Hotel Landmark sits inside Ghee Mandi Chowk, in the heart of the old city, and the Golden Temple is about a seven-minute walk, roughly 0.4 miles. The location puts you within easy reach of the street food that Amritsar is known for, and several well-known kulcha and tea stalls, including Prem Nath Kulche Wale and Amritsar Haveli, within a few minutes' walk. It is a good base for people who want to explore on foot and eat well, and it sits closer to shopping lanes and markets than to the quieter residential parts of town. The hotel is rated three and offers more facilities than many properties at this level. There is a restaurant, a coffee shop, an elevator, a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour room service, as well as free self and valet parking, which is notable for an old city address. Wi-Fi is free, and laundry, luggage storage and free newspapers are available.
Rooms and layout
The room mix is broad. Superior and Deluxe rooms are around 175 square feet and, notably, some of them have no windows, which suits those who care mainly about a bed and a bathroom but may disappoint travellers who want natural light, so check the category when you book.
Deluxe Double Rooms with city views offer around 235 square feet, an Executive Room with a city view stretches to about 450 square feet, and there are Premium Triple and Family Rooms that sleep three and four. If you value daylight, book a city-view category.
Location and getting around
Ghee Mandi Chowk is a busy, atmospheric area, and the lanes around it are lively until late in the evening. The airport is about a twenty-five minute drive, and cars can generally reach the hotel's door, which makes arrival and departure with luggage easier than at many old city guesthouses. The Free Kitchen, a local food spot, and a handful of famous tea and kulcha stalls are within a short walk.
Who it suits and what to know: Landmark is well suited to couples, families and pilgrim groups who want an affordable, practical base close to the shrine. The prices are moderate and the combination of parking, restaurant and elevator is helpful for older travellers. As with most hotels in the old city, expect street noise and be ready for the rhythm of the area, including early morning prayers and late evening traffic.
Ask for a room higher up and away from the street, confirm whether your rate includes breakfast, which is a paid option for some rates, and use the front desk to arrange a driver for the border ceremony. It is not a luxury stay, but the location, the facilities and the range of room sizes make it a sensible choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Seven-minute walk to the Golden Temple
- ✓On-site restaurant and cafe
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Laundry and luggage storage
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How far is the hotel from the Golden Temple?+
About a seven-minute walk, roughly 0.4 miles.
Do all rooms have windows?+
No. Some Superior and Deluxe rooms have no windows, so choose a city-view category if you want daylight.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free self and valet parking are available.