Agra

Budget

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Hotel Kamal
0091-562-2330126
₹300-850
by the south gate of the Taj Mahal
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Shanti lodge

South taj gate. from ₹400 economic room, non ac. hot water, tv. restaurant on the roof top. be careful with the bed sheets, not very clean. cloak room available.

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Dayal Lodge
25 New Agra, Dayalbagh Road
+91-9219606365, +91-9359848731, +91-562-2524560
Double Occupancy Air-conditioned Rooms ₹700-800
Towards Dayalbagh

Established in the early 60s, with 16 well furnished Airconditioned roomsequipped with all modern amenities. 24 Hrs. made-to-order meals, in-house laundry facilities, local airport/railway station transfers.

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Saniya Palace
Chowk kajziyan, South Gate, Taj Ganj
+91 (0562) 3270199

Good budget hotel with some A/C rooms. 24 hr room service. Friendly staff & fantastic views of the Taj mahal from the roof top restaurant. ₹700

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Hotel Jaiwal
3 Taj Road, Sadar Bazar
+91 562 2363153
₹75-325
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Youth Hostel
Sanjay Place, M. G. Road
+91 562 2154462
₹50-125
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Hotel Neel Kanth
Fatehabad Road
+91 562 2362039
₹100+
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Hotel Amba Inn
1/51, Delhi Gate, Near Raja ki Mandi Railway Station
91 562 2520779, 91 9412720194
Single ₹550-800, double ₹650-900
2 mins from railway station

Offers facilities for 22 rooms in total. There are both double rooms, single rooms, as well as facility for an extra bed. All the rooms are air conditioned/air cooled, with television.

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Col Lamba Indian Home Stay
58 Gulmohar Enclave, Shamshabad Rd
0562-3298921
Around ₹700 per person

This B&B is run by Col.Lamba, a retired army officer, and his wife. There are 7 rooms which are very clean, airconditioned and with TVs. Home cooked lunch and dinner available on request. Guest Kitchens also present. Highlight of the B&B is the hosts who are very warm and hospitable and will assist you with their local knowledge.

Midrange

Midrange
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Laurie's Hotel
Mahatma Gandhi Road
+91 562 2364536

An old colonial hotel from the British era some say it hasn't been upgraded since!, Laurie's retains some of the charm of travelling in India in days of yore. Rooms with impossibly high ceilings fans, no aircon, lead off from verandahs with nice lawns outside. A swimming pool from yesteryears graces the lawn unfortunately closed in the winter. But you can get British era service with 'bed tea', excellent freshly made chicken curry and rice to order, and creaky plumbing. Some people will love it, others hate it, but you can't be indifferent to Laurie's!

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Hotel Mandakini Villas
Fatehabad Road, Purani Mandi, Taj Ganj (Next to Western Gate of Taj Mahal), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
+91 5626453854
Rates start at ₹2,690

200 metres from the Taj Mahal's West Gate. It offers air-conditioned rooms each with cable TV with 100 channels, broadband Internet connection, private bathroom with cold water and direct-dial phone. You might get a little bit warmer than cold water by requesting it from the reception a few times. It is not possible to sleep without ear plugs in the first floor because of the noise coming from corridor and reception all night. Get a room from higher floors.

Top end

Top end
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ITC Mughal
Taj Ganj
+91-562-4021700
Double Room Prices [June 2012]: from 4,845 Rs to 100,000 Rs. Taxes not included.

Formerly the Sheraton Mughal, this is one of Agra's top hotels, with views of the Taj from the roof viewing pavilion. Large pool. The hotel's age is starting to show, but the rooms are in fine shape. Popular with tour groups

Top end
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Trident Hilton
Fathebad Road
+91 (562) 2331818
Rooms from US$89.

Solid Hilton quality, but poor location. Outdoor pool, gym

Top end
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Thanks to heavy competition, Agra's five-star hotels are pretty good value compared to most other cities in India.