Must-see hotels in Punjab & Haryana

  • Baradari Palace

    Punjab (India)

    Built as a garden palace for Maharaja Rajinder Singh, this nostalgic heritage hotel is Punjab’s most graceful place to spend a night. The enormous,…

  • Mrs Bhandari’s Guesthouse

    Amritsar

    Founded by the much-missed Mrs Bhandari (1906–2007), this slightly mothballed but friendly guesthouse is set in spacious grounds in Amritsar cantonment,…

  • Hotel Icon

    Chandigarh

    One of Chandigarh's best boutique addresses, the Icon justifies every penny it charges (though with discounts the rates are very reasonable) in the form…

  • Hotel Shivalikview

    Chandigarh

    Operated by the state tourism board, this hulk of a building is much more pleasant inside than it looks from the outside. Rooms are unexciting but large,…

  • Vivanta By Taj

    Chandigarh

    Not as grand as some of the Taj Group's other properties, this hotel still offers luxurious, flawless service and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows,…

  • Grand Hotel

    Amritsar

    Across the road from the train station, but far from grungy, the Grand is an oasis of calm amid an otherwise chaotic location. Rooms are spacious – if not…

  • Tourist Guesthouse

    Amritsar

    This good-value backpacker stalwart offers pocket-friendly prices and humble rooms with high ceilings and fans. There’s a small restaurant, a cute little…

  • Tikkar Taal Tourist Complex

    Chandigarh

    With a gorgeous location on the shore of a lake 8km from the hill-station of Morni, Tikkar Taal Tourist Complex has clean, comfortable rooms with private…

  • Hotel Aquamarine

    Chandigarh

    This is one of Chandigarh's proper boutique hotels, shielded from the road by a leafy terrace and featuring rooms full of luscious fabrics and framed…

  • Sri Guru Ram Das Niwas

    Amritsar

    Inexpensive rooms are available in this niwas (pilgrims' hostel) at the southeast end of the Golden Temple Complex. Foreigners are generally accommodated…

  • Budgerigar Motel

    Chandigarh

    Should you fancy an overnight stay in Pinjore Gardens, there are pleasant rooms with Mughal-style flourishes and views of the gardens at the Budgerigar…

  • Yatri Niwas

    Punjab & Haryana

    Fronted by a grassy lawn, this whitewashed standard-issue government complex has unimaginative but well-appointed rooms assuring adequate value for money,…

  • Hotel Stella

    Punjab (India)

    Upscale by Bathinda's standards, this fancy business hotel offers new-age creature comforts in smartly appointed rooms, while the terrace pool and bar are…

  • Hotel Sunbeam

    Chandigarh

    The smartest of three hotels standing side by side across the road from ISBT 17 bus station, Hotel Sunbeam (not to be confused with next-door Sunbeam…

  • Vivanta By Taj

    Punjab & Haryana

    A clear favourite among the few luxury addresses in close proximity to the Surajkund fairground, this smart and stylish hotel has ultra-comfortable rooms…

  • Hotel Holy City Paradise Inn

    Punjab (India)

    This small but well-run place has clean and comfy rooms, a friendly welcome, a good restaurant serving local food (7am to 10pm) and a quiet location on…

  • Hotel Satyadeep

    Chandigarh

    Run by a management comprising courteous Sai Baba devotees, Satyadeep has wood-panelled corridors leading to simple, well-kept, bright and breezy rooms,…

  • Ramada Amritsar

    Amritsar

    This grand-looking hotel is the only top-end option in the old city. The lobby is somewhat chintzy, but rooms are smart and modern, and the service is…

  • Hotel Indus

    Amritsar

    The dramatic million-dollar view of the Golden Temple from the rooftop restaurant-of-sorts is reason enough to stay at this modern hotel. Rooms are…

  • London Hotel

    Punjab (India)

    The most comfortable hotel in the town centre, London has clean, cosy rooms, a bar and three small restaurants, including one on the roof terrace. Turn…

  • Hotel Chinar

    Punjab (India)

    One of the few cheapies in town that accepts foreigners, Chinar is in a lane right behind the bus stand. The geysers don't work in all the bathrooms, and…

  • Grand Hotel

    Punjab (India)

    Far from grand (in fact, it's hidden above a row of shops), this hotel does have clean rooms with TV and wi-fi (the only hotel with wi-fi, it seems), and…

  • Hotel Ishita Inn

    Amritsar

    This compact four-storey hotel has simple but comfortable rooms with TV and small shower room, and a great location on the fringes of the Golden Temple…

  • Hotel Golden Tower

    Amritsar

    Newly renovated rooms are sparkling clean with a modern finish, free wi-fi and wall-mounted TV. Fun location in the heart of the old city and very close…

  • Hotel City Heart

    Amritsar

    With a great location on recently renovated Golden Temple Rd, this smart, superclean, old-city hotel has modern, spacious rooms and friendly staff. No…

  • Hotel Sandhuz

    Punjab (India)

    Arguably the smartest of the four hotels within walking distance of the bus stand, Sandhuz promises hot showers, clean sheets and a popular family…

  • Hotel Imperial Corner

    Punjab (India)

    Right beside the bus stand, above easy-to-spot Food Library, this recently refurbished hotel has modern and spacious, though slightly spartan, rooms.

  • Hotel Divyadeep

    Chandigarh

    Run by a group of Sai Baba devotees, Divyadeep has smart but austere rooms, and welcoming staff. Rooms have small TVs, but no internet or wi-fi.

  • Hotel Samrat

    Chandigarh

    A solid midrange option with smallish, but clean and comfortable rooms with TV and complimentary wi-fi.

  • Hotel Appreciate

    Punjab (India)

    Hotel Appreciate promises decent value among a bunch of budget hotels near the bus station. Behind the property's Lego-like facade are simple air…

  • Backpacker's Nest

    Amritsar

    The basement dorms in this city-centre bunkhouse lack natural light, but are spacious enough. The main dorm is huge and acts as a de facto lounge, with TV…

  • MK Sood Guesthouse

    Amritsar

    Small, quaint and clean, this place benefits from a quieter location than most old-city hotels in the vicinity of the Golden Temple area. All rooms have…

  • Hotel CJ International

    Amritsar

    Standard rooms are a little gloomy, though smartly appointed, so it's worth stumping up the cash for one of the much more spacious executive rooms, which…

  • Rosy Pelican Tourist Complex

    Punjab & Haryana

    Adjacent to the park entrance and set in landscaped grounds, this tourist complex operated by Haryana Tourism features a mix of decent to pleasant rooms…

  • Hotel Vacation Inn

    Amritsar

    Brand new in 2018, this modern hotel represents good value in the market lanes surrounding the Golden Temple. Rooms lack character, but are bright with…

  • Hotel Grace

    Amritsar

    This low-profile hotel in a market area to the east of Golden Temple has a fair mix of affordable rooms. The best are at the front, with plenty of natural…

  • Hotel Royal

    Punjab (India)

    The welcome's not the cheeriest, but there are some decent air-conditioned rooms and tasty meals available at Hotel Royal, 200m east of Kapurthala bus…

  • Sangam Hotel & Restaurant

    Punjab (India)

    Sangam offers neat and tidy air-conditioned rooms, plus a few cheaper, grubbier fan-cooled rooms. The restaurant does good Punjabi platters for meals.

  • Hotel Comfort

    Punjab (India)

    The smartest of a few hotels just outside the bus station, Hotel Comfort has modern rooms with TV and wi-fi, plus a restaurant and a bar.

  • Bus Station Guesthouse

    Punjab (India)

    The Pathankot bus station has a guesthouse featuring very basic rooms and a common shower room.

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