The Hosteller Shimla
The Hosteller Shimla
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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. This pet-friendly hostel also has free WiFi. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet, while some units at the hostel also feature a seating area. Guests at The Hosteller Shimla can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Victory Tunnel, The Ridge, Shimla and Jakhoo Gondola. Simla Airport is 29 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sagar
India“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....” - Aman India“The Hosteller Shimla provided a wonderful experience. The clean and well-maintained rooms were a highlight, and the staff's hospitality was top-notch. Mr- Sandeep And Vibha stood out for his professionalism and helpfulness. They made our stay even...”
Ritik India“The check-in process was smooth, and the staff was friendly Special thanks to ms-Vibha,Mr-Sandeep and mr-Vinod. My room was clean and comfortable, The housekeeping staff did a great Job. The ambiance of the Cafe was lovely, and the service was...”
Matthew
Canada“I had some issues with rude guests and the staff solved the problem very quickly for me. They were wonderful and you always see them around cleaning and making sure everything is safe and proper. The beds, lockers, chill areas and location are all...”- Ajith India“Staying at Hosteller is always good. Sandeep was welcoming and very helpful. Enjoyed the stay very much.”
- Sappooz India“It‘s a very nice stay with hosteller shimla.The staff and ambience is very cool.happy to suggest😍”
- NNiran
Israel“The staff are super friendly! had an awsome stay! cafe at the rooftop was nice! will come here again if i visit Shimla!” 
Laura
United Kingdom“Had a wonderful stay at hosteller shimla everything was very lovely the friendly staffs and the chaii had a lovely stay”- Jain India“Hosts were very welcoming, warm, helpful...the best hosts. Room was clean, toiletries re-filled, top-notch concierge.”
Gandhar India“The property is well located, 5 minutes walk from the Ridge. There is a lift available at the property Facilities are all good. The staff is helpful”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Unbox Cafe Shimla
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of The Hosteller ShimlaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bidet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Movie nights
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Car hire
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
House rulesThe Hosteller Shimla takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The Hosteller Unbox Cafe serves vegetarian options. To maintain the backpacking culture and community spirit we promote self service in all our cafes. Cafe operates only for limited hours.
Cafe Timing: 8 AM - 2 PM & 6 PM - 12 PM
Visitor Timing : 9AM to 9PM
The Hosteller Shimla is for travellers looking to experience staying at close proximity to The Mall Road along with picturesque views. Keeping in mind that mall road are accessible only on foot and so are we (situated at a distance of 10 - 12 minutes from the lift parking).
We kindly request guests to refrain from drug, alcohol use. Violators will be promptly asked to leave and permanently blacklisted.
We cannot guarantee accommodation in the same dorm room. Allocation of a room in a specific private room category may vary depending on availability until the time of check-in.
Certain amenities like locks, bath kits, and towels are pay-as-you-go, allowing lower room prices and catering to diverse traveller preferences. Toiletries are charged extra for the guest in the dorm room.
Right to admission is reserved.
Guests are responsible for any damage except wear and tear and shall maintain room hygiene.
Any form of misconduct towards fellow travellers, whether male or female, will result in immediate check-out from the premises. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal abuse, harassment, physical intimidation, or any inappropriate behavior that disrupts the comfort, safety, or wellbeing of others.
Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and at the discretion of the management.
Non resident guests shall not be allowed beyond the common areas (most definitely not inside the guest rooms).
The hostel is pet friendly. However, pets are allowed in private rooms only. Pets are strictly not allowed in the dorms. Any damages, in case, incurred during the stay shall be attributable to the pet owners.
Please note that discount coupons will not be applicable if the guest requests an upgrade.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Hosteller Shimla in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
