Indian backpacker hostel chain offering budget shared accommodation for travelers.
Zostel does the basics of budget travel well and the staff are friendly enough. I enjoyed the social side, but the thin walls and late-night noise from the common area meant I barely slept. Great if you're there to party, tougher if you actually want rest.
Cheap and sociable
Noisy, thin walls
Stayed at a couple of Zostel branches as a backpacker and the social atmosphere is genuinely great for meeting fellow travellers. However the dorm cleanliness varied a lot between locations; one was spotless, another had grimy bathrooms. Good for the price but inconsistent.
Zostel has a RevWala Trust Score of 39/100 (Poor), based on 5 customer reviews with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5. Reviews are mixed — read recent ones before deciding.
Zostel is rated 3.2 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on RevWala, with a "Poor" Trust Score.
Zostel has 5 reviews on RevWala, including 3 verified reviews.
Zostel in Rishikesh was a good base for my trip with comfy beds and a lively common area where I met a great crowd. The staff helped arrange a rafting trip too. Only minor issue was the wifi got patchy in the evenings when everyone was online.
Sociable common areas, helpful staff
Patchy evening wifi
Great social vibe and cheap
Inconsistent cleanliness
Zostel in Jaisalmer was the highlight of my trip. The rooftop hangouts, the cultural night they organised, and the genuinely friendly staff made it feel like home. Clean dorms, hot showers and an unbeatable price. I'll be choosing Zostel everywhere I travel now.
Amazing community and clean dorms
I had a confirmed Zostel booking but turned up after a long bus journey to be told the dorm was overbooked and there was no bed for me. The staff offered little help finding an alternative and the refund took ages to process. A really frustrating experience for a tired traveller.
Overbooked despite confirmed booking
