Where to Stay in Nainital

Nainital hosts expensive hotels as well as budget accommodation. Most places to stay in Nainital hike up their rates during the peak tourist season between May and July. At other times it is possible to get hefty discounts. Most of the upmarket hotels are situated around Mallital on the northern edge of the lake, while budget rooms are available around Tallital, towards the southern side.

In deluxe category you can find hotels like Manu Maharani, Arif Castle, Naini Retreat and Sherwani Hilltop that offer well-equipped rooms and modern facilities. If you want something in a little lower category try the standard accommodation like Chevron Fairhavens, Vikram Vintage and Elphinston.

A budget traveller can try budget hotels like Archana Hotel or Hotel Kohli that provide basic and clean accommodation. There are also tourist rest houses run by the state tourist board.