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Zostel hostel and stay franchise

Open a Zostel backpacker hostel or stay on a property you own or lease, under a franchisee-owned, franchisee-operated model with Zostel's design, sales and training support.

All IndiaChecked: 25 October 2026
You put in
₹20 lakh – ₹25 lakh
OfficialAbout ₹20 to 25 lakh on average on the older FAQ page; the current Zostel pages may quote other figures by format.
Franchise fee
₹2 lakh
OfficialOne-time, inclusive of taxes; nothing is charged until the property is set up and launched.
Royalty / commission
18 to 24% of accommodation revenue by quality score; none on food and beverage
Official
Space
Not printed — ask the brand
Apply on the official page ↗
Where this cost standsCheaper to start than 0% of the 5 hotels & travel franchises with a printed cost.
₹20 lakh
Lowest ₹0Highest ₹20 lakh

Who can apply

  • You can apply without owning a property; most Zostels run on long-term rental.
  • Zostel provides no start-up funds, so you bring the capital.

How to apply

  1. Register through the franchise page's EDP link and pick a city from the potential-cities list.
  2. Acquire or lease a property, set it up with Zostel's guidance, staff it and launch; takes about 3 to 4 months.

What this trade looks like

Representative photos of the trade — not this brand’s outlet.

Never pay a middlemanFake “dealership” offers using big names are common. Pay only into an account named on the official website, after a written agreement. If anyone asks for a “registration fee” over a phone call or WhatsApp, stop.

Sources (2)
  1. Zostel: franchise FAQ · 2026
  2. Zostel franchise page · 2026

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