The Hosteller Shimla
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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. This pet-friendly hostel also has free WiFi. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, while some accommodations 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 18 miles from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laura
Australia
“It was a wonderful stay here in hosteller shimla,loved the view , very neat and clean environment,beds were very comfy also made a new friend Vibha who was very kind and helpful.” - Shubham
India
“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...” - 橋本
Japan
“Staff members are all kind and friendly especially the community manager 😊” - Himanshu
India
“place is at residency place and little High but still rate it full cause of good hospitality and specially mentioning community manager to help us with alot of things and games night was so good 👍” - Aman
India
“Located at about 250 metres from the lift at Mall road, this property offered clean rooms/washrooms and common areas. Their in-house cafe had a variety of Indian dishes along with a few choices of English breakfast and beverages. Their lovely...” - Aliaksandr
Australia
“That was probably the best hotel I stayed at during my trip to India” - Jangra
India
“As it was my 1st time for hosteller and this is really awesome experience and got good connects here and staff also well behaved and mannerd.” - Riya
India
“The location was good . It was on the Ridge, which is the famous part of the Mall road. But if you are traveling for first time to Shimla. Kindly contact the front desk for the help for the easy route. The staff is very helpful. Special thanks...” - Atul
India
“Chef was amazing, staff was friendly, everything was sorted.” - Porscha
United States
“This is a great hotel to stay at, but the location is on top of the hill. It's a very steep climb but great daily exercise with a wonderful view from the rooftop restaurant.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Unbox Cafe Shimla
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of The Hosteller ShimlaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bidet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
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
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Car rental
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & 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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
The Hosteler 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 Hosteler Shimla is for travelers 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 (located at a distance of 10 - 12 minutes from the elevator parking).
We kindly request guests to refrain from drug, alcohol use. Violators will be promptly asked to leave and permanently blacklisted.
We cannot guarantee accommodations 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 traveler 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 travelers, 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.