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Highest rated hotelTreebo Premium Tranquil Inn – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookMarch
Average 4 star hotel price₹ 3,698 per night
Average 5 star hotel price₹ 10,853 per night

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Finding cheap Shimla hotels

Currently the average price of a hotel in Shimla is ₹ 3,521, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.

We price check hundreds of hotel brands and booking sites, so you don't have to search each one individually. Then we sort by price, meaning you can find the cheapest time to bag the perfect hotel at the best price, in seconds.


The best hotels in Shimla, according to travellers

Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.

Travellers who recently visited Shimla rated Treebo Premium Tranquil Inn, TNF...A Nature Stay, and Camps Apple Retreat the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.

You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Shimla hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.


Where to stay in Shimla

If you're staying in Shimla to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Shimla by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Shimla's major attractions below...

  • Kiala Forest

  • The Ridge

  • Christ Church, Shimla


Tips for searching for the perfect Shimla hotel

  • Visiting Shimla with your family, or looking for a romantic getaway? Or maybe your visit is business, not pleasure. Whatever the purpose of your stay, we can help you find the perfect hotel when you use our 'Popular with' filters.

  • Tick "free cancellation" in the search controls at the top of the page to only see hotels that offer free cancellation in Shimla.

  • Tick "pay on arrival" later on in the search results to only see Shimla hotel results where you can pay when you arrive at the hotel.

  • Are you looking for a hotel in Shimla with pool or perhaps parking? Once you've clicked "search hotels" you will be able to filter by hotels that offer specific amenities.

  • You can choose to filter for everything from apartments to hostels under "Accommodation type" later in the search results.

  • Filter the search results for Shimla hotels according to a specific price range to ensure you find accommodation according to your budget.

  • Find a hotel in the perfect area of Shimla for you. Search or filter by neighbourhood to make sure you're staying exactly where you want to be.

Finding cheap hotels in Shimla: FAQs

In Shimla, the expected average temperature in March is 15°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is August, and the driest month is November.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ₹ 628 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ₹ 628 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is ₹ 3,843 per night, and the average price on weekends is ₹ 3,848. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shimla could be Thursday.

The nearest airport to Shimla is Shimla Airport (SLV), which is 4.2km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Chandigarh Airport, which is 59.4km from the city centre.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Shimla. And the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shimla is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.co.in/hotels/search?entity_id=27547016&checkin=2026-03-31&checkout=2026-04-01&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%223%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">₹ 2,940</a> per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is ₹ 631 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shimla is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.co.in/hotels/search?entity_id=27547016&checkin=2026-03-31&checkout=2026-04-01&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%224%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">₹ 4,494</a> per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is ₹ 921 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shimla is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.co.in/hotels/search?entity_id=27547016&checkin=2026-03-31&checkout=2026-04-01&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%225%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">₹ 13,029</a> per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is ₹ 1,199 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shimla is March, with an average price of ₹ 3,277 per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can rise to ₹ 12,240 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in April is ₹ 4,994 per night, which is around 62% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Shimla are Backwoods Retreat, Snow Lotus Hotel and The Royal Regency.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Shimla with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.