Hill Top Swiss Cottage

India , Rishikesh
RISHIKESH, High Bank Bhirkhet Tapovan
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8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2025

Praveen

Peaceful area

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Atese

Very peaceful and clean hotel. Excellent staff service and kind people.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2025

Dean

Ok, not great

The location isn't great for all the sites. There's better option. It's quiet and peaceful, that's a plus. The room wasn't cleaned that well, found hair in the shower and on the towels. The shower is below average.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Good property, value for money. Would recommend for sure.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2018

Claire

Great view from our balcony, helpful staff, cheeky monkeys,lovely local garden restaurant, 200 rupees for a rickshaw back from the Ram Jhula or Lakshman Jhula [bridges], don't need one for the walk down as it's a short distant. good drop in yoga classes.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2018

harshita

Beautiful location and good hospitality

The stay was awesome. However the food was just average. We have been to their super deluxe room which was great in comfort and view. However the bath tub quality needs to be improved. It was pathetic.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel in rishikesh

Comfortable hotel but bit on the higher ground . Old people can not walk so much .

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel is good enough but staff members are greedy.

I had checked in on 31st may. First day they gave me room same as it showed in the website and next day they shifted me in Bhandari cottage and they told me that you have to shift in standard room and the room was already standard they shifted me just because they got some more clients those are paying extra and they shifted me in other hotel I checked out the same time. Worst hotel pathetic staff !

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2018

Sonam

It was over all good it's just AC was not working and they rectified next morning. Which is ok,

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2018

Verified traveler

Overall, our stay was okay. We were expecting an AC room would be provided to us and it turns out that we really booked a non-AC room? Hotels.com should clearly display whether the selected room is an AC or non-AC so that there won't be any confusion during check-in.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2018

Digvijay

Very Good Ambiance, Good location, Very nice food served.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2018

DHARMESH

In terms of location its a bit difficult to reach-out especially if you were to depend on public transport. Deluxe room was spacious, good bedding and furnishing, big windows that offers great view.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

This hotel is a gem!
Staff was amazing.
The yoga studio is the nicest in the town.
Restaurants in the area are great.
Under renovations Feb2018 but no issues with noise.

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2017

Debra

Great views!

Be prepared to climb up, up, and up. Good staff. Friendly and helpful. Room adequate. Views great. Several good restaurants in immediate vicinity. Hard to park. Hard to figure out which Swiss Cottage when you first arrive, as there seems to be half a dozen.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2017

Great hotel for the price. Lovely staff, lovely room, great wifi, cool balcony. Awesome value for money.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2017

Rajneesh

Normal Stay

its jan 2017, this hotel was good but not excellent, we went here 2nd time, but at this time we suffers by power backup, because this hotel does not have any power backup.
but besides all this overall hotel is good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2016

Donnie

Rustic Indian Splendour!

Loved staying here. As a westerner, the price seems too amazing. Of course, this is a hilltop yoga hotel in a town known for simplicity. The room was an ample size, and the staff were sweet and very helpful. If you have an aversion to hiking up a steep hill to get to your accommodations, then find a place closer to the centre of town. I personally loved feeling like I was trekking to go home from the bank of the Ganges, but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2016

bhagyesh

Mindblowing

it's excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2016

Bhagyesh

the best rejuvenation and heeling place

When say haridwar or rishikesh , Swiss cottage is the best. Owner Nishant ya Mr Veer and all staff are always ready to support with smile, constantly visiting and might permanent place to visit this area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2016

SUMEDHA

Happy stay

Short stay, but loved it. Veer was very helpful. The only hitch is that cars cannot drive up to the hotel reception; you got to walk up the slope about 100 Meters or so. But the hotel staff help fetch your baggage. So not really a bother for those who do not mind the walk up.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2015

VARUN

Good location! Uninterested staff!

Front Desk people aren't much interested in helping!
Very laid back as if they don't care that you have paid to come to the hotel/cottage/whatever it was!!!
Most Electrical points don't work!!
Surrounding area is good and quite with great restaurants
Never think about eating at the Oasis restaurant from where they bring the Room Service food!! Very rude and unprofessional staff from the restaurant!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent option to relax in a quiet place!

nicely cleaned room @ superb hilly location...however, the uploaded pics are probably misleading...there is rare possibility that you'd see Ganga from room...
perhaps, hotel doesn't have own kitchen and food will be served from a nearby restaurant...But, the food quality is indeed excellent...

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Great little sanctuary.

We really enjoyed staying here. It's located on a hill that's like a little sanctuary away from the busy town. The Shiva festival was happening so we were thankful for this. Lots of amenities nearby and a great view from the room. Veer was very helpful and even watched our bag for a couple days when we left for a trek. My only complaint was that the fridge and TV didn't work (but I'm sure they would have fixed if it were a big enough deal to ask), and the bathtub was a bit dirty but nothing to run screaming from. Overall, I would highly recommend this location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Average stay but value for money.

Rooms were good though some signs of water seepage on one of the walls. Had some roaches in the room. Washroom was more than good for a budget hotel with bathtub and clean. My stay costed around 3000 rs for 2 nights.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2015

Joydeep

Not a "Hotel" - Decent Budget Transit HomeStay

Least to say, okay for a 1 night stay as transit, if with family. Otherwise for group travel with friends, okay as a budget accomodation.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2015

Weston

The place to be in Rishikesh !! Peaceful

Hill Top Swiss Cottage lives upto its name. Located on high bank of Ganga, the hotel is situated in a extremely beautiful location. The rooms were spacious with all the amenities. A small fridge and bathtub in the room was added advantage. The rooms were clean and nicely done. The best part of the hotel is its cafe. Situated between the orchard its a perfect place to hang out in the evening with rock music playing in the background. It was perfect to start your day with a yoga and then a big breakfast. The staff does everything to make you comfortable. They make you feel at home. I was lucky that other travelers at the hotel become close friends. We went for rafting and it was most funny enjoyable experience. It was a much needed relaxing break which I was looking for. Thanks to the hotel staff who made it possible.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2015

Narender

Young/Old

Hotel is on top height, so only young age can feel joy.
This hotel is not made for old age people.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2015

Martin

Great room, great views, good food, nice host. Recommended.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2015

Himanshu

Nice hotel with a good view

Big, comfortable and clean rooms. Balconies provide a nice view of Rishikesh. Friendly and helpful staff - arranged a taxi to Haridwar at a short notice. Overall a good experience !!

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2015

Verified traveler

A lovely guesthouse away from the bustle

Really nice guesthouse in the hills above Laxman Jhula. It's about a 20 minute walk down to the Laxman Jhula bridge or you can get a rickshaw. Staff are friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2015

swapan

Fantastic stay

The hotel is located in lap of nature. We got a stunning view of Himalayas and the Ganges from our balcony. The surrounding jungle invites you to watch dancing peacocks. Chirping of birds wakes you up and while you take the first sip of your morning tea you are thrilled by giant mountains.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2015

Marney

Beautiful Views

I had a great stay at Hilltop. The customer service was excellent and they helped us from the moment we arrived. Provided extra blankets when we asked and were very helpful with tips to get around town. Our room had an amazing view and a bathtub which was a nice surprise. The bed was very comfortable and we slept very well. I will come again. Also had AC.

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2015

Francis

Top spot

Fantastic location secluded up the valley away from town with great views and attracting a nice crowd. Lovely place to chill out and while away the time.

4/10

Poor

29 Jan 2015

Vishal

Basic Place to stay .

very basic place to stay ... My room was full of toilet smell as i checked in ... No soaps in toilets ... All extra blankets were gone ... Roof top has a nice view though . Staff was very polite and humble ...

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2015

Percy

Choose This above All

Only hotel with Excellent Forest View Balcony Quiet Serene
Superb Food
Nice People

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Relaxed and Peaceful

Last time I was in this hotel in 2012 and had a pleasant stay which made me come back. Few staff faces have changed but as always helpful and smiling. I noticed that the service level has increased and you people are now no less than the other big “expensive” hotels of Rishikesh. I have never seen an unsatisfied guest here. The rooms are clean, quiet and spacious. The blanket covers which was not there before when I came last time made it more clean. Room prices are worth the value. The views are amazing. Food is good. Thanks for everything and will go nowhere whenever I am in Rishikesh.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2015

Rajaraman

Booking mistake did not become a disaster

I did not stay in the room I booked because I had made the mistake of booking on the wrong date! But the hotel was good enough to provide us a basic room for a night without any charge when we arrived late on the next day! It was very nice of them to do that for us.

The place where the hotel was located was nice and had a very good restaurant nearby (Raasta Cafe).

Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Terrible stay!!!!

Terrible! Power loss happened often, it was very cold during January and no heater made it unbearable. They finally gave me little heater but that kept dying bc of power outages. Staff was not friendly. It's too far from the major attractions and yoga classes.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Very nice location midway to the hills.

It was a 3 night stay with my wife. The room was neat & clean and too cozy and comfortable to stay in with all amenities inside the room. Enough privacy and cool and silent place to enjoy the nature.
Though you need to walk to a hight till your room, this is worth it. Not more then a couple of staff but good room service for food and all. I recommand this to all.

2/10

Poor

13 Oct 2014

ronak

bad experience

Worst experience
Room was on third floor no lift...
The water heater was not working
No hot water given on manual order and at night when we return to room the bathroom drannage was leaked so room was smelling very dirty so at last changed the room

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2014

Ashish

Comfortable and well priced

The hotel is well located near Lakshman Jhula and the facilities are good the price.

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2014

Lalit

Excellent Stay

I have been here with my wife. Its hill view is very fascinating, Food is also good.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2014

lindsay

Quiet and comfortable

Great place, comfortable, clean, nice staff. Would stay there again,

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2014

mikhuang

Fun if you're young

This is not a luxury hotel experience. Instead, think barebones accomodation, a water heater you need to turn on, a broken shower head, and monkeys outside the window. But if you can get past the dingy-ness, the surrounding hills are beautiful, the free yoga pleasant, and the entire Swiss Cottage area full of young people, many Israeli, fun places to hang out, and opportunities to make new friends. The staff were also polite and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2014

PRAMOD

COMFORTABLE STAY

THE STAFF WAS GOOD AND FOOD QUALITY & RATES WERE V. GOOD. ONLY ISSUE WAS THAT ON PHONE THE MANAGER CONFIRMED TO HAVE PRIVATE CAR PARKING FACILITY. BUT IN ACTUAL THEY HAD NO CAR PARKING FACILITY. WE HAD PARK IT ON ROAD SIDE AT FAR OFF PLACE. THE CAR WAS SCRATCHED BY SOMEONE IN NIGHT.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2014

Paul

Picture-perfect mountain retreat

A gorgeous view of the Himalayas, in a peaceful and secluded part of Rishikesh. Comfortable room and great service. The highlight of a large trip through India. Extremely reasonable rate.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2014

hawkwolf

great location, mind the wild life.

Great place to stay, had to be up graded as room was re-let even though we phoned to let them know we would be late arriving. great food on site and service. realy chilled out place to stay, just mind the odd scorpian and spiders in room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2014

josh

friendly staff

The staff are wonderful they will help with everything and anything you need, the bed was big and Conwy and the bathroom was lovely. And what a view! Wow! The ganges beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2014

Roddy

Fantastic stay in Rshakesh

My wife and myself had a lovely relaxing stay in the Hilltop Swiss Cottage thanks to the care and attention give n by the staff, Nishant and Jatinder in particular. They really looked after us and helped with arranging trips and getting the most out of our stay in Rishakesh. We did have one or two minor niggling issues with the room but these were quickly and courteously dealt with so not real complaints there.

Whilst at the Hilltop we went on a dawn trek to see the sunrise, fantastic and well worth the 5am start. We also went on Safari to Rajaji national park which although enjoyable was a little disappointing in that we didn't see any Tigers or Leopards, and the only Elephants we saw were actually just outside the park. We did see a lot of deer, peacocks and wild pigs.

There are lots of Yoga classes around Rishakesh, which my wife enjoyed attending.

For places to eat I'd recommend the Devraj bookstore and cafe next to Laxmanjula bridge, the food is very good with a relaxed atmosphere and good view over the bridge. I'd also recommend the Nirvana Bistro and the Rasta cafe just down the hill from the Hilltop, both have very good service and high standard of food.

I'd point out that the location is not for the unfit, it is a fairly steep climb to the rooms and there are no lifts (or any realistic way of putting them in) so definitely not for the infirm but otherwise a great location far enough away from the town to be quiet but close enough to walk to the center.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2013

Steph

Cozy mountaintop retreat

I had a very pleasant brief stay here- friendly staff, clean rooms with amazing views, appreciated the warm comforters. Room heaters would be a good addition as the temperature drops severely at night. Would definitely recommend for the backpacker. You'll fit right in with all the other Rishikesh hippies :)