Karol Bagh is New Delhi’s top spot for shopping, with Ajmal Khan Road abuzz with fancy shops and boutique stores, while Gaffar Market has a number of more affordable stalls and stores. To stay close to the shopping action, Hotel Swati sits on Ajmal Khan Road, while Hotel Surya International offers an excellently rated budget stay a short distance away.

In the southern region, you will find Qutab Minar, a tower of historic importance in New Delhi, and in its surrounding area, a number of other towers and monuments. Consider the nearby Hosteller Saket Delhi, an excellently rated hotel near the train station. To the north, you will find Villa 33, a traditional-looking building just a short distance from the local train into the city.

Connaught Place is the bustling business hub of New Delhi city centre, filled with entertainment venues, restaurants and bars. Hotel Palace Heights is set in a Georgian-style building typical of the area. The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa New Delhi offers a 5-star experience with relaxation spa suites.

Planning on visiting New Delhi as a part of a bigger backpacking holiday? Then look into the area of Paharganj, which is a hub of cheap hostels and places to stay, close to several train stations and the area of Connaught Place. bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station offers cheap deals near the central train station. Hotel Golden Gate DX offers private rooms at great prices.

Stay in the lap of luxury at the Imperial New Delhi, a 5-star hotel with swimming pool that is rated as one of the best boutique hotels on KAYAK. In the Lajpat Nagar area you’ll find the Manor Hotel, another top-rated boutique hotel with a chic vibe that is close to the train station.

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For hotels near the Indira Gandhi International Airport, look into the Dwarka area of the city to the west of the airport. Vivanta by Taj – Dwarka, New Delhi offers a 5-star stay, with a swimming pool and a short walk from the train link to the city centre. Alternatively, the Aerocity area to the east has a number of airport hotels, such as Roseate House.

If you stay in the Connaught Place area close to the metro’s Blue and Violet Lines, you will be within easy reach of many of the city’s top attractions, including the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and the Lotus Temple. The Hans Hotel New Delhi sits close to the Mandi House metro stop, perfect for access to both lines.

For kid-friendly hotels in New Delhi, consider the area of Karol Bagh, which is home to many hotels aimed at families as well as many good shops and eateries. Hotel Maurya Heritage comes at a very cheap rate, while the Sun Court Hotel Yatri is a short distance from Ridge Gole Chakkar, a park that offers the perfect escape from the busy city.

Near the High Court and India Gate, you will find the Taj Mahal Hotel, which offers a high-end, 5-star stay close to numerous sights and attractions. The Oberoi, New Delhi sits a little further down the Violet Line but offers a top luxury stay with an outdoor pool and stunning views over the zoological park.