Must-see hotels in Islamabad & Rawalpindi

  • Serena Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, the sleek Serena has swish rooms, all immaculately decorated, with five-star goodies like flat-screen TVs,…

  • Jacaranda

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential…

  • The Poet

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential…

  • The Residence

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential…

  • Chateau Royal

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential…

  • Peninsula

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Good value for long-term stays, or simply for anyone allergic to conventional hotels, are the many private guesthouses tucked away in the residential…

  • Hotel Ambassador

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    The good-sized carpeted rooms are nicely furnished and come with small fridges, TVs, sofas and tiled bathrooms. Rooms set around the central garden are…

  • Simara Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    The most popular choice in Sitara, the carpeted rooms here are quite small and uncharismatic, but comfortable enough. Plainly furnished, they come with a…

  • Marriott Hotel

    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,…

  • Hotel Friends Inn

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    One of the best of Islamabad's dreary budget bunch, this place is in an alley that links the bright lights of Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy with the earthy curry…

  • New Islamabad Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    One of the better budget choices, NI's rooms are smallish but quite nicely kept, all with TV and many with floral patterned carpet that may bring back…

  • Green Palace Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    This fairytale castle-esque building, complete with turrets and crenulated façade, is seemingly designed for wedding parties - insist on a quiet room. The…

  • Youth Hostel Islamabad

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    This hostel has dozens of four-bed dorm rooms, communal toilets and cold showers - but no cooking facilities, no restaurant and no camping. It has a…

  • Hotel Ornate

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    The Ornate has pleasant rooms which are smallish but well maintained and come with dressing tables, wardrobes, fridges, TVs and tiled bathrooms. There's a…

  • Hotel al-Hujurat

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    This hotel scores points for its quiet location and although the rooms (some with TV, most with squat toilet) are rather dingy, they're certainly…

  • Seven Brothers Hotel & Restaurant

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    The affable but noisy Seven Brothers Hotel has airy, spacious rooms that are good value when compared with others in the area. Rooms are very plainly…

  • Pearl Continental Hotel

    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…

  • Park Hotel

    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…

  • Envoy Continental Hotel

    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…

  • Paradise Inn

    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…

  • Hotel Blue Sky

    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,…

  • Hotel Kamran International

    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…

  • Hotel Marina International

    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)…

  • Tourist Campsite

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Opposite Aabpara, this shady and secure foreigners-only camp site is popular with overlanders with their own transport. There's a kitchen but no cooking…

  • Hotel Akbar International

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    A popular choice in this locale, Akbar's rooms are unexceptional but they're comfortable and fair for the price. All have small coffee tables, fridge and…

  • Hotel Elites

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    A popular choice - and deservedly so - Hotel Elites is around 1km from the bazaar. It has tastefully furnished TV-equipped rooms, some with magnificent…

  • Hotel Holiday Resort

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    A midrange option open in summer is Hotel Holiday Resort, which has a decent restaurant but the rooms are unremarkable at this price (some with squat…

  • Holiday Inn

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Although not in the same league as the Serena and Marriott, the Holiday Inn is still impressive. It has well-appointed rooms, professional service, a…

  • Flashman's Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Recently refurbished, unfussy Flashman's still retains a rather sterile ambience but the rooms are comfy - many with separate living areas and all with TV…

  • Hotel De Mall

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    A good choice, this is one of a clutch of midrange hotels just off the Mall. It has clean, well-furnished rooms, each with warm interiors, writing tables,…

  • Al-Falah Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Al-Falah has competitively priced rooms that are reasonably well kept and airy, although the singles are a bit box-like. This sound budget choice also has…

  • Al-Hateem International Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Although the singles are noticeably squeezy, the rooms here are in fair condition despite lacking character and being a tad on the stuffy side. The…

  • New Kamran Hotel & Restaurant

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    The comfortable, albeit threadbare, rooms in this older-style hotel have high ceilings and an appealing sense of space. There's a restaurant on the…

  • Lockwood Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Colonial Lockwood is a historic hotel with some buildings dating from 1890. Although suitably comfortable, the rooms would benefit from a minor facelift.

  • Hotel Avanti

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    The Avanti's lacklustre rooms have certainly seen better days; however, renovations are planned so it may be more appealing by the time you read this.

  • Youth Hostel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Near the museum, this dorm-only hostel is basic but adequate for a night or two and, importantly, the only budget accommodation currently available.

  • Hotel Taj Mahal

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Located off the Mall, this is one of the towers that have changed the face of Murree. The TV-equipped rooms are good-sized and most have nice views.

  • Brightlands Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    One of the glowing highlights of this old hotel are the spacious, airy rooms, all with television - it's just a shame they are somewhat neglected.

  • Hotel Dilkusha

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Spacious, comfortable rooms and the tranquil location and pleasant veranda overlooking the small garden make this a relaxing midrange choice.

  • Al-Baddar Hotel

    Islamabad & Rawalpindi

    Although in need of a minor revamp, Al-Baddar's humdrum rooms are good-sized and still rate better than many other places at this price.

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