Traveling alone and visiting India for the first time, Rishikesh was a complete mystery — I didn’t know what to expect. From the very first moment, I felt comfortable, safe, and warmly welcomed in a clean and empathetic environment. I stayed both in the “mini loft” room (which I lovingly called my little studio) and in a shared dorm — both experiences were excellent. In the dorm, I was initially worried about the shared bathroom, but it was brand new and cleaned several times a day. Perfect! Whenever I had questions or needed advice about places to visit, Ilo, Sankalpa, and the whole staff were incredibly kind and helpful — a truly wonderful team. The setting is another highlight: a real “jungle island” in Tapovan, surrounded by beautiful, well-kept plants and trees. Every corner feels carefully designed — the “fishbowl” area for reading and relaxing is just lovely. The small restaurant inside the hostel is also a gem: delicious breakfasts, lunches, and fresh juices. The pineapple and green apple juice is a must-try! I’m truly happy and grateful for this experience and for such a beautiful place to stay. Thank you, Indian Culture Hostel!

Florencia Carpaneto

Have tried both the dorm and private rooms. They are comfortable and clean. The place is quite calm and relaxed since it is not next to a street and has a big outside chill out area. The restaurant offers very good food as well. I would totally recommend this place.

Heribert Hack

The beeeeest hostel in India and rishikesh! Lovely atmosphere, cozy rooms and very clean ! We had just moved from a different place because of cleanliness issues and I was so happy to have found Indian culture We stayed 2 weeks there and in this time we tried all the rooms haha :) All of them are great , but my favourite was the last room Location is super central too, yet away from noise and chaos because it is a bit far from the road The staff is super helpful and sweet, food is delicious and portions are big! The two dogs are super cute as well and very cuddly I wish all hostels in India were this good Thanks guys ❤️

Corina S

We stayed in a double room which was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The outdoor area is especially lovely and perfect for relaxing. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The location is a bit away from the yoga schools, but in return you get to enjoy the beautiful garden and peaceful atmosphere.

Carolin H

Very nice place to stay for youngsters. It's dear to lots of foreigners. Silent place and short walk to laxman jhoola. Friendly staff. Large rough car park. Taxi stand nearby. Lots of places to eat.

Mahendra Sapra