Paharganj
0.8 miles from city centre
Budget-savvy travellers flock to Paharganj. It’s known for its low-cost restaurants, dhabas and bars. It also holds some of the city’s best bargain shopping. Try the massive Main Bazaar, which sells glasswork, flowing clothes and oversized hoop earrings. Sams Café, just outside the bazaar, sells divine pita bread and hummus.
Places to stay from £3 per night
Connaught Place
0.5 miles from city centre
Connaught Place is known for its colonial-era heritage buildings, places of worship and mega-sized malls. Start at CP Mall, right next to Central Park. From here, walk along Janpath for discount shopping and the bustling Palika Bazar. For local flavour, check out the free communal kitchen at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, a popular Sikh temple.
Places to stay from £14 per night
Saket
7.8 miles from city centre
Saket is an entertainment hot-spot. The best of its three mega-malls is Select City Walk, with a mix of brand-name shops like Tommy Hilfiger, Levis and Zara. There are also plenty of cinemas, sheesha cafés, mid-range restaurants and gymnasiums. Swim or play squash at the Saket DDA Sports Complex, then dine Mughal-style at Barbeque Nation.
Places to stay from £4 per night
Hauz Khas
5.9 miles from city centre
Once known for its lush Deer Park and vast medieval ruins, this quiet residential area has transformed into a creative hub. Start at the Hauz Khas Village, home to innovative start-ups, décor shops and eateries like Mia Bella that serve foreign cuisine with a North Indian Twist. Be sure to stick around after dark for Delhi’s best nightlife.
Places to stay from £6 per night
Karol bagh
2.2 miles from city centre
The famed Ajmal Khan Park and Jhandewalan temple attract many visitors to Karol barg. However, its shops generate the most buzz. Skip the furniture showrooms and try Gaffar Market for electronic gadgets, Meena Bazaar for clothes, or Ahujasons for luxurious pashminas. You’ll find street food like spicy golgappas and allo ki chaat at every turn.
Places to stay from £5 per night
New Delhi is steeped in history and pulsates with modern life. Here in the capital of India, visitors can discover ancient attractions and lush landscapes, as well as delicious street foods energising a city on the move.
New Delhi is packed with plenty of monuments and many are examples of Mughal architecture. These include Humayun’s Tomb, the resting place of the second emperor of the Mughal Empire. Built in 1570, this majestic garden-tomb’s design was revolutionary at the time. There’s also the Red Fort, a complex of canals, gardens, entertainment halls, a mosque and more. The fort’s red sandstone walls have stood strong for over 300 years, protecting buildings renowned as crowning achievements of Mughal architecture.
There are plenty of serene gardens in New Delhi that offer a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Check out Lodi Garden, a vast green space filled with lakes, bridges and eye-catching structures. Buddha Jayanti Park is another highlight famous for its centrepiece – a golden Buddha statue.
The street food in New Delhi is sure to tantalise your taste buds. Try sizzling kebabs for starters, then munch on ‘aloo tikki’ (spiced potato patties), before savoring some creamy cardamom ‘kheer’ (rice pudding). Be sure to check out Old Delhi for some of the best eats in the city.
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This weekend
From £10 per night
Next weekend
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | Rs. 1,000 = £9.63 |
Language | English |
Average weekend price | £53 per night |
Average weekday price | £54 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Karol Bagh Market
2.2 miles from city centre
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
1.1 miles from city centre
Jama Masjid
1.2 miles from city centre
Akshardham Temple
3.5 miles from city centre
Red Fort
1.8 miles from city centre
India Gate
1.6 miles from city centre
Qutub Minar
8 miles from city centre
Khan Market
2.4 miles from city centre
Lotus Temple
6 miles from city centre
Jantar Mantar
0.7 miles from city centre
Not sure why anyone would voluntarily stay in this horrid...
26 April 2024
Not sure why anyone would voluntarily stay in this horrid city.. Extreme pollution, grinding poverty (except for the "haves"), filth and garbage everywhere (except in the "have's areas), beggers at every stop light, smell of sewage here, there and everywhere, sever heat and dust (or cold), a fair number of really horrible taxi drivers, negligence and corruption in any government services—and Air India is an abomination (unreachable by phone-over 20 tries-text, or email.. though I did get a return email with a totally unrelated answer nothing to do with my important, urgent question). Shockingly, to get an even half way decent hotel is aburdly expensive for Asia. At least $100 day. I have spent years of my life in 3rd world countries, and have travelled to 35 countries (many of them very poor) so not new to these issues, but Delhi is neither save nor enjoyable (though I know a few mega millionaire tourists who really, really loved it). Go to Bangkok and actually have a great holiday.
Fantastic, fun, chaos.
9 April 2024
Fantastic, fun, chaos. I’ll be back, for sure. Not so much comfortable (though there are definitely luxury stays available for a good price if that’s your thing) rather just the right amount of fun discomfort to ensure you’re always finding something new and exciting. After a few days, the hustle and bustle easily starts to feel familiar and fun - that’s when the real exploration begins! Just be sure to keep your wits about you. Some of the most beautiful forts, temples and historical monuments I’ve ever seen. Delicious food - though I’m not sure my stomach has quite forgiven me yet!
New Delhi is a fantastic place, but be cautious when...
1 April 2024
New Delhi is a fantastic place, but be cautious when selecting the place to stay. I recommend cross-checking reviews on Google Maps. They correspond to reality. Reviews on Booking.com of Hotel Le Mountare are rubbish.
A beautiful city.
29 March 2024
A beautiful city. Historical. Monuments erected by ruling dynasties over the centuries. Some need restoration and protection. The sprawling bungalows for the ruling elite are probably the best official accommodation in the world. Many dining choices. Enjoyed my first visit to Jame Masjid alley where food in the bustling area was irresistible and relative affordable. Uber cars need to be better.
Nice and well kept roads.
22 March 2024
Nice and well kept roads. Lovely gardens and greenary around. All monuments and newly built structures are worth visiting, preferably at your own pace. Porters and cab drivers at the Railway station were cheaters. No helpdesk there for booking cabs.
Extremely intense and colourful experience, surprisingly...
12 March 2024
Extremely intense and colourful experience, surprisingly safe and welcoming place and people, although some prior travelling experience would be recommended to fully enjoy Delhi. We loved visiting monuments, temples and markets. We avoided eating in the street. We traveled by metro, Uber and “tuktuk” (rickshaw). Avoid walking in the street it is quite impossible due to the chaotic transit.
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