Must-see hotels in Uttarakhand

  • Hotel Narayan Palace

    Uttarakhand

    If you can't afford the best but still want some comforts, the Narayan Palace in Badrinath is your place. Rooms are well set up, some with great window…

  • Mama's Cottage

    Rishikesh

    An old-school budget guesthouse set among 'little Switzerland' on the High Bank is this endearing, family-owned choice with cheap and clean functional…

  • GMVN Tourist Rest House

    Uttarakhand

    This sprawling government-run hotel has fairly institutional rooms, but they're the best value on the mountain. It's conveniently located at the base of…

  • Himachal House Kedarnath

    Uttarakhand

    Opposite the temple, Himachal is a solid choice with welcoming staff. Rooms have Western toilets and bucket hot water, but hard beds. There's an attached…

  • Tungeshwar

    Uttarakhand

    If you want to stay up near Tungnath Mandir, then this is your best bet. While the simple rooms with hard beds are overpriced, you're paying for the views.

  • Hotel Corbett Kingdom

    Uttarakhand

    This straightforward hotel is a comfortable, well-kept option right in the thick of the action in Ramnagar. Marble floors add a touch of class, as does…

  • Snow View Inn

    Uttarakhand

    With its exceptionally friendly owner, Indra, spacious top-floor rooms and terraces facing the mountains, the Snow View is a great place to stay. It's on…

  • Hotel Bhagat

    Uttarakhand

    A bit pricier than Govindghat's other guesthouses near the trailhead, but here you'll pay for clean rooms, river views and hot water. The deluxe rooms…

  • Hotel Govind Palace

    Uttarakhand

    One of the best-value choices if you have to catch an early-morning bus. It has good beds, hot showers and TVs, and the manager is superhelpful. It also…

  • Hotel Priya

    Uttarakhand

    Run by friendly young entrepreneur, Ajay, Hotel Priya has undergone a refit to offer bigger, better quality rooms, but there are still a few cheapies to…

  • Bijrani Rest House

    Uttarakhand

    The first place in from Amdanda Gate at the Corbett Tiger Reserve; meals are available.

  • Sarapduli Rest House

    Uttarakhand

    Clean and simple rooms, set in an area with lots of wildlife, especially birds and crocodiles, but tigers and elephants, too.

  • Wild Orchid Inn

    Uttarakhand

    Far and away the best place to lay your head in Sankri, with clean rooms and hot water.

  • Gairal Rest House

    Uttarakhand

    On the Ramnagar River, accessed from Dhangarhi Gate; meals are available.

  • Savoy Hotel

    Uttarakhand

    At the southern end of the Mall, just past the tourist office, the Savoy is in a quiet location. Some cheaper downstairs rooms are simple, musty affairs,…

  • Dhiraj Guest House

    Rishikesh

    Clean, friendly and cheap – this family-run place hits the trifecta. Rooms are simple and pleasant, and each has use of its own little kitchen (gas is…

  • Hotel Annapurna

    Bageshwar

    Hotel Annapurna is conveniently located next to the bus stand, however it's a dive and only recommendable if you're really stuck. The drunks loitering…

  • Sudesh Guest House

    Rishikesh

    A good budget choice in Swarg Ashram, here you'll find some of the best-value rooms in the neighbourhood. There's a rooftop terrace, shared kitchen and…

  • Hotel Surya

    Rishikesh

    Above Café Coffee Day, the Surya is in a good location by the bridge at Lakshman Jhula. Despite being let down by disinterested staff, it's good value if…

  • Hotel Kamet

    Uttarakhand

    Aim for the annex in the back, with newer rooms that are worth a few more rupees – but look at a few if you can, as each has unique flaws.

  • Hotel New Kamal

    Uttarakhand

    Small and clean with TVs and hot-water showers. Though the beds are hard, this is one of the better cheapies in Joshimath.

  • Tourist Hutments

    Uttarakhand

    The hut known as Tourist Hutments offers the best-value accommodation in Dhikala. It sleeps up to six people.

  • Viswanath Hotel

    Uttarakhand

    The rooms on the 'back side' of this hotel are quiet and have valley views.

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