The best hotels in Lahore
Lahore has 8,000+ places to stay and most of them will waste your time with outdated rooms, misleading photos, and locations that sound central but aren't. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Lahore
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Grand Palace Hotel
Garden Town, Lahore
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Avari Hotel Lahore
Mall Road, Lahore
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Faletti's Hotel
Egerton Road, Lahore
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Lahore Comforts Hotel
DHA Phase 5, Lahore
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Crown Plaza Regal Hotel
Walled City, Lahore
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Luxus Grand Hotel
Gulberg II, Lahore
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel One Gulberg | Gulberg, Lahore | $45–75/night | 7.2/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Grand Palace Hotel | Garden Town, Lahore | $60–90/night | 7.5/10 | Best Value |
| 3 | Avari Hotel Lahore | Mall Road, Lahore | $120–180/night | 8.3/10 | Most Popular |
| 4 | Faletti's Hotel | Egerton Road, Lahore | $130–190/night | 8.1/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 5 | Sunfort Hotel | Gulberg III, Lahore | $140–200/night | 8/10 | Business Pick |
| 6 | Lahore Comforts Hotel | DHA Phase 5, Lahore | $150–210/night | 8.2/10 | Family Friendly |
| 7 | Nishat Hotel | Johar Town, Lahore | $170–230/night | 8.7/10 | Top Rated |
| 8 | Crown Plaza Regal Hotel | Walled City, Lahore | $190–249/night | 8.4/10 | Best Location |
| 9 | PC Hotel Lahore | The Mall, Lahore | $270–380/night | 8.8/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Luxus Grand Hotel | Gulberg II, Lahore | $310–450/night | 9/10 | Romantic Stay |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Hotel One Gulberg
Hotel One sits on Main Boulevard Gulberg, surrounded by restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Rooms are compact but kept clean, with reliable air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The front desk staff are helpful and responsive to requests. Breakfast is basic but included in most packages. A solid no-frills option for travelers who want a central location without spending much.
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Grand Palace Hotel
Located on Ferozepur Road near Garden Town, this hotel offers decent rooms at a price that is hard to beat in Lahore. The property is older but rooms are well-maintained and the beds are comfortable. The on-site restaurant serves solid Pakistani food at reasonable prices. Traffic noise can be an issue on the road-facing rooms, so request an interior room. Good choice for budget-conscious business travelers passing through.
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Avari Hotel Lahore
Avari sits right on The Mall, a short walk from Lawrence Gardens and the Lahore Museum. It has been a landmark property for decades and the staff professionalism reflects that history. Rooms are spacious with good natural light and proper blackout curtains. The rooftop pool is a genuine perk in the Lahore summer heat. The buffet breakfast in Marco Polo restaurant covers both Western and Pakistani options thoroughly.
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Faletti's Hotel
Faletti's is one of the oldest hotels in Lahore, operating since 1880 on Egerton Road near the Punjab Assembly. The colonial architecture and sprawling garden grounds are genuinely impressive and set it apart from every other hotel in the city. Rooms in the heritage wing have high ceilings and period furniture that adds real character. Service can be inconsistent, and the plumbing occasionally shows its age. Worth staying here at least once for the historical experience alone.
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Sunfort Hotel
Sunfort is located on Main Boulevard Gulberg III, placing guests in the middle of Lahore's main commercial district. The business center and meeting rooms are well-equipped and popular with corporate groups. Rooms are clean and modern with consistent Wi-Fi speeds throughout the property. The in-house restaurant Tuscany serves decent continental food though portions are on the small side. A reliable mid-range option with a good location for anyone here for work.
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Lahore Comforts Hotel
This hotel is located in DHA Phase 5, a quieter and more residential part of Lahore that suits families and longer-stay guests well. Rooms are generously sized and several suite configurations accommodate families comfortably. The outdoor garden area is a real bonus for kids and the pool is clean and well-maintained. Staff are attentive and the kitchen accommodates dietary requests without fuss. The only drawback is the distance from main tourist sites like the Walled City.
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Nishat Hotel
Nishat Hotel on Thokar Niaz Baig Road near Johar Town is one of the best mid-range properties in Lahore for overall quality. The rooms are modern, quiet, and impeccably clean with proper sound insulation. Multiple dining options on the property are all above average, particularly the Pakistani grill restaurant. The gym and spa are well-maintained by Lahore hotel standards. Booking well in advance is recommended as it fills quickly during wedding season from October to February.
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Crown Plaza Regal Hotel
This hotel sits near the entrance of the Walled City, putting guests within a short walk of the Delhi Gate, Food Street, and the Lahore Fort. The location is the defining feature and makes it ideal for travelers who want to explore the old city on foot. Rooms are comfortable and well-furnished, though the narrow surrounding streets can make arrival by car a bit chaotic. The rooftop terrace has a partial view toward the Badshahi Mosque, which is memorable at night. Staff are knowledgeable about local sites and happy to suggest routes.
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PC Hotel Lahore
Pearl Continental is the most established luxury hotel in Lahore, located on Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam near the historic Mall Road corridor. The lobby is grand and the service standard is consistently high across all departments. Rooms are large, well-appointed, and offer views over either the city or the internal gardens. The Pearl Room restaurant remains one of the finest dining experiences in Lahore for both Pakistani and international cuisine. This is the default choice for visiting dignitaries and senior business delegations for good reason.
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Luxus Grand Hotel
Luxus Grand on Main Boulevard Gulberg II is the most design-forward luxury hotel in Lahore, with interiors that blend contemporary style with Mughal-inspired detailing. The rooms are exceptionally large with premium bedding, rain showers, and genuine attention to detail throughout. The rooftop pool and lounge area are among the most impressive in the city and work well for couples. The Zamana restaurant inside the hotel is excellent and worth a visit even if you are not staying. Service here is a genuine step above the competition and justifies the higher price point.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Lahore
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
First-timer's guide to Lahore hotels
Lahore is a big, loud, endlessly interesting city. and where you sleep changes your entire experience. Gulberg is the safest default: MM Alam Road is minutes away, rickshaws are easy to flag, and the quality-to-price ratio beats anything near the railway station on Empress Road.
Don't romanticize the Walled City location until you've visited it first. It's breathtaking during the day. Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, Food Street on Fort Road. but the streets around Delhi Gate and Heera Mandi are tight, noisy, and not restful. Stay in Gulberg and make day trips to the old city instead.
Budget stays in Lahore that don't feel cheap
Hotel One Gulberg at $45-75/night is our budget pick and it earns that badge honestly. You're in the heart of Gulberg, a short auto-rickshaw ride from Liberty Market and about 20 minutes to Anarkali Bazaar. The rooms are clean and functional. don't expect spa towels, but you won't find cockroaches either.
Grand Palace Hotel in Garden Town is the other smart budget move at $60-90/night. Garden Town sits right next to Gulberg and gives you Barkat Market downstairs essentially. We've seen people pay twice this for worse rooms near Canal Road. skip those entirely.
Luxury hotels in Lahore worth the price
PC Hotel on The Mall is the closest thing Lahore has to a landmark luxury stay at $270-380/night. It's a 10-minute walk from Lahore Museum and sits on one of the city's grandest boulevards. The service is polished, the pool is serious, and the Sunday brunch has been a Lahore institution for decades.
Luxus Grand Hotel in Gulberg II is newer and arguably more stylish. $310-450/night and a 9.0 rating to back it up. If you're celebrating something or just want Lahore's best bed, this is it. It's also 5 minutes from the top restaurants on MM Alam Road, which matters more than you'd think.
Business traveler's guide to Lahore hotels
Sunfort Hotel in Gulberg III is built for business travelers at $140-200/night. It's close to the main commercial offices clustered around Main Boulevard Gulberg and Jail Road, and the conference facilities are genuinely functional. Lahore's business district doesn't have a single obvious hub the way Karachi's does, so central Gulberg is your best default.
Nishat Hotel in Johar Town is worth considering if your meetings are in the newer commercial zones near Emporium Mall or Johar Town itself. It's a $170-230/night stay with a 8.7 rating and legitimately good food. Just know that Johar Town to the Walled City is a 30-minute drive in normal traffic.
How to avoid getting ripped off booking a Lahore hotel
The biggest scam in Lahore hotels isn't the price. it's the location claim. 'Gulberg' gets stretched to include neighborhoods 4-5 kilometers away. Always check the actual address against Main Boulevard Gulberg or MM Alam Road. If the hotel is near Ferozepur Road or the edges of Ichra, it's not really Gulberg.
We've seen this mistake hundreds of times: travelers book a room advertised as 'near Badshahi Mosque' and end up 40 minutes away in traffic. If Walled City access matters to you, only Crown Plaza Regal Hotel actually delivers on that. it's inside the Walled City on the edge of Circular Road. Everyone else is just using it as a selling point.
When to book Lahore hotels and when to wait
Lahore Literary Festival in February fills up the better hotels fast. Avari, Nishat, and PC Hotel especially. Book at least 3 weeks out if you're coming that weekend. Pakistan Independence Day on August 14th also creates a spike, though the summer heat keeps overall tourist numbers lower.
November and December are the sweet spot for value. The weather is genuinely pleasant at 12-22°C, crowds are manageable, and you'll find mid-range rooms at $10-30 below their January-March prices. The wedding season runs October through February and can make Friday and Saturday nights trickier to book last-minute in upscale areas.
Lahore's best neighborhoods
Gulberg is where we'd tell most travelers to base themselves: good restaurants on MM Alam Road, easy rickshaw access everywhere, and hotels that actually deliver on their photos. The Walled City is atmospheric but logistically annoying. great for a night, tricky for a week.
Gulberg & Garden Town 3 vetted hotels Lahore's most livable base for almost every type of traveler.
Lahore's most livable base for almost every type of traveler.
Gulberg is the beating heart of modern Lahore. MM Alam Road has the best restaurant strip in the city, Liberty Market is a 10-minute walk, and rickshaws to the Walled City run PKR 200-300. It's not historic, but it's functional in a way most of Lahore isn't.
Garden Town sits right next to Gulberg and is slightly quieter, slightly cheaper. Barkat Market is a genuinely good local shopping street and the neighborhood feels more residential. Grand Palace Hotel here offers honest value at $60-90/night without the posturing of some Gulberg addresses.
Avoid the edges of Gulberg near Ichra Market if you're sensitive to traffic noise. The main arteries around Main Boulevard are loud at all hours. stick to the side streets off MM Alam Road for a quieter sleep.
Mall Road & Egerton Road 2 vetted hotels Colonial-era grandeur, genuine landmarks, slightly faded edges.
Colonial-era grandeur, genuine landmarks, slightly faded edges.
Mall Road is Lahore's most historic hotel corridor. Avari Hotel sits here, Faletti's is a short walk away on Egerton Road, and you're genuinely close to Lahore Museum, the old Punjab Assembly, and Aitchison College. The architecture on The Mall alone is worth a walk.
Faletti's Hotel is the standout for character. It's been running since 1880 and the colonial bones are intact. arched corridors, a courtyard garden, a sense that someone important stayed here before you. At $130-190/night it's not cheap, but it's irreplaceable.
One honest warning: Mall Road traffic is relentless. Charing Cross to Lawrence Gardens can take 20 minutes on foot but 40 minutes in a car at peak hours. Build that into your plans.
Walled City & Johar Town 2 vetted hotels One end of Lahore is ancient, the other is brand new. Both work for different reasons.
One end of Lahore is ancient, the other is brand new. Both work for different reasons.
Crown Plaza Regal Hotel sits inside the Walled City near Circular Road and is the only hotel on our list that puts you genuinely walking distance from Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. That's rare and valuable. most hotels claiming this location are lying. At $190-249/night it's priced for the access it actually delivers.
Johar Town is Lahore's newer commercial zone, 25 minutes from the old city but close to Emporium Mall and the newer office districts. Nishat Hotel here has the best rating of any mid-range property on our list at 8.7, and the facilities match that score. If you're here for business or visiting family in the western suburbs, this area makes more sense than fighting traffic from Gulberg.
The Walled City is not for light sleepers. The call to prayer from Badshahi Mosque carries at full volume from Fajr onward and the street noise from the bazaars starts early. Earplugs are not optional.
DHA & Cantt 1 vetted hotel Quiet, clean, suburban. best for families and long stays.
Quiet, clean, suburban. best for families and long stays.
DHA Phase 5 is as far from the chaos of old Lahore as you can get while still being in the city. Wide streets, consistent security, and the kind of neighborhood calm that lets you actually sleep. Lahore Comforts Hotel at $150-210/night serves this area well and the family room configurations are genuinely good.
The trade-off is distance. Getting from DHA to Badshahi Mosque takes 35-45 minutes in daytime traffic. You'll be relying on Careem or InDrive for everything. no metro access here. Budget PKR 400-600 per trip to central Lahore.
For families with young kids or anyone who gets overwhelmed by city density, DHA is legitimately the right call. It's not the most exciting base, but it's the most comfortable one.
PC Hotel & Luxury Corridor (The Mall to Gulberg II) 2 vetted hotels Lahore's top-tier hotels, spaced across two of the city's best addresses.
Lahore's top-tier hotels, spaced across two of the city's best addresses.
PC Hotel on The Mall is a Lahore institution at $270-380/night. The grounds are substantial, the pool is the best hotel pool in the city, and the location on one of Lahore's most beautiful colonial-era streets gives it a sense of occasion. Sunday brunch here is a genuine Lahore social ritual. locals come as much as guests do.
Luxus Grand Hotel in Gulberg II is the newer luxury option at $310-450/night and our top-rated pick overall at 9.0. The interiors are contemporary and well-executed, and the Gulberg II address puts you minutes from the city's best dining on MM Alam Road. If PC Hotel is classic Lahore, Luxus Grand is the modern version.
At these price points, both hotels justify themselves. Don't apologize for spending $350 a night in Lahore. the gap between these properties and the $150 tier is real and significant.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Lahore.
Romantic
Gulberg II is the place. Luxus Grand Hotel sets the standard at 9.0 and $310-450/night, with upscale dinner options on MM Alam Road a 5-minute walk away. It's intimate without being isolated.
Culture & History
The Walled City is the only answer here. Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, and the Mughal-era havelis of Mohalla Sethi are all walkable from Crown Plaza Regal Hotel. Nowhere else in Lahore puts you this close to 400 years of history.
Family
DHA Phase 5 is purpose-built for family comfort. wide streets, low traffic stress, and Lahore Comforts Hotel delivering the space and security families actually need. It's 35 minutes to the main sights but the peace is worth it.
Budget
Gulberg is your base: Hotel One Gulberg runs $45-75/night and puts you steps from MM Alam Road and a short rickshaw ride from every major attraction. You won't find better value this central.
Foodie
Gulberg and its MM Alam Road strip is Lahore's best food neighborhood, full stop. From Andaaz to Café Zouk, you could eat three meals a day within a 10-minute walk of any Gulberg hotel for a week and never repeat.
Business
Gulberg III and its Main Boulevard offices make Sunfort Hotel the logical business pick at $140-200/night. Meeting rooms work, WiFi is reliable, and Jail Road is right there for commuting to the commercial zones.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Lahore
When to visit Lahore and what to pay.
Winter (Nov-Feb)
This is Lahore's best season and everyone knows it. Temperatures sit at a genuinely pleasant 10-22°C through December and January, and the city is fully alive. Lahore Literary Festival in February, wedding season, and the Basant kite festival (when permitted) all overlap here. Budget for $10-30 above off-season rates and book Faletti's or Avari at least 3 weeks out during the LLF weekend.
Spring (Mar-Apr)
March and early April are genuinely good: warm but not punishing, and hotel prices drop 15-20% from peak winter rates. Jacaranda trees bloom along The Mall in March and the city looks its best. By late April temperatures push toward 35°C and you'll start to feel the summer creeping in.
Summer (May-Sep)
Honest advice: only come in summer if you have to. Temperatures hit 42-44°C in June and July, and the humidity in August during monsoon season makes it worse. Hotels drop rates significantly. Sunfort and Nishat both come down $30-50/night. but you'll spend most of it inside with the AC. If heat doesn't bother you and budget is the priority, this is when Lahore's luxury hotels are most accessible.
Autumn (Oct)
October is the underrated month. The worst of the summer heat breaks by mid-October, crowds haven't built up yet, and prices are still below peak winter rates. You'll get temperatures around 25-32°C. warm but manageable. and hotels in Gulberg and Garden Town are easy to book last-minute. It's also when the Lahore Food Festival season kicks off, which is reason enough.
Booking Tips for Lahore
Insider tips for booking hotels in Lahore.
Verify the exact address before booking
In Lahore, 'Gulberg' can mean anything within a 5-kilometer radius. Ask for the cross street or check it against MM Alam Road or Main Boulevard Gulberg on Google Maps before you confirm. Anything near Barkat Market is Garden Town, not Gulberg. which is fine, but you should know what you're getting.
Book the Walled City hotels early for winter weekends
Crown Plaza Regal Hotel only has limited rooms and winter weekends near Badshahi Mosque fill up fast. especially around Eid milad-un-Nabi when the old city is at its most spectacular. Book at least 2 weeks out for any Friday or Saturday night between November and February.
Use InDrive over standard taxis for cross-city trips
InDrive lets you name your price and drivers accept or counter. A DHA Phase 5 to Anarkali Bazaar trip should run PKR 400-600. if a driver quotes you PKR 1,200, decline and try again. Careem is more consistent but prices more for Gulberg to Walled City trips at PKR 300-450.
Ask your hotel about the Orange Line Metro stop
The Lahore Metro Orange Line is cheap (PKR 40 per trip) and useful for getting between Ali Town and the central commercial corridor. Not every hotel is near a station, but if yours is within 10 minutes of one, use it. it cuts 25-40 minutes off cross-city trips during peak hours compared to road travel.
Negotiate breakfast separately at mid-range hotels
Most hotels in the $60-150/night range will try to include breakfast in the rate at PKR 800-1,200 per person. Skip it unless you specifically want hotel food. For PKR 300-500 you'll eat better at a local dhaba near Barkat Market in Garden Town or at the cafes on MM Alam Road in Gulberg. The hotel buffet is rarely worth it.
Pack for the temperature gap in winter
Lahore in January can be 6°C at 6am and 22°C by 2pm. It's a bigger range than most visitors expect and most hotels crank the heating so high you'll wake up dehydrated. Bring layers and ask housekeeping to lower the thermostat the first night. they'll do it, but they won't offer.
Hotels in Lahore — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Lahore.
What's the best area to stay in Lahore?
Gulberg is our top pick for most travelers. You're within 10 minutes of MM Alam Road's restaurants, Liberty Market, and easy transport to the Walled City. It's got the best balance of comfort, safety, and access without the tourist markup you'll find near Mall Road.
How much does a decent hotel in Lahore cost?
Budget stays in Gulberg and Garden Town run $45-90/night and are genuinely livable. Mid-range options on Mall Road and Johar Town sit at $120-230/night. Luxury stays at PC Hotel or Luxus Grand will set you back $270-450/night, and yes, the gap in quality is real.
Is Lahore safe for tourists?
Lahore is generally safe for tourists, especially in Gulberg, DHA, and Johar Town. The Walled City near Delhi Gate and Bhati Gate is perfectly fine during the day but gets chaotic and poorly lit after 10pm. Stick to main roads like The Mall and Jail Road after dark and you'll be fine.
When is the best time to visit Lahore?
October through March is the sweet spot: temperatures sit at 10-25°C and hotel prices are at their most competitive. Avoid May through August unless you enjoy 42°C heat and humidity that makes everything feel like a sauna. The Lahore Literary Festival usually runs in February, so book 3-4 weeks ahead if you're coming then.
How do I get around Lahore between hotels and attractions?
The Lahore Metro Orange Line runs from Ali Town to Dera Gujran and covers a useful central corridor. a single ticket costs around PKR 40. For everything else, InDrive and Careem are reliable and a cross-city ride from Gulberg to the Walled City runs PKR 200-350. Rickshaws are cheaper but negotiate first: Gulberg to Anarkali Bazaar should be PKR 100-150, not 400.
Which Lahore neighborhoods should I avoid?
We'd skip hotels near Lahore Railway Station on Empress Road. The area sounds central but it's loud at all hours, traffic is genuinely brutal, and most hotels there are overpriced for what you get. Samanabad and parts of Shahdara across the Ravi River also lack the infrastructure that makes a stay comfortable.
What's the difference between staying in Gulberg vs. DHA?
Gulberg puts you closer to the action: 15 minutes to the Walled City, walkable to MM Alam Road and Liberty Market. DHA Phase 5 is quieter, more residential, and better for families. but you're looking at 25-35 minutes to the main sights. Hotels in DHA average $150-210/night versus $45-90/night in Gulberg.
Are there good family-friendly hotels in Lahore?
Lahore Comforts Hotel in DHA Phase 5 is our top family pick. spacious rooms, a quieter street, and good security. It runs $150-210/night. If you need to be more central, Grand Palace Hotel in Garden Town sits near Barkat Market and works well for families at $60-90/night.
Do Lahore hotels require a marriage certificate for couples?
Some mid-range and budget hotels do ask unmarried couples for a nikah nama (marriage certificate) at check-in. International couples with different surnames sometimes face questions. The 4- and 5-star properties like Nishat Hotel, PC Hotel, and Avari Hotel Lahore are far more relaxed about this. it's a non-issue there.
What's the best hotel on Mall Road in Lahore?
Avari Hotel Lahore on Mall Road is the most established pick. It's walking distance from Lahore Museum and about 12 minutes on foot to the old Punjab Assembly building. The location is genuinely central and the quality gap between Avari and the budget options crammed around Charing Cross is significant.
Is there a historic hotel experience in Lahore?
Faletti's Hotel on Egerton Road is the one. It's been operating since 1880 and has hosted everyone from Rudyard Kipling to various heads of state. You're 8 minutes walk from the Lahore High Court and about 20 minutes from the Walled City. The colonial-era architecture alone is worth the $130-190/night rate.
Which Lahore hotel is best for a romantic stay?
Luxus Grand Hotel in Gulberg II is the clear answer. It tops our list with a 9.0 rating and rates from $310-450/night. The interior design is genuinely impressive, and Gulberg II puts you close to upscale dinner spots on MM Alam Road. Book a suite for a special occasion and you won't be disappointed.