Appreciate it (Paharganj) The Main Bazaar starts right in front of the New Delhi Railway Station. This narrow street runs west from the station and is about a kilometer long. The proximity of the station made, that Main Bazaar has become the main accommodation center for Indians and foreigners. Today, as it seems, it is also a magnet for Russian trade frolics. On this crowded one, the bustling market has it all, what your heart desires – from incense sticks to washing machines. It takes patience to walk through the Main Bazaar at any time. There are hotels of various classes all along the street.
Walking from the station, first hotel, what we encounter, to Kanishta (*525365). It is not very popular due to the proximity of the station, and the noisy Qutab Rd does not add to its attractions. Air-cooler room, bathroom, TV and balcony 300 INR; warm water in a bucket.
Kailash Guest House (*7774993) under no. 4469 it is modern, clean and quite nice. It's a little stuffy in the blind rooms; the ones with windows are good. Rooms without bathroom 75/125 INR, double with bathroom 150 INR; hot water free of charge. in a bucket. Adjacent Kirem Guest House (*526104) is a true twin of the Kailash Guest House. Similar prices, rooms with private bathroom 85/150 INR.
A little further on the right side of the Main Bazaar, under no. 1089-90, stoi Bright Guest House (*7525852). It is one of the cheapest in Paharganja. The rooms, clear, around a small courtyard: 70/80 INR without bathroom, two with bathroom or air-cooler 100 INR, 130 INR both amenities.
Turning right into a side street, not too far from the Bright Guest House, you come to the very popular Namaskar Hotel (*7521234, 7522233) at Chandiwalan 917. It's a nice hotel; two brothers are leading it, who care about the well-being of their guests. All rooms have windows and bathrooms. There is a gas stove on each floor and hot water is plentiful (in buckets). The hotel has free luggage storage for guests and filtered, chilled and potable water. It is not the cheapest, but it's worth paying a little extra. Single / double / triple / four: 150/200/300/400 INR. Air-conditioned rooms: 400 INR. It is a delicious place, considering, that the hotel arranges cheap bus tickets and rents cars for trips outside the city.
Cameron Lodge (*526053) is further on the Main Bazaar at no. 1116. This somewhat strange hotel provides its customers with a slogan: „Trusted lodging house for distingished people” – "Trusted hotel for respected citizens". The Camran Lodge is set in an old labyrinthine building. The rooms are small, shabby and cheap. Single / double without bathroom: 60/100 INR; double with bathroom 125 INR; hot water free of charge. in a bucket. At no. 1534-50 Hotel Vivek is located (*7777062). It is very popular, m.in. thanks to the restaurant downstairs. The rooms are typical, that is, tight. Prices are also typical. Single / double without bathroom 80/100 INR; single / double with bathroom 110/180 INR; air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom 275/325 INR.
Ankush Guest House (*7519000), Main Bazaar 1558, is very popular among tourists. Single without bathroom costs 60 INR; double / triple with bathroom 120/150 INR.
Even further at the Main Bazaar is the famous Hotel Vishal (*7532079); has two good restaurants downstairs. Single / double: 120/160 INR.
Obok Vishala stoi Hare Krishna Guest House. It's worth trying it out. The rooms are clean and cost money 125 INR; nice views from the roof terrace.
Hotel Anoop (*735219), under no. 1566, it's clean and worth the money. The rooms have private bathrooms, warm water, they are large and tiled with marble, thanks to which there is a pleasant coolness here. He lives there… a bit like in a tomb. A highlight of the hotel is the roof terrace and snack bar. Single / double: 160/ 200 INR, hotel day lasts 24 time.
Hotel Sapna (*524066) is located at the Main Bazaar at Rajguru Rd. It has a low standard, it is a bit shabby, but it is suitable for an apartment. Single / double without bathroom 60/80 INR; double with bathroom 100 INR. The Satyam Hotel is right next door (*731155). In terms of quality, it certainly exceeds Sapna. The rooms are clean, they have bathrooms and hot water: 150/200 INR. Rooms facing the street can be noisy, but it is a privilege of all the hotels on the Main Bazaar.
Metropolis Tourist Home (*7535766), Main Bazaar 1634, closes the upper limit of the cheapest hotels. A bed in a 4-person room, cabinet, air-cooler 100 INR; double with bathroom 350 INR; two air-conditioned (air-con) 700 INR.
Na Pahargandźu, north of New Delhi Railway Station, on Arakashan Rd, from Desh Bandhu Gupta Rd (see plan of New Delhi), there are many modern and well-equipped hotels, which among the cheapest beds have the highest standard and cost from 165 INR.
Better to choose hotdAjanta (*7520925), Arakashan Rd 36. It is enjoyable, clean and modern. It is popular among tourists looking for a bit of comfort. The prices here are slightly above the upper limit of the cheapest hotels. Most of the rooms have bathrooms with hot water; single / double with shared bathroom costs 165/245 INR, luxurious single / double with bathroom, hot water, color TV and telephone with the possibility of international calls: 355/445 INR, rooms with additional air conditioning: 595 INR. Taxis can be booked at the hotel, also to the airport.
The Crystal Hotel is just a few steps away (*7531639), Arakashan Rd 8501 (It is impossible to understand Delhi's building numbering system!). The rooms are pretty good, slightly cheaper than at the Ajanta hotel; single / double with bathroom 245/325 INR plus 50 INR for the TV. Crystal is almost adjacent to the similar Syal Hotel (*510091), Arakashan Rd 43. Unfortunately, Syal has no air conditioning or air cooling devices (air-cooler), which is very welcome in India in summer.