National Capital Territory of Delhi · India
Where to stay in New Delhi
New Delhi is a city in National Capital Territory of Delhi, India, home to about 250,000 people.
- Best months
- November to February
- Nearest airport
- DEL13 km · Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About New Delhi
New Delhi is a city and the capital city of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace), Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House), and the Supreme Court.
Newcomers (and even some residents) often confuse between Delhi and New Delhi. In fact, New Delhi is a city within the Delhi metropolis, built by the British as the capital of India. Whereas Delhi has served as the political centre of various empires before the British came, from the Rajputs to the Delhi Sultans, and eventually the Mughals. The British established their capital at Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) in 1757 after defeating the Nawab of Bengal.
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Things to do
What to see and do in New Delhi
See
The main point of interest in New Delhi is the Kartavya Bhavan Area (literally the "House of Duty Area"), the city's central administrative district. Developed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, the district is home to the India Gate (monumental arch for Indian soldiers), the Rashtrapati Bhavan (residence of the President of India), and of course the Kartavya Path (Path of Duty) connecting the two. The Kartavya Path is flanked by ministry buildings at both sides. The newest of them are the Kartavya Bhavans (Houses of Duty). Being the capital of India, New Delhi is home to several national museums, showcasing India's history and cultural heritage.
Do
Take a walk at Connaught Place (CP), the heart of New Delhi. The British-designed colonial equivalent of a shopping mall, it's laid out in two concentric rings divided into blocks, all bursting with shops and lots of pampered pigeons waddling about. Long neglected, the area received an upsurge after the opening of the major Metro junction of Rajiv Chowk under it, and it's going more upmarket by the day. At the centre is a small but pleasant park, while on one edge is the notorious Palika Bazaar, an underground den of cheap wares, many pirated or smuggled from overseas. The area is surrounded by tall office buildings on nearly all sides.
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Where to stay
Which part of New Delhi to stay in
Budget travellers can check out the Paharganj area west of New Delhi station. Despite its noise, filth and touts, Paharganj is considered safe for tourists. Much of New Delhi's expensive hotels are along the axis between Connaught Square and the airport. A few are in areas further south and west. Smoking is not allowed in hotels.
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Where to stay
Hotels in New Delhi
249 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Imperial, New Delhi | 1936 | 1.5 km |
| Fort Madhogarh | 2.2 km | |
| Hyatt Regency Delhi | 1983 | 5.5 km |
| Taj Mahal Hotel, Delhi | 1.8 km | |
| The Lodhi | 3.8 km | |
| Airport Hotel Mayank Residency | 10.9 km | |
| Aloft New Delhi Aerocity | 10.8 km | |
| Ambassador, New Delhi - Ihcl SeleQtions | 2.4 km | |
| Ashok Hotel | 2.3 km | |
| Bloomrooms @ Janpath | 1.3 km | |
| Bloomrooms @ Link Road | 4.7 km | |
| Capital O 11689 Hotel Happy Stay OYO Rooms | 11.0 km | |
| Capital O 11690 M Suites OYO Rooms | 11.4 km | |
| Capital O 13773 Grand Shoba OYO Rooms | 10.2 km | |
| Capital O 16651 GRD SUITES OYO Rooms | 10.3 km | |
| Capital O 183 OYO Rooms | 10.8 km | |
| Capital O 18853 Hotel Mega OYO Rooms | 11.0 km | |
| Capital O 22494 Hotel Milan OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 24248 Salt n Rove OYO Rooms | 10.7 km | |
| Capital O 24252 Rove n Salt OYO Rooms | 10.7 km | |
| Capital O 29375 Hotel Rainbow Villa OYO Rooms | 11.0 km | |
| Capital O 46016 Hotel Kay Kay Delight OYO Rooms | 11.0 km | |
| Capital O 5410 Hotel Quadis OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 64448 DEL MONT VEGAS OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 66333 P-suites OYO Rooms | 11.4 km | |
| Capital O 68068 Nh Skye OYO Rooms | 10.6 km | |
| Capital O 68517 Airport T3 OYO Rooms | 11.0 km | |
| Capital O 73287 Planet Inn OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 7331 Hotel Downtown OYO Rooms | 10.3 km | |
| Capital O 75001 Hotel Cannon OYO Rooms | 10.6 km | |
| Capital O 75127 The Grand Jaycee OYO Rooms | 10.7 km | |
| Capital O 78195 HOTEL KING'S OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 79610 Star Plaza OYO Rooms | 10.5 km | |
| Capital O 81612 Nysha palace OYO Rooms | 10.5 km | |
| Capital O 84156 Stay Win OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 8497 Hotel Krone OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| CAPITAL O 9011 CORPORATE INN OYO Rooms | 10.9 km | |
| Capital O 9669 AoA Palace OYO Rooms | 11.2 km | |
| Collection O 23466 Hotel Planet OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Collection O 40640 Excel In Naraina Vihar OYO Rooms | 7.1 km |
All 249 hotels in New Delhi, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit New Delhi
The most comfortable months for a city stay in New Delhi are November to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 217 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 New Delhi: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Noida International Airport (DXN, 62 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the main arrival point for visitors into New Delhi, and a 20- to 30-minute ride by road from the city. Other airports include Noida (DXN) and Hindon (HDO).
Getting around
The fast-growing Delhi Metro network provides a cheap, quick, mostly hassle-free and air-conditioned way of zipping around the city, although its increasing popularity means that rush hour crowds at key interchanges are starting to resemble Mumbai. Fares range from ₹10-60. Special fares apply for travel on the Airport Express.
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DEL · Indira Gandhi International Airport
DXN · Noida International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in New Delhi
Eat
If you come from the West, it may be interesting to eat at a fast food restaurant like McDonald's or Burger King. The menus are different and, unlike in the west, very vegetarian friendly - even KFC has a veg option. The best place to go for chaat is the Bengali Market (metro: Mandi House) near Connaught Place in the city centre. The restaurants are high quality and the food is great. There are ATMs as well. One of the best known restaurants there is Nathu's. But for the really good chaat, you have to make your way to Old Delhi, and particularly to Ashok's near Chawri Bazaar.
Stay safe
Many first-time travellers find themselves falling victim to scams and touts. Be on guard for anybody trying to help you by giving you unsolicited directions or travel advice, including taxi and auto drivers. Carry your cash, passport, and cards in a secure money belt, with only enough cash for a few hours at a time in your wallet or other accessible place. New Delhi is unsafe for women travellers. If you are arriving for the first time at night, stay in either the lounge or well lit areas until daybreak if you haven't booked a hotel yet. It is recommended to walk with a male that you know to avoid sexual harassment.
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Questions
New Delhi: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit New Delhi?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in New Delhi are November to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 217 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to New Delhi?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Noida International Airport (DXN, 62 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in New Delhi?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near New Delhi
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.