Shimla · India
Where to Stay in Lower Bazaar, Shimla
The old market area below Mall Road, with narrow lanes and local shops. It's the real shopping and eating heart of Shimla.
✦ The vibe
Chaotic, vibrant, and very local. Smells of spices, fried food, and crowds.
👤 Best for
Budget travellers, food lovers, and those wanting an authentic experience.
🏨 Where to stay
Budget hotels and hostels. Prices from £10-40 per night.
🚇 Getting around
Steep stairs and lanes connect to Mall Road. Walkable to the Ridge. Taxis from the bus stand are 10 minutes. Airport about an hour.
📍 Nearby
Lakkar Bazaar (wooden toys and crafts), Gaiety Theatre.
Best hotels in Lower Bazaar
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Lower Bazaar
Mahamaya Hotel (OYO)
96 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →YMCA tourist hostel
305 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Combermere
317 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Uphar
357 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Woods Shimla
371 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Kumar Guest House
377 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Willow Bank
379 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Harmony Hotel
432 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Clarke's Hotel
435 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Charlie Mount Lodge
446 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →The Hosteller Shimla
484 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Sangeet
508 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Amar Palace
567 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel White
569 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Jisha's Homestay
620 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Brightland Hotel
690 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Honeymoon Inn
699 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Kalawati Homes Vacation Rentals
728 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Marina
732 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Chapslee Hotel
756 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Thira Shimla
758 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →The Cedar Grand
790 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →mehdudia guest house
793 m from Lower Bazaar
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Blue Diamond
835 m from Lower Bazaar
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