Mysuru (Mysore)
A good choice, with helpful management who are eager to help you make the most of Mysuru. There's a wide range of large, unremarkable but inexpensive…
Must-see hotels in Karnataka
Karnataka
A fine upmarket lodge in leafy grounds with pretty cottages and suites, and a good ayurvedic spa. Lots of activities are offered, from guided birding…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Fine backpackers' hostel in a tranquil, leafy suburb close to many yoga schools. It's a well-designed space with comfy dorms, lockers, board games and…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Hidden down a leafy side street, this welcoming guesthouse is a wonderful choice for those seeking a more local experience combined with style and comfort…
Hampi
A tempting new option in Kamalapuram, this modern hotel has inviting, very clean rooms with contemporary decor and flatscreen TVs. The pool is a small…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This intimate, arty hotel has slick and spacious rooms with Japanese-inspired motifs throughout. It's very well located, with a metro station and shopping…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Very popular with yoga students and young travellers, this cosy French-run guesthouse offers tidy rooms in a property that boasts a lovely garden cafe…
Karnataka
Almost a boutique hotel, the fine Malige offers rooms (there are four classes) that are spotless, contemporary and comfortable. It's also home to one of…
Gokarna
Well-constructed, spacious cottages and fine sea views are the main draws at this established place (previously called Arnav) above Kudle Beach. It's run…
Hampi
A dependable, welcoming place split over two properties on the same street. Gopi offers friendly service and has good-quality rooms that are almost…
Karnataka
Located on a quiet side street, this excellent hotel has smart rooms with cable TV, marble floors and attractive furnishings (most with desk and wardrobe)…
Gokarna
These attractive cottages, towards the eastern end of the beach, are some of Om's best, all with front porches that face a slim central garden. You'll…
Karnataka
This 4th-century heritage house is a gem, with traditional-style rooms featuring exposed beams and boutique touches. It has two bedrooms and a dining room…
Hampi
Sunny both in name and disposition, this popular guesthouse is a hit among backpackers for its characterful huts, very well-maintained tropical garden,…
Karnataka
This heritage house has five simple yet stylish rooms decorated with tribal textiles around a pleasant common area with a courtyard garden. Bathrooms are…
Hampi
A decent all-rounder with comfortable, attractive and well-presented rooms that have mosquito nets. It has a lovely roof terrace and a reliable travel…
Karnataka
A well-run place with good choice of rooms; some on the upper floors overlook the Krishna Temple. There are two bars and a good seafood restaurant here.
Karnataka
The very rustic Tiger Ranch has basic cottages, a thatched-roof dining hall and fine home-cooked food. There's good walking in the surrounding forest, and…
Mysuru (Mysore)
A former maharaja’s guesthouse, built in 1921, this vast building has considerable old-world charm, including a 'birdcage' elevator and fine mosaic-tiled…
Mysuru (Mysore)
The maharaja built the Green Hotel in the 1920s as a palace for his daughters. Today it's a heritage hotel set among charming gardens. Rooms in the old…
Karnataka
Large, concrete beachfront hotel with comfortable rooms, many with sea views. It offers several ayurvedic packages, which include massages and specialised…
Karnataka
Forest lodge adhering to ecofriendly principles with good accommodation in rooms or tented cottages. The camp organises white-water rafting on the Kali…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Swanky Leela isn’t actually a palace (it was built in 2003), but in terms of comfort it's fit for royalty – and golfers (it's next to a course). Gleaming…
Kodagu (Coorg) Region
Set in a coffee estate, this romantic nature resort has stilted cottages that soar above the lush green surrounds. Luxurious rooms have teak floorboards,…
Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa Jogfalls
Karnataka
Located near the Jog Falls car park, this government-run hotel has enormous rooms that are in decent shape, all with spectacular views. The dorm has 10…
Mangaluru (Mangalore)
At this well-managed hotel (part of the Taj group) in the heart of the city the spacious rooms have a touch of class, though some retain very dated…
Karnataka
This lodge has a good selection of well-maintained, comfortable cottages, many with attractive terraces; very helpful staff members; and varied, plentiful…
Hampi
Slightly more upmarket than many guesthouses in the bazaar area, this place has a choice of basic, decent rooms, many with views of Virupaksha Temple,…
Karnataka
Inviting, renovated, state-run Mayura Velapuri, 700m from Channakeshava Temple, has comfortable, spacious rooms dotted around shady grounds. It's set back…
Kodagu (Coorg) Region
The name Misty Woods aptly sums up the landscape that surrounds this mountain lodge. The vastu shastra (ancient science similar to feng shui) style…
Kodagu (Coorg) Region
In the foothills of the Western Ghats, 4.5km southwest of Kakkabe, this lodge is located on a farm where coffee, cardamom, fruit and avocado are…
Karnataka
Opposite Nrityagram dance village, Kuteeram isn’t as luxurious as other Taj Group offerings, but it’s still atmospheric, with a balance of comfort and…
Karnataka
Decent, resort-style MC has 23 spacious, well-equipped rooms, a large swimming pool, a kids' pool, a multicuisine restaurant and a convenient location…
Kodagu (Coorg) Region
This modern hotel has 10 clean, well-presented rooms with neutral decor, flatscreen TVs, bedside lights and attractive bathrooms. Check the website, which…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Offering good value, this large hotel has many advantages, including a very inviting pool, lovely leafy grounds and a handy location less than a kilometre…
Karnataka
Offering good value, this hotel has a huge choice of clean motel-style rooms around a central atrium, and it's conveniently located for Golgumbaz. Its…
Karnataka
Basic lodging at park HQ that's convenient in terms of location, though poor maintenance is an issue. Dorms are rented out in their entirety so are geared…
Mysuru (Mysore)
The affable Hatherell couple runs this relaxing place, a fine family getaway with a sparkling swimming pool, delicious homemade food and accommodation in…
Paljor Dhargey Ling Guest House
Kodagu (Coorg) Region
This simple Tibetan-run guesthouse is opposite the Golden Temple and a good choice for those who have a Protected Area Permit to stay overnight.
Kyathdevaraya Gudi Wilderness Camp
Mysuru (Mysore)
This camp occupies a fantastic site amid peaceful forest, with grazing warthogs and spotted deer. Accommodation (in tented cottages or delightful stilted…
