The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms
Rishikesh
30.13078300,
78.32394900
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Blue Jay Hostel, Opposite Ayur Park, Near Sbi Bank Jonk, Badrinath Road, Tapovan
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Summary of reviewsThe Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms in Tapovan, Rishikesh, is highly praised for its prime location just off the main highway, making it easily accessible and close to key landmarks such as Laxman Jhula and the Ganges River. Guests appreciate the serene atmosphere and the proximity to local shops, restaurants, cafes and yoga classes. The clean and stylish rooms, along with excellent amenities such as a stunning rooftop terrace, enhance the overall stay. The hostel is an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore Tapovan and nearby attractions.
The on-site cafe, located on the top floor, offers a pleasant dining experience with delicious Indian dishes, including highly recommended paranthas for breakfast. Although some guests found the food and portion sizes for dinner to be average, many enjoyed the convenience and quality of room service. However, breakfast is not included in the default booking cost, so guests should check their package details.
Guests frequently commend the hostel rooms for their cleanliness, comfort and stylish decor. The dorm rooms are cozy and well-equipped, while private rooms are spacious, featuring modern fixtures and scenic views from balconies. While a few guests reported minor issues with air conditioning and window functionality, the overall feedback highlights the high standards of hygiene and upkeep.
Cleanliness is a standout aspect with many guests describing the property as exceptionally well-maintained. Reviews consistently emphasize the spotless rooms, bathrooms and common areas, contributing to a comfortable and pleasant stay.
The hostel staff receives notable acclaim for their friendliness, helpfulness and attentiveness. Staff members, including the reception team, are often highlighted for their warm and welcoming demeanor. Despite occasional communication challenges, the staff's dedication to assisting with local recommendations, taxi bookings and promptly addressing guest needs creates a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Wi-Fi service at the hostel receives mixed reviews with some guests appreciating the high-speed internet for work purposes, while others experienced unreliable connectivity, particularly in common areas and dormitories.
The beds at The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms are generally praised for their comfort and privacy, featuring individual sockets, fans and lights. Despite a few reports of unclean bedsheets and minor maintenance issues, most guests found the beds supportive and restful.
Overall, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms offers a strategically located, clean and comfortable accommodation option with excellent staff service, making it a top choice for travelers exploring Tapovan and Rishikesh.
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The on-site cafe, located on the top floor, offers a pleasant dining experience with delicious Indian dishes, including highly recommended paranthas for breakfast. Although some guests found the food and portion sizes for dinner to be average, many enjoyed the convenience and quality of room service. However, breakfast is not included in the default booking cost, so guests should check their package details.
Guests frequently commend the hostel rooms for their cleanliness, comfort and stylish decor. The dorm rooms are cozy and well-equipped, while private rooms are spacious, featuring modern fixtures and scenic views from balconies. While a few guests reported minor issues with air conditioning and window functionality, the overall feedback highlights the high standards of hygiene and upkeep.
Cleanliness is a standout aspect with many guests describing the property as exceptionally well-maintained. Reviews consistently emphasize the spotless rooms, bathrooms and common areas, contributing to a comfortable and pleasant stay.
The hostel staff receives notable acclaim for their friendliness, helpfulness and attentiveness. Staff members, including the reception team, are often highlighted for their warm and welcoming demeanor. Despite occasional communication challenges, the staff's dedication to assisting with local recommendations, taxi bookings and promptly addressing guest needs creates a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Wi-Fi service at the hostel receives mixed reviews with some guests appreciating the high-speed internet for work purposes, while others experienced unreliable connectivity, particularly in common areas and dormitories.
The beds at The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms are generally praised for their comfort and privacy, featuring individual sockets, fans and lights. Despite a few reports of unclean bedsheets and minor maintenance issues, most guests found the beds supportive and restful.
Overall, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms offers a strategically located, clean and comfortable accommodation option with excellent staff service, making it a top choice for travelers exploring Tapovan and Rishikesh.
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Situated just off the main highway, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms in Tapovan boasts an excellent location, as affirmed by numerous reviews. Guests praise its convenience and central positioning, making it easy to access a variety of attractions and amenities. It's noted to be a short walk from significant landmarks such as Laxman Jhula and near the Ganges River and Divy Yoga Road. Despite being close to the main road, it offers a peaceful atmosphere, away from the city's noise.
The hostel's surroundings are beautifully serene, contributing to a pleasant stay. Many reviews highlight its proximity to local shops, restaurants, cafes and yoga classes. The central location makes it ideal for exploring Tapovan and Rishikesh with important sites and the heart of Tapovan within walking distance.
Not only is the location appreciated for its practicality, but guests also value the hostel for its clean, stylish rooms and excellent amenities. The rooftop terrace with its stunning views adds an extra charm, while the common areas provide a perfect setting to meet new people.
Overall, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms offers a strategically placed, accessible and well-maintained accommodation choice for travelers looking to explore Tapovan and nearby attractions.
The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms offers guests a dining experience with a café situated on the top floor, providing a pleasant ambiance. Visitors have noted the convenience of delicious food delivered directly to their rooms through room service. The hostel's café serves a variety of nice Indian dishes, including satisfying breakfasts with the paranthas being particularly praised. It is advisable to book a package that includes breakfast, as it enhances the overall value. While breakfast met expectations for some, others found it to be average. It is worth noting that breakfast is not included in the default cost, so be sure to check your booking details.
The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms features a cafe on its 4th floor, known for its very good and nice cook who serves delicious food. Visitors have enjoyed the superb common area, adding to the overall experience. The hotel's restaurant is also recommended by guests despite some noting that the food options for dinner could be better and portions slightly larger for the price. While the cafe generally serves good food, opinions vary and some felt it didn't quite meet their expectations with occasional comments on the expense and taste. There were some remarks about low-quality food and limited menu options. Additionally, patrons have mentioned the presence of flies in the common area, which could be off-putting for some. Nonetheless, many have had a great time, enjoying the dining amenities the hostel offers.
The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms offers a variety of rooms that stand out for their cleanliness and comfort, making it a top choice for both solo travelers and groups. Guests frequently praised the rooms for being neat, well-organized and beautifully furnished with many mentioning the stylish balconies that offer scenic views. The hostel maintains high hygiene standards with rooms and bathrooms cleaned multiple times a day. The dorm rooms were highlighted as being particularly cozy and well-equipped with all necessary amenities.
Private rooms also garnered positive feedback for their spaciousness and comfort, some even featuring large beds, floor-to-ceiling windows and modern fixtures like walk-in showers and stylish wood-look floors. The shared spaces were noted for their excellent upkeep and a comfortable atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay. However, a few guests did experience issues such as non-working air conditioners and windows that couldn't be opened, but these were exceptions rather than the norm.
Overall, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms provides great value for money with comfortable, clean accommodations and a friendly, helpful staff, complemented by a welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful design. Those looking for a clean, cozy and well-maintained place will find it a superb option.
The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms is praised for its comfortable and inviting beds with many guests noting how super comfy and cozy they are. The dorm beds offer added privacy with curtains, individual sockets for charging and separate fans and lights. The beds are generally clean and neat, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, some guests reported that the bedsheets appeared unchanged and occasionally found hair and stains on them. A few visitors felt the mattress was too soft for their backs and there were mentions of some maintenance issues, like damaged curtains and non-working bed fans. Despite these minor issues, the majority of guests enjoyed the bed quality and found the beds supportive and restful.
The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms in Rishikesh receives an abundant amount of praise for its exceptional cleanliness. Guests consistently emphasize that the property is very well maintained and hygiene seems to be a top priority. The rooms and dormitories are described as clean, stylish and comfortable with bathrooms being notably spotless and regularly cleaned. The hostel’s facilities, including the showers and common areas, are frequently mentioned as being super clean and well-kept. Many reviewers highlight the hostel as one of the cleanest they've encountered, not only in Rishikesh but also across India.
While most reviews are positive, a few guests noted inconsistencies in cleanliness, mentioning instances where rooms or specific areas like washrooms and common spaces fell below their expectations. Despite these occasional lapses, the overall feedback indicates a high standard of cleanliness that contributes to a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Visiting The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms in downtown Rishikesh promises an experience enhanced by its exemplary staff. Numerous reviews highlight how incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive the staff members are. Guests often mention the dedication and support provided, ensuring all their requests are fulfilled promptly. The reception team, including notable names like Priyanshu, Hema and Hemant, consistently receive praise for their warm and welcoming demeanor.
This high level of customer service extends beyond mere politeness; staff members are described as super responsive and cooperative, going out of their way to assist with local recommendations, taxi bookings and resolving any issues that might arise. Their efforts to make stays comfortable do not go unnoticed and they are often recognized for their courteous, pleasant and cheerful attitudes.
Even with occasional communication challenges noted by a few guests, the overall sentiment remains positive with many emphasizing how the staff’s friendliness and willingness to help made their stays memorable. The hostel’s employees are continually commended for their professionalism and for creating a good atmosphere, making The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms a top choice for travelers seeking a hospitable and supportive environment.
The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms offers mixed reviews when it comes to its Wi-Fi service. While some guests appreciated the high-speed internet and stable connectivity for working, others found the Wi-Fi to be unreliable, particularly in the common room and certain areas of the hostel. In some instances, the internet connection was entirely absent in the dormitories or inconsistent throughout the stay. A few visitors noted that the Wi-Fi occasionally disappeared, which posed a significant inconvenience for traveling backpackers. While some experienced good Wi-Fi speed, others had difficulty connecting or faced laggy performance. The hostel's cool lobby area was mentioned as a convenient spot for using laptops, albeit with varying levels of Wi-Fi success. For guests who depend on uninterrupted and powerful internet, there might be room for improvement to make their stay exceptional.
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The hostel's surroundings are beautifully serene, contributing to a pleasant stay. Many reviews highlight its proximity to local shops, restaurants, cafes and yoga classes. The central location makes it ideal for exploring Tapovan and Rishikesh with important sites and the heart of Tapovan within walking distance.
Not only is the location appreciated for its practicality, but guests also value the hostel for its clean, stylish rooms and excellent amenities. The rooftop terrace with its stunning views adds an extra charm, while the common areas provide a perfect setting to meet new people.
Overall, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms offers a strategically placed, accessible and well-maintained accommodation choice for travelers looking to explore Tapovan and nearby attractions.
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Private rooms also garnered positive feedback for their spaciousness and comfort, some even featuring large beds, floor-to-ceiling windows and modern fixtures like walk-in showers and stylish wood-look floors. The shared spaces were noted for their excellent upkeep and a comfortable atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay. However, a few guests did experience issues such as non-working air conditioners and windows that couldn't be opened, but these were exceptions rather than the norm.
Overall, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms provides great value for money with comfortable, clean accommodations and a friendly, helpful staff, complemented by a welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful design. Those looking for a clean, cozy and well-maintained place will find it a superb option.
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Cleanliness
While most reviews are positive, a few guests noted inconsistencies in cleanliness, mentioning instances where rooms or specific areas like washrooms and common spaces fell below their expectations. Despite these occasional lapses, the overall feedback indicates a high standard of cleanliness that contributes to a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Staff
This high level of customer service extends beyond mere politeness; staff members are described as super responsive and cooperative, going out of their way to assist with local recommendations, taxi bookings and resolving any issues that might arise. Their efforts to make stays comfortable do not go unnoticed and they are often recognized for their courteous, pleasant and cheerful attitudes.
Even with occasional communication challenges noted by a few guests, the overall sentiment remains positive with many emphasizing how the staff’s friendliness and willingness to help made their stays memorable. The hostel’s employees are continually commended for their professionalism and for creating a good atmosphere, making The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms a top choice for travelers seeking a hospitable and supportive environment.
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No, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms.
No, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms.
No, The Blue Jay Hostel - Dorms & Rooms doesn't have a gym.
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