Himachal Pradesh
Using its signature combo of muralled walls and fresh dorms of good new bunk beds, Zostel cheekily steals some of the best views down the valley and its…
Himachal Pradesh
Using its signature combo of muralled walls and fresh dorms of good new bunk beds, Zostel cheekily steals some of the best views down the valley and its…
Manali
Fifteen full-comfort rooms in a new but attractive construction built using traditional materials are accessed from L-shaped open balconies with little…
Himachal Pradesh
Super-central and by far the best option in Jawalamukhi, the spacious, comfy rooms have good mattresses and a golden twinkle to the bed sashes. Some have…
Himachal Pradesh
Knaygoh has 17 very comfortable ensuite tents, the best ones forming an arc within a raised terrace of flowery gardens complete with outdoor get-together…
Dharamsala
In a peaceful yet accessible spot towards the top of Dharamkot, this great-value, three-storey guesthouse has fine views from its wide front lawn and the…
Shimla
Completely unsigned, this marvellously located five-room property sits behind the main house in the walled gardens of historic Sidhowal Lodge, just behind…
Himachal Pradesh
Climb the red stair-path beside DK Monastery to find these four furnished mini-apartments in the unmarked, three-storey green building just before the…
Himachal Pradesh
Half a kilometre west of Naldehra in Durgapur village, Châlets puts a lot of love into its multi-leveled terraces, lawns and gardens edged with bamboo and…
Himachal Pradesh
High above the lake's eastern monasteries, Wangdu's 15 rooms are about the best in town and while the reception is basically a dozing man on a bench,…
Shimla
Opened in 2017, Dhroov is one of the centre's bigger hotels, with high levels of comfort, a modern elegance, and plenty of free parking (by car lift). The…
Mcleod Ganj
An enduring favourite with midrange travellers and small groups, Green Hotel has a diverse range of sunny, superclean rooms in three buildings, most with…
Himachal Pradesh
Most of this mini-hotel's rooms face the best view of old Nako's antique remnants, a view shared by an open terrace restaurant with ambitious menu (much…
Manali
Built in 2017, Timberwolves combines a semi-hippie rooftop cafe with 13 contrastingly comfortable, well-built rooms with partial pine-cladding plus, in…
Himachal Pradesh
Ideal if you're staying in Bhuntar for an early flight, this cheery new place is right by the airport gate. A Buddha statue welcomes guests to plush rooms…
Dharamsala
The location atop a small shopping mall seems inauspicious, but comfortably stylish rooms are about the best you'll find in Dharamsala and, if you splash…
Mcleod Ganj
One of five guesthouses up a flight of steps off TIPA Rd, Tibetan-run Kalsang has spartan rooms along four pot-planted terraces that get breezier and more…
Himachal Pradesh
This smart midrange choice on the main road in Shastri Nagar has a lawn area and 17 balcony rooms all overlooking the river. Beds are remarkably…
Dharamsala
Unusually sophisticated for Dharamkot, this smart new 14-room place has quality beds, kettles, wood-effect furniture and fine views from balconies,…
Himachal Pradesh
Right at the town centre above the Book Hive stationery shop, The Mansion has eight new, high-ceilinged rooms that are smarter than those of many mid…
Manali
A classy heritage-style property dating from 1956, with big lawns and beautifully kept rooms with comfortable, old-fashioned furnishings and good,…
Mcleod Ganj
Hard to beat for views from its better rooms and from the pot-plant 'garden' terrace, Moon Walk's rooms have comfy beds and low-tech furniture that hints…
Dalhousie
The Grand's signature 1920s building is fronted by a lovely terrace gazing across to the Pir Panjal peaks, but for more comfort choose the smart, modern…
Himachal Pradesh
The best hotel in the bus stand area, Malabar has unusually well-maintained, good-quality rooms, though a few of them are windowless.
Himachal Pradesh
Forty to 55km south of Shimla (depending which road you take), Chail village became the summer retreat of the larger-than-life Maharaja of Patiala after,…
Himachal Pradesh
If you want the personal experience of a homestay (home-cooked meals, eco-aware family) but prefer rooms that verge on hotel quality (kettles, heaters,…
Manali
For ultra-budget accommodation right in the tourist zone, the six basic rooms of this old-world family house are hard to beat. The old wooden structure…
Himachal Pradesh
Widely seen as central Chamba's top choice: the professional welcome here comes as an unexpectedly pleasant surprise for a property that's tucked…
Manali
Up the 'Stairway to Heaven' from the HPTDC Club House, 'Peace Plateau' is the most unspoilt area of Old Manali's orchard terraces. Here you'll find Red…
Himachal Pradesh
This peaceful retreat, around 30km northwest of Shimla, offers two comfortable rooms in a cosy hill-country home decked with antiques and heirlooms of the…
Himachal Pradesh
The Raj Mahal occupies a century-old palace annex, part of which is still lived in by Mandi's ex-royal family. Especially at night, the garden and…
Himachal Pradesh
The upper storeys are unfinished and other building works nearby threaten to render existing rooms rather dark, but for room quality and in-house…
Himachal Pradesh
Just 100m back towards Rekong Peo from the bus stand, the White Castle, built 2018, is the most style-conscious central option, looking across an…
Himachal Pradesh
Though not luxurious, there's a very friendly welcome at this clean, spacious place which has nice views through and over the surrounding apple orchards…
Mcleod Ganj
Especially if the multi-globe chandeliers are alight, The Vaikunth's expansive marble lobby offers an impressively stylish welcome, perused by a long…
Himachal Pradesh
Some 30m uphill from the castle, Ragini's 16 clean, bright rooms come with comfy beds and parquet floors, and even the smallest has a little balcony.
Himachal Pradesh
Staying within the castle is a delight if you want to revel in the historical atmosphere. Rooms are better than at many HPTDC-managed properties but can…
Himachal Pradesh
Hotel Tea Bud has the HPTDC's usual sparse, ageing decor but rooms are large and reasonably well kept and the setting is pleasant: 800m north of Subash…
Himachal Pradesh
Apart from newly refreshed AC rooms 401–4, the Satluj View is a little past its prime. However, many rooms do, as the name suggests, overlook the Sutlej…
Shimla
There are several inexpensive options flanking the Jakhu Ropeway tower. The Woodland might be a tad ragged and humid with rusty geysers but for the price…
Shimla
Around 2km west of Scandal Point, on the road up to the State Museum, Spars has a homely feel with just eight clean, unfussy rooms of varying sizes: all…