Zostel Sangla, Kinnaur

I stayed here for 2 nights. The staff was very polite and friendly, and the location is endearing, except that it is a bit inconvenient to reach, since it's located a full kilometer away from the Sangla bus stand. On my first night, multiple guests were singing and talking loudly up to 3 AM in the night, and I could not rest or sleep peacefully because of them. This was very irresponsible on the staff's end. I think that they should have had the sense to do it inside their rooms post midnight. There was no apology or accountability. Also, apparently any guest can smoke anywhere inside this Zostel. I've had other guests smoke outside my private room, as well as in the open dining area. But, the one horrible thing that has made me decide that I'll never book a Zoster accommodation ever again, is the reckless singing and shouting of that unknown group of guests during my first night. The room had a lot of flies, and the bedsheet was not clean either. The geyser and television were very useful, so full marks for those two. I tried only three vegetarian Oriental dishes, and liked their taste. The ambience of the front yard or open area was very pleasant, but there's no adherence to the rules, or consideration about the comfort of other guests, as per my experience.

Perched in the heart of Sangla Valley, Zostel Sangla feels less like a hostel and more like a Himalayan hug. Framed by whispering pines, apple orchards, and snow-kissed peaks, it offers a slice of serenity that soothes the soul. Perfect for solo wanderers or small groups, the space encourages reflection, connection, and a deep breath of fresh mountain air. The team—led by warm, ever-smiling hosts like Vinod, Shubham, and Tushar—bring a personal touch to every moment. Rooms, whether shared or private, are clean, snug, and thoughtfully arranged. The common areas invite unhurried chats, board games, and laughter by the fire as the valley slips into twilight. The on-site café surprises with flavorful, freshly prepared meals, and the open terraces serve up unforgettable views. While winter travelers may find water stored in drums and some restrictions for large groups, the charm remains untouched. Zostel Sangla isn’t just a stay—it’s a pause, a memory, and a quiet reminder that some places don’t just host you; they heal you.

the hospitality was poor. as we checked in we were thrown with dos and donts. despite request none was heard. charging for just a bath tower, i requested the person to put the food in our room as no other guest was sharing our dorm it was completely ours still he rejected the request as i pleaded that i have a breathing problem i cannot sit in enclosed space i am not giving this stay a horrible rating because the food was outstanding

My first zostel experience and it was super fun , what a place and sweet hosts special thanks to divya,vinod,and dheeraj for making this a memorable trip , nice excursions and small trek organised by divya and dheeraj bhai , hostel has nice games and common place weekly bonfire and good food and amazing traveller's to interact with