I am traveling from Pune to New Delhi by train, and I will be staying in Delhi for a couple of days before I get a connecting train to Jammu. I would like to know if there are any hotels near New Delhi railway station. If there are I am looking for either a 2 star or 3-star hotel. I would like to avoid the Paharganj area if possible.
Hello, welcome to the forum! Overview The New Delhi Railway Station is considered as the busiest railway station in India. In fact, the station transports over 500,000 passengers with over 400 trains leaving from its various platforms on a daily basis. It is also one of the very first railway stations to introduce WiFi access to passengers. The New Delhi Railway Station is also directly connected to the Delhi Metro and the Delhi Airport Express Line. As such, the New Delhi Railway Station is a very important transportation hub in the city. It has two gates, namely, the Paharganj Gate and the Ajmeri Gate. This guide would highlight the nearest hotels to the New Delhi Railway Station that are away from the busier Paharganj area. Budget Hotels Near New Delhi Railway Station (Away from Paharganj Area) 1. Ginger Rail Yatri Niwas - The Ginger Rail Yatri Niwas is merely 10 minutes of walking away from the New Delhi Railway Station. Connaught Place is also just three kilometres away from the property. This contemporary budget hotel is located in Bhav Bhutti Marg, quite close to the Paharganj area but not close enough that it's as chaotic. With its red and beige facade, it's very easy to spot from the Ajmeri Gate area. Rooms here are very modern, with white-washed walls and sometimes bright hues in some sections balancing the overall aesthetics. Fitted with modern furnishings such as LCD television and tea/coffee maker, your stay here would be as comfortable as staying in your own home. The newly renovated on-site restaurant offers a variety of dishes from the Indian cuisine and even remains open 24 hours daily. Other facilities like internet and parking are also available in this property. They also have facilities for luggage storage so in case you need to do some sightseeing, you can leave your luggage behind safely. Yet another good feature of the hotel is the importance they give to cleanliness and sanitation. Distance from New Delhi Railway Station - 800 Metres Room Rates - Standard AC Room at Rs. 2,049/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, LCD Television, Tea/Coffee Maker, Direct Dial Phone, Work Desk With Chair, Mini Fridge and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Lift, Restaurant, Internet, Parking, Cloak Room and Travel Desk Address - IRCTC Rail Yatri Niwas, New Delhi Railway Station, Bhav Bhutti Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110002, India Contact Number - +91 11 6663 3333 Ginger Rail Yatri Niwas 2. Hotel Bright - About 1.4 kilometres away from the New Delhi Railway Station is the three-star property, Hotel Bright. It is also just 400 metres away from the Rajiv Chowk Metro Station so you can basically reach the New Delhi Metro Station to directly access it. The hotel has this colonial vibe to it, with the pure white facade resembling that of European structures. The exterior doesn't look as inviting but as soon as you see the interiors, you would be thrilled. With the reception area, the walls have unique decors which are very pleasing to the eyes. The rooms look and feel like they have been taken from the colonial times. The wooden flooring, the walls covered with decorative wallpapers along with white frames and framed photographs depicting the history of Delhi are all a delight to the eyes. The bathrooms are of pure white and have separate shower areas as well. For dining, the hotel has an on-site kitchen which mainly serves Indian breakfast. However, you can also opt for room service for other meals. There is no designated restaurant so you have to eat your meals in the room itself. Within the hotel building premises, there is an ATM that guests can also use. Parking is available just in front of the hotel. Internet is also complimentary for staying guests and speed is quite good. Other facilities in the property are luggage storage and a business centre. Distance from New Delhi Railway Station - 1.4 Kilometres Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,960/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, LCD Television, Tea/Coffee Maker, Work Desk With Chair and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Kitchen, ATM, Travel Desk, Internet, Parking, Luggage Storage and Business Centre Address - M 85, Outer Circle Connaught Place, Opposite Super Bazar, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India Contact Number - +91 98 8475 3933 Hotel Bright 3. Hotel Jukaso Inn Downtown - This hotel is just 1.5 kilometres away from the New Delhi Railway Station's Ajmeri Gate. Restaurants near the property are Haldiram's, Zaffran and Minar. This three-star property is housed in a pure white building. Built around the year 1942, this is almost like a heritage property converted into a hotel. The entrance is flanked by various potted plants which add to the relaxing vibe of the hotel. The lobby has marble flooring and traditional furnitures. The rooms either have white-washed walls or wallpaper laden walls. Touches of modernity like the the roller shades in the window, instead of draped curtains, and the ultra-chic furnitures give that balance of design aesthetics in the rooms. The bathrooms aren't that spacious but do have a separate area for shower with glass-panelled walls. There's a 24-hour coffee shop in the hotel as well, which serves a variety of Indian cuisine dishes. For the business travellers, there's an on-site business centre as well, where facilities like printer, computer and internet can be found. The hotel also has terrace area with chairs and tables, surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for a relaxing time right at the heart of the city. Distance from New Delhi Railway Station - 1.5 Kilometres Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 3,300/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, LCD Television, Tea/Coffee Maker, Closet, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Business Centre, Internet, Terrace and Car Rental Address - L1 Block, Middle Circle, Near Metro Station Gate No. 3 & 4, Connaught Circus, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India Contact Number - +91 11 2341 5450 Hotel Jukaso Inn 4. OYO Rooms Connaught Place - The OYO Rooms Connaught Place is located near PVR Rivoli. It is around 1.7 kilometres away from the New Delhi Railway Station. Dining options like McDonald's, Saravana Bhavan and Jain Chawal Wale are all within walking distance from the hotel. This is a very modern property with simple interiors. The rooms are very functional both in design and in amenities. There are wooden fittings that make for nice contrasts to the white-washed walls. As with any other OYO Rooms properties, basics like internet, power backup and air-conditioning are all included in the tariff. However, other facilities like conference halls, business centre and travel desk would be not accessible in this property. For the budget travellers though, this property is a good choice as it serves the basic needs of the guests, without compromising on quality of services or facilities. Distance from New Delhi Railway Station - 1.7 Kilometres Room Rates - Standard Room at Rs. 4,199/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, LCD Television, Closet, Mini Bar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Kitchen, Internet, Power Backup and Elevator Address - Jain Mandir Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India Contact Number - +91 93 1393 1393 OYO Rooms Connaught Place 5. Hotel Emarald - Hotel Emarald is a three-star property just 1.6 kilometres away from the New Delhi Railway Station. The hotel is also just 450 metres away from the Shankar Market. The facade of the hotel is a creamy pink with reflective windows on the front. For the interiors, the central motif is the reliance on wood. For instance, the reception area has wooden flooring and tables though the couches are soft and cozy in various colours. The rooms have all-wooden interiors too, from the flooring, to the walls, to the furniture. The draped curtains add a touch of old world charm in the rooms as well. The bathrooms are spacious and have their own area for showering. There's an in-house restaurant as well, serving a variety of Indian dishes, as well as dishes from the Chinese cuisine. The hotel also has an elevator for guests with luggage that need to reach the upper floors. They also have an on-site banquet hall, which can comfortably accommodate up to 90 guests at a time. Other facilities like shuttles, business centre and travel desk are all available in the hotel too. Internet is widely available in the hotel and speed is also quite fast. Distance from New Delhi Railway Station - 1.6 Kilometers Room Rates - Executive Room at Rs. 4,000/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Fridge, Tea/Coffee Maker, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Internet, Business Center, Travel Desk, Shuttles and Elevator Address - No. 112, Babar Road, Connaught Lane, Barakhamba, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India Contact Number - +91 87 5017 7704 Hotel Emarald Conclusion These are all the properties located close to the New Delhi Railway Station but away from the Paharganj area. All these hotels are under two kilometers away from the railway station and most are three-star properties. Rates are also under Rs. 4,500 per night so they're on the higher side, since they are located on prime areas of the city. But if you want to stay away from the busy and noisy area of Paharganj yet still want to be close to the New Delhi Railway Station, these hotels are your best options. In terms of cleanliness and hygiene, these hotels ranked quite high which is why they have made it to this list. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
