Zostel goes Global with the Launch of its First International Hostel in Vietnam

Zostel, the top rated Indian chain of branded hostels for backpackers, announced the launch of its first international hostel in Vietnam. This milestone has made Zostel one of the only contemporary start-ups in the Indian Travel & Hospitality space which has successfully managed to expand its operations internationally.

Located in Dalat, with the hills, pine forests, and lakes as its backdrop, the location of the latest Zostel is set to give the travelers sheer joy of a picturesque view and memorable experience. Post the successful launch of its first property in the country, Zostel plans to further expand its presence soon with a property in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, which is known for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences.

Zostel’s first Vietnamese hostel has been established under the Zostel Entrepreneurship Development Programme, a one-of-its-kind initiative by Zostel designed to aid aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own Zostels with the performance linked seed amount of Rs 10 Lakhs. This is the 1^st Zostel to come from the Program and 21 hostels are at the development stage. 

Commenting on the announcement, Akhil Malik, co-founder, Zostel said, “It’s a great milestone for us at Zostel. We plan to further build our global presence following in the same franchise model in Nepal and Sri Lanka by establishing 3 unique properties in each location by the end of 2015, taking the total number of hostels to 40 across national and international destinations.”

Zostel is India’s first and largest brand of backpacker’s hostels that is #1 on Tripadvisor across most of the cities and has a vast community of loyal and passionate backpackers. Being one of the most disruptive and rapidly growing companies in the travel space, Zostel is an epitome of customer delight and stay facilities. To further enhance the experience of this niche category of travelers, Zostel is also in the process of launching a one-of-its-kind backpacker app that will tap into this community to share relevant information for the backpacking ecosystem.                                                                                                      

About Zostel Hospitality Private Limited

Launched in August 2013, Zostel Hospitality Private Limited (ZHPL) is the fastest growing firm in Indian budget accommodation. With the aim of changing the way India travels, ZHPL launched two brands: ZO Rooms and Zostel. ZO Rooms, a chain of premium budget hotels has grown at a neck breaking pace to 600 properties across 35+ cities in India within 7 months. Zostel is India’s first and largest brand of backpacker’s hostel that is #1 on Tripadvisor across most of the cities and has a vast community of passionate and loyal backpackers community. Being one of the most disruptive and rapidly growing companies in the travel space, ZHPL derives its strength from its technological Innovation and a highly efficient team of young IIT/IIM graduates.