Punjab · Pakistan
Where to stay in Lahore
Lahore is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, home to about 11,126,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- LHE7 km · Allama Iqbal International Airport
- Currency
- PKRPakistani rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Language
- English, Urdu
About
About Lahore
Lahore is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and 27th largest in the world, with a population of over 14 million.
Lahore is the second largest city in Pakistan with a population of roughly 8.5 million. The traditional capital of Punjab for a thousand years, it had been the cultural centre of Northern India extending from Peshawar to New Delhi. The origins of Lahore are shrouded in the mists of antiquity but Lahore is undoubtedly ancient. Today, Lahore is certainly worth a visit, but don't come expecting a tranquil city overflowing with history, art and culture: these qualities do exist but are hidden under the surface of a sprawling, traffic clogged and polluted south Asian city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Lahore
See
The Walled City of Lahore is one of the oldest cities in the world and comprises the following places for sightseeing.
- Lahore Fort
- Alamgiri Gate
- Shah Burj gate
- Badshahi Mosque
- Tomb of Ranjit Singh
- Minar-e-Pakistan
- Wazir Khan Mosque
- Shahi Hammam
- Haveli Asif Jah
- Raushnai Gate
- Masti Gate
- Kashmiri Gate
Do
- Shah Jamal Tomb
- Gaddafi Stadium
- Gawalmandi Food Street
- Anarkali Food Street
- Lawrence Gardens & Library
- Jallo Park
- Race Course Park
- Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Lahore
25 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Faletti's Hotel, Lahore | 1880 | 2.0 km |
| Avari Xpress Gulberg | 3.2 km | |
| Four Points by Sheraton Lahore | 1.8 km | |
| Grand Palm Hotel | 4.5 km | |
| Heritage Luxury Suites | 4.5 km | |
| Hilton Suites Lahore | 4.8 km | |
| Hotel Grand Millennium | 1.3 km | |
| Hotel One Garden Town, Lahore | 7.0 km | |
| Hotel One Gulberg | 4.8 km | |
| Hotel One the Mall | 0.2 km | |
| Indigo Heights Hotel & Suites | 4.6 km | |
| Lahore Continental Hotel | 5.6 km | |
| Marvel Hotel | 8.5 km | |
| Nine Tree Luxury Hotel & Suites Lahore | 5.0 km | |
| Oban Hotel | 4.4 km | |
| Park Lane Hotel Lahore | 5.2 km | |
| Pearl Continental Lahore | 0.6 km | |
| Ramada by Wyndham Lahore Gulberg II | 3.2 km | |
| Rose Palace Hotel | 3.2 km | |
| Royal Swiss Lahore | 7.1 km | |
| Royaute Luxury Suites & Hotel | 4.0 km | |
| Smart Hotel | 4.4 km | |
| The Nishat Hotel | 4.8 km | |
| The Nishat Hotel Johar Town | 11.8 km | |
| The Residency Hotel | 1.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Lahore
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Lahore are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; July is the wettest, with about 193 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 Lahore: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), about 6.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 47 km) and Sialkot International Airport (SKT, 110 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Lahore is a huge and sprawling city. In the old town, walking or a tuk-tuk are your only options. You get to see a lot more on foot, just remember to wear comfortable shoes if you are going to be walking a great distance. Other than in winter, it will be too hot to walk long distances during the day. Sunday mornings are quiet and are a good time to explore. Locals are generally helpful in providing directions to well-known spots. However, you should still ask two or three people to confirm the address, especially if you are driving. Using the GPS function on your phone can also be helpful.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
LHE · Allama Iqbal International Airport
ATQ · Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
SKT · Sialkot International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Lahore
Eat
Lahoris are famed for their food and for their consumption thereof. This is reflected in the array of restaurants in Lahore.
Drink
Alcohol is illegal for Muslim Pakistanis. Clubbing is quite popular but not easy to find, majority of the clubs being private and invite only.
Stay safe
Street crimes in Lahore are not common but special precautions must be taken by visitors.
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Questions
Lahore: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Lahore?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Lahore are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; July is the wettest, with about 193 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Lahore?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), about 6.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 47 km) and Sialkot International Airport (SKT, 110 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Lahore?
Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Nearby
Destinations near Lahore
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.