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.

- Our standard check-in time is 1 PM and the standard check-out time is 10 AM. Early check-in and late check-out requests are subject to availability, and may also attract an additional fee at the property's discretion.
- We strictly DO NOT allow a group of more than 6 people. In case of a group of 3 or more, you might be purposefully allotted different dorm rooms. Further, if the group behaviour is deemed unfit at the property, the Zostel Property Manager, upon subjective evaluation, retains the full right to take required action which may also result in an on-spot cancellation without refunds.
- Children below 18 years of age are not permitted entry/stay at any of our hostels, with or without guardians. We do not recommend families.
- We only accept a government ID as valid identification proof. No local IDs shall be accepted at the time of check-in.
- Guests are not permitted to bring outsiders inside the hostel campus.
- We believe in self-help and do not provide luggage assistance or room services.
- Drugs and any substance abuse is strictly banned inside and around the property.
- Alcohol consumption is permitted at the premises as per the property’s discretion and local laws. Please reach out to the property prior to your arrival to confirm the same.
- Right to admission reserved.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage Storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • Board Games
  • Foosball
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Reviews

9.7Superb(22)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    9.6
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.

Stayed in Jan 2026
10
S
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
L
Lenora
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!
Stayed in Oct 2025
9.1
L
Lucy
Female, 18-24, Japan
First stop in india as a female solo traveller and I loved it!!Pros:Lovely facilities, well maintained, comfy beds! Amazing trips around meghalaya organised daily One of the best crowds I've met at any hostel, all super cool, social + lovely Cons:Location not super convenient, but easy enough with rapido/scooty - One of the trip divers acted inappropriately towards me, n this wasn't dealt with professionally by the trip leader. This put a big dapper on what would've otherwise been a perfect trip
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Location

Pine Villa, Golf Club, LumShyiap, Shyiap, Shillong, Shillong, India
5.2km from city centre