New Delhi
Classicism meets art deco at the Imperial, which dates from 1931 and was designed by FB Blomfield, an associate of Lutyens. Rooms have high ceilings,…
New Delhi
Classicism meets art deco at the Imperial, which dates from 1931 and was designed by FB Blomfield, an associate of Lutyens. Rooms have high ceilings,…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
This is a beautiful restored haveli, full of Mughal atmosphere and centred on a courtyard. Rooms have grandiose polished-wood beds, but it's worth paying…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Like a serene South Delhi guesthouse, but on a Paharganj backstreet, this unique place has three lovely, well-cared-for rooms, a shared kitchen and a…
Delhi
The Lodhi is one of Delhi’s finest luxury hotels, with huge, lovely rooms and suites. Each room has a balcony, and the enormous deluxe rooms are the only…
Delhi
A rambling bungalow with a colonial-era feel, surrounded by verandahs and hanging lamps, this family-run guesthouse has a wonderful garden, with lawns,…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
This is one of the best of Delhi's new breed of hostels, in an interesting location on the fringes of Old Delhi, with young, friendly staff, a brightly…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
A great alternative to Paharganj's less-than-fancy cheap hotels, Panda offers bright, clean dorms (one is female only) with attached bathrooms, charge…
Delhi
A friendly, relaxed hostel with a bright and airy sitting room that's one of the best places in town to hang out and meet like-minded travellers. It has…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Five-storey Hotel Broadway was Delhi’s first 'high-rise' when it opened in 1956, with single rooms going for ₹15. Today it's comfortable, charming, quirky…
New Delhi
Fronted by manicured green lawns, elegant Claridges was built in 1952. Colonial era–styled rooms have all the comforts, and there are some excellent…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Bloom Rooms' white-and-yellow, pared-down designer aesthetic is unlike anything else in this 'hood, and its IKEA-like rooms surround a pleasant interior…
South Delhi
There's an urban factory feel to this excellent hostel with wooden-crate bed frames and exposed brick walls. Dorms and private rooms all have en suites,…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Clean, friendly and well cared for, this is a good-value Majnu-ka-Tilla option. Rooms are simple but homey, and there's a 4th-floor terrace with views…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Run by the same owners as the OK, but less glitzy, Grand Godwin next door, Godwin Deluxe offers similarly good service, and comfortable, spacious, clean…
Delhi
Owned by a couple who have their own homewares brand, this guesthouse has beautifully decorated rooms with leafy outlooks and a lovely communal sitting…
South Delhi
For a quiet stay, this French-owned guesthouse has simple rooms, decorated with flashes of colour and some quirky, original design touches. There’s a…
Delhi
Architect-owned, Bnineteen is a looker. Big contemporary rooms have large windows. Located in posh, peaceful Nizamuddin East, it has great views over…
New Delhi
One of Connaught Place’s swisher choices, the Radisson feels pleasingly luxurious, with sleek, stylish, all-mod-cons rooms, the Great Kebab Factory…
New Delhi
This small-scale boutique hotel offers some of busy Connaught Place’s nicest rooms, with gleaming white linen, and caramel and amber tones. There’s an…
Delhi
In the diplomatic enclave and surrounded by greenery, the ITC Maurya is a key five-star address – this is where Obama stayed when he was in town. Rooms…
Delhi
There's a warm welcome at this Gurgaon homestay run by husband-and-wife team Shilpi Singh and Manish Sinha, who have gone on to start their own travel…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
In a lane off chaotic Arakashan Rd, the Amax is a long-running traveller favourite, with clean, though occasionally stuffy, budget rooms. Staff are…
Delhi
The unmistakable aromas of southern spices welcome you into this Tamil-owned B&B in a quiet corner of Gurgaon. Spacious, well-lit rooms have plush…
New Delhi
The dormitories here are a great deal if you’re looking for somewhere quiet and cheap, especially considering rates include breakfast. Private rooms are…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Oberoi-owned Maidens is a grand heritage hotel dating from 1903 – a creamy neoclassical confection fronted by pea-green lawns. Lutyens stayed here while…
Delhi
A contemporary palace, with Mughal-style domes and reflection pools, this has huge rooms and all facilities, and offers good value compared with city…
South Delhi
Motor-journalist-novelist-philosopher Murad and his hobby-chef wife Tannie have a gracious home. To stay here feels rather like visiting some upper-crust…
South Delhi
Located in the quiet, tree-shaded lanes of Delhi's affluent Defence Colony district, this delightful guesthouse has marble staircases and floors leading…
South Delhi
In serene, leafy Safdarjung Enclave, and not far from Hauz Khas Village and the Deer Park, Scarlette is a maison d'hôtes (guesthouse) with four rooms,…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
The service leaves a lot to be desired, but this old-style haveli hotel, tucked away in a lane around the back of Main Bazaar (so less noisy), is a cut…
South Delhi
Located in a leafy south Delhi neighbourhood, this family-run B&B is set in a spacious mansion with marble interior, verandahs, terraces and manicured…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Part of the Zostel chain, this place is shabbier than some of Delhi's other backpacker hostels. However, it's got the obligatory cheerful murals, the…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Unusually well decorated for this area and this price range, Relax is housed in an old, but attractive, property with leafy balconies and halls and…
Delhi
With lemon trees on the front lawn, the scent of lemon in the lobby and a 24hr eatery called Citrus Cafe (what else?), this small business hotel makes an…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Hotel Rak International is off the Main Bazaar (so it's quieter) and overlooks a little square and temple. The modest rooms at this popular place are a…
Delhi
Out in west Delhi, but just 500m from Uttam Nagar East metro station, this small boutique hotel offers beautifully decorated rooms that get gradually…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Up the narrow alley called Chandi Wali Gali, this long-running traveller cheapo is run by two amiable brothers and offers a friendly welcome. It may be…
New Delhi
This is an old-school place, with 12 snug rooms that aren’t flash but are clean. You'll get better value elsewhere, but for Connaught Place this is about…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
A bit more upmarket than other places on Main Bazaar, this is definitely a hotel rather than a guesthouse, and has well-turned-out, reasonably spacious,…
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
Opposite Ajay Guest House, down the same alley off Main Bazaar, rooms here are clean, simple, tile-floored affairs that improve as you go up each floor,…