Reviews of Zigzag Homestay

Very comfy bed, lots of space, extremely hospitable family. Moses is an exceptional host, very calm & positive person who will help you with anything you need & I highly recommend you take him as your guide for the Taj. He’s full of interesting facts, takes amazing photos & gives you time to wander & enjoy without overloading. It’s in a local area away from the tourists, there are lots of shops & market stalls just 5 mins up the road. I really enjoyed my stay here. Thank you so much Moses

Because the staff so friendly with me , and if you want explore the culture is posible Around the hotel and the staff respect me my privacy , I am very happy , I recommend this place

The family are amazing. Extremely helpful and always on hand to give advice and suggestions of places to visit and eat. Moses and John, thanks you

This accommodation is amazing and was the best one I stayed in during my trip to India. It is a simple guesthouse, but you'll find everything you need. The rooms are comfortable and extremely clean (which for India is a big plus!), the food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. I'm very grateful to have met Moses, who owns the guesthouse. He is a traveler who has a lot of nice stories to tell. I also did a guided tour of the Taj Mahal with him, and it was very good. He took care of everything, and we (me and some other guests) had an amazing tour there at sunrise.

It is a bit far from the most interesting parts of Agra, but the city is not big, and the Uber works well and is cheap there

The feeling at zigzag is a home away from home. Moses and John are very welcoming and happy to help with everything. The beds are comfy and cool, the shared bathroom is clean. They offer tours which I would recommend as they are very experienced tour guides as well as being really fun guys. Food is available here also.

Location is a little bit away for those that may want to be closer to the Taj Mahal but it didn't bother me.

Clean & comfortable stay in Agra with a great host, Moses. The sunrise Taj Mahal tour he runs is fantastic: informative guide who speaks clear English and he knew all the best spots for photos. Moses goes above and beyond for his guests. When I was as worried about how to make my next bus (the stop was at a highway toll plaza far away) he arranged a good tuk tuk driver who called the bus driver for me to confirm exactly where he needed to drop me. And Moses checked in with me to make sure I got to the bus stop and to my next destination ok. He also has great recommendations for Agra and other places in India. So if you’re looking for the best stay in Agra, I highly recommend Zigzag!

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John, the hosts, is remarkable human. So passionate about what he’s doing and the tours he give to people. The entire family his mum and sister were wonderful, we really felt like a part of family and while staying at ZigZag had a proper local assimilation experience. John went out of his way to organise for us a special sunset tour and helped us with everything we need. They have also organised dinners and breakfasts for us, it is the best stay in Agra for sure. Especially for travellers who want to emerge with local hospitality and kindness of Indian people.

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Super friendly and kind staff who made our stay a complete pleasure

A little bit far from everything and a little bit noisy from the streets

Amazing hospitality from Moses & family. Lovely home cooked dinners. Moses’ Taj Mahal sunrise tour was the best! And excellent value for money too

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Moses and his family 😊 are a delight! Wonderfully welcoming into their home. They’re happy souls and available to help/advise at all times. Room was clean and comfortable and each night slept well. Shared balcony area was good to have to relax and chat with other guests. We shared the bathroom but there are rooms available with private washrooms/shower. Food was great, both breakfast and dinner. We arrived late on our first night and only stayed for two. So Moses helped us with a packed itinerary of ‘must see’ sights in Agra, starting with a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal with a group of 6 (including ourselves) led by himself. Both excursions of good value. Moses is very passionate about what he does, genuinely cares and seems to enjoy everything about his lifestyle. Lucky for those who spend time with him 😊 If we returned to Agra, we would stay no other place but at ZigZag! We are mature backpackers (43/47) and felt at ease with the much younger crowd here. They have a respectful ‘quiet time’ and all adhered to this rule.

Moses is an absolute gem! He makes you feel welcome directly! His place is simple but clean! I had a good night rest! His place is in the middle of the local community, so you'll experience local life! Also, I definitely recommend doing the sunrise tour with Moses! He's super knowledgeable, not only about the Taj Mahal, but about India in general. He also takes great photos and videos!

Extremely helpful staff and chill atmosphere

The bed is clean.

The restroom is not clean, its water quality is not good to take a shower and the hot water was not stable during the shower time.

The two hosts, Moses and Stephanie, give you a really warm welcome and provide you with all necessary information about Agra. You can join their daily life. Additionally, they provide a tasty breakfast and dinner. You feel like home.

Moses and his family’s hospitality were the absolute highlight of my 2 night stay. They really care about their guests and go out of their way to make sure you have a good time. Aside from the amazing sunrise Taj Mahal tour he runs, all the guests staying there were take to try some local street food and restaurants near his home.

It’s located in a quiet local neighbourhood away from the touristic area of Agra - so you get a real sense of life in north India.

I like everything....I really highly recomand this place

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This is an incredible hostel to stay at. After looking at the reviews I had to stay here, and now I can see they are what they are. Moses and his brother are incredible hosts - they are super friendly and give great recommendation, not only for Agra but also India in general. Moses helped with my bus and turned a super stressful experience into something calm. I was also sick with food poisoning from something I ate on the streets and Moses was so so helpful and caring! Thanks so much guys:)

Moses and Stephie were lovely and accomodating. As soon as I arrived they sent me all the need to know info about Agra in WhatsApp, and offered to set me up with a tuktuk driver to see the sites (without any pressure!). They do a home cooked meal in the evenings which was delicious and a great chance to chill with other guests. The tour to the Taj Mahal with Moses was INCREDIBLE! He was a fantastic host and did the absolute most to ensure we learnt a lot and got great pictures. I don’t usually join tours, but would definitely recommend this one for something so special. Showers were also warm!

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Very friendly, helpful and professional staff Happy place with family and nice backpackers around Clean, perfumed and comfortable room.

It's a nice small and familiar Homestay. It's really social and easy to meet athoer travellers. They also serve dinner, which is nice for having a chat with other guests and Moses, who loves to tell stories about India. It's located a bit outside of the Centre, but that's an opportunity to get to know India a bit outside of the touristic area.

The homestay is a lovely little oasis in the bustling city of Agra. Moses takes exceptionally good care of all his guests from before they arrive until after they reach their next destination. For us, his family cooked a delicious dinner even though we arrived late, he and his brother took us on a super interesting sunrise tour of Taj Mahal, and he also arranged our onward journey after our stay with him. In the evenings, we spend a lot of time talking and he told us a lot about Indian culture and his personal travel adventures, which was super fun! Also, all the other people staying at the homestay at the same time were super nice, which made the experience even better. Would love to visit again some time and will recommend his place to everyone I know. Thanks again, Moses!