Bikaner
This friendly and relaxed homestay is set behind its cheerful associated Café Indra. The six guest rooms are large, spotless and comfortable, and you can…
Must-see hotels in Rajasthan
Jodhpur
This remodelled colonial bungalow is popular with groups. It is still good for families, though, thanks to the peaceful lawns, village-theme restaurant…
Udaipur
This higgledy-piggledy building boasts clean rooms with wall hangings and paintings. Bathrooms are smallish, though some rooms have a decent balcony and…
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…
Rajasthan
This highly atmospheric hotel boasts several colourfully decorated rooms in a lovingly restored haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence)…
Jaipur
A long-time budget travellers’ favourite offering an assortment of eclectic and individual rooms. Inspect a few before settling in. Plus points include…
Jodhpur
A small family-run guesthouse with five clean, colourful rooms with windows. It’s tucked down the narrowest of alleys, but you get an up-close view of…
Mt Abu
A modern, well-run hotel in spacious grounds, the punningly named Hilltone takes a leaf out of the more famous hospitality brand with stylishly…
Jaipur
Run by the people behind Hotel Arya Niwas, Tara Niwas offers well-furnished apartments suitable for longer stays. Some rooms have attached kitchenettes,…
Jodhpur
It’s not often you get to lay your head down in a converted Hindu temple, but Nirvana Home gives you the chance. The hotel is in a busy bazaar, but rooms…
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…
Mt Abu
This property perched up among trees has appealing leafy views and comfortable, rather grand, marble-floored rooms with balconies. The suites are on two…
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…
Bikaner
This small, tidy and welcoming guesthouse is in a relatively quiet location, though still handy to Bikaner's sights. The rooms are very clean and…
Mandawa
This gracious old haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) has traditionally decorated rooms. The eclectic suites have small mezzanine levels…
Jodhpur
Yogi's is a venerable travellers' hang-out, with a clean dorm and budget rooms in a 500-year-old blue-washed haveli (traditional, ornately decorated…
Udaipur
Set just back from the lakeshore, Udai Garh is an oasis of peace, with a central courtyard and spacious rooms. Unfortunately the rooms don't quite capture…
Jaisalmer
Well run by honest, traveller-friendly management, this hotel has clean midrange rooms, some with lovely window seats, as well as plenty of budget options…
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…
Chittorgarh (Chittor)
A tidy and efficient business hotel, just 300m from the train station, and a world away from the lacklustre hotels near the bus station. Rooms are bright…
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…
Rajasthan
Run by a friendly, down-to-earth couple, this simple place with clean, air-cooled rooms is a little out of town on the way to Roop Niwas Kothi. It’s…
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…
Jodhpur
A charming hotel surrounding a verdant and peaceful oasis shaded by majestic neem trees. Rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable and decorated with…
Udaipur
Mewar is a decent midranger in a central location with friendly staff who oversee sun-filled rooms with comfortable beds. It has a pleasant clean and…
Jodhpur
This tiny hotel has just four rooms and is run by two energetic brothers who also run the helpful booking agency Guchi's. The rooms are small but very…
Mt Abu
Plush and contemporary but with Rajasthani colours and designs, Hillock's rooms are some of the most comfortable in Mt Abu. Add to that the fine Mayur…
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…
Bundi
Annpurna is a very peaceful family-run guesthouse of just six rooms opposite Nawal Sagar. The simple and clean rooms are a great budget choice, and the…
Jodhpur
A friendly place set away from the hustle of the old city. Good home-cooked veg and nonveg dishes are available, and there’s a cushion-floored, sari…
Udaipur
This small hotel of just six rooms, two with air-con and views, is found above Cafe Edelweiss and is run by the same management. Rooms are clean and…
Udaipur
The attractions of this buzzing place include the rooftop space to chill out, the colourful decor and the sheer number of activities, including walks,…
Jodhpur
Well set up for travellers, with helpful management and a location very convenient to the Jodhpur train station. All rooms are clean and tiled, with smart…
Udaipur
A curving marble staircase leads up from the wide lobby to large rooms with big bathrooms and, in many cases, cushioned window seats. A deservedly popular…
Ajmer
This guesthouse provides an excellent opportunity to stay with a delightful family and receive down-to-earth hospitality. There are five heritage-style…
