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HOTEL UPPAL PLAZA

Kolghatti | 1.1 km from Sturida Colony | 2.1 km drive to Triveni Ghat
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Close proximity to Triveni Ghat, convenient location near Marine Drive, clean rooms Close proximity to Triveni Ghat, convenient location near Marine Drive, clean rooms
This 3 Star Hotel in Rishikesh is located in Kolghatti. Full Address of property is KOYAL GHATTI, HARIDWAR ROAD, RISHIKESH, Dehradun, Uttarakhand View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Jungle Safari & Free Parking.
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Very Good4.0

Based on 111 Ratings and 58 reviews

Location3.9

Cleanliness3.8

Food3.8

Value For Money3.8

Facilities3.8

Wifi3.4

Child Friendliness3.8

(111 Ratings)

3,200

2,032

+ 472 taxes & fees

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Hotel Neeraj Bhawan - Triveni Ghat

Manvendera Nagar | 2.7 km from Sturida Colony | 1.2 km drive to Triveni Ghat
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Conveniently located near Triveni Ghat, well-maintained swimming pool, ideal for attending Ganga Aarti Conveniently located near Triveni Ghat, well-maintained swimming pool, ideal for attending Ganga Aarti
Location of the Hotel is Manvendera Nagar View On Map (Railway Road, near Triveni Ganga Ghat). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Swimming Pool & Jungle Safari & Free Parking.
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Very Good4.0

Based on 313 Ratings and 196 reviews

Location4

Cleanliness3.8

Room3.7

Food3.7

Hospitality3.4

Value For Money3.8

Facilities3.6

Child Friendliness3.9

(313 Ratings)

3,700

3,094

+ 740 taxes & fees

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HOLYWATER Hotel by Ganga Kinare (150 mts from Ganga Ghat)

Sturida Colony | 3 km drive to Triveni Ghat
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Private access to Ganga ghat and aarti, unique regional temple food, serene ambiance Private access to Ganga ghat and aarti, unique regional temple food, serene ambiance
This 3 Star Hotel in Rishikesh is located in Sturida Colony. Full Address of property is Plot No. 07, Avas Vikas Colony, Veerbhadra Road, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 249201 View On Map Key amenities of this property are Jungle Safari & Free Parking & Restaurant.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 496 Ratings and 252 reviews

Location4.1

Cleanliness4.4

Room4.7

Food4.3

Hospitality3.9

Value For Money4.1

Facilities4.2

Security4.2

Child Friendliness4.2

(496 Ratings)

3,999

3,344

+ 800 taxes & fees

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2BHK by Bella Boho Ghar

Sturida Colony | 3 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Entire Serviced Apartment
| 2 Bedrooms | Sleeps 4 Guests
Entire Serviced Apartment

Entire Serviced Apartment

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Location of the Apartment is Sturida Colony View On Map (near ganges, Sturida Colony). Top Facilities of this Apartment are Caretaker & Housekeeping & Free Wi-Fi.
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4,000

2,656

+ 640 taxes & fees

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Madhuban Inn Rishikesh

Avas Vikas Colony | 960 m from Sturida Colony | 2.2 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Room In A Homestay
| Sleeps 2 Guests
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Full Address of property is Madhuban Inn, Haridwar Road, Ganga Vihar Colony, Avas Vikas Colony, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, Avas Vikas Colony View On Map Key amenities of this property are Caretaker & Housekeeping & Air Conditioning.
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Very Good4.0

Based on 438 Ratings and 237 reviews

Location4.1

Cleanliness3.9

Value For Money3.9

Food3.7

Facilities4.1

Checkin Experience4.5

Information Accuracy4.6

Wifi4.2

Caretaker4.1

(438 Ratings)

5,000

2,151

+ 504 taxes & fees

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The Neeraj Ganga Cottages

Sturida Colony | 3 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation
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Breakfast Included
Access to Private Ganga Ghat Access to Private Ganga Ghat
Location of the Hotel is Sturida Colony View On Map (Building No./Flat No.: G.M 3 Road/Street: VEERBHADRA ROAD RISHIKESH RISHIKESH City/Town/Village: Rishikesh District: Dehradun State: Uttarakhand PIN Code:249201). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Jungle Safari & Free Parking & Restaurant.
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Excellent4.8

Based on 78 Ratings and 41 reviews

Food4.6

Cleanliness4.7

Value For Money4.3

Child Friendliness4.7

(78 Ratings)

7,000

6,352

+ 1,400 taxes & fees

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GANGA KINARE- A Riverside Boutique Resort

Sturida Colony | 2.7 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Couple Friendly
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Breakfast Included
Prime location on the banks of the Ganges, private ghat with daily Ganga Aarti, variety of vegetarian food options Prime location on the banks of the Ganges, private ghat with daily Ganga Aarti, variety of vegetarian food options
This 4 Star Resort in Rishikesh is located in Sturida Colony. Full Address of property is 237, Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh View On Map Key amenities of this property are Gym & Jungle Safari & Free Parking.
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Excellent4.4

Based on 1553 Ratings and 1101 reviews

Hospitality4.6

Facilities4.5

Food4.4

Room4.5

Cleanliness4.5

Value For Money4.4

Child Friendliness4.5

(1553 Ratings)

15,200

+ 2,736 taxes & fees

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The Vilana Hotel @ 800m from Triveni Ghat

Manvendera Nagar | 2.7 km from Sturida Colony | 1.3 km drive to Triveni Ghat
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Near Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti, clean and spacious rooms, delicious restaurant food Near Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti, clean and spacious rooms, delicious restaurant food
Location of the Hotel is Manvendera Nagar View On Map (76/1, Railway Road, Rishikesh). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Jungle Safari & Free Parking & Restaurant.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 406 Ratings and 243 reviews

Hospitality4.8

Facilities4.3

Food4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Value For Money4.2

Child Friendliness4.2

(406 Ratings)

6,499

5,335

+ 1,235 taxes & fees

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Hotel Ganga Ashoka

Sturida Colony | 3 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation till check-in
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Ganga Ghat can be accessed within a 2-minute walk from the property Ganga Ghat can be accessed within a 2-minute walk from the property
This 3 Star Hotel in Rishikesh is located in Sturida Colony. Full Address of property is Near LIC Building, Gali No 4, avash vikash, Veerbhadra Road View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Free Parking & Bonfire.
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Very Good3.5

Based on 88 Ratings and 47 reviews

Location3.2

Cleanliness3.7

Food3.2

Value For Money3.3

Facilities3.2

Child Friendliness3.4

(88 Ratings)

10,000

4,704

+ 1,037 taxes & fees

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Guru Homestay Rishikesh

Mayakund | 2.8 km from Sturida Colony | 3 minutes walk to Triveni Ghat
Room In A Homestay
| Sleeps 2 Guests
Room in a Homestay

Room in a Homestay

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Location of the Homestay is Mayakund View On Map (Guru Homestay, Old Post Office Road, Near Triveni Ghat Rishikesh, 249201, Mayakund). Top Facilities of this Homestay are Shared Kitchen & Free Parking & Luggage Assistance.
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Excellent4.8

Based on 8 Ratings and 5 reviews

Location4.5

Cleanliness4.2

Value For Money4

Food3.8

Facilities4

Checkin Experience3.8

Information Accuracy3.7

Wifi2.7

Kitchen3.2

(8 Ratings)

3,195

2,047

+ 479 taxes & fees

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Meeram Ganga, A Heritage Stay by the Ganges

Mayakund | 2.5 km from Sturida Colony | 5 minutes walk to Triveni Ghat
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
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Stunning Ganga river views, near Triveni Ghat, serene and spiritual ambiance Stunning Ganga river views, near Triveni Ghat, serene and spiritual ambiance
This 3 Star Hotel in Rishikesh is located in Mayakund. Full Address of property is Meeram Ganga, HOUSE NO-5/25, OLD BADRINATH ROAD, Rishikesh View On Map Key amenities of this property are Jungle Safari & Free Parking & Bonfire.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 203 Ratings and 116 reviews

Location4.5

Cleanliness4.4

Food3.7

Hospitality4

Value For Money3.8

Facilities3.6

Security4.5

Child Friendliness4

(203 Ratings)

4,500

3,763

+ 900 taxes & fees

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Hi Hotel By Madras

Palika Nagar | 2.2 km from Sturida Colony | 1.2 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
Pure vegetarian restaurant available! Pure vegetarian restaurant available!
Location of the Hotel is Palika Nagar View On Map (OMKARANANDA SOCIAL PALACE HEERALAL MARG RISHIKESH). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Jungle Safari & Free Parking & Bonfire.
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Very Good3.6

Based on 34 Ratings and 14 reviews

Cleanliness3.9

(34 Ratings)

2,199

1,655

+ 396 taxes & fees

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EllBee Ganga View

Palika Nagar | 1.9 km from Sturida Colony | 1.3 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation
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Breakfast Included
Near Triveni Ghat, mesmerizing Himalayas and river views, rooftop restaurant with panoramic scenery Near Triveni Ghat, mesmerizing Himalayas and river views, rooftop restaurant with panoramic scenery
This 4 Star Hotel in Rishikesh is located in Palika Nagar. Full Address of property is 355, Haridwar Road, Rishikesh View On Map Key amenities of this property are Jungle Safari & Free Parking & Indoor Games.
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Very Good3.9

Based on 755 Ratings and 510 reviews

Hospitality4.3

Facilities4

Food3.9

Room4.3

Cleanliness4.2

Value For Money3.8

Child Friendliness3.9

(755 Ratings)

7,600

6,674

+ 1,490 taxes & fees

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Hotel The Grace ( A Luxury Accommodation)

Barrage Colony | 2.4 km from Sturida Colony
Pet Friendly
Rooms with attached kitchens and balconies, polite and helpful staff, proximity to AIIMS Rishikesh Rooms with attached kitchens and balconies, polite and helpful staff, proximity to AIIMS Rishikesh
Location of the Hotel is Barrage Colony View On Map (R-21 VIP COLONY VEERPURKURD VISTHAPIT RISHIKESH). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Jungle Safari & Free Parking & Indoor Games.
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Very Good4.1

Based on 188 Ratings and 107 reviews

Location3.6

Cleanliness4.1

Room4.5

Food4.1

Hospitality4.7

Value For Money4.1

Facilities4

Security4.2

Child Friendliness4.1

(188 Ratings)

3,515

2,578

+ 607 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Daisy 3BHK by Wabi Sabi Stays With Private balcony

Ugrasen Nagar | 2.5 km from Sturida Colony
Entire Apartment
| 3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 6 Guests
Entire Apartment

Entire Apartment

Entire Property

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Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation
Full Address of property is Flat 2 , 1st floor, E-11- 12 , Tayal residence, Ugrasen nagar, Rishikesh , View On Map Key amenities of this property are Caretaker & Housekeeping & Wi-Fi.
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Excellent5.0

(5 Ratings)

7,680

5,100

+ 1,229 taxes & fees

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HOTEL SRP

IDPL Colony | 3 km from Sturida Colony
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
Pure vegetarian restaurant available! Pure vegetarian restaurant available!
Location of the Hotel is IDPL Colony View On Map (NEAR SEEMA DENTAL COLLEGE, NA, PLOT NO.122, PUNARWAS STHAL, HPTEL SRP, VISHTHAPIT AREA, NIRMAL BAGH A, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 249203). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Free Parking & Lounge & Yoga.
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Very Good4.1

(12 Ratings)

3,000

1,581

+ 378 taxes & fees

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Perfect stayz AIIMS

IDPL Colony | 3 km from Sturida Colony
2 Beds In A Hostel
| Sleeps 2 Guests
Couple Friendly
Convenient location near AIIMS Rishikesh, close proximity to Triveni Ganga Ghat, modern and clean dormitories Convenient location near AIIMS Rishikesh, close proximity to Triveni Ganga Ghat, modern and clean dormitories
Full Address of property is Street no 6 Near Seema Dental College Virbhadra road Rishikesh 249203 View On Map Key amenities of this property are Kitchenette & Free Parking & Power Backup.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 182 Ratings and 104 reviews

Location4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Value For Money4.6

Food3.6

Facilities4.5

Checkin Experience4.7

Information Accuracy4

Wifi4.5

Kitchen3.6

(182 Ratings)

1,800

1,161

+ 270 taxes & fees

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The Neeraj Naturecure - Ganga View

Sturida Colony | 2.4 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation
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Breakfast Included
Proximity to Triveni Ghat, peaceful surroundings, rooms with beautiful Ganges view Proximity to Triveni Ghat, peaceful surroundings, rooms with beautiful Ganges view
Location of the Hotel is Sturida Colony View On Map (Plot no 244/14, Virbhadra Marg, Tehsil, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Jungle Safari & Free Parking.
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Excellent4.6

Based on 46 Ratings and 24 reviews

Food4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Value For Money4.4

Child Friendliness4.7

(46 Ratings)

13,500

12,315

+ 3,510 taxes & fees

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Hotel Surya

Palika Nagar | 2.2 km from Sturida Colony | 1.3 km drive to Triveni Ghat
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
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Located near vibrant markets and restaurants, spacious rooms with excellent housekeeping, budget-friendly option Located near vibrant markets and restaurants, spacious rooms with excellent housekeeping, budget-friendly option
Full Address of property is Govind Nagar, opp old roadways bus stand, Rishikesh.Uttarakhand -249201 View On Map Key amenities of this property are Jungle Safari & Vehicle Rentals.
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Very Good3.8

Based on 23 Ratings and 16 reviews

Location3.8

Cleanliness3.6

Room4.1

Value For Money4

Facilities4

Hospitality4.2

(23 Ratings)

1,199

1,003

+ 240 taxes & fees

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The 7 Seas Rishikesh

IDPL Colony | 2.5 km from Sturida Colony
Convenient roadside location with ample parking, peaceful retreat from city hustle, top-notch food quality Convenient roadside location with ample parking, peaceful retreat from city hustle, top-notch food quality
Location of the Hotel is IDPL Colony View On Map (IDPL ROAD, Puliya Pass, Veerpur Khurd, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 249201). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Free Parking & Restaurant & 24-hour Room Service.
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Very Good4.2

Based on 56 Ratings and 21 reviews

Cleanliness4.2

(56 Ratings)

4,687

2,117

+ 506 taxes & fees

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