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Kallar, Dalhousie | 11.8 km from city centre

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    3.8
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    191 Ratings, 111 Reviews

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    • Location4.1
    • Cleanliness3.7
    • Value For Money3.7
    • Food3.5
    • Facilities3.8
    • Checkin Experience4.1
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    This property is appreciated for its stunning views and peaceful ambiance, making it a great escape from city chaos. Guests celebrate the delicious food and helpful staff, especially Rohan and Amit, who ensure a warm stay. The well-maintained swimming pool and cozy common areas add to the charm, perfect for solo travelers and groups alike.

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    goutham k.solo

    Although little far, Great scenic place. Staffs were good too.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Mixed dorm

    1.0

    Extremely disappointed! Never coming back

    chirag d.group

    I had one of the worst experiences at Zostel. From the moment I arrived, the receptionist was shockingly rude and completely unprofessional — no greeting, no help, just pure attitude. It felt like I was an inconvenience rather than a guest. The hospitality was non-existent. No one seemed to care about guest comfort or basic manners. The common areas were dirty, poorly maintained, and nothing like the pictures. My room was equally disappointing — dusty sheets, broken fittings, and no sense of cleanliness. When I tried to bring up my concerns, the staff either ignored me or behaved rudely again. The whole place lacked warmth, service, and even basic courtesy. Definitely not the kind of vibe you’d expect from a hostel that promotes “community and comfort.” I wouldn’t recommend this Zostel to anyone. There are far better places that actually value their guests. Avoid this one at all costs!

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: A Bed in a 8 Bed Mixed Dorm room

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    5.0

    perfect

    randeep s.couple

    Pleasent stay good food and great environment

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: Deluxe Room

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    5.0

    Worth it

    heetu j.family

    Beautiful location, GREAT FOOD

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Female Only dorm

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    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    sunil s.

    Alcohol party was going

    Travel Month: Mar 2025

    Room: Deluxe Room|A bed in a 4 Bed Mixed dorm

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    preeti v.solo

    A peaceful place offering an amazing view that you can sit there for hours. The sunset point near the location is a cherry on the top. People managing this place are humble and very helpful. Being a solo traveller, I found this place safe and cheerful.

    Travel Month: Feb 2025

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Female Only dorm

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    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    abhijeet s.group

    Very bad stay and service. No handle in washroom.. Common area washrooms were terrible. Swimming pool was not clean. No food service. Only self service

    Travel Month: Feb 2025

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Mixed dorm

    4.0

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    odldo m.loyalty-icongroup

    The location is beautiful and food is amazing. They should repair/change the thing which are not working.

    Travel Month: Jan 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Deluxe Room

    5.0

    Good Stay

    udgam m.solo

    Great experience. view was amazing. meal was also good. I must recommend this to solo travellers. staff was also good

    Travel Month: Jan 2025

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Mixed dorm

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    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    shashikant g.solo

    I did not even stay here as i booked a bed and realised it’s a female only one and when asked to change there was no availability so i was asked to write an email for refund. I wish i will get it

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Female Only dorm

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    anant a.loyalty-icongroup

    The overall experience was very good. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the property manager was really polite, heldul and super friendly

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

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    5.0

    good nice

    jayachandra k.group

    good it's was nice we njoyed. nice location great view and had good time next time also we will choose this

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: A Bed in a 8 Bed Mixed Dorm room

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    vaishali j.

    The stay was fantastic, i loved the vibe and the food was also great. People there are very welcoming, overall experience was great.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    diya g.loyalty-icon

    A serene escape with outstanding hospitality: zostel banikhet offers serene views, exceptional hospitality from owner rohan and staff amit, and a clean, well-maintained property. Perfect for a peaceful, memorable stay in the heart of himachal pradesh.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Mixed dorm

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sreeja.

    Zostel at banikhet: the property is located in a very serene location untouched by the commercialisation. They have a swimming pool, cafe, jhoola, and lots of reading corners and seating arrangements. There are good books stacked for bookworms. I absolutely loved staying here and it’s my first solo trip as a woman and meeting fellow solo travellers here made me open up more into enjoying solitude. The host roshan is very helpful and friendly and suggested places to visit in and around dalhousie.

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Female Only dorm

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    2.0

    Disappointing Stay at Zostel Banikhet - Not Worth the Hype!

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    I recently had the misfortune of staying at Zostel Banikhet, and I must say it was a complete letdown. The location is one of the biggest drawbacks - it's a whopping 6km away from the town, making it difficult to access nearby attractions. The nearest place to visit is Mall Road in Dalhousie, which is still a significant distance away. The isolation of the hostel makes it feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. To make matters worse, I booked private room and it was not upto mark of zostel you can get way better option in this price range. In the common area there was no vibe even on weekend during my stay, which was extremely off-putting. The pool, which was one of the reasons I booked this hostel, was dirty and unusable. But views are great but still not worthy. Overall, I would not recommend Zostel Banikhet to anyone. The lack of location, poor maintenance, and uncleanliness make it one of the worst hostels I've stayed in. There are far better options available in Dalhousie.

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

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    4.0

    Worth my trip to dalhousie

    ruchi s.solo

    It's an amazing stay. Totally safe for female solo travelers. Recommended to all solo travelers out there.

    Travel Month: Aug 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: A bed in a 4 Bed Female Only dorm

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    swati g.

    zostel banikhet is a home away from home. the tranquility of the mountains, the clouds, and the breathtaking views will make you fall in love with this place. what makes it even more special are the beautiful people who make your stay unforgettable. rohan, amit bhaiya, praveen bhaiya, and the chef go above and beyond to ensure your stay is not just comfortable but truly heartwarming and safe. if you find yourself in dalhousie, do visit zostel banikhet to experience the magic it has to offer. ❤️❤️

    Travel Month: Aug 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Deluxe Room

    5.0

    Lovely stay must try, thank you so much

    kanchan n.couple

    Experience was excellent. I love the stay. It was amazing. Amazing service. Amazing staff, amazing location, amazing people. Thank you so much for the amazing stay

    Travel Month: Aug 2024

    Room: Deluxe Room

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    4.0

    great stay. loved it.

    rajat s.loyalty-iconcouple

    Would have rated 5 stars but the dormitory was too hot. Rest all good. Views offered by property were very good. The common area was too lively. Property was beautiful and looked too good. Nothing much to do around and banikhet to Dalhousie cab would cost you ₹250-300 one way. But we were on a staycation, so this wasn’t much of a problem. There are some public transport options however not abundant.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

    Room: A Bed in a 8 Bed Mixed Dorm room

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