Must-see hotels in Odisha

  • Desia

    Odisha

    This gorgeous rural four-room lodge, made of local materials and decorated by tribal artists, is run by Heritage Tours. Activities on offer include half-…

  • Chandoori Sai

    Odisha

    Run by Aussie Leon, this is an earthen-walled refuge with beautiful terracotta flooring, a colourful sari ceiling and five contemporary rooms. The Western…

  • Garh Dhenkanal Palace

    Odisha

    The mighty 19th-century palace of the raja of Dhenkanal is set against the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, overlooking the quaint town of Dhenkanal. The…

  • Trident Hotel

    Bhubaneswar

    The spacious, stylish rooms at the Trident, decorated with fine examples of Odishan stonework, textiles and metalwork, look out onto the peaceful gardens…

  • Kila Dalijoda

    Odisha

    In the village of Mangarajpur, an hour's drive north from Bhubaneswar, Debjit and his family welcome visitors into their ancestral home, a rambling…

  • Gajlaxmi Palace

    Odisha

    Charmingly set amid dense forest 10km outside of Dhenkanal, this elegant heritage palace dates back to 1935 and belongs to one of the families of the…

  • Nature Camp Bhitarkanika

    Odisha

    A special experience awaits at this small, sustainable and privately run tented camp at the heart of Dangamal village, built with the help of villagers…

  • Killa Aul Palace

    Odisha

    In the village of Aul (also pronounced 'aa-li'), this centuries-old former royal palace has been converted into an intimate retreat. The rooms are…

  • Roopark Village

    Odisha

    Tucked away in the village of Kantabonia, 37km west of Balasore, this Santali-village-themed resort is chock-full of tribal kitsch and is a great getaway…

  • Nature Camp, Konark Retreat

    Odisha

    Plopped down on the banks of the Ramchandi River, just across from a sandy Bay of Bengal beach 10km south of Konark, this friendly, laid-back camp has fan…

  • Hotel Gandhara

    Puri

    Gandhara continues to steamroll the competition with its friendliness and amazing value. The 200-year-old pillared heritage building has three wonderfully…

  • Chanakya BNR Hotel

    Puri

    Conjuring up images of the Raj, this splendid 150-year-old railway hotel features beautiful bygone touches throughout, including 90-year-old mural panels…

  • Lotus Resorts

    Odisha

    About 6km from Konark, on pretty Ramchandi Beach, this collection of weathered Canadian-pine cottages is a beautiful getaway. It's situated off a…

  • Mayfair Palm Beach

    Odisha

    This renovated 1914 historic property is Golpalpur-on-Sea's most luxurious, though the service doesn't live up to expectations. The grounds contain…

  • Hotel Grand Central

    Bhubaneswar

    Whitewashed corridors and marble floors lead to smart, well-fitted rooms at this business-class hotel, located just behind the train station. There’s a…

  • Mayfair

    Puri

    The benchmark for Puri luxury, this modern hotel is split between two adjacent buildings. The 12-year-old Mayfair Heritage has spacious, stylish rooms and…

  • Nature Camp Tikarpada

    Odisha

    This camp has a spectacular setting, perched above the beaches of the Mahanadi River with the gorge as a scenic backdrop. Tented accommodation here is…

  • New Marrion

    Bhubaneswar

    A central top-end hotel, Marrion has rooms with a contemporary, classy design: LCD TVs, dark-wood panelling and a small sofa space. Restaurants include…

  • Toshali Ratnagiri Resort

    Odisha

    Featuring tastefully decorated rooms flanking an interior courtyard, this resort is located opposite the Ratnagiri Museum at the far end of Ratnagiri…

  • Z Hotel

    Puri

    This charming yet understated heritage hotel (pronounced 'jed') was a former royal home and remains one of Puri’s most atmospheric choices. Rooms are…

  • Swosti Palm Resort

    Odisha

    Set back from the beach by about 200m, this cheerful midrange resort boasts comfortable and well-appointed rooms; the upstairs units have sea views. There…

  • Arpita Beach Resort

    Odisha

    The contemporary Arpita Beach Resort, 300m from the waterfront, is the nicest place to stay in the village by far, with rain-style showers, LCD…

  • Mango Hotel

    Bhubaneswar

    With friendly front-desk staff, a decent restaurant serving a mix of North Indian and Odishan dishes, a pleasant bar (recommended for solo and women…

  • Puri Home Stay

    Puri

    Heritage Tours runs this welcome budget address, hidden on a quiet street off VIP Rd. There are common areas for mingling, including the tree-shaded…

  • Hotel Hindustan International

    Bhubaneswar

    Although slightly dated, this business hotel can be a fantastic deal if you secure an online discount, sometimes slashing rates in half. Rooms are…

  • Nature Camp Chhotkei

    Odisha

    The best of the nature camps, Nature Camp Chhotkei has five spacious eco-cottages. Meals are simple but tasty and served proudly and substantially by…

  • Panthanivas Barkul

    Odisha

    Panthanivas Barkul has a great setting and is one of the best government-run hotels in Odisha, with comfortable rooms overlooking the lake. The AC rooms…

  • Yatrinivas

    Odisha

    Considering the potential storybook lakeside setting, Yatrinivas is surprisingly uninspired. Its three ageing non-AC rooms have seen better days, though…

  • Travellers Inn

    Puri

    Accommodation is very basic at this simple CT Rd guesthouse, but the prices are hard to beat. The rooms have some natural light as they open out onto a…

  • Panthanivas Hotel

    Bhubaneswar

    A tad overpriced, this government-run establishment is conveniently located in front of the OTDC office and has a string of well-kept, air-conditioned…

  • Raj Residency

    Odisha

    Raj Residency has some of the best digs in town, offering clean, modern rooms with TVs, friendly service and wi-fi. The Indian-Chinese restaurant is also…

  • Maurya Inn

    Bhubaneswar

    This is a simple, straightforward midrange hotel with clean, spacious rooms, hot showers and cable TV. There's no internet or restaurant, but it's located…

  • Hotel Nirmal Inn

    Bhubaneswar

    This no-frills place — located among a cluster of cheapies off Rajpath — has good-value rooms, which are of the can't-swing-a-cat variety but relatively…

  • Panthanivas Rambha

    Odisha

    Panthanivas Rambha is a decent government-run property featuring good-value non-AC rooms with balconies and lake views. The AC rooms are more modern, but…

  • Hotel Sea Side Breeze

    Odisha

    Right on the beach, this lime-green hotel has clean rooms with sea-facing terraces, and the in-house menu (mains ₹80 to ₹150) includes fresh seafood…

  • Hotel Lotus

    Puri

    Friendly and efficient, Lotus is probably the most popular budget choice among foreign backpackers, offering a range of inexpensive rooms that are clean…

  • Sheela Towers

    Odisha

    This is Sambalpur’s top hotel, with a range of comfortable rooms, good wi-fi and in-room complimentary breakfast. The modern art deco restaurant (mains…

  • Maa Mangala Residency

    Odisha

    The pick of Koraput's rather lacklustre offerings, this hotel on the outskirts of town has wi-fi in its spotless rooms and there's a travel desk and a…

  • Hotel Rajbhavan

    Odisha

    Friendly Hotel Rajbhavan is a decent option and has a good multicuisine restaurant (mains ₹80 to ₹200). It’s located across the main road from the train…

  • Hotel Shubham

    Odisha

    Hotel Shubham offers a range of spotless and comfortable rooms only steps from the beach, with a pleasant garden and average restaurant. Rooms in the…

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