Balochistan
Faded around the edges and overpriced, the rooms and service at Quetta's oldest hotel are decidedly average. Nonetheless, it's a Quetta institution with…
Must-see hotels in Pakistan
Karachi
The Regent Plaza tries hard to offer top-end facilities at the bottom end of the price range. Mostly it does an excellent job, although an excess of…
Karachi
If you want to get slightly away from things, this hotel in a quiet area is worth it for its large grounds and proximity to the sea. All rooms look out…
Gilgit
This large 48-room hotel is clearly designed for tour groups and makes for an exceptionally comfortable stay - all the better if you negotiate a discount…
Karakoram Highway
This is a poorer cousin of the big bold PCs elsewhere, but it has very comfortable, well-appointed rooms and the high-quality Nadia restaurant (see Eating…
Karakoram Highway
This conspicuous hotel has wonderful views from the lobby, restaurant and roof down the valley. The 40 spacious rooms, some with double beds, have TV,…
Karakoram Highway
A little further from the bazaar and with a similar view of the Indus River to the PTDC, Concordia has good-value standard rooms, though check the…
Pakistan
Caravan's has three immaculately clean, nicely decorated rooms with shared hot shower, a relaxing sitting area, a book exchange and good food, all of…
Karakoram Highway
The staff here are also very helpful and informative and there's a gift shop in the foyer. The rooms of this recommended hotel are air cooled and there's…
Karakoram Highway
The new building with four double rooms and a soon-to-be-completed restaurant is above the lake on Deosai Rd, but at the time of research it was still…
Karakoram Highway
Rooms here are large and comfortable, though this is one of the very few PTDC motels where you may find dirty bed linen, unswept carpet and a hot water…
Karachi
Due to its close proximity of the US consulate, the Marriott has tighter security than most hotels you would have visited. This has scared travellers off…
Pakistan
A long-time favourite with tour groups, who enjoy the large shady gardens that the hotel encloses, along with the excellent service. Rooms are spacious…
Karakoram Highway
This hotel was recently refurbished and is looking splendid with lots of carved wood softening the concrete construction. Both standard and deluxe rooms…
Karakoram Highway
Friendly Batura Inn, 800m north of the village on the KKH, has some very tired, threadbare rooms. There's no running hot water but you can request it by…
Balochistan
The Bloom Star has clean and comfortable rooms but what's drawn travellers here for years are the quiet location and leafy courtyard that's perfect for…
Karakoram Highway
The friendly staff here are happy to help foreigners visit the petroglyph sites and Chilas village. While local assistance or advice may not be necessary,…
Karakoram Highway
The NAPWD Resthouse is good, but very popular in summer. Other NAPWD resthouses are east of Chilas at Jalipur, Gonar Farm and Gini (off the Highway), and…
Balochistan
The cheapest of the cheap in Quetta, the Azad Muslim is particularly popular with Japanese backpackers. Rooms are arranged around a central courtyard, and…
Pakistan
Sheza is no match for the Holiday Inn, but the price won't pack as much of a blow and you may even be able to cut it further. Rooms are arranged around a…
Peshawar
A decent Saddar hotel that keeps you close to the action. Rooms are good for the price, although, those at the back are lacking in natural light. No…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The five-star Marriott has all the deluxe trappings you'd expect at this price: lavish rooms with internet connectivity, plasma TVs and electronic safes,…
Karakoram Highway
Out on the link road, the Gulmit Continental, formerly Shatuber Inn, has excellent value doubles - too cheap to last and perhaps reflecting the recent…
Southern Punjab
A recommended option if you're seeking a tranquil residential locale and don't mind staying away from the centre. This unpretentious guesthouse offers…
Karakoram Highway
The most reliable (in terms of being open in the shoulder seasons) and friendly accommodation is the modest Hilltop Hotel with three, very unpretentious…
Karachi
This tall hotel has rooms with views looking over Saddar while rising above the worst of the street noise. Rooms are larger than average and fairly…
Karakoram Highway
Word of mouth up and down the KKH keeps this little place humming even in the lean shoulder seasons. Rooms are simple but clean and comfortable with…
Karakoram Highway
This is easily the best hotel in town, and though clearly targeted at tour groups the management welcomes all-comers. The rooms are spacious, spotless and…
Karakoram Highway
In Zood Khun, Pamir Serai offers traditional accommodation in the house of Alam Jan Dario. This means you eat and sleep with the family in the traditional…
Karakoram Highway
The Panorama's aspect over the valley is very pleasing and the wide, wire-screened verandas are comfortable vantage points. All rooms are air cooled, and…
Pakistan
Situated just outside town on the Lahore to Multan road, the Sea Rose is more than merely sweet sounding. Apart from nice rooms, it's a little set back…
Karachi
Stuck halfway between midrange and top end, the Hotel Mehran is a supremely comfortable choice for the price. Having recently undergone a refit, rooms are…
Pakistan
It should be no surprise that this is Swat's plushest hotel, with immaculate modern rooms decorated with hint of Swati tradition. The gardens and neatly…
Karakoram Highway
This friendly inn is right by the KKH bus stand and close to the small village shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean, with the more…
Karachi
This women-only lodging is located in a girls' school compound. The rooms are nothing flash, but the YWCA is probably the safest and most welcoming budget…
Peshawar
Peshawar's big international hotel, flush with businessmen on expense accounts. The rooms are as comfortable and fully appointed at this level, while you…
Pakistan
Rooms at this price should really have more attention to detail. Nonetheless, you'll be adequately comfortable here and if you've got any tourist-related…
Karakoram Highway
The small rooms have new bedding which makes them better than the average, but the precarious stairways don't impress, neither do the tiny bathrooms…
Pakistan
There are big doubles here, well-matched to the price. There's also a slightly musty atmosphere, although it doesn't seem to bother the staff or the…
Southern Punjab
This is an upbeat place with pleasing rooms - if you scowl at the tariff, the obliging staff are likely to turn your frown upside down by slashing prices…
