8 Affordable Hotels in Delhi (2025)

Delhi, a city where history and modernity collide, buzzes with colourful markets, majestic monuments, and a nonstop energy that’s uniquely its own. From the vibrant streets of Old Delhi to the leafy avenues of New Delhi, the city is a feast for the senses. Amid all this, there are plenty of budget-friendly stays: cosy South Delhi guesthouses let you live like a local, charming heritage hotels showcase the past, and clean, convenient options in the city centre or near the airport make short visits easy.

For a guesthouse

• Colonel's Retreat is a family-owned six-bedroom guesthouse, nestled in a quiet residential corner of leafy South Delhi. Light and airy rooms are decorated with bright colours and pale wood furniture. Each floor has its own sitting room and you're within walking distance of shops and cafes. Well priced and positioned.
• On The House is a charming homestay well-positioned in the city centre. Individually decorated rooms are filled with antique artefacts and knick-knacks. There is a well-stocked library and a sitting room for guests to congregate. A buffet breakfast is served, and delicious home-cooked meals are available on request. 
• Haveli Hauz Khas is a charming owner-managed B&B offering five colourfully decorated suites themed after Indian states. The property has a homey feel with a delicious breakfast, a courtyard garden, and a roof terrace for guests to unwind.  Great value and well-positioned in a quiet colony in the city centre.
• Ahuja Residency is a legendary guesthouse, popular with true Delhiwallahs. The decor is simple and contemporary, with several terraces to unwind on. With friendly service, comfortable rooms, and a Golf Links postcode, this gives the experience of living like a local.

For a heritage stay

• Maidens is Delhi's oldest heritage hotel, set in a tranquil haven of gardens and shady trees. Enormous rooms have a colonial feel with dark wood furniture, inlay mirrors and high ceilings. With a large outdoor pool (a rarity in Delhi) and an all-day restaurant, this is an easy and well-priced city base. 
• Haveli Dharampura is a one-of-a-kind haveli set in the beating heart of bustling Old Delhi- yet a haven of tranquillity. Mughal-style rooms feature ornate arches, stained glass windows, and benefit from modern bathrooms. Traditional Indian dishes are beautifully presented and served with a modern twist. An authentic stay.

For modern convenience

• Bloom Rooms is a modern, spotlessly clean hotel, boasting a central location and great rates. Rooms are small-ish but perfectly formed with workstations, minimalist style, and rain showers. There is a library as well as a cafe serving light snacks. An easy choice for a city base.

For airport access

• Novotel New Delhi Aerocity is a great value option providing all-day dining and airport transfers. Rooms are smart and spacious with contemporary style and all the luxury trimmings. With a 24-hour gym, a spa and a large outdoor pool, you have everything you need here for a flyby stay.

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