Serendipity Hostel & Cats Cafe

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Serendipity Hostel & Cats Cafe in Laxman Jhula offers a sun terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, local, international, and European cuisines. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea in a modern and romantic ambiance. Amenities and Activities: The hostel features a lounge, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and yoga classes. Additional services include room service, bike hire, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions: Located 1312 feet from Laxman Jhula and 17 mi from Dehradun Airport, the hostel is near Parmarth Niketan Ashram (1.2 mi) and Ram Jhula (18-minute walk).

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Rishīkesh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Kosher, Asian

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Availability

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Room Type
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Machado
Brazil Brazil
“Aman, the receptionist, is very kind. I’m grateful for the hospitality.”
Candie
Netherlands Netherlands
“The female dorm was great, comfy beds, big bathroom to share, quite clean. The cafe had a wonderful vibe, very cozy, with some great background music. There are 4 adorable cats living there, who sometimes come cuddle with you while you eat, read,...”
Baliyan
India India
“The location was good In serendipity you will get homely feelings because of the owner.”
Lola
Spain Spain
“The place it has been created with so much love and affection, you can see it in every detail. Love and expansion messages's everywhere, to alive your soul and life. Everything was wonderful: the staff, the cleanliness (best one seen in India),...”
Aishwarya
India India
“The hosts Aman and Mittal were very friendly and helpful. The female dorm is very homely. There is a clothes drying rack and lockable luggage drawers. The location in Laxman Jhula side and close to the boat station to Tapovan side. You will be...”
Sam
Australia Australia
“Beautiful staff, truly amazing people Nice and clean, easy going”
Kiran
India India
“It was amazing property.. staff really amazing and welcoming”
Lord
India India
“This isn’t just a hostel — it’s a feeling. The vibe here makes you feel like you’ve known this place forever. It’s open, warm, and welcoming — truly for everyone. I came here for just 2 nights… ended up staying 2 weeks. That’s the kind of pull...”
Lord
India India
“This isn’t just a hostel — it’s a feeling. The vibe here makes you feel like you’ve known this place forever. It’s open, warm, and welcoming — truly for everyone. I came here for just 2 nights… ended up staying 2 weeks. That’s the kind of pull...”
Tanisha
India India
“The staff was so amazing and lovely and the cafe is next level, it's so so so beautiful and also i met really amazing people there, i wish it. can stay”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Serendipity
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Local • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Serendipity Hostel & Cats Cafe takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.