Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh

Restaurant/places to eat, Communal lounge/ TV room, Living room

Restaurant/places to eat, View (from property/room), Mountain view, River view

7.6

Very good(945 Reviews)

Hostel in Rishikesh

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of river, Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh is located in Rishīkesh, 29 km from Mansa Devi Temple. The property is set 4.9 km from Triveni Ghat, 5.5 km from Rishikesh Railway Station and 8.4 km from Laxman Jhula.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Rishikesh

Nearby attractions

Triveni Ghat

2.3 mi

Robber's Cave, Gucchupani

23.4 mi

Kempty Falls, Mussoorie

30.3 mi

Shriji Art Gallery Rishikesh

0.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 150 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh

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7.6

Very good(945 Reviews)

Hostel in Rishikesh

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Rishikesh

Nearby attractions

Triveni Ghat

2.3 mi

Robber's Cave, Gucchupani

23.4 mi

Kempty Falls, Mussoorie

30.3 mi

Shriji Art Gallery Rishikesh

0.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 150 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.6

Very good(945 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

8.0

Jun 2024

Recommend!

Great location, beautiful view, nice outdoors, free drinking water, comfortable and large bed

bugs inside the room and washroom, Ankit sir (responsible person) knocking my door at 11 pm didn’t feel very comfortable for solo female.

7.0

Apr 2024

Good

Location

Cleanness

1.0

Jan 2024

will post a review online to show how bad this place is and how they loot travelers

The property was so bad and poor, we refused to stay, smell of urine was coming from room at 1 am midnight i had to go for other properties when only i had reserved this one, it was so bad and no other rooms were available

9.0

Dec 2023

This place has it's own good atmosphere :)

Location is the best, you can achieve everything around: bank of the Ganga, all best cafes around, you can enjoy Ganga view all the time. Thank you so much to the receptionist - Dinesh, this guy was very helpful, and was able to manage any issues immediately! Service in the restaurant was awesome, food is delicious!

There were some regular misunderstandings about which beds in the dorm were occupied and which were not. It would be nice to improve it.

8.0

Dec 2023

Amaxing Rishikesh experience at Shalom

We booked for two nights in different rooms. The deluxe rooms are totally great. The standard ones are not so much. We had to shift to standard room because we decided to extend the stay and deluxe rooms were expensive by then.

The size of the standard room wasn't quite big. But no complaints considering price and excellent location.

8.0

Dec 2023

It is so nice place

Nice 👍

10.0

Nov 2023

Great Spiritual Stay

I am having an exceptional stay at Hotel Shalom, Rishikesh. The mesmerizing views, especially of the Ganga Ji river, provided a serene backdrop. The strategic location made exploring Rishikesh convenient. The host's warmth and attentiveness added a personal touch to the experience. The cleanliness and artful interiors showcased a commitment to quality. What sets Hotel Shalom apart is its affordability – a budget-friendly gem without compromising on excellence. For those seeking a tranquil retreat with a great location, friendly hosts, and stunning views, Hotel Shalom is an ideal choice. I highly recommend it for a memorable and enriching stay in the spiritual heart of Rishikesh.

Bathroom was bit wet all the time due to some leakage. Not a big issue though.

10.0

Nov 2023

The staff is very helpful and the view is gorgeous

The staff at this place is very helpful, the view from the cafe overlooks Ganga river, the location is fantastic.

7.0

Oct 2023

Ambiance sympathique, café-restaurant délicieux, bien situé et personnel super

excellent emplacement, calme, vue sur le Gange, personnel très efficace

Changement de chambre demandé car salle de bains insalubre, après négociation pas de supplément pour une chambre de meilleur standing

8.0

Sep 2023

Perfecto hostel para quefarte la estancia en rishikesh

La ubicacion es inmejorable.las vistas al rio ganga.

El baño cuando te duchas , se inunda.

10.0

Sep 2023

Amazing stay

Everything was amazing, location was very nice, our room had a ganga view and especially food is amazing.

9.0

Jul 2023

The location is simply amazing and the food is the best i had across all cafe and the staff was all

Amazing view amazing food amazing staffand service

Cleanliness of the room and the cafe closes at 10 so no late night room service

1.0

Jul 2023

My Therapist Will Be Hearing About This

In the worst way possible: WOW. To call this hostel shambolic is an offense to shambolic hostels. Avoid at all costs. Where do we begin? Shall it be at the lost laundry, or the cockroaches? The flooding, or the black mould? The insolent manager, or the infideliously flirtatious staff member? We stayed in what they called a private "Deluxe" bedroom. If my mother had wheels, she would have been a bike. (That's for you, fellow brits xx) I hardly believe a four-storey hostel with many rooms doesn't have a dryer to use during the wet season or use an external company. Personal highlight was having to organise their filthy and damp laundry room for us to simply sift through other people's knickers. The smelly threadbare towels did come in handy when our room flooded and we had to mop it up ourselves. My asthmatic jumped for sheer joy as she discovered the black mould infestation. Her hacking cough has never echoed quite so deep. Objectively speaking, there is an upside to this unique hostel: they accept pets in the rooms! Pets we weren't even aware would be joining us! And by pets, I mean cockroaches :D Yes. Little, ickle, fickle cockroaches. To prevent the costs of PTSD therapy, book that other hostel you're looking at.

9.0

Jun 2023

Superb

I love everything about this place. The location, the people and the vibe.

1.0

Jun 2023

never stay again

nothing

dirty smelly property, no hospitality and bad service

10.0

Jun 2023

Great setting and nice upgrade!

Great location with spectacular Ganges views. We got upgraded to a better room for no extra charge, which was a lovely gesture. The room we stayed in (I think the superior double in the end) was spacious, had nice decorative touches such us a fur rug/art above the bed and comfy chairs. The towels provided were also very large and plush! The room had a door out to a shared balcony with a view over the Ganga, which was lovely to have open during the day to listen to the sound of the river and people having fun rafting down it. The shower was hot and had strong pressure, the bathroom was spacious and we were provided with shampoo/shower gel/handwash/moisturiser which is super useful for long-term travellers like us. We had no rooms to the sides of us so it was relatively quiet at night too. Staff at reception were very helpful and there's a nice little cafe overlooking the river in the hostel, with books and games.

Unfortunately it rained heavily one day we were staying, and lots of water came under the balcony door into the room! Some clothes hangers for the open wardrobe would have been useful. Nothing to do with the hostel themselves, but when we stayed the Lakshman Jhula (bridge) itself was closed for construction works, meaning to get to the East bank of the river we had to get a small passenger boat - only an issue if you are short on time, because the boat waits until there are enough people in it to make the crossing (sometimes 30-40 mins at quiet times). Not an issue if you can go with the flow and adopt a slower pace!

6.0

May 2023

Pleasant

1. Location 2. View from hostel

1. Overall vibe isn't very good 2. Cleanliness could've been better

10.0

May 2023

Nice place , very good property , good people (staffs)

Nice place n Nice people

The sound of the fan

5.0

May 2023

Comfortable if you like bugs

-very comfortable mattress -got the upgraded room for the price of the cheaper one

-wifi stutters all the time -doors can't be fully closed without locking them -i got so many bites from different bugs that it was hard to count them

4.0

May 2023

Disappointing

The location and food

Unprofessional action by the management team, they cancel my booking.com booking after I stay and complete the booking. I am unable to download my invoices.

8.0

Apr 2023

Could be better..

Area around the backpackers...near cafes and lakshman jhula

Veey confusing and minimal signage to entrance... State of bathrooms...even in deluxe rooms, leakages and lack of maintenance is obvious...repeated calls to reception for help

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

I like everything about the Place however i faced issues with Wifi at my floor where i stayed.( ground Floor). Crunch if network was there lil disappointed rest all were great!

Mentioned Above

9.0

Mar 2023

Tharak jagah se badi h

I was in a dorm and the 2 were having s*x in the next bed 🤣

They didn't gave me the chance to join....

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The staff were amazing. Special shout out to Pawan, Lakhan and Yash for making me feel right at home. outstanding hostel with an outstanding view.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Rishikesh?

The average price for a rental in Rishikesh is $39 per night. This rental is $19 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and laundry.

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Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh

Hostel in Rishikesh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Rishikesh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh

Hostel in Rishikesh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Rishikesh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Rishikesh?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh?

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