Travelling with family is a different game. You are not just booking a bed. You are planning for kids who get hungry at odd hours, grandparents who need a calm room, and parents who want to sleep without worrying.
So what makes a good hotel for family near Dal Lake? Three things come up again and again. A safe place. A clean place. And food the whole family can eat with a smile.
This guide explains how Hotel JH Bazaz meets all three, what our rooms and meal plans cost, and how to plan an easy family stay in Srinagar.
Hotel JH Bazaz is on 1st Cross Lane, Boulevard Road, in Buchwara, Dalgate, about a 10-minute walk from Dal Lake. It offers a Deluxe Double Bed Room and a Deluxe Triple Bed Room, safe and hygienic stays, and organically prepared meals. Rates start at ₹2,100 per night.
Ask ten parents, and you will hear ten lists. But most of them look alike.
Safety. A building and neighbourhood where you feel calm day and night.
Cleanliness. Fresh bedding and well-kept bathrooms, especially with small children.
Good food. Meals that suit kids, adults, and elders, without a long search for a restaurant.
Enough space. Room to move, to rest and to keep bags in one place.
A smart location. Close to the lake, so tired legs do not need long rides.
A fair price. A family trip has many costs, so the room should not eat the whole budget.
Many big resorts near the lake offer pools and play areas, but their rates climb fast. Very cheap rooms may cost less, yet families often worry about cleanliness and safety there. Hotel JH Bazaz aims for the middle: a comfortable, low-cost stay that still feels safe and looked after.
If price is your first worry, our page on cheap hotels in Srinagar near Dal Lake shows how our rates compare.
Hotel JH Bazaz sits on 1st Cross Lane, Boulevard Road, in Buchwara, Dalgate. From the hotel, Dal Lake is about a 10-minute walk. Does that walk matter with kids? Yes. A 10-minute stroll is easy for most families, and you can do it in the evening when the air cools. You do not need a cab for every small outing. Here are approximate distances from Dalgate. Times change with traffic.
| Place | Approx. distance | Approx. time by car |
| Dal Lake shore | About 10 minutes on foot | Not needed |
| 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 |
Hotel JH Bazaz has two room types. That makes choosing easy for a busy parent.
Families come in every shape. Some travel with three generations. Some bring cousins along. You can book more than one room, and the extra person rate is there for added guests. Call us before you book and tell us who is travelling. We will help you plan the best fit.
Your rate depends on how many guests stay and which meal plan you pick.
All rates are per room, per night.
| 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 |
Low cost should never mean low care. Before you book any low-priced hotel near Dal Lake, expect these basics:
EP (Room only): You pay for the room. You eat where you like.
CP (Room + breakfast): Breakfast is part of your rate.
MAP (Room + breakfast + 1 meal): You get breakfast plus one more meal.
For most families, CP or MAP saves the most stress. Think about a normal day. Kids wake up hungry. You plan a long outing. By evening, everyone is tired and cranky. When the hotel already covers breakfast and another meal, you skip the hunt for a restaurant and the arguments that come with it.
Let’s turn the rate card into real numbers.
These are room and meal costs only. Taxes, rides, and sightseeing are extra, so confirm the final total with the hotel before you pay.
Let’s be honest. Safety and cleanliness are the first things parents check, and rightly so.
At Hotel JH Bazaz, we treat a safe and hygienic stay as the basis of our service. It is not an extra. Here is what that means for your family:
A good hotel welcomes these questions. If you have a special need, such as a child’s allergy or an elder who needs extra care, tell us before you arrive so we can prepare.
Food can make or break a family trip. Kids can be picky. Elders may want simple, gentle meals. And nobody wants an upset stomach in a new city.
At Hotel JH Bazaz, meals are prepared organically. That means fresh, honest cooking with care for what goes into the food, without shortcuts. The taste is home-style, the kind of food a family enjoys together.
Kashmiri cooking is well known for its warm, rich flavours. Popular home-style dishes include:
Ask the hotel about the menu for your dates, since meals can change with the day and season.
Meal plans make this even simpler. With CP, breakfast is covered. With MAP, breakfast and one more meal are covered. You start the day well fed and end it without a search for dinner.
No two families travel the same way. Here is how the hotel fits a few common ones.
The lake is beautiful, but a few habits keep children safe.
Here is an easy day that works for kids and adults alike.
On another day, visit Nishat Bagh or Shalimar Bagh, about 10 to 12 km away. Both are Mughal gardens with open lawns where kids can run. In spring, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden draws big crowds, so go early.
For early risers, the lake’s floating vegetable market runs at sunrise. It is worth seeing once.
A few small habits make the trip smoother.
About 12 to 14 km, roughly 30 to 40 minutes by taxi. Ask for Boulevard Road, Dalgate.
About 14 km, roughly 25 to 40 minutes by taxi.
You pay only for the room.
Roughly 250 to 270 km, about 6 to 8 hours depending on weather.
About 3 km by cab or auto.
Spring brings flowers and tulip season. Summer has pleasant weather and long days, which many families prefer. Autumn turns the trees gold and red. Winter brings snow and a quiet city. Rates and crowds change through the year, so confirm your dates with the hotel.
A good family trip starts with a good base. You want a safe room, a clean bathroom, and a meal everyone likes. You also want the lake within easy reach.
Hotel JH Bazaz brings these together on Boulevard Road in Dalgate. If you are comparing options, you can also read our guide to the best budget hotel in Srinagar near Dal Lake.
Ready to plan? Visit jhbazaz.com or contact the hotel with your dates and the number of guests.
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It is on 1st Cross Lane, Boulevard Road, in Buchwara, Dalgate, Srinagar, about a 10-minute walk from Dal Lake.
Yes. It offers a Deluxe Triple Bed Room for a couple with one child or three adults, a safe and hygienic setting, and organically prepared meals.
The Deluxe Triple Bed Room costs ₹3,000 per night on EP, ₹3,700 on CP and ₹4,900 on MAP.
CP includes breakfast. MAP includes breakfast and one more meal. EP is room only.
Yes. The Deluxe Triple Bed Room is made for a couple with one child, or for three adults.
You can book more than one room, and an extra person costs ₹500 per night on EP, ₹750 on CP and ₹1,200 on MAP. Call us to plan the best fit.
Meals at the hotel are prepared organically. Ask us about the menu for your dates.
About 12 to 14 km, which takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes by car.