Must-see hotels in Rajasthan

  • Hotel Pearl Palace

    Jaipur

    The legendary Pearl Palace continues to exceed guests' expectations with excellent rooms that defy their tariffs. There’s quite a range of rooms to choose…

  • Haveli Braj Bhushanjee

    Bundi

    This rambling 200-year-old haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) is run by the very helpful and knowledgeable Braj Bhushanjee family,…

  • Inn Seventh Heaven

    Pushkar

    Enter this lovingly converted haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) through heavy wooden doors into an incense-perfumed courtyard, with a…

  • Le Prince Haveli

    Rajasthan

    The beautifully restored Le Prince Haveli has 14 highly variable, authentically decorated rooms overlooking a tranquil central courtyard. Run as a…

  • Padmini Haveli

    Chittorgarh (Chittor)

    This fabulous guesthouse with charming, enthusiastic and well-informed hosts is the best accommodation within the fort. Stylish rooms have granite…

  • Hotel Arya Niwas

    Jaipur

    Just off Sansar Chandra Marg, this very popular travellers’ haunt has a travel desk, book and gift shop, and a range of in-house activities, from block…

  • Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel

    Udaipur

    This leading hotel set in two converted lakeside havelis (traditional, ornately decorated residences) takes the location cake, and staff are efficient and…

  • Hotel Nachana Haveli

    Jaisalmer

    This 280-year-old royal haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence), set around three courtyards – one with a tinkling fountain – is a fascinating…

  • Suryagarh

    Jaisalmer

    The undisputed king in this category, Suryagarh rises like a fortress beside the Sam road, 14km west of town. It’s a relatively new building in…

  • Khem Villas

    Ranthambhore National Park

    Set in 9 hectares of organic farmland and reforested jungle, this splendid ecolodge was created by the Singh Rathore family, the driving force behind the…

  • 1st Gate Home Fusion

    Jaisalmer

    Italian-designed and superslick, this is Jaisalmer’s most sophisticated hotel and it is beautiful throughout, with a desert-meets-contemporary-boutique…

  • Pal Haveli

    Jodhpur

    This stunning haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) one of the best and most attractive in the old city, was built by the Thakur of Pal in…

  • Hotel Everest

    Pushkar

    This welcoming budget hotel is nestled in the quiet laneways north of Sadar Bazaar. It’s run by a friendly father-and-son team who can’t do too much for…

  • Bhairon Vilas

    Bikaner

    This hotel on the western side of Junagarh is run by a former Bikaner prime minister’s great-grandson. Rooms are mostly large and are eclectically and…

  • Vijay Guest House

    Bikaner

    About 4km east of the centre, this is a home away from home, with spacious, light-filled rooms, a warm welcome and good home-cooked meals. Owner Vijay is…

  • Singhvi’s Haveli

    Jodhpur

    This 500-odd-year-old, family-run, red-sandstone haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) is an understated gem. Run by two friendly brothers,…

  • Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli

    Jodhpur

    This multilevel heritage hotel right under the fort walls is great value and a peaceful choice. It has decorated carved furniture and colourful murals,…

  • Prithvi Vilas

    Rajasthan

    The former hunting lodge of the rulers of Jhalawar sits proudly in acres of peaceful gardens and farmland and is now a family home as well as a very…

  • Atithi Guest House

    Jaipur

    This nicely presented modern guesthouse, well situated between MI and Station Rds, offers strikingly clean, simple rooms dotted around a quiet courtyard…

  • Madhuban

    Jaipur

    Madhuban has bright, antique-furnished, spotlessly clean rooms, plus a private enclosed garden for alfresco meals. The vibrantly frescoed restaurant…

  • Hotel Ranthambhore Regency

    Ranthambhore National Park

    A very professional place that caters to tour groups but can still provide great service to independent travellers. It has immaculate, well-appointed…

  • Hotel Sunbird

    Bharatpur

    This popular, well-run place close to the Keoladeo park entrance may look modest from the road, but out back there's a lovely garden (with bar) and…

  • Birder’s Inn

    Bharatpur

    The Birder’s Inn is a popular, long-standing base for exploring Keoladeo National Park. There is a multicuisine restaurant and a small pool to cool off in…

  • Shri Ganesh Hotel

    Mt Abu

    A fairly central and popular budget spot, Shri Ganesh is well set up for travellers, with an inexpensive cafe-restaurant and plenty of helpful travel…

  • Aranyawas

    Rajasthan

    In secluded, tree-shaded grounds off Hwy 32, 12km south of the temple, Aranyawas has 20 attractive rooms in two-storey stone cottages. They aren’t fancy,…

  • Badal House

    Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Western Rajasthan

    Here you can stay in a family compound in the centre of the village with a few spotlessly clean, mud-walled, thatch-roofed huts and equally spotless rooms…

  • Mosaics Guesthouse

    Eastern Rajasthan

    Get away from it all at this gorgeous arty place (the French owner is a mosaic artist and will show off his workshop) with four lovely rooms, courtyard…

  • Hotel Aravali

    Eastern Rajasthan

    One of the town’s best choices, this conveniently located hotel has been partly refurbished. Cheaper rooms are a little worn and weary but rooms are large…

  • Patan Mahal

    Eastern Rajasthan

    The suite-sized rooms at Patan Mahal have all been painstakingly restored and furnished in plush and comfortable style. This is a relaxing retreat where…

  • Pearl Palace Heritage

    Jaipur

    The second hotel for the successful Pearl Palace team is an upper-midrange property, featuring a lift, five-star hotel linen and some extraordinary decor…

  • Hotel Jamuna Resort

    Rajasthan

    Hotel Jamuna Resort has everything the traveller needs for a bargain price. The rooms in the older wing are either vibrantly painted with murals or…

  • Krishna Ranch

    Udaipur

    This delightful countryside retreat has five cottages set around the grounds of a small farm. Each comes with attached bathroom (with solar-heated shower)…

  • Hotel Harasar Haveli

    Bikaner

    At this modern hotel with the frontage of an old sandstone haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) you’ll find unexpectedly grand accommodation…

  • Rambagh Palace

    Jaipur

    This splendid palace was once the Jaipur pad of Maharaja Man Singh II and his glamorous wife Gayatri Devi. Veiled in hectares of manicured gardens, the…

  • Taj Lake Palace

    Udaipur

    The icon of Udaipur, this romantic white-marble palace seemingly floating on the lake is extraordinary, with open-air courtyards, lotus ponds and a small,…

  • Haveli Inn Pal

    Jodhpur

    This smaller sibling of Pal Haveli is accessed through the same grand entrance, but is located around to the right in one wing of the residence. It’s a…

  • Hotel Mandawa Haveli

    Mandawa

    Close to Sonathia Gate, on the main road, this hotel is set in a glorious, restored 1890s haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) with rooms…

  • Bundi Vilas

    Bundi

    This 300-year-old haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) up a side alley has been tastefully renovated with golden Jaisalmer sandstone, earth…

  • Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel

    Bharatpur

    This exquisite heritage hotel, about equidistant between Keoladeo National Park and the town centre, was once owned by the younger son of Maharaja Jaswant…

  • Shivam Tourist Guest House

    Bundi

    This guesthouse is run by two energetic young couples who are keen to help travellers get the most from their stay in Bundi. Rooms are simple but…

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