Jaipur
This bright and friendly hostel is in a quiet residential part of town, but it's not too far from all the restaurants on MI Rd. Six- and eight-bed dorms…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Rajasthan
Pushkar
Housed in a lovely old blue-washed building with lawns and gardens, this guesthouse has ashram austerity and genuinely friendly management. Some of the…
Pushkar
Ananta, an (almost) five-star resort sprawling on 3.5 hectares in the rugged ranges 4km from Pushkar, presents a new era in spiritual pilgrimage. Lucky…
Bharatpur
A picturesque hotel 2km from town, the Bagh has 38 elegant rooms spread out in separate pavilions and nestled in a former royal orchard. All rooms boast…
Ranthambhore National Park
Once belonging to the maharaja of Jaipur, this curvy art deco lodge has delightful suites refurbished with period flare. The luxury extends to the 4.5…
Jaipur
This welcoming guesthouse is in a small, quiet street behind busy Kabir Marg, very convenient to the train station. The air-con dorm features big lockers…
Eastern Rajasthan
This romantic heritage building on the shores of Gundalao Lake was built in 1870 as a monsoon palace. The lake fills after the monsoon rains, and the…
Ajmer
This modern and comfortable option, on the shores of Ana Sagar about 3km from the centre, is rather out of the way. However, the attractive and spacious…
Jaipur
Tucked away off Moti Dungri Marg is this tranquil place with comfortable, simple rooms decorated with a few traditional flourishes. It’s hosted by a…
Eastern Rajasthan
Near the reserve entrance is this imposing former hunting lodge of the maharajas of Alwar. There’s a driveway leading from opposite the Forest Reception…
Jaipur
This is a worthy choice if you want to stay in a palace. It’s located just outside the city walls, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Chandpol (a gateway to…
Jaipur
This friendly choice on a busy road is well set up for travellers and backpackers on a tight budget, with a rooftop garden, travel advice, internet and…
Pushkar
This beautifully designed B&B by the folks at Inn Seventh Heaven has five very private doubles a short walk from town. The rooms are straight out of a…
Jaipur
Set in a haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) over 150 years old, Chirmi Palace is run by a traditional Rajput family. Rooms are atmospheric…
Jaipur
Ritzy, comfortable and staffed to the hilt, this grand hotel is a high-walled oasis in an otherwise extremely scruffy part of town near the train station…
Jaipur
Probably the best option right inside the Old City, and one of Jaipur's better budget hotels. Many of the rooms have been renovated and enlarged, so…
Ranthambhore National Park
A reasonable midrange option, with spacious doubles and 'cottages' (larger rooms with bigger bathrooms) facing a garden and small pool. The management is…
Pushkar
Perched on the highest point in Pushkar overlooking an old temple, this welcoming hotel has excellent views of the town and lake (and lots of stairs). The…
Pushkar
This family run place is indeed white, with spotless rooms. Some are decidedly on the small side, but the nicest are generous and have balconies. It's…
Jaipur
A long-time budget travellers’ favourite offering an assortment of eclectic and individual rooms. Inspect a few before settling in. Plus points include…
Jaipur
Run by the people behind Hotel Arya Niwas, Tara Niwas offers well-furnished apartments suitable for longer stays. Some rooms have attached kitchenettes,…
Bharatpur
Managed by eager-to-please brothers, this guesthouse delivers great value, with seven simple, clean and spacious rooms and a pleasant rooftop where you…
Jaipur
Krishna Palace is conveniently located near the train and bus stations (and free pickup is on offer). Rooms are generally spacious, well maintained and…
Bharatpur
Rooms at the Royal are all clean and fresh, and the rooftop restaurant is cosy, making the whole place feel more like a homestay than a guesthouse. The…
Bharatpur
Owned and run by the same family as the original Spoonbill Hotel down the road, this place has simple but smart rooms, each with a small terrace. The…
Bharatpur
There are just six spacious rooms in this quaint farmhouse set back from the busy Agra Rd. The rooms have marble floors, solar hot water, good mattresses…
Pushkar
This welcoming, brightly coloured hostel, boasts abundant potted plants and a range of well-appointed rooms and dorms. It is out along Panch Kund Rd, a…
Ranthambhore National Park
Luxurious tents – based on the design for the maharaja of Jodhpur last century – are set on manicured lawns in an isolated woodland near the park. Each of…
Ranthambhore National Park
This RTDC complex is close to the park entrance and, although institutional in atmosphere, has bright and spacious rooms that are generally better than…
Ranthambhore National Park
Ankur Resort is good at organising safaris, wake-up calls and early breakfasts for tiger spotters. Standard rooms are fairly unadorned, but clean and…
Pushkar
Run by a quiet, welcoming family, Alka has rooms overlooking a large, tree-shaded courtyard. Each is small and basic but neat and tidy, and they come with…
Ajmer
This guesthouse provides an excellent opportunity to stay with a delightful family and receive down-to-earth hospitality. There are five heritage-style…
Pushkar
A simple budget place with keen young management and a large neem tree sprouting up from the courtyard to shade the rooftop terrace. Rooms are basic fan…
Pushkar
This hotel has a lovely enclosed garden with a fabulous pool (nonguests ₹100), children’s playground and pet tortoises. The rooms, crammed with carved…
Pushkar
This hotel is set in spacious grounds and has a great position along the eastern shore of the lake. It has a lot more character than most RTDC places,…
Pushkar
Behind the popular Sunset Cafe is a garden and a double-storey row of rooms all with TVs, AC and comfortable beds. The quiet location and access to a good…
Bharatpur
This unusual tree-shaded courtyard guesthouse, in a quiet corner of the old town, is extremely basic, and has only four rooms, but it comes with bags of…
Pushkar
Especially for horse lovers, but not exclusively so, this family-run hotel is just a short walk from the lake. There is a large garden compound featuring…
Eastern Rajasthan
Rooms at this centrally located hotel vary so much that you may prefer a cheaper 'deluxe' to a pricier 'super deluxe'; inspect a few before deciding. The…
Jaipur
Situated above the renowned restaurant of the same name, this hotel offers a prime vantage point from where you can check out the mayhem of the Old City…
