Himachal Pradesh
Overlooking a tea plantation and woodlands, 1.5km north of Subash Chowk, Norwood Green offers four bright, contemporary and very tasteful villas, each…
Must-see hotels in Himachal Pradesh
Parvati Valley
This very welcoming property is set amid flowers and fountain pools at the entrance to Mateura Jari. Many of the rooms are large, new affairs with solar…
Manali
Authentically colonial without undue luxury, the Sunshine is set in delightfully peaceful, layered lawns off Club House Rd. Four large suites are in the…
Himachal Pradesh
Nearing completion at the time of research, Hans Hotel's killer feature is the large open terrace with not just mountain panoramas but also glimpses of …
Parvati Valley
For Kasol's most arrestingly beautiful mountain view, sit on the roof terrace of this large contemporary hostel and swoon.
Parvati Valley
On a hard-to-beat waterfront lawn with private mini hot spring, Taji has a range of tidy rooms, the cheaper ones accessed off a sunny communal terrace…
Himachal Pradesh
Better value than the many homestays in central Nako, Delek's simple but new, decent rooms have good beds, quality geysers and delightful management. With…
Himachal Pradesh
A short, steep walk above the Vashisht Mandir is rewarded with some of the best mountain views from any hotel in the Manali region, and plenty of communal…
Spiti
Expanded in 2018, Kanamo offers five lovely new rooms, of which three are ensuite for no extra charge. Rates include breakfast and dinner that can be…
Dharamsala
Set in the gorgeous Norbulingka gardens, Norling House offers 13 fairy-tale rooms richly decked out with Tibetan artwork and Buddhist handicrafts from the…
Manali
Manali's branch of the reliable hostel chain works its usual backpacker magic with walls you're encouraged to write on, and a lawn whose overhanging trees…
Lahaul & Spiti
Above an interesting handloom weaving workshop, Atithi's lavender-coloured rooms are cleaner and newer than most of the other simple guesthouses on…
Himachal Pradesh
Plain, simple but clean and understandably popular, the Resthouse lies right within the ancient temple's outer courtyard (gates locked 9.30pm to 4am),…
Dharamsala
Across the street from Vashnu Mata Temple, rooms in Sky Pie's guesthouse section are decent budget options, while those in its hotel building next door…
Manali
Twelve plain, well-kept rooms with concrete floors share two balcony-terraces with seating areas. Unlike most Manali guesthouses it's still family run,…
Himachal Pradesh
Using its signature combo of muralled walls and fresh dorms of good new bunk beds, Zostel cheekily steals some of the best views down the valley and its…
Manali
Fifteen full-comfort rooms in a new but attractive construction built using traditional materials are accessed from L-shaped open balconies with little…
Himachal Pradesh
Super-central and by far the best option in Jawalamukhi, the spacious, comfy rooms have good mattresses and a golden twinkle to the bed sashes. Some have…
Spiti
This old-school backpacker favourite has a relaxed, friendly vibe and, though the four rooms are a tad dated, the charm is in sharing the expansive,…
Himachal Pradesh
Knaygoh has 17 very comfortable ensuite tents, the best ones forming an arc within a raised terrace of flowery gardens complete with outdoor get-together…
Dharamsala
In a peaceful yet accessible spot towards the top of Dharamkot, this great-value, three-storey guesthouse has fine views from its wide front lawn and the…
Parvati Valley
Even the least expensive of the Royal Orchard's 21 rooms are clean, spacious and new, the upper floors enjoying wraparound balconies.
Shimla
Completely unsigned, this marvellously located five-room property sits behind the main house in the walled gardens of historic Sidhowal Lodge, just behind…
Himachal Pradesh
Climb the red stair-path beside DK Monastery to find these four furnished mini-apartments in the unmarked, three-storey green building just before the…
Himachal Pradesh
Half a kilometre west of Naldehra in Durgapur village, Châlets puts a lot of love into its multi-leveled terraces, lawns and gardens edged with bamboo and…
Himachal Pradesh
High above the lake's eastern monasteries, Wangdu's 15 rooms are about the best in town and while the reception is basically a dozing man on a bench,…
Spiti
Namsay is built with great authenticity as a Spitian house – complete with poplar-stem ceilings and painted earthen walls. Yet it's comfortably furnished…
Shimla
Opened in 2017, Dhroov is one of the centre's bigger hotels, with high levels of comfort, a modern elegance, and plenty of free parking (by car lift). The…
Parvati Valley
Blue Star's new, top-floor rooms are Kalga's (modest) best with good-quality ensuite bathrooms and a great communal lounging area of wicker chairs with…
Parvati Valley
Modern, high-quality yet unfussy rooms come with window seating and kettle in Kasol's finest hotel so far. It's 200m east of the bus stop towards…
Mcleod Ganj
An enduring favourite with midrange travellers and small groups, Green Hotel has a diverse range of sunny, superclean rooms in three buildings, most with…
Himachal Pradesh
Most of this mini-hotel's rooms face the best view of old Nako's antique remnants, a view shared by an open terrace restaurant with ambitious menu (much…
Parvati Valley
Six unusually clean, well-kept rooms off shared balconies, rise above a family home that's central if hidden amid several reggae cafes and new guesthouses.
Spiti
Losar has half a dozen OK guesthouses clumped around the bus stand but for something far more atmospheric Nomad's Cottage is well worth the 1.3km detour:…
Manali
Built in 2017, Timberwolves combines a semi-hippie rooftop cafe with 13 contrastingly comfortable, well-built rooms with partial pine-cladding plus, in…
Himachal Pradesh
Ideal if you're staying in Bhuntar for an early flight, this cheery new place is right by the airport gate. A Buddha statue welcomes guests to plush rooms…
Dharamsala
The location atop a small shopping mall seems inauspicious, but comfortably stylish rooms are about the best you'll find in Dharamsala and, if you splash…
Mcleod Ganj
One of five guesthouses up a flight of steps off TIPA Rd, Tibetan-run Kalsang has spartan rooms along four pot-planted terraces that get breezier and more…
Spiti
With a low-key urban chic that's rare in Kaza, this place is aimed squarely at motorcyclists. There's ample bike parking, a specialist Enfield repair shop…
Himachal Pradesh
This smart midrange choice on the main road in Shastri Nagar has a lawn area and 17 balcony rooms all overlooking the river. Beds are remarkably…
