The City of Lakes, Udaipur, is located in the south of Rajasthan, and is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations in the state. Built in 1568 by Raja Udai Singh, Udaipur is enveloped by the Aravali Range and has seven lakes surrounding the city. Five of the major lakes that are also popular tourist attractions are Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Rangsagar and Doodh Talai Lake. Because of the number of lakes it has, it is often called the ‘Venice of the East.’ Other than its lakes, Udaipur also boasts of some beautiful forts, palaces, garden, museums, galleries, traditional fairs and architectural temples.
We have curated a list of the best hostels for your visit to the Lake City, Udaipur.
This hostel is the best spot for photographers to stay at as it offers a beautiful rooftop view of the cities lakes and palaces. It also makes a great viewpoint to experience both the sunrise and the sunset along with some beautiful frames of the Kumbhalgarh Palace. An Udaipur city walking tour and a day trip to Kumbhalgarh are some of the activities that Moustache curates for its guests.
Address: 44, Panduwari, Gadiya Devra,near Jagdish Chowk, Girwa, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Contact Number: +91 8929100705
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 499/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 1,999/-
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One of the first chain of bag-packing hostels in India, Zostel, Udaipur is conveniently located in the centre of the city, the rooms and rooftop of Zostel offer a great view of Lake Swaroop Sagar. It is at a walking distance from Jagdish Chowk and is fairly close to most of the lakes in the city. The common room, a favourite among travellers, has a snooker table and the property has a café with some great breakfasts and coffee.
Address: Purohit Ji Ka Khurra, Chandpole, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Contact Number: +91 9289229822
Price: Starting at Rs. 499/-
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Located in the heart of the city, goSTOPs in Udaipur offers a great view of Lake Pichola from its rooftop. goSTOPs also curates special experiences for its guests to explore Udaipur, attend cooking classes, go for lake walks, boat rides, attend leather workshops, painting classes, yoga and lots more.
Address: Building No. 60/9, Opposite Hotel Udai Kothi Chand Pole Road, On Hanuman Ghat Marg, opposite Chand Pole, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Contact Number: +91 7428882828
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 399/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 1099/-
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One of the biggest hostels in Udaipur, Hosteller has 22 dorms, 11 private rooms and a beautiful two-tier rooftop café. The property is also equipped with a library for those to look to read. Located close to Gangaur Ghat, Lake Pichola and City Palace, Hosteller also has airport transfers, cab bookings and laundry among its other services to ensure a comfortable stay.
Address: 62, Moti Bhawan, Pandu Wadi, Gadiya Dewra, City Palace Rd, opposite Minerwa hotel, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Contact Number: +91 98101 87717
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 730/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 2,500/-
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One of the few hostels in Udaipur that is family and children friendly, Wanderers Journey offers a view of Lake Pichola and has a swimming pool.
Address: Paneri Badi, Behind Hotel Leela Palace Naga Nagri, Udaipur 313001 India
Prices: Dorms starting at Rs. 797/-
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This hostel provides parking on the property, is located next to Lake Pichola and is 300 meters away from Bagore Ki Haveli. Some rooms have a view of the mountains while others have a view of the lake. This hostel comes highly recommended by solo travellers and is also well liked by couples.
Address: 17, Outside of Chandpole, Jethivo Ka Akhada, Rajasthan, 313001
Contact Number: +91 8560909555
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 798/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 2,800/-
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Set in a 200 year old building that was gifted by King Maharana Pratap Singh I to a soldier, Arjun Singh as a reward for his act of bravery in the Battle of Haldighati, Raahi Bagpackers is a hostel run by a team of travellers and is one of the highest rated hostels in Udaipur. It has a rooftop with a spectacular view of the sunset and a restaurant with Indian, Rajasthani, Italian and Israeli food options.
Address: 14, Bheru Ghati, Inside Chandpole, Behind Wine Store
Contact Number: +91 8005735847
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 500/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 2,000/-
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A favourite for couple travellers, Dreamyard hostel offers a great view of Lake Pichola, Lake Palace and City Palace. The terrace of the hostel has a sunset point with free chai, social nights and yoga sessions. The property also has a bar, a restaurant, offers bike rental services and a barbeque. The hostel offers rooms for families travelling together as well.
Address: 23/165 , Lal Ghat Road, Near Charcoal Restaurant, Lake City , Udaipur
Contact Number: +91 9166656366
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 1,300/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 3,300/-
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This hostel is well liked for its vibe and hospitality. Keekoo is centrally located with most tourist destinations at walking distance. It has an in-house coffee shop, a restaurant, free wifi, a game room, outdoor sports and free parking.
Address: 42, Jada Ganeshji Ka Chowk, Outside Chand Pole, Udaipur
Contact Number: +91 9167885880
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 640/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 5,250/-
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This hostel has some raving reviews and along with the basic amenities also boasts of having currency exchange facilities, a dart board, a fitness centre, on-site entertainment and a barbeque.
Address: A/5,Bunkyard Hostel, Imli Ghat, Purohiton ka khurra,Chandpole, Udapur, Lake City, Udaipur
Contact Number: +91 9530095311
Price: Dorms starting at Rs. 924/-
Private Rooms starting at Rs. 2,310/-
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The best time to visit Udaipur is between October to March as the temperature is pleasant.
How to Reach: Udaipur is accessible by road, railways and air. Udaipur has an airport – Maharana Pratap International Airport, also called Dabok Airport, and is well connected to all major cities in India. The airport is located 22 kilometres from the city centre. Udaipur Railway Station is 3 kilometres from the centre of the city and has frequent trains connecting the city to all major cities. Udaipur also has a bus stand with good connectivity between Udaipur and all the other cities in Rajasthan. Buses from Udaipur also frequent Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Indore, and other big cities outside of Rajasthan.
Now that you know all your options to stay, book your hostel now and tell us how your experience was.
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