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Located in Shimla, a 12-minute walk from Victory Tunnel, The Hosteller Shimla, Valley View has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Beautiful property and the nicest of the Hostellers we stayed in. The room was spacious, clean and peaceful with a beautiful valley view. Staff were exceptionally helpful and great to deal with. Food in the cafe was delicious. Would absolutely stay here again.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
49 reviews
Price from
$39.86
1 night, 2 adults

Northern View Haward is located in Shimla, within 1.2 miles of Jakhoo Gondola and 3 miles of Jakhu Temple.

Awesome stay
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
17 reviews
Price from
$10.02
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, Zu-Zu Hostels is located in Shimla in the Himachal Pradesh region, a 13-minute walk from Victory Tunnel and 1.4 miles from Circular Road.

Lovely simple chill hostel with great people running the place. Beautiful views from balconies, I would just maybe add some comfier shaded hang out space outside besides the plastic table set. Hammocks would be great under the tree! Whole place got cleaned every couple of days. Has a simple kitchen to use, they even said I could cook on the proper stove in their kitchen if I needed. I got stuck in Shimla with food poisoning for several days and they truly tried their best to take care of me, from making me simple meals to even getting me water and medicine as I had no energy to walk to town (it is very uphill and about 25ish mins to main tourist area).
Review score
8.9
Excellent
237 reviews
Price from
$26.97
1 night, 2 adults

The Hosteller Shimla is located in Shimla, within a 18-minute walk of Jakhu Temple and one mile of Circular Road. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.

It's very good stay for couples and friends. I want to inform you that, the hotel location near the mall road but as per the shimla government mall road is no vehicle zone area , so u need to walk at least 15 to 20 min to visit the hotel otherwise hotel facilities and staff behaviour is every good. And I am happy with this property
Review score
8.6
Excellent
704 reviews
Price from
$27.25
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Shimla and within a 17-minute walk of Victory Tunnel, Abuzz Oxfordcaps Simla has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

I had an amazing experience staying at Abuzz Oxfordcaps Simla! The view from both the roof and the windows was absolutely stunning. The location of the hostel was also perfect, as it was not very far from the Shimla ISBT, making it very convenient to get around. Plus, the breakfast was amazing—definitely a highlight of my stay. Highly recommended!
Review score
7.3
Good
430 reviews
Price from
$18.75
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kūfrī, 14 miles from Victory Tunnel, The Hosteller Kufri, Shimla provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

The views from our room were amazing. Loved the balcony - we were able to watch the sun come up over the hills in the morning. The food in the cafe was excellent! Room was bright and clean. Well maintained property, and friendly staff.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
294 reviews
Price from
$18.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $82.12
    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: $13.01
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $55.17
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 704 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.17
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 704 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.17
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 704 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: $55.17
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 704 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler