sleeping at the same spot due to high while speaking vulgar words.. they refused to take payment and keep mentioning can pay later which seems suspicious as if its a trap.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location is top notch, silent, peaceful & great for relaxation. The room / bed was very comfortable & cool temperature wise, There was a water problem @ night, the host went down & got a full bucket of water straight from the river for me. Loved his energy! Thanks for hosting & i had a great great time with everyone. Great cost & Highly recommend!
Nothing in my mind.
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff behaviour especially OM. A very kind and soft spoken guy knows how to welcome guests.
Cleaning toilets before guest arrived.
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation is so good in the lap of nature.
Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWonderful and peaceful place.
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI recently stayed at the Hobbit Hotel, which also operates as a hostel, and had an absolutely fantastic experience. The service here is outstanding — the staff are friendly, helpful, and go out of their way to make you feel at home. The location couldn’t be better, nestled close to nature yet easily accessible, making it perfect for both relaxation and adventure. It’s definitely worth every penny! One of the highlights of my stay was meeting so many amazing people from different parts of the world — the vibe is incredibly friendly and social. Special mention to Divyanshu, the owner, who is an exceptional host. He personally took us to some hidden, beautiful spots around the area that you wouldn't easily find on your own. His passion for hospitality truly shines through. Another gem is the stunning waterfall located right beside the hostel — a perfect place to unwind and soak in the beauty of nature. Overall, the Hobbit Hotel is a wonderful blend of comfort, adventure, and community. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a memorable stay!
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVoice of river
Rooms was old, but staff was very good maner and kind and helpful
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe place was near a small river creek which was very pleasant for night and early mornings.
The rooms weren't equipped with AC or a central fan.
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewoverall great experience, staff is quite friendly and gives homely vibes, good Wi-Fi, nearby view and rooftop sitting is plus point
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeds were smelly.
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExcellent hostel, great future ahead of it as you can see the area is growing and they're investing in it - staff were very attentive and helpful :)
it was good
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI really loved the homestay and I really appreciate the hospitality that the owner showed.
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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