Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Looking a little frayed around the edges these days, the PC lacks the charisma of Islamabad's swanky Marriott and Serena hotels, but its rooms are still…
Must-see hotels in Pakistan
Karakoram Highway
Hill Top, with its wide verandas and manicured garden, has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The rooms with views are good value and so is the restaurant…
Pakistan
The Continental is a little hard to find, so look for the sign on LMQ Rd. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms make it one of the better midrange options…
Karachi
Rooms here are fairly clean and verging on the comfortable. The entrance is down a side alley rather than on the main street, and the hotel sits above…
Gilgit
The hospitable Chinar Inn has a range of older-style, large, comfy fan-cooled rooms with TVs set in a private and peaceful compound. There's a standard…
Balochistan
There are several good options, although they are heavily booked in summer. Ziarat's hotels largely close down in the winter, but you can usually find…
Pakistan
The new on-site PTDC Motel has improved sleeping options at the site considerably. Rooms are good enough, although the price reflects Moenjodaro's…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The Park is an older-style building with spacious good-value rooms, each equipped with small tables and chairs and many with TV. Some rooms are a bit…
Karachi
The dark-wood lobby gives a good first impression here, and rooms are kept clean and tidy. But the lack of windows makes it a bad choice for…
Karakoram Highway
Situated below the telephone exchange, Hunza View has rooms with satellite TV and valley views and, with its souvenir shop, is geared for groups. It has a…
Karakoram Highway
The Errum has clean, good-value doubles with hot shower, TV and phone. There's a rooftop patio plus very welcoming hosts. On the downside, the singles…
Balochistan
Another option opening straight onto Jinnah Rd. Rooms are average, and still a little gloomy, but the place seems to have improved slightly since our last…
Lahore
To visit the fort at dawn or dusk (recommended) you should stay the night in Dina, 17km from Jhelum and a busy stop on the GT Rd. Clean, comfortable rooms…
Lahore
To visit the fort at dawn or dusk (recommended) you should stay the night in Dina, 17km from Jhelum and a busy stop on the GT Rd. Clean, comfortable rooms…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
A dependable choice for those wishing to stay in the Blue Area, the Envoy's rooms are a little cramped but clean and appealingly furnished. Each room has…
Karakoram Highway
This motel is not very conveniently situated in Garelt, 1.5km west of Ganish along the KKH. The spacious rooms with modern bathrooms enjoy wonderful views…
Karakoram Highway
The Prince is a rather miserable choice, for the financially embarrassed only. The basic rooms are grotty, as is the small restaurant, but the management…
Karakoram Highway
One of a number of better-quality lodgings with room tariffs starting at Rs800 for a single room and Rs1000 for a double. To stay here in summer you will…
Karachi
More of a rock-bottom option - you're a long way from the city of romance with this selection of basic but occasionally airy rooms. A Rs50 premium will…
Karakoram Highway
Next door to the more obvious Ramlina Hotel is the almost grandiose but neglected Al-Zahra. Spacious, adequately clean rooms and a shady veranda provide a…
Karakoram Highway
This option has beds in tents set up in a potato field. There are two cold-water bathrooms and room to pitch your own tent. The restaurant is a couple of…
Pakistan
The simplest of the hotels that accept foreigners, in fact, you get a very warm reception here. Rooms are simple, but good enough for the price (you get a…
Pakistan
This simple budget option has a couple of cushion-littered dorms facing onto a courtyard. It's fairly basic (particularly the bathroom) but the friendly…
Peshawar
Friendly management make up for the rooms in this hotel on a noisy bazaar road lined with car workshops. Rooms are fine but nothing special, which goes…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
This reasonably well kept property has several restaurants, a rooftop terrace and a generous late checkout of 15:00. The rooms are somewhat dowdy but…
Karachi
The Sarawan has a good central location in Saddar while managing to avoid the worst of its bustle. Rooms are generously sized, and the whole is solidly…
Karakoram Highway
The comfortable double rooms with balcony have great views and satellite TV; the budget rooms are not as appealing. There's a decent multicuisine…
Karakoram Highway
Chalt Tourist Inn is located in Chalt Chowk Bazaar and is easily the best option in Chalt, with clean rooms, a reliable restaurant and a friendly manager…
Pakistan
For the price, this hotel's reach is slightly beyond its grasp, but rooms are nevertheless comfy and clean. The side street location cuts down on noise…
Karakoram Highway
The friendly Taj Mahal boasts clean rooms with hot showers, cable TVs and some even have a fridge. Rooms vary in size so it's worth inspecting a few…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Probably the best of the so-so choices in this area: clean, comfortable (if a little gaudily furnished) carpeted rooms with small dressing tables and TV,…
Balochistan
One of the better midrange options in town, rooms here are large and comfortable, so it's often booked out with local businessmen. Centrally located with…
Karakoram Highway
Another comfortable option aimed at groups, with carpeted rooms and reliable hot water, plus satellite TV in the lounge. The lodge is 2km north of the…
Karakoram Highway
Has a warren of rooms, some better than others, around a quiet courtyard garden. It's worth inspecting a few and making an offer. The restaurant can be…
Pakistan
This modern bright hotel has a great location overlooking the river, with each floor opening out onto a wide terrace to catch the views and the breeze…
Lahore
The sweeping views of the Lahore skyline from the top floor are the highlight of this hotel. The property would certainly benefit from a renovation blitz,…
Karachi
An acceptable midrange hotel, although a bit uninspiring and knocked around the edges. Rooms range in quality so see a few before checking. Decent enough…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The rooms are clean and come with TV and hot shower. Some rooms are more spacious than others and some have better views. There's a good restaurant where…
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The TV-equipped rooms are a bit dated and overpriced for what you get, but are certainly comfortable enough (you are essentially paying for the location)…
Karakoram Highway
Rock City has adequate though rather pricey rooms overlooking a raging torrent. Back rooms have the river views (and noise). The clean-looking restaurant…
