Reviews of The Hosteller Rishikesh, Upper Tapovan
Khasra No. 137, Balaknath Rd, Upper Tapovan, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249137, 249137 Rishīkesh, India
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe food is genuinely good!
The size of bathroom was way too small
Hi Chinmai, first off we really appreciate you taking some time out to review us so soon after staying at The Hosteller! Your insights are important to us as we strive to enhance the overall experience. It was great hosting you and we look forward to seeing you soon. -Team TH.
Hi Chinmai, first off we really appreciate you taking some time out to review us so soon after staying at The Hosteller! Your insights are important to us as we strive to enhance the overall experience. It was great hosting you and we look … Show more
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified review1. They have one common area (not scattered) which makes it easier to socialize, play games, WFH, and share food! 2. Friendly kind staffs. 3. Solo-traveller friendly hostel. 4. Vibes are amazing even on weekdays and during the off season as well.
1.Everything has to go through their 'glu' app. You need an umbrella or iron to press your clothes you gotta raise a request. 2. They have this weird 'house rules' that after midnight you are not allowed to stay in the common area, not even with the lights off. 3. Hostel food is average. 4. Wifi fluctuations and inconsistent. P.S.. other than point 2, you may ignore or overlook the rest other points.
Hi Rajiv, thank you for leaving your honest feedback following your recent experience with us. We appreciate the feedback and understand your concerns. We take great care to ensure that all essential information about our hostel, including the hostel rules and other policies like the silent hour policy are accurately presented on all booking platforms. This information is available to help our guests make well-informed decisions and ensure a seamless experience. We expect all guests to review these details before making a reservation to prevent any potential miscommunication. We hope this clarifies the situation and will be beneficial for any future visits you may consider with us. Thank you for choosing The Hosteller, and we look forward to hosting you further. -Team TH
Hi Rajiv, thank you for leaving your honest feedback following your recent experience with us. We appreciate the feedback and understand your concerns. We take great care to ensure that all essential information about our hostel, including … Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewClean, comfortable, hot showers were great!
I really didn’t like that the checking in was automated, I couldn’t do it with the staff but had to do it online. It was so much extra stress on arriving. Then buying food in the cafe had to be done through the app not the staff. Again super annoying, and the app was badly made, it didn’t confirm that my order had gone through, the stafff couldn’t confirm it either, so I ended up with two of everything and paid for it twice.
Hi Robinson! Thank you for sharing your feedback following your stay with us. We truly value hearing from our guests, as it helps us improve our services. Our Customer Experience team made multiple attempts to reach out to you for more information and to gain a better understanding of your experience. Unfortunately, we were unable to connect. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could share more details about your stay by emailing us at feedback@thehosteller.com. This will help us assess your concerns and ensure we continue to provide the best experience for all our guests. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon. - Team TH.
Hi Robinson! Thank you for sharing your feedback following your stay with us. We truly value hearing from our guests, as it helps us improve our services. Our Customer Experience team made multiple attempts to reach out to you for more in… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewThe staff are super cute and friendly, and always helpful. I really appreciated being able to check my room before I paid and had the chance to change to a different room that suited me better. The wifi cut out at one point but I contacted the staff on WhatsApp and they fixed it immediately. I could have my room cleaned whenever I needed and they had cold water available on my floor. Breakfast was not included in the cost of my booking so I can't speak to that.
The area gets busy, and it's impossible to avoid hearing the street noise and dogs barking. It's the area itself, unavoidable due to its convenient location. So more of an FYI for future travellers.
Ohai Tabitha! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it's rewarding to see that reflected in your review. We understand the importance of a great travel experience, and we're grateful to have been a part of yours. It was great hosting you and we look forward to seeing you soon. -Team TH.
Ohai Tabitha! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it'… Show more
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were honest and flexible. I've booked accommodations with misleading info and false photos, so I had asked the staff if i could see some rooms in person. They were happy to show me the options and let me pick and change my reservation. This was very kind. They also offered me an umbrella in the rain and could clean my room any time. I stayed in a private room, and the room was very spacious.
It isn't too quiet in this part of town, so you can hear noises in and near the building in the evening but this is expected in this area
Ohai Tabitha! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it's rewarding to see that reflected in your review. We understand the importance of a great travel experience, and we're grateful to have been a part of yours. It was great hosting you and we look forward to seeing you soon. -Team TH.
Ohai Tabitha! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it'… Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Ohai Sovit! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it's rewarding to see that reflected in your review. We understand the importance of a great travel experience, and we're grateful to have been a part of yours. It was great hosting you and we look forward to seeing you soon. -Team TH.
Ohai Sovit! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it's … Show more
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewAC not working in my room then I asked to staff. But the staff didn't pay much attention to my complaint. After 4 complaint they changed my room
Ohai Traveller! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it's rewarding to see that reflected in your review. We understand the importance of a great travel experience, and we're grateful to have been a part of yours. It was great hosting you and we look forward to seeing you soon. -Team TH.
Ohai Traveller! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it… Show more
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewStaff is so good and helpful.
Liked everything ambience to crowd.
Ohai Janvi! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it's rewarding to see that reflected in your review. We understand the importance of a great travel experience, and we're grateful to have been a part of yours. It was great hosting you and we look forward to seeing you soon. -Team TH.
Ohai Janvi! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent experience at The Hosteller. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for travellers like yourself, and it's … Show more
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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