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- Dalgate. Jammu and Kashmir
Planning a Kashmir trip on a budget? You are not alone. Most travellers want the same two things from a hotel in Srinagar. A clean, comfortable room. And a spot close to Dal Lake. What they don’t want is a resort bill.
This guide helps you find that balance. You will see real room rates, learn which room and meal plan fit your group, and pick up simple ways to keep your total cost down. We also explain how Hotel JH Bazaz, on Boulevard Road in Dalgate, works for budget travellers.
Hotel JH Bazaz sits on Boulevard Road in Dalgate, a short walk from the lake itself. That is not a vague “nearby” claim. Dalgate is the spot where Boulevard Road begins to run along Dal Lake, and it is one of the best-known entry points to the water.
Why does this matter? Because “near Dal Lake” can mean a five-minute walk or a 40-minute drive. When you book, you want to know which one you are getting. Here, you can step out and walk to the lake.
| Place | Approx. distance from Dalgate | Approx. travel time by car |
| Dal Lake shore | Short walk | A few minutes on foot |
| Lal Chowk (city centre) | About 3 km | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Srinagar Airport (SXR) | About 12 to 14 km | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Srinagar Railway Station (Nowgam) | About 14 km | 25 to 40 minutes |
| Nishat Bagh | About 10 km | 25 to 35 minutes |
| Shalimar Bagh | About 12 km | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden | About 10 km | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Jammu (by road) | About 250 to 270 km | 6 to 8 hours, weather permitting |
Cheap hotels in Srinagar near Dal Lake come in all kinds. Some are great value. Others save money by cutting corners on what matters most: a clean room, a safe building, and a good night’s sleep. A low price is only a good deal if you feel comfortable the moment you walk in.
Dalgate is the gateway to Dal Lake, and most first-time visitors want to see the lake more than once. When your hotel sits this close, small things get easier:
You can walk to the water and plan a shikara ride without a long drive first.
You can stroll along Boulevard Road in the evening, when the light turns soft and the mountains glow.
You can head out early for the lake's floating vegetable market, which runs at sunrise.
You spend less on cabs because your first stop is already a short walk away.
Is there a catch? A little. The lake area gets busy in peak travel months, and busy areas can be noisy. That is the trade-off for being close to the action. For most guests, the location saves both time and money.
Low cost should never mean low care. Before you book any low-priced hotel near Dal Lake, expect these basics:
A clean room with fresh bedding
Hygienic, well-kept bathrooms
A safe place to return to, day or night
Staff who answer your questions clearly
A fair price, stated upfront
If a hotel cannot promise these, the cheap rate is not worth it. Keep this list handy when you compare stays.
Hotel JH Bazaz is built around this idea. Our room-only rates run from ₹2,100 to ₹3,000 a night, which sits inside the range many travel guides call budget. Yet every room is a deluxe room, made with comfort and modern amenities in mind.
We treat a clean, safe and hygienic stay as the base of our service, not an extra you pay more for. We also keep things simple. Two room types. One clear rate card. No guessing.
Then there is the location. Boulevard Road in Dalgate puts the lake a short walk away, so you spend less on transport and more on the trip itself. Low cost, quality rooms and a safe stay in one place: that is the whole point.
If you want a wider comparison, you can also read our guide to the best budget hotel in Srinagar near Dal Lake.
Ask any experienced traveler and they will tell you that quality service always beats fancy things. You would want to stay at a place where you are welcomed and served with warmth, rather than just a place having all the architectural finesses but no comfort in service. They remember whether someone helped them when they needed it — quickly, without a hassle.
A hotel near Dal Lake with good service usually leaves the better impression, simple as that. And a lot of that comes down to how the staff handle everyday requests, not the big flashy stuff.
Hotel JH Bazaz keeps things simple. There are two room types, and both aim to give you a quality stay at a low-cost rate. Pick the one that fits your group, and you are done.
Your rate depends on two things. First, how many guests are staying? Second, which meal plan do you choose? Here is the full rate card.
| Guests | EP (Room only) | CP (Room + breakfast) | MAP (Room + breakfast + 1 meal) |
| Single (1 guest) | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Double (2 guests) | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| Triple (3 guests) | ₹3,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,900 |
| Extra person | ₹500 | ₹750 | ₹1,200 |
Ask yourself one question. How much time will you spend eating near the hotel? If you plan to try local cafes and street food around Lal Chowk, EP keeps your bill lowest. If you like an easy start to the morning before a long sightseeing day, CP is a good fit. If you want fewer meal decisions in the day, MAP takes care of that.
Total room rates only tell half the story. Divide by the number of guests, and you see the real cost.
| Room and guests | EP | CP | MAP |
| 1 guest | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 2 guests | ₹1,250 each | ₹1,500 each | ₹1,900 each |
| 3 guests | ₹1,000 each | about ₹1,233 each | about ₹1,633 each |
Look at the last row. Three guests sharing the triple room on the room-only plan pay ₹1,000 each per night. That is the lowest cost per person in the whole rate card.
Here is another useful detail. A room for two on EP costs ₹2,500. A room for three costs ₹3,000. So adding a third guest costs only ₹500 more in total. If you are travelling with a friend or family member, it often makes sense to travel as three and share one room.
Hotel prices in Srinagar swing a lot. Booking sites show rooms under ₹1,000 and rooms above ₹10,000. So “cheap” means different things to different people.
Many travel guides place budget hotels in Srinagar between about ₹1,800 and ₹3,000 a night. Our room-only rates of ₹2,100 to ₹3,000 sit inside that range. Rooms priced far below it do exist, but quality can vary a lot, so read recent reviews and check real photos before you pay anywhere.
Compare price, location and what is included, together. A room at ₹800 that is far from the lake, with no breakfast, may cost you more in cab fares.
Getting to Boulevard Road is simple once you know your route.
A low price should never make you skip your homework. Ask these questions with any hotel, including us.
Do not pay for more room than you need.
Three guests in the triple room pay about ₹1,000 each on room-only.
You pay only for the room.
Breakfast adds ₹400 to the single rate and ₹500 to the double.
Ask about taxes and rules before you pay.
Spring brings flowers and tulip season, with big crowds. Summer has pleasant weather and long days. Autumn turns the trees gold and red. Winter brings snow and a quiet city. Demand changes through the year, so confirm your dates and rate with the hotel before you plan the rest of your trip.
Finding cheap hotels in Srinagar does not have to be stressful. Know your group size, pick your meal plan, and check the real cost per person.
If you are travelling alone, the single rate starts at ₹2,100 a night. If you are a couple, the Deluxe Double Bed Room starts at ₹2,500. If you have three adults or a couple with one child, the Deluxe Triple Bed Room starts at ₹3,000. And you will be on Boulevard Road in Dalgate, a short walk from the lake.
Ready to plan your stay? Visit jhbazaz.com or contact the hotel to check dates and confirm your room.
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Hotel JH Bazaz sits on Boulevard Road in Dalgate, Srinagar, a short walk from Dal Lake.
The lowest rate is ₹2,100 per night for one guest on the room-only (EP) plan.
Two guests pay ₹2,500 per night on EP, ₹3,000 on CP, and ₹3,800 on MAP.
Three guests pay ₹3,000 per night on EP, ₹3,700 on CP, and ₹4,900 on MAP.
Depends on the plan. EP is room-only. CP includes breakfast. MAP includes breakfast plus one more meal. Pick whichever fits how you plan to eat during the trip.
An extra person costs ₹500 per night on EP, ₹750 on CP, and ₹1,200 on MAP. Ask the hotel how it applies to your group before you book.
A couple with one child can stay in the Deluxe Triple Bed Room.
The airport is about 12 to 14 km away, and the railway station is about 14 km away. Both trips take roughly 25 to 40 minutes by car.
