Just 2 km from the city centre, Zostel Shillong is a charming villa modelled into a hostel. The doors open into a lobby boasting a sylvan decor, where tribal Khasi objects grace the wall. Travellers are spoiled for choice with lively dorms and elegant private rooms. Additionally, an in-house cafe in the front yard, offering both indoor and outdoor garden seating, serves delectable meals with a view. While the common room at the top is fashioned in a football and music theme, comprising indoor games for entertainment, a stereo system to sing and dance your heart out, and a see-through ceiling.