Delhi
India's capital is a city of extraordinary layering — medieval Mughal monuments, British imperial boulevards, and chaotic bazaars that predate history. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and the lanes of Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk represent one layer; Lutyens' monumental New Delhi another; and the contemporary restaurant and gallery scene of Hauz Khas a third. Delhi is India at its most historically intense.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Hostels, street food and local dhabas, metro, monument entry fees
Business Class
Boutique or heritage hotels, restaurants, Taj Mahal day trip, private guides
Luxury
Oberoi or Imperial, private Taj Mahal dawn visit, luxury train journeys
Top Experiences
Where to Stay
Zostel Delhi
What guests say
“The best hostel chain in India — consistently clean, social, and the staff know every corner of Delhi worth visiting. City walking tours are excellent.”
“Excellent value in a very expensive city. The rooftop has views of old Delhi monuments and the breakfast is the best of any Delhi hostel.”
The Imperial New Delhi
What guests say
“The grandest colonial hotel in India — 1930s Art Deco architecture, an extraordinary art collection, and the finest high tea on the subcontinent. A genuine landmark.”
“Staying at The Imperial is stepping into the British Raj at its most elegant. Service is extraordinary and the restaurant is one of the finest in Delhi.”
The Oberoi New Delhi
What guests say
“Oberoi New Delhi is the finest hotel in India — consistent five-star excellence, an outstanding pool, and the Three Sixty restaurant is the best in the capital.”
“Flawless execution at every level. The spa, the food, the rooms, the service — India hospitality at its absolute summit.”
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- ✓The Delhi Metro is excellent and avoids the traffic — use it whenever possible
- ✓Air quality can be very poor October–January — carry a mask
- ✓Negotiate auto-rickshaw fares before getting in, or use Ola/Uber app
- ✓Old Delhi is best explored by cycle rickshaw — they navigate the lanes that cars cannot
- ✓Agra by train is 2 hours — the Taj at sunrise before tour groups is worth the early start
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