family is very helpful. Room is clean and tidy. They picked me up from the airport & gave me a tour of Kashmir. John drives you around the Kashmir and explain about the culture. Ali also plan hiking in Kashmir and leh.

Stayed in August 2025

Very clean & comfortable Homestay. Near to the railway station - 20 mins in auto. I really enjoyed my stay.

Stayed in August 2025

I've just had an amazing stay with Ali and his family at Johns homestay in the beautiful town of Srinagar. I couldn't recommended this place enough! Right away I was warmly welcomed by Ali and we got stuck into a great yarn over chai. There was no dramas about me being slightly early for check in and Ali kindly helped me with all and every question I had, including making some small repairs to my motorbike! The whole family is lovely, the rooms are super clean, the bathrooms are new and luxurious considering the price, beds are extremely comfortable, well ventilated plenty of fans and plenty of space. You cannot go wrong with this place. Not only do you have a great place to sleep but you can learn so much about the culture and the people of the area through talking with the family and Ali and observing how they live. Ali's knowledge of the kashmir/laddakh area is vast so he will give you the best advice to see this amazing part of the world. Thank you kindly to the whole family for having me to stay, it has been my most memorable and special hostel stay in all my travels 😊🙏

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful homestay in a great location. Ali is an amazing host. He goes out of his way to make you stay special and has lots of information to share.

Stayed in July 2025

Dormitory is very clean. Bed is very comfortable. Nice and quiet location near the centre. Hosts are amazing.

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely loved the place. The room was very clean & the host arranged airport cab for me.

Stayed in July 2025

Good place. Clean, comfortable, nice owners, and conveniently located near the center of Srinagar. Highly recommended place

Stayed in June 2025

My stay was fantastic! The bed was cozy, and the family was super friendly and welcoming. The homestay was spotless, and their little garden was the perfect spot to unwind. Plus, they even arranged a jeep ride to Ladakh for me – talk about going the extra mile!

Stayed in April 2025

Comfortable beds, Lockers available & garden area to hang out.

Stayed in April 2025

nothing

Cozy house, excellent host took care everything for me.

Stayed in April 2025

Best place to stay. Everything is good.

Stayed in April 2025

n/a, genuinely a great place

John's Homestay was ideally located, the family was so incredibly warm, attentive, and generous, and the room was one of the cleanest and most comfortable homestay rooms I have ever stayed at. Ali was particularly helpful and made the check-in process and acquiring an airport cab very easy. I was also feeling quite ill during my stay, and the hosts were very attentive to check in and also prepared a delicious, and nourishing meal that helped me recover. (Thank you so much, again!!!) For those considering the location, John's homestay is situated quite conveniently near Lal Chowk and Polo View Market, as well as to the airport. A short walk to the road makes acquiring a taxi, rickshaw, or uber very easy, and I even found it walkable to some cafes (Books & bricks, for ex). I also appreciated as a bonus, the very intense water pressure and water in the shower- a major, unexpected plus. I would definitely recommend this homestay to others!

Stayed in April 2025

Stayed only for 01 night- affordable stay with neat & clean rooms, comfortable beds, and well-maintained washrooms.

Stayed in April 2025

Nice and Clean - Comfortable Stay

Stayed in April 2025

Real home stay! We only met John and his son Ali, both made the stay very comfortable. Ali’s communication before, during and after the stay was great. Provided recommendations and car service to Gulmarg. Bed was comfortable with heated blanket and bathroom was exceptionally clean. Good breakfasts and nice to get to know the family

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was great!

Our stay at John's Homestay was so warm and heartwarming. The cozy comforts, like the reliable hot water and electric blankets, kept us toasty in the cool climate. But it was Ali's genuine hospitality that truly warmed our stay. He's a fantastic conversationalist and an invaluable resource for planning your Kashmiri adventures. I was impressed by his family's kindness too - when I couldn't find the key to my suitcase's lock, Ali's brother helped me break the lock. And there's a beautiful little tom cat, who is so friendly and cuddly! He was the cherry on top our cake during our stay here.  There's literally nothing bad I can say about this place. Everything was amazing! I recommend this place to all fellow travelers.

Stayed in March 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at John's Homestay! Initially booked for one night, I ended up extending my stay for another night. The homestay offered excellent amenities, including hot water showers and electric blankets for cozy warmth. They also offer bike rentals, and I took Royal Enfield Himalayan for a fantastic day trip to Sonamarg.

Stayed in March 2025

Best homestay located near Srinagar

Stayed in February 2025

I had a wonderful 1-night stay at John's Homestay. The place is immaculately clean and well-maintained, with thoughtful amenities like electric blankets for cozy warmth. The washroom was spotless, and the availability of hot water was a lovely touch.

Stayed in February 2025

Small suggestion: maybe electric heater could be provided during winter, but during the night electric blankets will keep you warm just fine!

Ali and his wonderful family are amazing hosts and will make you feel at home. Ali speaks flawless English and helps you with planning your trip in Kashmir. Rooms are cozy and clean. Electric blankets are provided during winter time.

Stayed in January 2025

Fantastic experience. John and the hostel are extraordinary.

Stayed in January 2025

For ₹699 I got Heated bed and highly cleaned bathroom with hot shower. Highly attentive host, he helped me by picking me up on saying that the autos are charging higher prices. Therefore it's highly recommended.

Stayed in January 2025

The homestay was clean, well-equipped with electric blankets and hot water, and surprisingly affordable, with a prime city-centre location.

Stayed in January 2025

Cleanliness and amenities exceeded expectations, with constant hot water and cozy electric blankets, making for a very satisfying stay.

Stayed in January 2025