Featuring a terrace, The Blue Jay Hostel , Dorms & Rooms is located in Rishīkesh in the Uttarakhand region, 984 feet from Patanjali International Yoga Foundation and 1.4 mi from Ram Jhula. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodations provides karaoke and a 24-hour front desk. Laxman Jhula is 2625 feet away, while Triveni Ghat is 3.1 mi from the hostel. The nearest airport is Dehradun, 13 mi from The Blue Jay Hostel , Dorms & Rooms, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Rishīkesh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American, Buffet


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Rishīkesh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Annesha7
    India India
    Nice location, a bit of a walk (5-7 mins)from the Lakshman Jhula but the lanes hide some of best food joints and the vibe is top notch. Do take a lower bed
  • Sunnsands
    India India
    The place felt very safe with very good staff. It was very clean and well located. Good onsite cafe.
  • Saurabh
    India India
    Staff namely Negi was very cooperative and good to talk with about options to explore travel in Rishikes. . The cleanliness, convenient location to visit places and dine !

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Cafe the Nest
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of The Blue Jay Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
  • Game room
Food & Drink
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

The Blue Jay Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 45 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Blue Jay Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Blue Jay Hostel 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Blue Jay Hostel

  • The Blue Jay Hostel is 4.3 miles from the center of Rishīkesh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Blue Jay Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Blue Jay Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Blue Jay Hostel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from The Blue Jay Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Blue Jay Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Cafe the Nest

  • The Blue Jay Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Karaoke
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights