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    The 2026 guide · by the team that runs XTSY

    Hostels in Shillong

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    For most travellers a top pick in Shillong is XTSY Travellers Hostel in New Shillong Township (4.7★ from 248 Google reviews): dorms from ₹399, a women-only dorm, King Double rooms at ₹2,399 and the Experience by XTSY glass suite. It’s quieter and greener than central Shillong, about 30 minutes by road from Police Bazaar, with TAB Bistro on site.

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    XTSY Travellers Hostel among the pines of New Shillong Township

    Rooms and today’s direct prices

    Bunks with curtains in an XTSY mixed dorm
    8-bed mixed dorm₹399 / nightBest-value bunk with curtain, locker, reading light and charging point.
    6-bed mixed dorm
    6-bed mixed dorm₹499 / nightSmaller dorm, same in-bunk comforts — a favourite with backpackers.
    4-bed women-only dorm
    4-bed women-only dorm₹599 / nightWomen-only, female staff on call, lockers — the safest budget bed.
    King Double room
    King Double room₹2,399 / nightPrivate room for two with a view of the pines.
    Experience by XTSY (glass suite)
    Experience by XTSY (glass suite)₹5,999 / nightIndia’s First Stargaze Glamp. Stay only, all inclusive; decoration +₹2,500.

    Prices come from our booking engine and can change with dates; check-in 11 AM, check-out strictly 10 AM. Hostel FAQs: booking, facilities and arrival.

    Why guests pick XTSY

    • ✓ 4.7★ on Google (248 reviews)
    • ✓ NEITA 2025 nominee — Best Budget-Friendly Accommodation
    • ✓ Women-only dorm with female staff on call
    • ✓ Privacy curtain, locker and charging point at every bunk
    • ✓ TAB Bistro restaurant downstairs (breakfast 8:45 AM–12 PM, dinner 5–11 PM)
    • ✓ Pet-friendly: cats & birds; dogs by breed and size
    • ✓ Fast Wi-Fi and desks for remote work
    • ✓ Travel desk for Cherrapunji, Dawki and all of Northeast India

    Where it is

    Mawdiangdiang Road, New Shillong Township, Shillong, Meghalaya 793018 — in the pines near IIM and NIFT Shillong, not in Police Bazaar. Quieter nights, easy parking and faster starts for waterfall days. Plan your arrival with our Guwahati-to-Shillong transport and Meghalaya arrival guide.

    Police Bazaar, central Shillong
    ~30 min by road
    IIM Shillong · NIFT Shillong · NEIGRIHMS
    a few minutes away
    Laitlum Canyons
    ~1 h
    Umiam Lake
    ~0.75 h
    Cherrapunji (Nohkalikai Falls)
    ~2.5 h · day trip
    Dawki & Mawlynnong
    ~2.5 h · day trip
    Guwahati airport / station
    ~3–3.5 h
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    XTSY or Zostel Shillong? An honest comparison

    Shillong has two branded backpacker hostels. Both are good places to meet other travellers; they suit different trips. We run XTSY, so we have kept this to facts each hostel lists publicly (checked October 2026). Check current prices before you book.

    XTSY Travellers HostelZostel Shillong
    AreaNew Shillong Township, in the pines near IIM and NIFT; about 30 minutes by road from Police BazaarGolf Club area (Pine Villa, LumShyiap), about 2 km from the city centre
    Dorm beds₹399 (8-bed), ₹499 (6-bed), ₹599 (4-bed women-only), all inclusiveMixed dorms; prices not published on its own website
    Private roomKing Double ₹2,399, all inclusivePrivate rooms; deluxe room listed around ₹2,993 plus taxes on booking sites
    Women-only dormYes, 4 bedsFemale dorm available
    FoodTAB Bistro on siteIn-house café; breakfast extra
    Check-in / check-out11 AM / 10 AM1 PM / 10 AM
    CancellationNon-refundable; one date change allowed (see FAQs)Free cancellation more than 8 days ahead (as listed on Hostelworld)
    Who can stayGroups of 6–60 welcome; cats and birds welcome, dogs by breed and size18+ only, groups of up to 6, no pets
    Guest rating4.7★ from 248 Google reviews7.3/10 on ixigo (481 reviews); 8.0/10 on Hostelworld (24)
    • Pick Zostel Shillong if you want to be closer to the city centre, need flexible cancellation, or already collect stays across Zostel's network.
    • Pick XTSY if you want the lowest published dorm price, a women-only dorm, a restaurant downstairs, an earlier check-in, quieter nights in the pines, or you are travelling as a bigger group or with a pet.

    Planning to explore? Browse Meghalaya tour options.

    How to choose a hostel in Shillong

    1. Location for your trip: central Shillong for nightlife on foot; New Shillong for quiet, space and quicker waterfall starts.
    2. Safety: look for a women-only dorm, lockers and 24/7 arrival support. Read XTSY hostel safety and house rules before your stay.
    3. Food: an on-site kitchen or restaurant saves money and late-night hunting.
    4. Price you actually pay: compare the direct rate — OTAs add their commission.
    5. Trip help: a travel desk that knows real drive times saves whole days.

    Questions travellers ask

    XTSY Travellers Hostel in New Shillong Township is one of the best-rated hostels in Shillong (4.7★ from 248 Google reviews). Dorms start at ₹399, there is a women-only dorm, private King Double rooms and the Experience by XTSY glass suite, and TAB Bistro is on site.

    At XTSY, dorm beds are ₹399 (8-bed) and ₹499 (6-bed), the women-only dorm is ₹599, the King Double room ₹2,399, and Experience by XTSY ₹5,999, all inclusive.

    Mawdiangdiang Road, New Shillong Township, Shillong, Meghalaya 793018 — near NIFT Shillong, IIM Shillong, NEIGRIHMS, NEIAH and Martin Luther Christian University. It is not in Police Bazaar or central Shillong; the drive to Police Bazaar takes about 30 minutes.

    Yes. XTSY has a 4-bed women-only dorm (₹599 a night) with female staff on call, lockers and 24/7 arrival support.

    Standard check-in is 11 AM and check-out is strictly 10 AM. Arriving late? Message the desk with your arrival time.

    The booking amount is non-refundable — there is no free cancellation. You can change your dates once within 90 days of the original check-in (ask at least 48 hours before), subject to availability and any rate difference.

    Cats and birds are most welcome. Dogs are accepted depending on breed and size — please contact the XTSY desk about any additional charges before booking.

    It is about 3.75 hours by road (roughly 120 km). Shared taxis run Guwahati–Shillong all day, or the XTSY desk can send a cab.

    Yes. OTAs add their commission to the price you see. Booking direct on xtsy.one or WhatsApp gets you the base rate and a GST invoice.

    Yes — Cherrapunji (~2.5 h), Dawki and Mawlynnong (~2.5 h) and Laitlum (~1 h) are day trips from XTSY. Far places like Wari Chora or Tawang need nights nearby, which the XTSY desk books with trusted partners.

    Yes — whole-dorm stays and group rates for 6–60 people, with transport, guides and TAB Bistro meals, and GST invoices on request.

    Stay central (Police Bazaar, Laitumkhrah) if you want nightlife on foot. Stay at XTSY in New Shillong Township for quieter pines, more space, a restaurant downstairs, easy parking and quicker starts for Cherrapunji and Dawki day trips.

    Shillong first. Then all of Northeast India.

    Use XTSY as your base for Cherrapunji, Dawki and the root bridges — then go further to Kaziranga, Tawang, Kohima or Sikkim with our desk and trusted partners arranging stays and transport.

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