India
Where to stay in Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a city in India, home to about 1,055,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- IXC7 km · Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a city and union territory in northwestern India, serving as a shared capital for the states of Punjab and Haryana. Situated near the foothills of the Shivalik range of Himalayas, it borders Haryana to the east and Punjab in the remaining directions.
The most striking thing about the city is the expanse of resplendent blue sky with the mountains in the backdrop. When you approach the city, you see the jagged skyline of the Shivalik Hills looming large over the city and the faint image of an old temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi (15 km from Chandigarh) from which the city got its name. Chandigarh may appear oddly familiar to Western visitors and idiosyncratic to the rest of India. Enjoy the planned city, with tree-lined roads, large beautiful roundabouts, several gardens and on top — a great set of people.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Chandigarh
See
- The Capitol Complex
- Chandigarh Museum
- Elante Mall
- The High Court
- The Japanese Garden
- The Legislative Assembly
- Museum and Art Gallery
- Pinjore Gardens
- Rock Garden of Chandigarh
- Rose Garden
- The Secretariat
- Sukhna Lake
Do
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium
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Where to stay
Which part of Chandigarh to stay in
Central Chandigarh is a budget traveller's nightmare when it comes to lodging—it is notoriously overpriced, and the expense is generally not matched by the quality. Additionally, there seem to be extra restrictions on lodging for foreigners in Chandigarh. So, when you book a cheap place through a common website online, make sure they also cater for foreigners—it will be clear quickly from their reviews. Otherwise, you will turn up, and they outright tell you that you cannot stay or don't have your booking. And indeed, most cheap places online and offline are Indian-only (as of 2023).
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Where to stay
Hotels in Chandigarh
308 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| 4 By OYO - Chandigarh OYO Rooms | 11.3 km | |
| Best Western Maryland | 11.0 km | |
| Capital O 12767 Hotel Grand Chinar OYO Rooms | 22.2 km | |
| Capital O 17081 Hotel Signia OYO Rooms | 9.4 km | |
| Capital O 1926 The Regent OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| Capital O 30699 Lrc Hotel And Banquet OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| Capital O 322 Hotel Royal OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| Capital O 3362 JH E18hteen OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| Capital O 36429 Hotel Broadway OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Capital O 3972 Hotel Amar OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Capital O 4004 I-Square OYO Rooms | 22.7 km | |
| Capital O 48340 Hotel KC Royal OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 5440 Hotel Le Monarque OYO Rooms | 2.6 km | |
| Capital O 60811 Hotel Woods In OYO Rooms | 10.1 km | |
| Capital O 64735 Red Paradise OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| Capital O 64956 Hotel Aman OYO Rooms | 18.5 km | |
| Capital O 69427 Hotel Golden Palm OYO Rooms | 9.4 km | |
| Capital O 6977 Hotel Clarks OYO Rooms | 22.5 km | |
| Capital O 71390 Hotel NH7 OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| Capital O 71537 Hotel Athens OYO Rooms | 8.2 km | |
| Capital O 76565 Hotel Welcome Residency OYO Rooms | 9.5 km | |
| Capital O 77806 Hotel Gopal OYO Rooms | 17.8 km | |
| Capital O 79052 Hotel Crystal Empire OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| Capital O 80440 Hotel Royal Plaza OYO Rooms | 11.7 km | |
| Capital O 81455 White Orchid OYO Rooms | 12.6 km | |
| Capital O 82559 Royal Plaza OYO Rooms | 5.2 km | |
| Capital O 85354 Hotel Amour OYO Rooms | 8.6 km | |
| Capital O 925 Hotel Central Park 17 OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| Capital O1355 Hotel Dream Down Town OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| Collection O 45544 Hotel Legacy OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| Collection O 5612 Hotel President OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| Collection O 66506 Hotel Shimla Stay OYO Rooms | 11.1 km | |
| Collection O 69408 Hotel Mubarak Plaza OYO Rooms | 9.6 km | |
| Collection O 73819 Hotel Kingston OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| Collection O 82782 Gp Hotel OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| Collection O 82917 Hotel Citywalk OYO Rooms | 9.3 km | |
| Collection O 83676 Sapphire OYO Rooms | 5.0 km | |
| Collection O 9956 Hotel N5 OYO Rooms | 11.5 km | |
| Collection O O 75876 Hotel Galaxy View OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| Collection O O 82789 Bell Hotel OYO Rooms | 5.4 km |
All 308 hotels in Chandigarh, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Chandigarh
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Chandigarh are November to March. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 308 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Chandigarh: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 6.7 km from the city centre in a straight line; Halwara International Airport (HWR, 110 km) and Kullu Manali Airport (KUU, 132 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
The Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) provides a local bus service in Chandigarh and the satellite towns of Panchkula and Mohali. The bus service is frequent and efficient 6AM-10PM. Fares starting from ₹20, e.g. railway station to ISBT-43 for ₹25. 45 routes are being plied in Chandigarh. The travel is generally hassle-free, though there might be a rush on some particular routes during morning and evening peak hours. The buses with corresponding routes can be found here.
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IXC · Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
HWR · Halwara International Airport
KUU · Kullu Manali Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Chandigarh
Eat
You can relish all type of cuisines from local Punjabi flavors to continental food. Now there are many food delivering apps and websites like Zomato, Uber Eats, and Swiggy, which deliver meals from the city's restaurants to your doorstep. Many Western fast food chains have registered their presence in Chandigarh.
Drink
Barista, Cafe Coffee Day and Costa coffee (Panchkula, Sec 35), Starbucks (Elenta mall, Sector 22) are popular Indian chains of coffee shops that can be found in Chandigarh at various places. For a true Indian coffee experience go to Indian Coffee house in Sector 17. Chandigarh is often accused of a dull nightlife for its status as a metro. Still, one can enjoy good drink at various pubs/bars with combined restaurants at Sector 35, Sector 26, and Sector 17. The bars remain open till midnight or 1AM. 'Condom Bar', a unique bar themed upon the condom, is operated by CITCO at Kalagram, Chandigarh-Manimajra road.
Stay safe
Chandigarh is a safe city. With the lowest crime rates in the country, you can feel safe at any hour. Police assistance can be found at the nearest police station or at the patrolling booths in every sector. You can call following numbers for respective help: 112 (Police), 101 (Fire), 102 (Ambulance), 1073 (Traffic Police Helpline), 1098 (Child help line). If you are calling from a mobile phone, just add the STD code such as 0172 in front of the emergency numbers. This is true in any other Indian city. During heightened tensions or border conflict between India and Pakistan, Chandigarh is disrupted.
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Questions
Chandigarh: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Chandigarh are November to March. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 308 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Chandigarh?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 6.7 km from the city centre in a straight line; Halwara International Airport (HWR, 110 km) and Kullu Manali Airport (KUU, 132 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Chandigarh?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Chandigarh
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.