Cheap Hotels in Shimla

The city of Shimla - also known as Simla - has a lot going for it in terms of a vacation destination. As the capital of the Himachal Pradesh state in India, it is a big enough city with lots of hustle and bustle - but even beyond that, the population swells in the summertime when the city's cooler temperatures provide a respite from the heat elsewhere. Because it is such a popular vacation spot, there are a number of accommodation options, from high-end resorts to cheap hotels in Shimla.

With a population of more than 1.2 million people, Shimla is no quiet backwater - but the Victorian architecture and beautiful hillside setting give it a charm that most cities of similar size could never achieve. But for such a large city, it appears that there is only one five-star hotel in the entire city. It is primarily a city of smaller guest houses, many of which should be considered in your search of cheap hotels in Shimla. Despite the plentiful supply of accommodation options, however, if you are planning a summer visit you should book well in advance to make sure you get a room.

Shimla's high elevation means that it has a much cooler temperature than the surrounding area, even in the hot summer months, which is why it is so popular during the summer. In fact, it was the British who gave the town the nickname of the "summer capital of India." There are beautiful temples and monasteries to visit (some boasting incredible views), a lovely area for walking on what is known as The Mall, a few great museums, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy and entertained. Most of Shimla can be explored by walking, which makes it a really pleasant place to visit.

Some of the cheap hotels in Shimla worth looking at for your stay are Hotel White (500 meters from The Ridge, most rooms with great views, on-site restaurant, laundry service), Hotel Mayur (located on The Ridge, most rooms with great views, on-site restaurant, internet access available, room service available), Woodville Palace Hotel (31 rooms, all rooms unique, hotel building dates back to 1866, on-site restaurant, room service available, hotel has 4 acres of property, laundry service), and Hotel Combermere (40 rooms, on-site restaurant, laundry service, room service available, rooftop garden & BBQ area, fitness center, internet access available).