Zostel
Hostels Are Only For Backpackers
INVESTED IN
July 2015
Zostel is a branded chain of holiday hostels across India and Nepal. It is targeting the youth travel market which is the fastest growing segment within leisure tourism. It provides residents with an interactive community, connect with locals, activities and a cool facility. Since 2024–26, Zostel has evolved from a hostel-only brand into a multi-vertical travel ecosystem (Zostel Plus, Zostel Homes, Zo Trips, Zo Selections, Zo House) and operates primarily on an asset-light franchise model, while also partnering with international hostel networks to offer 8,000+ beds across Europe and Asia.
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Founders
Abhishek B.
Dharamveer Singh
Paavan Nanda
Akhil Malik
Tarun Tiwari
Chetan Chauhan