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Situated in Shimla, 1 km from Victory Tunnel, The Hosteller Shimla, Valley View features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Nice place to stay. Modern and clean. Helpful staff. Check in and requests for your room are managed all through a web app which might not work well for everyone. The staff do help you with it but can slow things down . The hotel has no outdoor seating area but I believe they are building one. Western breakfast options limited - just fruit and toast. No jams or pastries - hotel is not the lowest price around so would expect a better selection.
Review score
9.2
Superb
49 reviews
Price from
£34.50
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Shimla, within less than 1 km of Circular Road and a 9-minute walk of The Ridge, Shimla, Northern View Haward features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

Parathe was good.
Review score
9.0
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
£8.67
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a garden, Zu-Zu Hostels is situated in Shimla in the Himachal Pradesh region, 1.1 km from Victory Tunnel and 2.2 km from Circular Road.

Calm and peace
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
237 reviews
Price from
£23.34
1 night, 2 adults

The Hosteller Shimla is situated in Shimla, within 1.3 km of Jakhu Temple and 1.6 km of Circular Road. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.

Located almost at the top of the mountain, the location and view from the common terrace area is amazing. Its only a 10-15 minutes walk from mall road, but the climb could be exhausting for non trekkers. The north indian veg food was amazing. Highly recommended for solo and group travellers.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
705 reviews
Price from
£23.59
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Shimla and within 1.5 km of Victory Tunnel, Abuzz Oxfordcaps Simla has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

price and clean
Review score
7.3
Good
430 reviews
Price from
£16.23
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Kūfrī, 22 km from Victory Tunnel, The Hosteller Kufri, Shimla offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Staff are very friendly and supportive.
Review score
9.0
Superb
294 reviews
Price from
£16.24
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £63.46
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 45 reviews
    Excellent view from the Room, Amazing location at very reasonable price , I love the food , I enjoyed my stay very much... very premium room at budget price .. and staff is very good and supportive always ready to help , they also have parking facility which is indoor very safe for us.. mall road is near by.. will recommend to My family & friends
    Guest review by
    Karan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.05
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 14 reviews
    Stayed here for 4 nights. Even extended our stay because we liked Shimla and the BnB so much. The private room was just what we needed and cheaper than a hostel dorm. They served you food if you wanted to your room which was fantastic. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with anything we came to them about. Couldn't recommend more!
    Guest review by
    Caspar
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £42.64
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 705 reviews
    I recently stayed at a hostel in Shimla, and it exceeded my expectations! The staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere was lively. The hostel's location provided breathtaking views of the mountains, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. I appreciated the budget-friendly rates, making it a great value for the money. Overall, a fantastic experience that added to the charm of my Shimla visit.
    Guest review by
    alok
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.64
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 705 reviews
    Stay was pleasant safe and comfortable than the expectations. They have good food served on the roof top cafe.. Must visit hostel in shimla. all their staff were warm & ready to help anytime. Love the vibe! surely gonna visit by next time..
    Guest review by
    Yogeesh
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 430 reviews
    Really good hostel and it's the cheapest one. Well maintained and clean. Good place to meet new people and I got friends though. You get curtains in the dorm and lockers for free.
    Guest review by
    Sanjay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.64
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 705 reviews
    Grateful for the exceptional hospitality at Hostellers by Aashish. The warmth and homely service provided by Chef Ajay, staff members Abhishek,naresh,Rahul & Vikesh and F&B Manager Rana Ji make us feel not just like guests but cherished members of an extended family. Our stay has been marked by a sense of safety, genuine care, and moments of true happiness. Kudos to the staff for creating a home away from home. 🏨🌟
    Guest review by
    Kumar
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £42.64
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 705 reviews
    One of the best hostels chain. if you are looking to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Aashishh at the front desk is an absolute asset to the company with a great eye for detail. He went out of the way to make sure we had a great stay.
    Guest review by
    singh
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 199 reviews
    I liked the location of the hostel type guest house. As it's very near to Mal road, about 10 minutes walking distance, but with very steep slope, not comfortable for Senior People, or with heart and lungs problem. But the rent per bed is very cheap compared to other nearby hotels. One can take tea/coffee free and paid breakfast, lunch, dinner. It's safe to stay here.
    Guest review by
    JOYPRAKASH
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 38 reviews
    The dormitory are very simple but for the price it is very good! You will be hosted by such nice people, it is realy a good place for low budget backpackers.
    Guest review by
    Elise
    Solo traveller