Must see hotels in Mysuru (Mysore)

A near-serene location in huge lawned grounds makes this great new hostel a very tranquil base for travellers weary of urban India. The grand yellow villa…

Excellent hostel in a historic house that shows Indian and British architectural influences. It's very well set up, with spacious dorms and private rooms,…

The Mercure is a very well-run hotel, with attentive, friendly staff members and sleek, well-equipped rooms. There's a large rooftop swimming pool (big…

Recently renovated, this heritage property once served as the residence for the maharaja’s British guests. It has spectacular grounds and a choice of…

Right in the heart of the city, with most attractions within walking distance, this hotel represents fine value. Decor is over-the-top kitsch, but with…

A good choice, with helpful management who are eager to help you make the most of Mysuru. There's a wide range of large, unremarkable but inexpensive…

Fine backpackers' hostel in a tranquil, leafy suburb close to many yoga schools. It's a well-designed space with comfy dorms, lockers, board games and…

Very popular with yoga students and young travellers, this cosy French-run guesthouse offers tidy rooms in a property that boasts a lovely garden cafe…

A former maharaja’s guesthouse, built in 1921, this vast building has considerable old-world charm, including a 'birdcage' elevator and fine mosaic-tiled…

The maharaja built the Green Hotel in the 1920s as a palace for his daughters. Today it's a heritage hotel set among charming gardens. Rooms in the old…

Offering good value, this large hotel has many advantages, including a very inviting pool, lovely leafy grounds and a handy location less than a kilometre…

The affable Hatherell couple runs this relaxing place, a fine family getaway with a sparkling swimming pool, delicious homemade food and accommodation in…

This camp occupies a fantastic site amid peaceful forest, with grazing warthogs and spotted deer. Accommodation (in tented cottages or delightful stilted…

A couple of kilometres from the heart of town, this well-run hotel enjoys a convenient location, with a large mall on its doorstep. Rooms are spacious and…

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…

A well-run and welcoming homestay with very spacious rooms and attractive en-suite bathrooms. Bicycles are available for rent. Located 6km northwest of…

This rambling government-owned hotel is a time warp, but it's still worthy of consideration as rooms certainly have some character and rates are…

This yoga school offers neat rooms with private bathrooms and studios with kitchenettes and balconies. There's a great cafe, a Finnish sauna, a plunge…

Functional rooms with cable TV. There are four price categories from compact singles to spacious rooms with balconies and AC.