Where to Stay in Karnataka

Karnataka has fair amount of places to stay. The accommodation options in the larger cities and towns like Bangalore, Mangalore and Mysore are wide and comprehensive. For upper-end travellers there are 5-star hotels. In coastal towns like Mangalore, some of the best hotels are on the beach with private strips of sun kissed sand. For budget travellers these regions also have neat well-maintained railway retiring rooms (some even air conditioned), tiny lodges, youth hostels and budget hotels with varying facilities.

Visitors to Belur and Halebid will have to stay at Hassan with good accommodation, dining, and transportation facilities.

In the Coorg region, the best place to stay is Madikeri. Small towns like Hampi, Bijapur, Bidar, Badami, Belgaum etc do not have luxury hotels, but they offer accommodation with good quality, which is moderately priced. You will also find tourist lodges, rest houses and budget hotels that provide clean rooms, comfortable beds and all basic amenities.

As for accommodation at Bandipur and Nagarhole wildlife sanctuaries, you can choose between basic Forest Department rest houses and the best in eco-tourist luxury. These resorts provide excellent services and are close to the wilds and efficient about ensuring that their guests really get the feel of being in the forest.