Hotels in Shimla: prices, best areas and top-rated stays
18 hotels in and around Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, have rooms for next weekend (17 Oct–18 Oct): from ₹1,819 a night, with a typical price of ₹4,820.
Most of Shimla's hotels with rooms are mid-range or budget; 39% are 4- or 5-star. 5 of them are within 2 km of the centre, typically ₹5,264 a night. The best value among well-rated stays right now is Treebo Premium Tranquil Inn at ₹1,819. Snow Valley Resorts Shimla has the most guest reviews (443), rated 8.4/10.
Live prices for one night, two adults, checked 15 October 2026 and refreshed daily; they vary with season and demand, so off-peak weeknights can cost much less. Book on HarshOnRoads; prices include our service margin.
Shimla hotel prices by star rating
| Hotel type | Typical night | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3-star (6) | ₹4,258 | ₹2,655–₹6,403 |
| 4-star (5) | ₹5,747 | ₹1,819–₹8,961 |
| 5-star (2) | ₹9,213 | ₹7,065–₹11,361 |
| All hotels (18) | ₹4,820 | ₹1,819–₹11,361 |
Prices by distance from the centre
| Area | Typical night | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Within 2 km of the centre | ₹5,264 | 5 |
| 2–5 km from the centre | ₹4,117 | 7 |
| More than 5 km out | ₹5,129 | 6 |
Which neighbourhood suits you? Where to stay in Shimla compares the areas.
Top-rated hotels in Shimla
Ranked by guest score, giving more weight to hotels with many reviews.
WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa
5-star · 10.0/10 (353) · 2 km from centre
₹11,361 / night
The Stone Age : a boutique hotel
3-star · 9.6/10 (54) · 7.5 km from centre
₹4,140 / night
Snow Valley Heights
4-star · 9.0/10 (214) · 3.9 km from centre
₹5,747 / night
The Hosteller Shimla, Valley View
9.1/10 (115) · 0.7 km from centre
₹5,264 / night
Sterling Legacy Shimla
3-star · 9.2/10 (77) · 0.3 km from centre
₹4,375 / night
Honeymoon Inn Shimla
3-star · 8.9/10 (201) · 0.5 km from centre
₹6,403 / night
Good-value hotels in Shimla
Rated 7.5 or better and priced at or below the typical ₹4,820 a night.
Treebo Premium Tranquil Inn
4-star · 10.0/10 (19) · 4.3 km from centre
₹1,819 / night
Treebo Varuna With Mountain View, Mall Road
3-star · 7.7/10 (466) · 0.8 km from centre
₹2,655 / night
Echor - The Koti Village Resort Kufri
9.6/10 (27) · 8.6 km from centre
₹3,080 / night
Zostel Homes Shimla
9.9/10 (16) · 4.3 km from centre
₹3,777 / night
Hotel Aachman Regency with Rooftop Terrace
3-star · 8.8/10 (59) · 3.3 km from centre
₹4,117 / night
4- and 5-star hotels in Shimla
The best-rated upscale stays with rooms for next weekend.
Hotels closest to central Shimla
Well-rated stays within 3 km of the town centre.
Sterling Legacy Shimla
3-star · 9.2/10 (77) · 0.3 km from centre
₹4,375 / night
Honeymoon Inn Shimla
3-star · 8.9/10 (201) · 0.5 km from centre
₹6,403 / night
The Hosteller Shimla, Valley View
9.1/10 (115) · 0.7 km from centre
₹5,264 / night
Treebo Varuna With Mountain View, Mall Road
3-star · 7.7/10 (466) · 0.8 km from centre
₹2,655 / night
WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa
5-star · 10.0/10 (353) · 2 km from centre
₹11,361 / night
Planning a trip to Shimla?
- Shimla travel guide : best time to visit, things to do and costs.
- Delhi to Shimla by road : about 350 km, with tolls and stops.
- Plan a Shimla trip : a day-by-day plan with stays near each day's sights.
FAQs: hotels in Shimla
How much does a hotel in Shimla cost per night?
For a double room next weekend, 18 hotels in and around Shimla ranged from ₹1,819 to ₹11,361 a night, with a typical (median) price of ₹4,820. Prices change daily and rise on long weekends and in peak season.
Are hotels in Shimla cheaper on weekdays?
There is little difference right now: at the 17 hotels priced for both nights, Tuesday and Saturday cost about the same.
Which are the best-rated hotels in Shimla?
Weighing guest scores by the number of reviews, the highest rated right now are WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa (10.0/10), The Stone Age : a boutique hotel (9.6/10), Snow Valley Heights (9.0/10).
Is it cheaper to stay outside central Shimla?
Yes. Hotels more than 5 km from the centre had a typical price of ₹5,129 a night, against ₹5,264 within 2 km. The saving comes with more driving and parking each day.
Can I book Shimla hotels on HarshOnRoads?
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