How to book hotels in Udaipur: when, where and what to check

Udaipur has hotels for every budget, but in the busy months the popular ones fill early, and the rate for the same room can change with the season. So when you book hotels in Udaipur matters almost as much as where you stay.

Most of this guide applies to any hotel in the city: it’s the practical side of how to book a hotel in Udaipur without surprises. The last part explains how booking works with us at Hotel Rudra Kripa, a heritage-inspired boutique hotel in Sukher – by enquiry form, phone or WhatsApp.

When to book hotels in Udaipur

The best time to book depends on when you travel: early for the busy months and the festival weeks, and closer to the date in the quieter months, when there’s usually more choice.

The busy months: October to March

Once the monsoon is over, the weather turns pleasant and Udaipur gets busy. From October to March the days are warm and sunny and the nights in December and January are cool. It’s the season most visitors choose, so rooms fill fastest and rates tend to be at their highest.

Festivals and holidays

Within the season, some weeks are busier still: Diwali, in October or November; the Christmas and New Year week; and long weekends around public holidays, when visitors drive in from nearby cities.

In spring, Holi and the Gangaur festival – celebrated in Udaipur with processions to Gangaur Ghat on Lake Pichola – draw crowds too. In December, the Shilpgram crafts fair brings artisans and folk performers from across India to the crafts village west of Fateh Sagar Lake.

Wedding season

Udaipur is one of India’s best-known wedding destinations. The wedding season runs roughly from November to February, and the exact dates move each year with the Hindu calendar’s auspicious days. One large wedding can take most of a hotel’s rooms for several days, so rooms can be scarce on popular dates even outside the holidays. If your dates are fixed, book early – and it’s fair to ask whether a wedding or a large event is booked at the hotel while you’re there.

Booking rooms for a wedding party or a group? Contact the hotel early with the number of rooms and your dates. If you’re planning the celebration itself, see weddings at Hotel Rudra Kripa.

The quieter months

April to June is hot and fewer people visit, so there’s usually more choice; plan your sightseeing for early mornings and evenings. From July to September the monsoon brings rain, green hills and, after a good season, full lakes – our guide to the monsoon in Udaipur explains what to expect.

Travelling in the quieter months is one of the easiest ways to make a budget stay in Udaipur go further.

Booking direct or through an online travel agent

Most hotels can be booked in two ways: directly with the hotel, or through an online travel agent (OTA) – a booking site or app that lists many hotels. Each has its uses. Here’s how they compare.

In short, booking direct suits you when you have questions or requests, or want to deal with one hotel from start to finish. An online agent suits you while you’re still comparing many hotels.

Neither is always cheaper. Compare the total for your dates, with taxes, and read the terms: a lower rate that can’t be cancelled may cost you more if your plans change. However you book, let the hotel know your arrival time and any requests before you travel.

What to check before you book any hotel in Udaipur

Before you pay, run through this list. It works for any hotel, whatever its price or stars.

1. The total for your dates, with taxes. Hotel bills in India include GST, so ask whether a quoted rate includes it, and compare totals rather than nightly rates.
2. What’s included. Breakfast is the big one. Ask about anything else you’d otherwise pay for.
3. The room type and bed. Room names differ from hotel to hotel, so ask what you’re actually getting – the bed, the space, a window – and whether it suits everyone travelling, children included.
4. Check-in and check-out times. Arriving on an early train or leaving on an evening flight? Ask about early check-in or late check-out when you book, not at the desk.
5. Payment and cancellation terms. How and when you pay, and what happens if you change your dates or cancel. Get the answer in writing – an email or a WhatsApp message will do.
6. Where it is. Ask for the distance and the drive time to the places you want to see, not “near” or “close to”. The old city’s lanes are narrow and slow at busy times, so a few kilometres can take a while.
7. Parking. If you’re driving or hiring a car, check that there’s parking and whether it’s free – in the old city it can be hard to find.
8. Recent reviews. Read the last few months, not only the overall score.
9. Real photos of the room. Look for guests’ photos of the room type you’re booking, not only the hotel’s best shots.
10. Who you’re paying. Take the hotel’s phone number from its own website or Google listing, and make sure the payment details come from the hotel or your booking platform – not from an unknown number or a forwarded message.

If you filter by stars, read what a 3-star hotel in Udaipur usually offers – the stars on booking sites are often the platform’s own label. And in the peak months even cheap hotels in Udaipur fill up early, so book ahead.

Booking Hotel Rudra Kripa, step by step

There’s no online booking or payment on this website: you book with our reservations team, and it takes a few messages. Here’s how it works.

1. Choose your room

We have two room types. The Deluxe Room has a queen-size bed, and breakfast is included. The Super Deluxe Room has more space, a four-poster bed, a tea and coffee maker and satellite channels; ask whether breakfast is included when you enquire. Both have air conditioning, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi – compare the two rooms.

2. Send your enquiry

Fill in the enquiry form with your dates, the number of guests and the room you’d like – or call or WhatsApp us on +91 96100 04244 if you’d rather talk. Add anything that matters to you, such as your arrival time or an early check-in.

3. Hear back from the reservations team

The team replies with availability for your dates and the payment details. This is the moment to ask about current offers, and about the payment and cancellation terms – before you pay.

4. Pay and receive your confirmation

Pay as the team explains. Your booking is confirmed once payment is made, and you receive a confirmation from the hotel. Check the names, dates, room and total on it, and keep it on your phone for arrival.

5. Plan your arrival

Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out until 12:00 PM; early check-in and late check-out are possible on request, subject to availability. Coming by train? Read getting here from Udaipur City railway station – about 10.8 km by road, around 30 min by car. From Maharana Pratap Airport it’s about 23 km, around 1 hr.

6. When you arrive

The reception is open 24/7, so just let us know if you’ll be arriving late. Parking is free and secure, and the Wi-Fi is free throughout. Once you’ve settled in, the Roof Top Cafe and the rooftop pool look out over the Aravalli hills.

Want to know the neighbourhood before you book? Read about booking direct with us in Sukher.

Questions to ask when you enquire

A complete enquiry gets you a clear answer in one reply. These questions are worth asking us – and any other hotel you’re comparing:

• Is breakfast included in the rate?
• Does the amount you’ve quoted include taxes?
• What are the payment and cancellation terms?
• Can I check in early or check out late?
• Can you add an extra bed to the room?
• Is there parking, and is it free? (Ours is free and secure, but ask any hotel you compare.)
• Can you help me arrange a taxi from the station or the airport?
• Is a wedding or a large event booked at the hotel during my stay?