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Best Budget Hotels and Hostels in Udaipur

How to find a clean, central budget hotel or hostel in Udaipur for under ₹1,500 a night, which areas to look in and what to check.

By the Shades of Udaipur team Published Updated 2 min read
A simple room with a chair in soft window light
A simple room with a chair in soft window light. Photo by Ayesha Firdaus on Unsplash
Quick answer

Udaipur's best budget stays are in the Old City around Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat and Hanuman Ghat, where hostels and guesthouses with rooftop cafés start around ₹500–800 for a dorm bed and ₹1,000–1,500 for a private room. Little Garden Guest House and Udai Haveli Guest House in the Old City are well rated.

Key facts

  • Dorm beds: from about ₹500–800 a night
  • Private rooms: from about ₹1,000–1,500 a night
  • Prices drop sharply from April to September

You don’t need a big budget to enjoy Udaipur. Many of the best views are from cheap rooftops.

Where to look

  • Lal Ghat and Gangaur Ghat. The backpacker heart of the Old City. Walk to everything.
  • Hanuman Ghat and Chandpole. Across the Daiji bridge; slightly quieter, with palace views from rooftops.
  • Near the station. Cheap and practical for one night, but far from the lakes.

What it costs

TypeApprox. per night
Dorm bed in a hostel₹500–800
Basic private room₹1,000–1,500
Guesthouse room with AC₹1,500–2,500

Prices were checked in October 2026 and rise in late December. From April to September they drop.

Well-rated budget stays

From our hotels page:

  • Little Garden Guest House, Old City.
  • Udai Haveli Guest House, Old City.
  • The Park Classic, central Udaipur.

What to check before booking

  1. Hot water and AC, if you’re travelling in winter or summer.
  2. Stairs. Many havelis have steep stairs and no lift.
  3. Noise. Rooms over busy lanes can be loud early.
  4. Rooftop. A good one makes up for a small room.
  5. Lockers and female-only dorms in hostels.

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Beige houses and steps in an old town
Beige houses and steps in an old town. Photo by Nina Luong on Unsplash

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest area to stay in Udaipur?

The Old City lanes around Lal Ghat and Hanuman Ghat have the most budget guesthouses and hostels, and you'll save on transport by walking.

Are Udaipur hostels safe?

Well-reviewed hostels are generally safe and social. Choose ones with lockers, female-only dorm options if you prefer, and recent good reviews.

Do budget hotels in Udaipur have lake views?

Rooms rarely do, but many have rooftop cafés with lake views.

Written by the Shades of Udaipur team, who have been sharing Udaipur's food, festivals and hidden corners since 2016. Prices and timings change; if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.

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