Hotels in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is Gujarat's largest city, built around a UNESCO World Heritage old town of pols, tight residential clusters with wooden havelis, and anchored by Sabarmati Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi's riverside residence for over a decade.
Ahmedabad's old city earned UNESCO World Heritage status for its pols, dense residential neighbourhoods built around shared courtyards where Hindu and Muslim communities have lived side by side for centuries, their wooden havelis carved with detail that rewards slow walking rather than a quick drive-through. Sabarmati Ashram, on the riverbank where Mahatma Gandhi lived and ran his independence movement for over a decade, is the other anchor most visitors build a day around. One detail worth knowing before you land: Gujarat is a dry state, so alcohol is not sold or served at most hotels and restaurants without a specific permit, a real difference from other Indian cities. Summers here are genuinely severe, regularly above 40 degrees between April and June, which shapes both the pace of sightseeing and why a hotel pool matters more here than it might elsewhere.
Ahmedabad in numbers
Hot tub / jacuzziHotel Sulin Prahladnagar
Family-friendly comfort with a hot tub and city views
Indoor poolThe House of MG-A Heritage Hotel, Ahmedabad
Historic mansion with an indoor pool and local artisan touches
Outdoor poolITC Narmada, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Ahmedabad
Elegant rooms, an outdoor pool, and a spa in Ahmedabad
Outdoor poolHyatt Regency Ahmedabad
Luxury in the business district with river views and a spa pool
Spa / thermal poolVivanta Ahmedabad SG Highway
Relaxing pools and comprehensive amenities on SG Highway
Indoor poolTaj Skyline Ahmedabad
Modern comfort with an indoor pool and diverse dining options
Outdoor poolCrowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre by IHG
Central business district hotel with an outdoor pool and spa facilities
Spa / thermal poolDoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad
Rooftop pool and spa facilities in the heart of Ahmedabad
Spa / thermal poolRadisson Blu Hotel Ahmedabad
A central business district hotel with a spa and fitness facilities
Adults-only poolHotel Elysian Residency
Adults-only pool and diverse dining near Ahmedabad's attractions
Heated poolSK Lords Inn Ahmedabad
Comfortable stay with a heated pool and diverse dining options
Adults-only poolScenaria Hotel - Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Comfortable rooms and an adults-only pool in Ahmedabad
What to expect
- The old city's pols, UNESCO-listed residential clusters with carved wooden havelis, are best explored on foot or with a heritage walk rather than by car.
- Sabarmati Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi's home on the river for more than a decade, anchors the independence-movement history most visitors come to see.
- Most of Ahmedabad's modern hotels sit on SG Highway or in the central business district, the practical base for anyone combining business with sightseeing.
- Law Garden's night market is a common stop for street food and local shopping after the day's heat has eased.
- Manek Chowk, particularly active in the evening, mixes food stalls with the general rhythm of the old city after dark.
Local tips
- Gujarat is a dry state: do not expect a bar or alcohol service at most hotels and restaurants without a specific permit, which individual travellers rarely arrange.
- Visit the pols and old city on foot in the morning or early evening, when the narrow lanes are more comfortable than during the midday heat between April and June.
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport connects Ahmedabad to major Indian cities; SG Highway hotels tend to sit closer to it than old-city addresses.
- Expect noticeably cooler, easier sightseeing conditions between October and March than during peak summer.
- If your stay mixes business meetings with sightseeing, base yourself near SG Highway or the central business district rather than deep in the old city for easier logistics.
Where to stay
FAQ
What are the best neighbourhoods to stay in Ahmedabad?
SG Highway and the central business district offer the most convenient base for business travellers and airport access, while Navrangpura sits closer to the old city and Law Garden's night market for a more central, walkable stay.
Is alcohol available in Ahmedabad?
Generally not without a specific permit. Gujarat is a dry state, and most hotels and restaurants, including the ones covered in this guide, do not sell or serve alcohol, which surprises some visitors used to other Indian cities.
What is Sabarmati Ashram?
It is Mahatma Gandhi's residence on the Sabarmati riverbank, where he lived and organised the independence movement for more than a decade. It remains one of the city's central historical sites for most visitors.
Does Ahmedabad have a better season for sightseeing?
October through March brings noticeably cooler daytime temperatures, better suited to walking the old city's pols. April through June is severely hot, regularly above 40 degrees, and best managed by front-loading sightseeing into the morning.