Delhi
A rambling bungalow with a colonial-era feel, surrounded by verandahs and hanging lamps, this family-run guesthouse has a wonderful garden, with lawns,…
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Karnataka
Dhole’s Den offers contemporary design in lovely pastoral surrounds. Stylish rooms and bungalows are decked out with art and colourful fabrics, plus…
North Goa
One of the original backpacker hostels in North Goa, Jungle brought the dorm experience and an international vibe to Vagator and has expanded to three…
Gujarat & Diu
This romantic 16th-century heritage palace has been painstakingly rebuilt at its lofty hillock location. Inside are manicured lawns, a mosaic-tiled pool…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Mango-yellow Les Hibiscus has just a handful of fabulous high-ceilinged rooms with antique beds, coffee makers and a mix of quaint Indian art and old…
North Goa
Mandala is a very peaceful and beautifully designed eco-village with a range of huts and a couple of quirky air-con rooms in the ‘Art House'. Pride of…
North Goa
The pretty huts here are peppered around a palm-filled lane leading to the beach; at night, lamps light up the place like a palm-tree dreamland. Huts…
Manali
Four-storey Johnson Lodge offers big, bright pastel-hued rooms with a contemporary yet homely air, as well as luxurious two-bedroom duplex apartments (…
Hyderabad
On the fringe of the Banjara Hills district this landmark hotel has exceptionally lush tropical gardens and one of the nation's nicest hotel pools, 40m in…
Vrindavan
Run by the Hare Krishna financial endowment and used mostly by followers, but open to all, this relaxing, pleasant guesthouse has the feel of a campus,…
Guwahati
This charming 1950s house on Manik Chandra (MC) Rd was built by a celebrated Assamese scholar and has lots of antiques and memorabilia strewn across its…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Offering exceptional value for money, the Hansa Heritage is a budget boutique hotel with mud-and-grass-daubed walls stencilled in bright colours, antique…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
A top central choice for hip, upmarket accommodation. Modern rooms are snug and feature snazzy decor, while hidden to the rear of the 1st floor is a trio…
Ranthambhore National Park
A very professional place that caters to tour groups but can still provide great service to independent travellers. It has immaculate, well-appointed…
Karnataka
On a grassy embankment overlooking scenic Kabini Lake, Waterwoods is a stunning lodge. Most rooms have balconies with wonderful lake views, swing chairs,…
Assam
A highlight of Jorhat is the delightful Puroni Bheti, set amid lush tea gardens 7km west of the town centre and run by a super-hospitable planter and his…
North Goa
A lush, plant-filled garden leads the way to this gorgeous family-run guesthouse, located off Fort Aguada Rd. The eight light-filled suite rooms are…
Chandigarh
One of Chandigarh's best boutique addresses, the Icon justifies every penny it charges (though with discounts the rates are very reasonable) in the form…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Tastefully renovated, Casa Piccola has a personalised brand of hospitality that has garnered it a solid reputation. Its atmospheric rooms, with tiled…
Karnataka
A wonderfully atmospheric lodge with rustic-chic cottages scattered around a large, grassy plot. The attention to detail is evident in the chunky wooden…
Ladakh
One of Ladakh's best homestays. The host family is delightful, there's garden seating and the new block of modern rooms comes with attached bathrooms …
Nagaland
A 1940s family home thoughtfully converted into a guesthouse, Razhü Pru packs a diverse array of Naga heirlooms and artefacts into its wood-panelled…
Thanjavur (Tanjore)
This gorgeous boutique-heritage hotel has an elegant, uncluttered look inspired by and incorporating traditional local arts and crafts. Of the 38 rooms,…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Artful evening floodlighting brings out the best of the Astor’s solid 1905 architecture, while inside walls are lavished with B&W photos of old Kolkata. A…
Mcleod Ganj
Up a lane near the Tsuglagkhang, Chonor House is an 18-room gem run by the Norbulingka Institute, whose wonderful handmade furnishings and fabrics are…
Gokarna
'Journeying into the self' is the mantra at SwaSwara and you certainly have the infrastructure to achieve that here, as this is one of South India’s…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Expect superb service at this very fine hotel, spread over 8 hectares of stunning tropical gardens. The West End dates to 1887, when it was established as…
Arunachal Pradesh
Deservedly one of the most popular homestays in the Ziro Valley. Host Punyo Chada speaks excellent English and is a great fount of information and…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The uber-opulent Oberoi is set in lush gardens around an enchanting 120-year-old tree, yet its central location could not be more convenient. It mixes…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
A thoughtfully designed, long-established, ecofriendly resort boasting elegantly comfortable timber, bamboo-thatched or tented cottages, just back from…
Kashmir & Ladakh
Opened in 2017, well-run and locally owned Hotel the Kargil is easily the best place in town, with supercomfortable beds, stylish modern bathrooms, back…
Gujarat & Diu
This cluster of comfortable, grassland-yellow, tastefully decorated stone villas just outside the western entrance of Blackbuck National Park is a…
Hampi
This place consists of just two rooms set off a little yard, but they're the best in Hampi Bazaar, each with quality mattresses, attractive decorative…
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…
Ladakh
A Ladakhi-Italian family has created this delightfully relaxing getaway of eight rooms in the north of the valley whose panoramic views encompass Phyang…
Palolem
At the northern end of the beach, long-running Cozy Nook is one of Palolem's originals and still builds well-designed cottages including two-storey bamboo…
Panaji
In an old Portuguese house in historic Fontainhas, this flamboyant hostel is a beacon for budget travellers to Panaji. Slick four-bed dorms with lockers…
Karnataka
At the edge of the city, this hotel has attractive, artistically decorated rooms overlooking farmland. Food is home cooked, flavoursome and inventive. The…
South Goa
These sweet timber cottages dominate central Cola Beach, overlooking either the beach or the lagoon, and are the first place you’ll find on the walk down…
Mysuru (Mysore)
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,…
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