Must-see hotels in Karnataka

  • Gopi Guest House

    Hampi

    A dependable, welcoming place split over two properties on the same street. Gopi offers friendly service and has good-quality rooms that are almost…

  • White Elephant

    Gokarna

    Well-constructed, spacious cottages and fine sea views are the main draws at this established place (previously called Arnav) above Kudle Beach. It's run…

  • Hotel Madhuvan International

    Karnataka

    Located on a quiet side street, this excellent hotel has smart rooms with cable TV, marble floors and attractive furnishings (most with desk and wardrobe)…

  • Nirvana Café

    Gokarna

    These attractive cottages, towards the eastern end of the beach, are some of Om's best, all with front porches that face a slim central garden. You'll…

  • Uramma House

    Karnataka

    This 4th-century heritage house is a gem, with traditional-style rooms featuring exposed beams and boutique touches. It has two bedrooms and a dining room…

  • Sunny Guesthouse

    Hampi

    Sunny both in name and disposition, this popular guesthouse is a hit among backpackers for its characterful huts, very well-maintained tropical garden,…

  • Peshegaar Guest House

    Karnataka

    This heritage house has five simple yet stylish rooms decorated with tribal textiles around a pleasant common area with a courtyard garden. Bathrooms are…

  • Pushpa Guest House

    Hampi

    A decent all-rounder with comfortable, attractive and well-presented rooms that have mosquito nets. It has a lovely roof terrace and a reliable travel…

  • Hotel Sriram Residency

    Karnataka

    A well-run place with good choice of rooms; some on the upper floors overlook the Krishna Temple. There are two bars and a good seafood restaurant here.

  • Tiger Ranch

    Karnataka

    The very rustic Tiger Ranch has basic cottages, a thatched-roof dining hall and fine home-cooked food. There's good walking in the surrounding forest, and…

  • Lalitha Mahal Palace

    Mysuru (Mysore)

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

  • Green Hotel

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    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…

  • Paradise Isle Beach Resort

    Karnataka

    Large, concrete beachfront hotel with comfortable rooms, many with sea views. It offers several ayurvedic packages, which include massages and specialised…

  • Kali Adventure Camp

    Karnataka

    Forest lodge adhering to ecofriendly principles with good accommodation in rooms or tented cottages. The camp organises white-water rafting on the Kali…

  • Leela Palace

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Swanky Leela isn’t actually a palace (it was built in 2003), but in terms of comfort it's fit for royalty – and golfers (it's next to a course). Gleaming…

  • Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa Jogfalls

    Karnataka

    Located near the Jog Falls car park, this government-run hotel has enormous rooms that are in decent shape, all with spectacular views. The dorm has 10…

  • Gateway Hotel

    Mangaluru (Mangalore)

    At this well-managed hotel (part of the Taj group) in the heart of the city the spacious rooms have a touch of class, though some retain very dated…

  • Bandipur Safari Lodge

    Karnataka

    This lodge has a good selection of well-maintained, comfortable cottages, many with attractive terraces; very helpful staff members; and varied, plentiful…

  • Padma Guest House

    Hampi

    Slightly more upmarket than many guesthouses in the bazaar area, this place has a choice of basic, decent rooms, many with views of Virupaksha Temple,…

  • Hotel Mayura Velapuri

    Karnataka

    Inviting, renovated, state-run Mayura Velapuri, 700m from Channakeshava Temple, has comfortable, spacious rooms dotted around shady grounds. It's set back…

  • Taj Kuteeram

    Karnataka

    Opposite Nrityagram dance village, Kuteeram isn’t as luxurious as other Taj Group offerings, but it’s still atmospheric, with a balance of comfort and…

  • MC Resort

    Karnataka

    Decent, resort-style MC has 23 spacious, well-equipped rooms, a large swimming pool, a kids' pool, a multicuisine restaurant and a convenient location…

  • Southern Star

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    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…

  • Hotel Pearl

    Karnataka

    Offering good value, this hotel has a huge choice of clean motel-style rooms around a central atrium, and it's conveniently located for Golgumbaz. Its…

  • Forest Department Bungalows

    Karnataka

    Basic lodging at park HQ that's convenient in terms of location, though poor maintenance is an issue. Dorms are rented out in their entirety so are geared…

  • Georgia Sunshine Village

    Mysuru (Mysore)

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

  • Kyathdevaraya Gudi Wilderness Camp

    Mysuru (Mysore)

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

  • Kudle Beach View Resort & Spa

    Gokarna

    There are mesmerising views of the ocean from this hotel's restaurant, high above Kudle Beach. Rooms, all modern and well equipped, are located well below…

  • Akshaya Mahal Inn

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    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…

  • Krishna Heritage

    Karnataka

    Set off the road 2km west of the centre, this hotel occupies attractive landscaped grounds. Rooms are massive, with open-air showers and balconies, though…

  • Hotel ABM International

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This well-run modern hotel, near Anand Rao Circle, has neat, simple, well-presented accommodation, room service and fast wi-fi. There's a popular juice…

  • Hotel Empire International Koramangala

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Located in the trendy Koramangala area, this hotel is a good choice for party people as the area's thick with bars and restaurants. Rooms are decent value…

  • St Mark’s Inn

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Designer hotel with an astonishing marble lobby and immaculate rooms decked out with modern decor and big, comfy beds. The buffet breakfast is quite a…

  • Temple Tree Hotel Wilson Garden

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    A short stroll from Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, this hip hotel has sleek bathrooms and modish design touches. Garden-view rooms have great balconies, and…

  • Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This well-run hotel is 2km north of MG Rd, so it's close to the city's main shopping and entertainment district. Rooms are equipped with all mod cons, and…

  • Hotel Ajantha

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Dependable, affordable budget favourite Ajantha is very close to Trinity metro station and has decent, well-maintained rooms with cable TV. There's a well…

  • Jewel Rock Hotel

    Karnataka

    This place is good value, with 36 spacious if somewhat dated rooms. There's a decent in-house vegetarian restaurant and bar, plus 24-hour room service. It…

  • Purple Cloud Hotel

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    A smart hotel that's well worth considering as an affordable base handy for Kempegowda airport (15km away). Rooms are modern and contemporary, and the in…

  • Mayura River View

    Karnataka

    A decent government hotel with rooms and cottages in good condition, and the location on a quiet patch of riverbank is great. Day trippers can pop in for…

  • Mass Residency

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Run by very hospitable brothers (who are world travellers themselves), this guesthouse has comfortable-enough rooms and a great roof terrace ideal for…

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