Hotel Tara Palace puts you in the middle of Old Delhi at a price that suits shorter budgets. It stands on the Chandni Chowk road, the old city’s main artery, with the Red Fort at one end and the markets and food lanes just behind it, and Chandni Chowk metro station close by. That means you can step outside for breakfast at a sweet shop, walk to the Red Fort in the morning and be back in the evening for the old city after dark, which is a very different place from the day. The hotel is a simple, practical option rather than a boutique one, with straightforward rooms. It suits travellers who care more about location and price than polish, and who are comfortable with noise, crowds and early starts. The old city is loud, so ask for a higher floor or an inner room if you are a light sleeper. For a first night or two in Old Delhi, it is a convenient way to put yourself within a short walk of the sights that are hardest to reach from the south.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Chandni Chowk, near the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the spice market at Khari Baoli and the main food lanes. Chandni Chowk and Lal Quila metro stations are close, and the metro is the best way to reach central and southern Delhi. Cycle rickshaws are everywhere for short hops, and the old city is best explored on foot.
Rooms
Rooms are simple and functional. Expect basic comforts, and check the room details for what is included, since amenities vary between room types. Light sleepers should ask for a quiet room.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, food lovers who want to be beside the old city’s eating streets, and photographers who want to be out at dawn. It is less suited to families who want a pool and a quiet garden.
Good to know
Traffic and crowds make arrival by car slow, so take the metro if you can. Keep valuables close in crowded markets. Check what your rate includes, and if you want a more atmospheric old-city stay, Haveli Dharampura is a nearby boutique alternative.
Why stay here
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Front desk assistance
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Taxi arrangements
- ✓Tour desk
- ✓Restaurant or room service
- ✓Metro access nearby
Good questions
Where is Hotel Tara Palace?+
On the Chandni Chowk road in Old Delhi, near the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the food lanes, with Chandni Chowk metro station close by.
Is it quiet?+
The old city is loud, so ask for a higher floor or an inner room if you are a light sleeper.
Is it good for food lovers?+
Yes, the street food and sweet shops of Chandni Chowk are on the doorstep.
