The Best Hotels in Jaisalmer, India
Jaisalmer, the Golden City of India, may be one of the most touristy corners of Rajasthan, but it hasn’t lost its wow factor. Come for the honey-coloured hilltop sandstone fort and ancient Jain temples, and stay for the sand dunes and desert adventures. When you’re not sleeping under the stars, set up camp at one of our favourite Jaisalmer hotels – all bookable on Culture Trip.
1. Sairafort Sarovar Portico
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This 53-room stone mansion from the Rajput era is a feast for the eyes, with ornate arched windows, expansive lawns and a glittering courtyard pool. There’s not much to see in the immediate vicinity of this hotel in Jaisalmer, but you’re only a 10-minute drive from the main sights, such as the 19th-century Patwa-ki-Haveli – one of the finest residences in the region, complete with a museum – and the temple-lined Lake Gadisar.
2. The Desert Palace
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The Desert Palace is a gilded marvel: ceilings are painted with elaborate patterns, ornate furniture gives rooms added grandeur, and ochre and white chequerboard tiles enhance the golden sandstone of the building – particularly in the huge inner courtyard, which is a lovely spot for a nightcap. Want to learn more about the city’s heritage? The hotel is halfway between Jaisalmer Fort and the War Museum (both are a 10-minute drive away).
3. Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa
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While it may look like a traditional sandstone haveli on the outside, inside this top Jaisalmer hotel, slick interiors and modern luxuries reign. Don’t miss a barbecue dinner at the pretty rooftop restaurant. Need to rehydrate your skin after a dusty desert adventure? A steam session followed by a rose milk bath and an Ayurvedic oil massage at the spa ought to do it.
5. Hotel Rang Mahal
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Simple standard rooms at Hotel Rang Mahal are on the pricey side, but the rooftop bar, candlelit spa and huge pool may well be worth the extra rupees. Hilltop Jaisalmer Fort is just 3km (2mi) away – but, for a quieter sightseeing experience, take a 5-minute tuk-tuk north to see the ancient Amar Sagar Jain Temple, a small ornate complex overlooking a lake.
6. Casa de Kaku
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Before expanding to become one of the best hotels in Jaisalmer, Casa de Kaku was known for its incredible in-house cafe, which continues to attract travellers and locals; grab a table on the rooftop terrace to enjoy the panoramic city and desert views with your laal maas (mutton curry). Save time to browse the historic artefacts and cultural curiosities at Thar Heritage Museum, just 5 minutes away on foot.
7. Boutique Helsinki
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Boutique Helsinki is the cool little sister of Hotel Helsinki House, featuring six ensuite rooms with Juliet balconies, comfy beds and brightly coloured textiles. The spacious rooftop terrace at this boutique luxury hotel in Jaisalmer has fabulous views of Jaisalmer Fort (which is a 20-minute walk away) and is a great spot to enjoy breakfast or chat with other travellers over sunset drinks. Visit nearby Salam Singh Ki Haveli to see a fine example of the intricate stone carvings for which the city is known.
8. The Gulaal
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9. Hotel Shahi Palace
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10. Mud Mirror Guest House
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11. Helsinki House
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This is an updated version of an article originally by Naintara Gurung.
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