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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Islamabad

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Islamabad

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Visiting Islamabad, Pakistan for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Islamabad, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Islamabad based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Islamabad for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Islamabad before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Islamabad for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Islamabad for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Hotel Margala

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at M2 near Convention Centre, Hotel Margala has great rooms from $99 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 12.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, free parking, kids meals, car rentals, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Chalet Islamabad

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Chalet Islamabad which has nice rooms starting at $57. Offering room service, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at House 14 Street 60 Sector F-6/3. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 13.8 km from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Islamabad Serena Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $254 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Islamabad
  • Heated pool
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We found Islamabad Serena Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $254. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Khayaban-E-Suhrawardy Sector G-5. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 12.4 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Magnolia Guest House Islamabad

Guest House with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $40, Magnolia Guest House Islamabad, at House 7 St 85 Attaturk Avenue G-6/4 provides room service, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and mountain views. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking. It's located just 12.5 km from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Islamabad Marriott Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $243 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Islamabad
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Islamabad Marriott Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $243 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Aga Khan Road, Shalimar 5, PO Box 1251. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a spa, and an indoor pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 13.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator
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Jasmine Inn Islamabad

Guest House with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Jasmine Inn Islamabad is 8.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and mountain views. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $31, and it's located at Jasmine INN Jasmine Plaza G-8 Markaz - Islamabad. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views which are great for visitors. And since it's just 9.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Islamabad, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Islamabad, Best Hotels for One Week in Islamabad, Best Hotels for One Night in Islamabad, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Islamabad.


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

Islamabad Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$121

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Islamabad, Pakistan. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Islamabad, Pakistan based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $121. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Islamabad.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $254
  • 4-star hotels: $150
  • 3-star hotels: $57


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