About this property
Essential Facilities: Zostel Old Manali in Manali offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, enjoy the games room, and participate in culture classes. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping service, and full-day security. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include free toiletries, wardrobes, and TVs. The restaurant serves a modern ambience with Chinese, British, French, Indian, and other cuisines. Prime Location: Located 53 km from Kullu–Manali Airport, the hostel is near Hidimba Devi Temple (16-minute walk), Manu Temple (400 metres), and Circuit House (16-minute walk). Solang Valley is 13 km away, and Tibetan Monastery is 4 km from the property. Hiking trails surround the area.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gidon
Israel
“Great place to stay in old manali, the rooms where clean, the view was great, nice garden and a helpful staff.” - Mridul
India
“The whole vibe was excellent. Friendly staff and Pritam bhai were lovely to hang out with. Perfect Location.” - Ashish
India
“Greenary all around. Good people staying in the property and sharing good times.” - Garvit
India
“The WiFi was brilliant, unexpected for Old Manali. The dorms were clean and comfortable. The cafe had good food and the staff was very hospitable.” - Naman
India
“I stayed here for around a month and had an amazing experience. the best parts for someone like me who was working remotely were the quality of Wifi and the co-working area to work from. Food was pretty tasty and affordable, staff was helpful...” - Basheer
India
“The staff is very welcoming, the cafe has the best food.. Their menu has a wide options and value for money. The wifi had good speed and connectivity which is suitable for workation.” - Chanchawat
India
“The service is good. The staff is very friendly and assists in every step. The rooms are clean and hygienic. Daily activities such as hiking and bonfire are also conducted in a good manner. I would suggest this hostel for both solo travelers and...” - Ekta
India
“The comfortable atmosphere and the host. Zostel is like like your second home. You don't even feel alone in zostel” - Faiz
India
“Loved the surrounding, ambience, that feels of togetherness with new faces, interacting with them, the bonfire, barbecue, tasty treats, everything!” - Swapnil
India
“The question should be rather what not to like here? 😁 I loved the property and my stay at Zostel, Manali. Planned to visit for 1 day but ended up staying 3 nights and still didn't want to leave the place. The vibe of this place is awesome,...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Sneaky
- CuisineAmerican • Belgian • Chinese • British • French • Indian • Italian • Middle Eastern • Nepalese • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









The fine print
- We strictly DO NOT allow a group of more than 4 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 strictly prohibited in and around the property premises.
- Right to admission reserved.
Note: To reach the hostel, everyone must walk 200m from Drifter’s Café through a village.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Zostel Old Manali in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.