Accomodation in Manali
The prices change according to the season. The high seasons are April to June and mid September to early November. At these times there are many Indian tourists. In July and August the prices of rooms are discounted. The prices are even lower from December to February because it is very cold and there are no tourists. All hotels must display a tariff card. You can understand the maximum price by seeing this card. The main part of town is not such a nice place to stay. The rise on the western side of town is a nice area to stay. Many of the budget travelers stay in Old Manali.
Where To Stay - Lower
The lower priced places are mainly in Old Manali, where there are many family-run budget places. Some can be really run down and dirty, so it is a good idea to check out a bunch of places. If you plan to stay for a while, you can stay in the first decent place that you see. You could then ask and look around for a cheap place that suits your fancy.
The Veer Guest House is a nice place that has rooms with bath. It has a great view of the valley. The Laxmi, in Old Manali, is a good place that has large nice rooms with common bath. There are many other places like these two in Old Manali.
The Rising Star, by Rohtang Manalsu, is a good value. The Saccharin Guest House, in the main part of town, has double rooms. The HPTDC Yatri Niwas, above the tourist office, has dorm beds. The Hotel Kalpana, northwest of the downtown, has big rooms. The HPTDC Beas Hotel, near the riverside, has rooms.
Where To Stay - Middle
There are many middle class hotels between the main street and the rise on the western side of town. The Samiru Hotel, in the center of town by the Mayur Restaurant, has good rooms during the off-season.
The Hotel Tourist, just off the road to Old Manali, has rooms with hot water and a balcony with a view of the valley. The nearby Hotel Zarim has modern high standard rooms.
Down the road is the well-managed, good-valued, old guesthouse, John Banon 's Guesthouse. It is an older building with good facilities and a peaceful surrounding. The Sunshine Guest House, on the same road, has a lawn and big rooms with a good view. The Pinewood, off Old Manali Rd, is a good value.
Higher up on the hill, not far from the Hadimba Temple, is the Hotel Rajhans. It is a new place in a nice area with a good view. The new Hotel Chetna is in a peaceful location and has a lawn and great views. It has good large rooms with hot water. It is closed during the off-season. The Hotel Highland is an older place with character.
The HPTDC has a few places out of the center of town. The Hotel Rohtang Manalsu has a nice garden with some decent views of the valley. The Honeymoon Huts and Honeymoon Cottages are huts with an attached bath. The Hotel Hema, in Old Manali, has overpriced rooms during the season, but is a bargain during the off-season.
Where To Stay - High
The Hotel Ibex, main street. The nearby Hotel. Piccadily has rooms. The Mayflower, The Mall, has large, well decorated suites with log fires. This place is well managed and recommended.
The HPTDC Log Huts, by the riverside, has fully equipped two bedroom cottages and good facilities.
The ITDC Hotel Manali Ashok has good double rooms and a great view of the valley. It has a discount during the off season. The Hotel Shingar Regency, high up on the western ridge, has rooms.
Across the river, about 20 minutes from town, is the well-managed Holiday Inn. There is a discount during the off-season. It is in a peaceful area with some good views of the valley.
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