About

Just 2 km from the city centre, Zostel Shillong is a charming villa modelled into a hostel. The doors open into a lobby boasting a sylvan decor, where tribal Khasi objects grace the wall. Travellers are spoiled for choice with lively dorms and elegant private rooms. While the common room at the top is fashioned in a football and music theme, comprising indoor games for entertainment, a stereo system to sing and dance your heart out, and a see-through ceiling.

Recommended Experiences
Take a morning stroll at Golf Links, take a heritage walk around Shillong, visit the Laitlum Canyons, indulge in water adventure sports, go on day trips to nearby towns, go on cafe crawls, and explore the vibrant music scene through local gigs.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Age Restriction
Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free WiFi
Luggage Storage
Tours/Travel Desk
Housekeeping
Reception (limited hours)
Internet access
Board Games

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Reviews

8.0Fabulous(24)

Value for Money
8.0
Security
8.0
Atmosphere
8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Staff
8.0
Location
8.0
Facilities
8.0

Summary of traveller reviews

Zostel Shillong offers a fantastic social atmosphere with nightly bonfires and organised activities, perfect for solo travellers and groups. Guests praise the clean facilities, comfortable beds, and the helpfulness of staff like Santosh. The location is convenient for exploring, and the food is good value. Some recent feedback mentions noise from nearby restaurants and occasional issues with shared facilities.

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Stayed in Sept 2026

Ringsaindi

Female, 31-40, India

All thestaff were very accommodating n made me feel right at home. Just one tiny feedback though - maybe some curtains can be installed on dorm beds. I didn't explore the food though cause I wanted to eat local, but anyway overall I had a great stay.

Stayed in Jan 2026

Samuel

Male, 25-30, England

Great hostel in Shillong - located centrally to the region, and a short taxi ride to Police Bazaar (city centre). The rooms have massive lockers you can store your stuff in, heated showers, a big communal area with table tennis and a PS5. Nightly bonfire which was fun to sit with people and share a couple of drinks, and the daily activities organised by the social coordinator (Rohan for me) were great. Had two great day trips to Myor Living Root Bridge and to Nongjrong!

Stayed in Nov 2025

9.7

Anonymous

Female, 41+, USA

Lovely comfortable place. It’s also great for meeting other travelers to go on adventures with! The staff is excellent and will go out of their way to ensure all your needs are met. They can even help you with your travel plans. Also, the food at restaurant is excellent and is offered at a good price, so there’s no need to go anywhere else to eat!

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