Where to stay · Udaipur · India
Where to stay in Udaipur
6 neighbourhoods compared, with the trade-offs hotel listings don't tell you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
For a first visit, stay in Lal Ghat. Old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses. Best alternatives — families: Fateh Sagar Lake.
Key facts
- First visit
- Lal Ghat
- Families
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Budget
- Lal Ghat
Best area for each kind of trip
| Trip type | Area | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First-timers | Lal Ghat | Old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses |
| Families | Fateh Sagar Lake | A wider lake north of the old city with promenades, parks and cafés |
| Couples | Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai | The quieter west bank of Lake Pichola facing the City Palace |
| Budget | Lal Ghat | Old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses |
| Luxury | Lake Pichola resorts | Luxury palace-style resorts on the lake's western and northern shores |
| Food lovers | Old City bazaars | Bada Bazaar, Hathi Pol and Bapu Bazaar, where locals shop |
| Solo travellers | Lal Ghat | Old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses |
| Shopping | Old City bazaars | Bada Bazaar, Hathi Pol and Bapu Bazaar, where locals shop |
| Quiet stays | Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai | The quieter west bank of Lake Pichola facing the City Palace |
Udaipur neighbourhoods in detail
$$ · Best for first-timers, budget, culture and solo travellers
Lal Ghat
Lal Ghat is the dense heart of the old city below the City Palace walls, where narrow lanes lead from Jagdish Temple and Gangaur Ghat down to the shore of Lake Pichola. Converted havelis and guesthouses have rooftop restaurants with palace and lake views, and the City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli and boat jetties are all a few minutes' walk away.
- Good
- Walk to the main sights; Rooftop lake views; Wide range of guesthouses
- Watch out
- Narrow lanes busy with motorbikes; Touts and commission shops
- Nearby
- Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Gangaur Ghat, Bagore Ki Haveli
$$$ · Best for couples, first-timers and quiet stays
Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai
Across the Chandpole bridge from the old city, the Hanuman Ghat area has heritage hotels, guesthouses and restaurants looking straight across the water at the City Palace. Ambrai Ghat is a popular evening spot for views of the illuminated palace, and Lal Ghat is a short walk over the bridge.
- Good
- Best views of the City Palace; Quieter than Lal Ghat; Walk to the old city
- Watch out
- Narrow access lanes; Limited parking for cars
- Nearby
- Ambrai Ghat, Chandpole bridge, Lal Ghat
$ · Best for budget, shopping and food lovers
Old City bazaars
East of the palace, the bazaars around Bada Bazaar, Hathi Pol and Bapu Bazaar sell textiles, silver jewellery, miniature paintings, spices and everyday goods. Hotels here are mostly simple and inexpensive, and the area gives a sense of daily life away from the lakeside.
- Good
- Cheap food and shopping; Local atmosphere
- Watch out
- No lake views; Heavy traffic and noise
- Nearby
- Hathi Pol, Bapu Bazaar, Jagdish Temple
$$ · Best for families, quiet stays and food lovers
Fateh Sagar Lake
Around Fateh Sagar, the lakeside Rani Road promenade is where local families walk in the evening, with snack stalls, boating to Nehru Park island and the Moti Magri hill with its Maharana Pratap memorial. Newer hotels, cafés and the Fatehpura residential district lie nearby, with Saheliyon-ki-Bari a short ride away.
- Good
- More space and calmer traffic; Lakeside promenade; Close to gardens
- Watch out
- Auto-rickshaw needed for the City Palace; Fewer heritage buildings
- Nearby
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Moti Magri, Nehru Park, Sajjangarh
$$$$ · Best for luxury, couples and quiet stays
Lake Pichola resorts
Several of Udaipur's most lavish hotels, including the Oberoi Udaivilas and The Leela Palace, sit on the shores of Lake Pichola away from the old city, with private boat transfers, gardens and views of the City Palace across the water. They are self-contained and very expensive.
- Good
- Spectacular settings and service; Peaceful; Boat access to the city
- Watch out
- Very high prices; Isolated from street life
- Nearby
- Lake Pichola, City Palace, Jag Mandir
$$$ · Best for quiet stays, families and luxury
Badi Lake
Around Badi Lake, also called Tiger Lake, resort hotels sit among the Aravalli hills with green views and cooler evenings. It suits travellers with a car who want calm surroundings and are happy to drive into the city for sightseeing.
- Good
- Peaceful countryside setting; Resort facilities
- Watch out
- Car needed for everything; About 30 minutes from the old city
- Nearby
- Badi Lake, Sajjangarh, Shilpgram
Areas compared
| Area | Price | Nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Ghat | $$ | Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Gangaur Ghat, Bagore Ki Haveli |
| Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai | $$$ | Ambrai Ghat, Chandpole bridge, Lal Ghat |
| Old City bazaars | $ | Hathi Pol, Bapu Bazaar, Jagdish Temple |
| Fateh Sagar Lake | $$ | Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Moti Magri, Nehru Park, Sajjangarh |
| Lake Pichola resorts | $$$$ | Lake Pichola, City Palace, Jag Mandir |
| Badi Lake | $$$ | Badi Lake, Sajjangarh, Shilpgram |
Getting to your hotel
Maharana Pratap Airport at Dabok is about 22 km east of the city, about 30–45 minutes by taxi. Prepaid taxis and ride-hailing cars are available at arrivals. Udaipur City railway station has trains to Jaipur, Delhi and Ahmedabad.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best area to stay in Udaipur for first-time visitors?
Lal Ghat. Lal Ghat is the dense heart of the old city below the City Palace walls, where narrow lanes lead from Jagdish Temple and Gangaur Ghat down to the shore of Lake Pichola.
+Where should families stay in Udaipur?
Fateh Sagar Lake: More space and calmer traffic.
+Which area of Udaipur is best for a budget stay?
Lal Ghat ($$): Old-city lanes between Jagdish Temple and the lake, full of rooftop guesthouses.