Delhi is an exciting blend of history, culture and modern life, making it a must-see destination. With amazing monuments (like the India Gate and the Red Fort), busy markets (Chandni Chowk, Janpath) and modern malls,
you can find so much to do in Delhi. The right hotel could really enhance
your visit; if you’re in a clean, comfortable and safe place, you’ll know
where you can come back to relax, and you can easily explore. There are
plenty of low-priced hotels in Delhi that provide all of that for you, with a
few basic comforts included (AC, Wi-Fi, breakfast, etc.) that won’t ruin your
budget. Here are 10 good, affordable hotels (mostly located in places like
Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Paharganj and South Delhi) that should give
you both good value and access to places and means of transportation.
1. Hotel S B Inn – Paharganj
• Location: Center of Paharganj (close to New Delhi Railway
Station)expedia.com.
• Price: Around ₹2,000–2,500 per night
• Amenities: Free Wi Fi, air conditioning, 24 hour front desk, restaurant on
site (buffet breakfast available)expedia.com. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
• Why it’s good: Centrally located in Paharganj, it’s a 5-10 minute walk to
New Delhi Railway Station and overall close to R.K. Ashram Marg Metro
stopmakemytrip.com. It is also a “cozy retreat” with friendly
staffexpedia.com, which is always good for backpackers on a budget or
travelers on a budget. There are markets and local eateries nearby in
Paharganj/Jwala Heri that serve comparatively cheap meals; the metro
gives you easy and fast access to Connaught Place and Old Delhi.
• Review score: 8.4/10 on expedia (very good)expedia.com. ———————————————————————————————
2. Hotel Aman Continental – Paharganj
• Location: The bustling Paharganj area (New Delhi)expedia.com.
• Price: Approximately ₹2,000 per night.
• Amenities: Rooftop terrace and library, café and restaurant on the
premises, free in-room Wi Fiexpedia.com, staff who Speak Multi-Language,
and laundry and dry-cleaning services. Rooms are air-conditioned and
offer safes. Breakfast and room service service are also offered.
• Why it’s good: Located in “vibrant Paharganj”, this hotel encapsulates the
comforts of the modern world while offering the opportunity to explore a
traditional market district in New Delhi, India (expedia.com). The rooftop
terrace offers city views as well as an opportunity to relax and recharge. A
10-minute walk to New Delhi Station (paharganj) provides quick access to
the local bus lines, and the Metro is about a kilometer away (R.K. Ashram).
Tourists can easily reach sights like India Gate (3 kms) and Connaught
Place (5 km) from this location.
• Review score: 7.4/10 on Expedia (Good)expedia.com. ———————————————————————————————
3. Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station – Paharganj
• Location: Central Paharganj, right next to the New Delhi Railway Station
(Janpath area)insiderstuff.in.
• Price: Rooms mainly from around ₹2,500–3,000 per night.
• Services: Free high-speed Wi Fi and air conditioning in all
roomsinsiderstuff.ininsiderstuff.in, a cafe/coffeeshop, an on-site
restaurant (serves Po-Go restaurant menu for Pan-Asian/Indian food),
luggage storage, and 24h reception service. Rooms are modern and well
furnished with quality pillows/bed sheets and sound
proofinginsiderstuff.in.
• Why it’s good: This modern hotel is literally next to the New Delhi Railway
Station (and only a 6 min walk to the New Delhi metro), making transfers
super easy. It is also only 0.5 km from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and 1 km
from Connaught Placeinsiderstuff.ininsiderstuff.in. Tourist reviews praise
“helpful staff” and “clean, modern rooms” (most rooms have safe, Wi Fi, air
conditioning, refrigerator)insiderstuff.in. The cafe at the hotel with snacks
and a bar is also a great convenience for late arrivals or early departures.
• Review score: Also rated highly by guests (clean hotel and service by staff
is consistently praised) for cleanliness and attentive staff
serviceinsiderstuff.in. ———————————————————————————————
4. Hotel Cabana – Paharganj
• Location: Paharganj, close to Lady Hardinge Medical College (Ajmal
Khan Road side)expedia.com.
• Cost: Around ₹2,000–2,500 per night.
• Facilities: Free Wi Fi in rooms, AC, airport shuttle on request. In
house Kitchen Cafe restaurant serves an international menu, with roof
seating designed for evening comfort, as well as lobby
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ireplaceexpedia.com. Laundry and dry cleaning service. Breakfast buffet
can be organized for an extra cost.
• Advantages: Cabana is a “quiet rooftop hideaway” after a day of
sightseeingexpedia.com. Located one block off lively Ajmal Khan shopping
street (10 minutes walk to R.K. Ashram Metro Station), free parking is
available (a rarity for central Delhi)expedia.com. We enjoyed the quiet
rooftop and lounge area as a break from the busyness of Paharganj market.
Central location: within 3 km of Connaught Place, Rashtrapati Bhavan and
the Red Fort.
• Customer review score: 7.4/10 on Expedia (Good)expedia.com.
5. National YMCA Hostel – Connaught Place
• Location: Connaught Place (Jai Singh Marg, 5-minute walk from
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara)expedia.com.sg.
• Price: Approximately ₹3,000 – ₹3,500 per night (includes breakfast).
• What’s Included: Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in rooms
expedia.com.sg, free parking on property expedia.com.sg. 24-hour front
desk, guest kitchen, and restaurant. The hotel rooms are air-conditioned
and have private bathrooms. (It’s a hostel-turned-hotel so dorms and
private rooms are available).
• Why It’s Good: YMCA is one of the most affordable hotels in the heart
of Delhi hotels.com. It’s two blocks from the Rajiv Chowk Metro (in the
center of Connaught Place) and surrounded by shops, banks and
restaurants. Easily walk to some of the iconic sites in Delhi – Gurudwara
Bangla Sahib, Jantar Mantar, Palika Bazaar, etc. The hostel vibe makes it
social and budget-friendly but still has basic comforts like breakfast and
WiFiexpedia.com.sg.
• Review Score: 8.4/10 on Expedia (Very Good) expedia.com.sg; 9.8/10
on Hotels.com (Exceptional) hotels.com.
6. Hotel Bright – Connaught Place
• Location: Near Connaught Place (just off Khan Market) – an easy walk
to CP and Lodhi Gardens.
• Price: About ₹3,000 per night.
• Amenities: Free Wi Fi throughout, Air Conditioning and Continental
breakfast includedexpedia.com. Rooftop terrace., garden, laundry/dry
cleaning, and 24/7 front deskexpedia.com. Free parking included. All
rooms have minibars, safes and premium bedding.
• Why it’s good: Bright is at the edge of CP, and is nearby Khan Market
and Connaught Place metro. It provides a nice rooftop garden for guests to
relax after touring. The hotel states “continental breakfast and dry cleaning
services”expedia.com -which is useful for budget travelers. The hotel has a
score of 8.0/10 with reviews stating regardless of service or average
breakfast the staff and location are worth it for the price. It is only 500 m
from Humayun’s Tomb metro and 2 km from Khan Market so makes an easy
trip to venture out to explore central and South New Delhi.
• Review score: 8.0/10 on Expedia (Very Good)expedia.com
7. Hotel Pooja Palace – Karol Bagh
• Location: Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi (Central Karol
Bagh market)expedia.com.
• Price: Approximately ₹2,500 per night.
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi in rooms expedia.co.in, air conditioning,
included parking, and 24/7 reception. Room service and daily
housekeeping. (Some rates include breakfast.)
• Why it’s good: Pooja Palace is conveniently located close to the
shopping markets of Karol Bagh (just 0.3 km from Ajmal Khan Rd)
expedia.com, it’s a good option if you are looking for bargains. In addition,
it’s near Jhandewalan Metro (5-minute walk) and a quick auto rickshaw ride
to Rajiv Chowk. The rooftop and the library give it a relaxed experience.
According to Expedia, Pooja Palace “provides a rooftop terrace, laundry
facilities and a business centre” expedia.in, plus free Wi-Fi. It has a review
score of 7.6/10, and guests noted the service and location.
• Review score: 7.6/10 on Expedia (Good) expedia.co.in.
8. Sunstar Heritage Hotel – Karol Bagh
• Location: Located in Karol Bagh, near Shankar Market (west of Ajmal
Khan Road),expedia.co.in.
• Price: Approximately ₹2,600 per night (with taxes).
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, and a restaurant on
the premises,expedia.co.in. In-house facilities include meeting rooms, a
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itness facility, and laundry. Standard rooms include minibars and safes.
Buffet breakfast is offered with extra cost.
• Why it’s good: This relatively new 3.5-star hotel in Karol Bagh holds
an 7.8/10 rating,expedia.co.in. The hotel is clean and has a modern vibe
that makes it welcoming upon entry. It is about a 0.7 km walk away from
both Karol Bagh Metro and the main shopping street (Ajmal Khan). The
location is also convenient for getting downtown – it’s only 6 km from the
New Delhi Railway Station. Expedia lists rooms starting at ~₹2,607
(including taxes),expedia.co.in, making it a solid Italian value in the mid
range price range for Karol Bagh.
• Review Score: 7.8/10 from Expedia (Good)expedia.co.in.
9 Hotel Paradise Inn – Karol Bagh
• Location: Karol Bagh, near Karol Bagh Metro Station on Ajmal Khan
Roadexpedia.com.
• Price: Around ₹2,000–2,500 per night.
• Facilities: Free Wi Fi in all roomsexpedia.com, AC, free parking on
siteexpedia.com, and 24-hour front desk. Restaurant within the hotel for
Indian and international food (breakfast buffet option for INR 175/person).
Room service and laundry on a daily basis.
•\tWhy it’s good: Just a stone throw away from Karol Bagh Metro, Paradise
Inn provides convenient access to the city. Karol Bagh shopping and food
street is within walking distance. It might not be the most recently updated
hotel (some reviewers comment that it’s old-fashioned), but it provides
fundamental comforts and “all rooms include free Wi-Fi”expedia.com.
Guests get to experience breakfast downstairs or venture out for famous
local eateries on Ajmal Khan Rd. It’s also only 2.5 km away from the Red
Fort and a quick drive to the Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple.
• Review score: 5.6/10 on Expedia (based on guests’ reviews). ———————————————————————————————-
10. Thikana – Hauz Khas (South Delhi)
• Location: A-7 Gulmohar Park, near Hauz Khas Village (South Delhi)
expedia.com
• Price: About ₹2,500–3,000 per night.
• Amenities: Free in-room Wi Fiexpedia.com and air conditioning.
Quirky B&B style kind of vibe with only 6 rooms. Features include a rooftop
terrace with views of the garden, small library, and a cozy lounge
expedia.com. Continental and breakfast available (as an added cost),
friendly staff with a 24/7 front desk. (There is no onsite restaurant, but they
can offer room service/packed lunch.)
• Why it’s good: Though a little pricey, Thikana is “near Lodhi Garden”
in the trendy Hauz Khas area of South Delhi expedia.comexpedia.com,
calling it a “delightful… little boutique”, though guests especially commend
the “amazing views” from the rooftop terrace as well as the personalized
service expedia.com. The metro is a short walk to Green Park or Hauz Khas,
where you can get access to Old Delhi and New Delhi. The major sites of
Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple are within about 4 km expedia.com as well.
Reviewers mention again and again how clean the rooms were and how
they loved the peaceful ambience. This is evidenced by its 9.2/10 review
score expedia.com – which means this is a fantastic option in South Delhi
and people really seem to love it.
• Review score: 9.2/10 on Expedia (Wonderful) expedia.com ———————————————————————————————
Conclusion : Delhi is home to numerous hotels for the budget traveler. The
selections above strike a balance of price with safety, cleanliness and a
good location. All of these hotels (for the most part) are in well-connected
areas (CP, Karol Bagh, Paharganj or South Delhi) where the metro, shops
and restaurants are within walking distance. Whether you are taking a train
or subway, shopping in Karol Bagh or visiting the sights of Delhi, you can
receive good value without much sacrifice. Again, make sure to book early
and read recent reviews. If you choose any of these options, you will
comfortably and affordably enjoy your time in Delhi!
