Must-see hotels in Udaipur

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • 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,…

  • Hotel Krishna Niwas

    Udaipur

    Run by an artist family, Krishna Niwas has smart, clean, air-conditioned rooms; those with views are smaller, and some come with balconies. There are…

  • Hotel Baba Palace

    Udaipur

    This central hotel has sparkling rooms with decent beds behind solid doors and there's an elevator. It’s eye to eye with the Jagdish Temple, so many of…

  • Jaiwana Haveli

    Udaipur

    Professionally run by two helpful brothers and efficient staff, this smart place has spotless, unfussy rooms with good beds, TVs and attractive block…

  • Amet Haveli

    Udaipur

    A 350-year-old heritage building on the lakeshore, with delightful rooms featuring cushioned window seats, coloured glass and little shutters. They’re set…

  • Rangniwas Palace Hotel

    Udaipur

    This 19th-century palace has plenty of heritage character, though some rooms are rather old-fashioned. There's a central garden with a small pool shaded…

  • Lal Ghat Guest House

    Udaipur

    This mellow guesthouse by the lake was one of the first to open in Udaipur, and it’s still a sound choice, with an amazing variety of older and newer…

  • Udai Kothi

    Udaipur

    A five-storey wedding cake of a building, Udai Kothi is a modern building (there's an elevator) with lots of traditional embellishments – cupolas,…

  • Hotel Gangaur Palace

    Udaipur

    This elaborate, faded haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) is set around a stone-pillared courtyard, with a wide assortment of rooms on…

  • Udaivilas

    Udaipur

    In lovely grounds running down to the northwestern shore of Lake Pichola, 2km west of the old city by road, Udaivilas’ butter-sculpture domes are…

  • Kankarwa Haveli

    Udaipur

    This is one of Udaipur’s few hotels that are genuine old havelis (traditional, ornately decorated residences), as opposed to new buildings made to look…

  • Hotel Raj Palace

    Udaipur

    This 300-year-old haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) snuggling up to the back wall of the city palace, is a little rough and worn around…

  • Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel

    Udaipur

    Built in the early 20th century for royal functions, the Fateh Prakash has luxurious rooms and gorgeous suites, all comprehensively equipped and almost…

  • Poonam Haveli

    Udaipur

    A modern place decked out in traditional style, friendly Poonam has 16 spacious, spotlessly clean rooms with marble floors, big beds, TVs and spare but…

  • Karohi Haveli

    Udaipur

    A beautifully renovated and much expanded haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) with tastefully decorated rooms surrounding a cool marble…

  • Nukkad Guest House

    Udaipur

    Nukkad has clean and simple fan-cooled rooms radiating off a vertigo-inspiring central atrium. On the roof there's a sociable restaurant were you can…

  • Jheel Guest House

    Udaipur

    Right on the lake edge (when the lake is full), Jheel has three nice rooms with little balconies and four-poster beds, and three more ordinary ones. Staff…

  • Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel

    Udaipur

    This hotel, in the former palace guest quarters, has opulent common areas such as its pool courtyard, bar and lawn garden. Some of the suites are truly…

  • Dream Heaven

    Udaipur

    This higgledy-piggledy building boasts clean rooms with wall hangings and paintings. Bathrooms are smallish, though some rooms have a decent balcony and…

  • Udai Garh

    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…

  • Mewar Haveli

    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…

  • Akshara Guest House

    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…

  • goStops Udaipur

    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,…

  • Pratap Bhawan

    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…

  • Bunkyard Hostel

    Udaipur

    Bright and cheerful, Bunkyard has colourful rooms, helpful staff and a rooftop restaurant with lake views. There's free chai on the roof at sunset.

  • Hotel Treebo Udai Niwas

    Udaipur

    A friendly place with clean and brightly decorated, if not huge, rooms, and more natural light as you move up this very tall building (it’s at least eight…

  • Hotel Minerwa

    Udaipur

    A decent budget place with clean rooms that improve in size, decor and views as you go up the price scale and a few have lake glimpses. The pleasant, well…