The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Shimla

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Shimla

If it's your first trip to Shimla, India for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Shimla. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Shimla. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Shimla for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Shimla beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Shimla for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Honeymoon Inn Shimla

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Shimla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at The Mall, Honeymoon Inn Shimla has great rooms from $52 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, mountain views, laundry services, and a spa and wellness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a game room, a spa, a pool table, evening entertainment, and an indoor play area at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


The Oberoi Cecil

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Oberoi Cecil which has nice rooms starting at $177. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Chaura Maidan. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Luxury


Radisson Hotel Shimla

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Shimla

We found Radisson Hotel Shimla to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $120. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Goodwood Estate, Lower Bharari. You'll also find mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Resort near Heritage Museum Shimla

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $35, Resort near Heritage Museum Shimla, at Near Vidhan Sabha Annadel Road Shimla 4 provides room service, a restaurant, mountain views, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a game room, free parking, a pool table, kids meals, and car rentals. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Marina- Shimla First Designer Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Marina- Shimla First Designer Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $130 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Mall Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Clarkes Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Shimla
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Clarkes Hotel is 9.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $94, and it's located at The Mall. We also love the free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Hotel Surya Shimla

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $34 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A cool place is Hotel Surya Shimla because it has great rooms that start at $34. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Circular Road Near Victory Tunnel. Only 0.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service


For more terrific hotel ideas in Shimla, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Shimla, Best Hotels for One Week in Shimla, Best Hotels for One Night in Shimla, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Shimla.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Shimla?

Shimla Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$92

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Shimla, India, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $92. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Shimla.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $177
  • 4-star hotels: $115
  • 3-star hotels: $44
  • 2-star hotels: $34


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