Tourists Rest HousevsShanti Lodge
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Tourists Rest House ranks slightly better than Shanti Lodge. Tourists Rest House comes in at 76 with approval from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
Tourists Rest House
4/62 Kutchery Road, Baluganj, Agra 282001, India
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Insight Guides
"The best low-cost place to stay in Agra. Clean rooms with attached bath around a courtyard. Friendly owners and good vegetarian food; a highly recommended choice."
Rough Guide
"One of Agra’s top budget options, with a range of bright, competitively priced rooms around a tranquil leafy courtyard; all super-clean, and all attached with hot running water."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This far more centrally located travellers' hub offers better bang for the buck than most Agra spots... Rooms of varying sizes and conditions (you'll be happier if you take a look before committing)." Full review
Shanti Lodge
Chowk Kagjiyan South Gate, South Gate, Taj Mahal, Agra 282001, India
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Rough Guide
"Deservedly popular backpacker lodge with superb Taj views from the rooftop restaurant, a mixed bag of rooms... There are also good deals for single occupancy."
Lonely Planet
"Its restaurant... still has arguably the best rooftop view of the Taj in all of Agra.There’s also some shade for hot afternoons." Full review