The Nicest and Most Affordable Mid-range Hotels in Delhi 2026
There are great mid-range hotels in Delhi for under US$120 a night if you know where to look. Delhi is a huge city, and where you stay matters. Not just in terms of being close to the attractions, but also in terms of safety.
These mid-range hotels are all in good areas of Delhi. They are in more affluent neighbourhoods that are safer, greener and well located for exploring the city.
I used to live in Delhi and still return each year for months. I know the city very well, and have either stayed at or visited all of these hotels personally.
My Top Choices for Delhi Mid-Range Hotels:
- Home@F37: good location and comfortable hotel
- Jaypee Vasant Continental Hotel: 5 star hotel that is central, but also close to the airport
- Bloomrooms @ Janpath: central location in same area as Delhi’s best luxury hotels
- Saltstayz Le Icon: close to the airport
Why I Don’t Recommend Hotels in Paharganj or Old Delhi
If you are searching for mid-range hotels in Delhi, the neighbourhoods of Paharganj and Old Delhi will come up. Do not stay in either.
Paharganj is the backpacker part of Delhi and has a slew of budget accommodations, but it is not a safe area at night. It’s also noisy, polluted and congested.
Old Delhi is very important historically, but it’s extremely congested, noisy and dirty. It’s also hard to get an Uber in there. The main road Chandni Chowk is a pedestrian zone during the day, and most drivers don’t want to deal with the traffic congestion at other times.
The Nicest and Most Affordable Mid-range Hotels in Delhi
The best areas to stay in Delhi are South Delhi and Central Delhi (up to Connaught Place).
Mid-range Hotels in South Delhi
South Delhi is a great part of the city to stay in. This is the most affluent and greenest part of the city. It’s also where most of the monuments and sites are located, and is well connected by metro.
This is where I stay I when I return each year. Here are the best mid-range hotels in South Delhi:
- Home@F37: This hotel has an excellent location near the Kailash Colony Market. There are numerous shops and restaurants within walking distance. You’ll be able to reach many sites by auto rickshaw or Delhi metro, which is only 5 minutes walk away. The hotel has large rooms with standard amenities.
- The Manor: Most rooms in this boutique hotel are over $120 US a night, but the Executive rooms are less. It’s a lovely property with 12 rooms in a quiet and upscale neighbourhood. The location isn’t as central as some of the others, but the Delhi metro is within walking distance.
- Bnineteen: Small boutique property in a leafy and historic area of South Delhi called Nizamuddin East, next door to Humayun’s Tomb. You will need an auto rickshaw to get to the metro, but you’ll pass stunning Mughal gates and tombs on the way. Bnineteen is close to Nizamuddin Railway Station – you will hear trains at night.
- Jaypee Vasant Continental Hotel: A 5 star hotel in an upscale area called Vasant Vihar. The location is excellent, within walking distance of the Priya Complex which has numerous shops and restaurants, the Delhi metro, a very large park, and it’s only 8 km from the airport. Prices are higher in peak season, but booking.com has rooms below $120 USD many weeks. Some rooms have views of the Qutub Minar.
Mid-range Hotels in Central Delhi
Central Delhi is a bit more commercial than South Delhi, but still a fabulous part of the city to stay in. It’s very well serviced by the Delhi metro and home to many sites and attractions.
These are the best mid-range hotels in central Delhi:
- Hotel Palace Heights: Small hotel in the middle of Connaught Place, the unofficial centre of Delhi. This is an excellent hotel for solo travellers or first time visitors (I’ve stayed here myself). You’ll be able to easily walk to numerous shops, restaurants, all amenities and the Delhi metro from here. Anywhere else you’ll be able to reach by auto rickshaw. The hotel also has an excellent Indian restaurant, Zaffran.
- Bloomrooms @ Janpath: A comfortable minimalist hotel on Janpath Lane, very close to several 5 star luxury hotels. Great walking location, extremely central and close to many sites. Rooms have cloud beds and rain showers.
Mid-range Hotels Near the Delhi Airport
Hotels by the Delhi airport tend to be 5 star luxury options in Aerocity, or budget properties in less than desirable areas. But I do have one decent mid-range hotel for you that is near the Delhi airport:
- Saltstayz Le Icon: Small hotel in Gurugram, about 30 minute drive from the airport. Cyberhub is only 2 km away, a massive outdoor retail and entertainment hub, so you’ll have endless options for food and shopping.
Last Words on the Nicest and Most Affordable Mid-Range Hotels in Delhi
Delhi is not the kind of city where you want to find the best deal. Where you stay is very important. Not just because Delhi is massive and you want to be near the attractions, but also because of safety.
South Delhi and parts of Central Delhi are safer and greener areas. Even if you have to spend a little more, it’s worth it to stay in a better neighbourhood.
