Hospet
and Hampi
Hampi is just 13km away from Hospet, which offers better hotels and staying
options. So if you have your own transport it makes better sense to stay
in Hospet.
The other option is to stay on Hippie Island across the river. But, be warned
that the lodging and boarding, though cheap, is absolutely basic and youll
have budget foreigners as neighbours - not to mention the full moon night-long
rave parties. The guides also mention that the hotel owners here would rather
have foreign tourists staying, but when the author went and inquired there
was nothing to show that Indians were unwelcome.
Shanbhag Towers International
Shanbhag Circle, College Road
Hospet 583 201
Ph: 08394-25910 to 17
Fax: 91-8394-25919
The rooms are large, airy and unbelievably cheap. The restaurant is across
the road and serves mainly south Indian food. Try the rice plate that comes
with a fiery sambhar.
Rates: Rs 400 double room (without AC) and Rs 500 (AC). Extra bed will cost
Rs 50.
Rahul Guest
House and
Tipi Restaurant
Near Bus Stand,
Hampi 583 239
Ph: 08394-41648
Very basic hotel near the bus stand. The rooms are small but clean and the
toilets are basic.
Rates: Rs 100 a night.
Gautham Restaurant and Cottages
Hippie Island, Virupapura Gadde, North bank, Hampi
Very basic cottages with an attached bathroom.
Rates: Rs 100 for a cottage with breakfast included.
Badami
Hotel Badami Court
Station Road
Badami 587 201
Ph: 08357-20230
Fax: 08357-20207
By far the best hotel in Badami and the only one worth staying in. Rooms
are not too large but very clean; overall ambience of the place is very
inviting. Also a swimming pool and 24-hour coffee shop.
Rates: Rs 1150 (AC double room) and Rs 1000 (non-AC room). Extra bed is
Rs 150 extra. The rates above include a free buffet breakfast. |