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Reviews of Bonfire Hostels Rishikesh This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Balakanath Mandir Road, Near Hotel DPD , 249192 Rishīkesh, India

#58 of 255 hotels in Rishīkesh

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Review Score

Based on 190 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room could’ve been cleaner as some hairs left in the bathroom and on the bed - the room was a bit old and paint peeling etc.

    Convenient location and helpful staff!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very polite and gentle staff. Allowed us for late check out. Helped us in finding accommodation for our helps. Front desk helped in booking all our adventures. Breakfast option was plenty. Wellness part also have plus point professional yoga trainer available to guide you. You can have this option to relax your mind and soul. perfect blend of stay and wellness

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I stay at Bonfire Hostel in Rishikesh, and it was very good experience! From when I come in, the staff very friendly and make me feel at home. The atmosphere is lively and relaxed, make it easy to meet other travelers. There are nice common areas to chill, and the activities they organize are fun too. If you want relax or do some adventure, Bonfire Hostel have everything. I can’t wait to come back again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great staff! Very friendly - bonfire on the roof was fun. Walking distance to lots of things to do and eat!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bath towel was covered in someone else’s hair.

    Very helpful and friendly host with great recommendations. We felt safe and comfortable here.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Service is Good I wud like to come again

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, great staff who were very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The penthouse had smelly pipes and didn’t offer any cooking utensils or kitchen items Lacking shower pressure The one water filter didn’t seem the cleanest

    Amazing staff very friendly and helpful Penthouse was big Comfortable beds Great location walking distance to many cafes and yoga studios Yoga room on rooftop was good

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was cold in the beginning of January and we asked for heater because AC didn't work. During checkout they wanted to charge us for a heater, but finally applied no charges. Music on the roof until 11 pm-1 am sometimes, so be ready for some noise. We didn't see a beautiful view from the roof or our room, only buildings around, no Ganga view as other guests mentioned. Please be direct writing comments! Breakfast was fresh but the last day the boy who serves it was out and we didnt have it (though it was included into our reservation). Later the admin guy solved the issue and breakfast were served at 5pm. For appologies we were allowed to check out at 5 pm. Thanks for that too.

    The room was spacious, location quite good, in the middle of reconstruction around but 5-7min by walking to the main street and about 15-20 to the Ganges river. Breakfast food also good, cooked at the place, served just made. We could select from omlette, paratha with yoghurt, sandwich (somehow was provided only one day, other days not allowed anymore), tea/coffee, Indian masala chai, banana. They provided a heater to the room. Water was free but bottles filled in by the hotel guy, not ourselves. Thank you very much! :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    8.0
    Good and comfortable short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They kept having random power outages which meant I was stuck on my floor, as the stairs to the fire exit were locked - I thought this is a bit of a safety hazard. I know is a hostel but had loud pop music playing in the evening in the hallways outside the rooms

    I had a great stay at Bonfire for a couple of nights. It was a close distance to the main road, and I had comfortable sleeps in the bed. The views from the terrace were amazing, with views of the whole mountainous area around and the city, and a great yoga studio on the top of the building.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    7.0
    Welcoming. Clean and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Great welcome and helpful information from Ayush on reception and also the kind helpful staff and chef team. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Group
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ours was a room with complementary food but it was the same menu for both days, aloo paratha or eggs with toast. Hostel vibe is missing, it is more of hotel.

    Clean and big room with a private terrace, food was good, and the staff was friendly and polite

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had an amazing time, it’s the perfect place to stay with your friends. It was our first experience in dormitory and we totally loved it.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    We surely coming back after our trek. Don’t finish all the beers. Cheers guys! Amazing People and Clean Hostel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Best Host Best Vibes Big Rooms Great Staff What else we needed for this trip. We surely booking them for all our trips. Thank you Ayush for the hospitality.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hostel has good vibes and especially the staff is so lovely.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed at Bonfire Hostel in Tapovan, Rishikesh, for four days. Initially, I had booked a 4-bed female dormitory for just two days, as I didn’t plan to extend my stay. I arrived early at 8:30 AM, before the check-in time of 11 AM. Instead of waiting at the reception, they offered me the option to rest on the rooftop, where they have mixed dorm beds. I took the opportunity to relax and freshen up there. When I inquired about my booked dorm, it wasn’t ready yet, but after a short wait, they provided me with a private room for two people at no extra cost. Both my roommate and I enjoyed a comfortable stay with all the necessary amenities in the room. I can’t comment on the food since I preferred to go out and try local options instead of ordering from the hostel. I want to especially thank Mr. Ayush Mittal, who was incredibly helpful and always ready to answer any questions. He was also very friendly and funny. You can book activities like river rafting and bungee jumping and many through the hostel, and I did river rafting, which turned out to be some of the best experiences of my life. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay there.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds

    The staff was good

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    9.0
    A very pleasant surprise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The penthouse is at the 7th floor so we had very weak water pressure in the shower, but it's probably better in the lower floors.

    Ayush, the owner, was extremely friendly, helpful, kind, and cheerful. He made us feel like family. The hostel is large and the rooms spacious. We had wonderful views from the terrace outside our penthouse apartment. We're deeply thankful to Ayush for the interesting conversations, for his warmth, and for taking care of our every need.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    9.0
    Peace
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everthing

    Everything is good .everything is expected room neet and clean and most important thing is his place is like home owner and staff everthing is good when I am comes first time in hotel I feel everthing is expectated .

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The way breakfast is served can be improved. Room should be cleaned daily. TV should be functional.

    Ayush is such a nice person who does everything he can to make your stay comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    Nice place for a short stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They are building more rooms and lots seem half finished and the love was missing

    The staff were very friendly and the morning yoga was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    7.0
    Helpful and attentive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant wasn't fully operational whilst we were there although clear moves to improve that situation was being made. Due to the hillside location the hotel may be problematic for some.

    This is a family run business and during our visit it was managed by two brothers that are a pleasure to deal with. We felt we were being given "special attention" but, I'm sure all guests feel the same way. It was clear that we could call upon one brother any time of the day or night for assistance in any matter. The rooftop room is a pleasant area to chill and see the sunrise.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Very welcoming, friendly and available owners, nice room and good location + great free morning yoga class!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a generator

    Friendly and supportive

    Stayed in April 2024

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