Karnataka
On the west side of town, away from the hustle and bustle, this government hotel has large, clean rooms (some with four beds, ideal for sharers or…
Must-see hotels in Karnataka
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A seven-story budget option (there's a lift) with decent, if functional, rooms near the train station and Kempegowda bus stand. Staff members are friendly…
Karnataka
For 'deluxe' read 'decent' – this hotel offers fair value, with rooms done up in matte orange and green. Staff members are a good source of travel info…
Karnataka
Beachfront homestay with four stylish rooms and a warm ambience courtesy of the genial owners. Their home-cooked food is great, prepared in separate veg…
Mangaluru (Mangalore)
Offering fine value, the Manorama has clean rooms and a lobby that provides a memorable first impression with its display of Hindu statues and artefacts…
Karnataka
Handy for the train station, with a choice of clean, attractive, spacious and good-value rooms. Staff members are eager to help travellers, and there are…
Karnataka
Its concrete exterior is unappealing, but the rooms are cheerful and well appointed, with cable TV. There's a bar and restaurant and it’s opposite the…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
In the heart of the city, this Taj Group hotel has boutique chic and five-star service. The pick of the rooms have rooftop views and a grassy lawn area…
Gokarna
These concrete rooms are above a popular restaurant at the northern end of Kudle and have partial sea views from a shared balcony. Bathrooms are shared.
Karnataka
On the north side of the city, this hotel offers a comfortable and affordable base. Its well-kept rooms have beds with deep mattresses and good linen…
Karnataka
Boasts a choice of modern, well-serviced rooms, an aquamarine swimming pool, a spa, a good multicuisine restaurant and a lounge bar for TV sports events…
Mangaluru (Mangalore)
Close to the KSRTC bus stand, this hotel is professionally managed and has well-presented, spacious rooms. Its restaurant serves authentic Mangalorean…
Gokarna
Offering fine value if you want a town base, this friendly hotel has well-kept lime-green rooms. There's a popular restaurant downstairs.
Karnataka
Set in a leafy garden right opposite the temple complex, Hotel Mayura Shanthala is the town's best sleeping option. Many rooms have AC.
Hampi
A new lodge with neat, clean and orderly rooms, some with four beds, and a welcoming staff. Located on the south side of the ruins in Kamalapuram, close…
Karnataka
Modern, centrally located hotel with a wide choice of rooms, all attractively styled, with cream furnishings, cable TV and minibars. There's no restaurant…
Karnataka
Offers good value, with spacious rooms and helpful staff. There's no restaurant, but it's right above the popular Kamat Hotel, and under the same…
Gokarna
Hidden down a jungle path at the edge of town, this mellow, family-run guesthouse has clean rooms in vibrant colours and a lovely verdant garden to enjoy.
Gokarna
Right on the sands at the northern section of Kudle, these spacious cottages (some with AC) all have verandahs, 24-hour hot water and prime water views.
Gokarna
A throwback to the hippie days, this hideaway has a blissful beach and pretty decent, well-kept huts in a coconut grove. It runs on solar power.
Karnataka
The only budget option close to Kabini is this simple lodge with a few rooms above a shop in the township of Karapura, 3km from the park.
Hampi
The small, welcoming, family-run Ganesh has been around for over 20 years and has four tidy rooms. Also has a nice rooftop restaurant.
Karnataka
About 700m north of the main temple, this clean guesthouse is used by pilgrims and can be booked online. Rooms sleep up to three.
Karnataka
Decent option that sports a business-hotel look. Its 51 rooms are in good shape, and it has a restaurant, a cafe and a bar.
Karnataka
No-frills place near the train station with a popular ground-floor restaurant that serves delicious regional-style thalis.
Karnataka
Attractive hotel with well-furnished rooms. It's a three-minute walk from the train station.
Gokarna
This guesthouse, behind the popular beachfront cafe, is the most upmarket place on the beach. Basic rooms are dotted around a leafy garden and are a…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Old-school youth hostel with clean, well-maintained male and female dorms. There’s a 10.30pm curfew, lights out at 11pm, no alcohol allowed and hot water…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Popular with Indian students, this old-school hostel has decent dorms (though some have 26 beds!). Budget extra for bucket hot water (₹20), wi-fi (₹20 per…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This hostel offers a comfy base in a business-oriented city. Rates include a free veg breakfast, wi-fi, tea and coffee, and access to a kitchen and…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Run by and attracting a creative crowd, the Cuckoo has regular craft, art and music sessions and occasional debates about the environment and global…
Hampi
A long-running place with rows of colourful cottages in a shady grove, all with a table or chair for company, and a hammock, though the mattresses could…
Karnataka
These attractive bungalows have a prime location beside the lake with a choice between large tented cottages and bungalows. You can enjoy a sundowner in…
Gokarna
Run by a friendly family, this basic place has six bare-bones rooms with nets and shared bathrooms. It's perched on the rocks with fantastic ocean views…
Mysuru (Mysore)
A well-run and welcoming homestay with very spacious rooms and attractive en-suite bathrooms. Bicycles are available for rent. Located 6km northwest of…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The Empire International is somewhat dated, but it's very central and you have the pick of Church St's bars and restaurants on your doorstep. Rooms vary…
Hampi
Long-running budget place with basic rooms (some very small) that have mosquito nets done up in pop purple and green. The friendly owner can help out with…
Gokarna
The no-frills concrete bungalows at the back of this restaurant fronting Om Beach are set in a garden area. Rooms are a bit soulless but have mosquito…
Hampi
Government-owned lodge that boasts grassy grounds and has well-appointed but dated rooms, a cosy bar and a reasonable multicuisine restaurant. The 10-bed…
