Real lake-view rooms in Udaipur are on Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat, Hanuman Ghat and the Pichola shore. Heritage hotels and havelis offer lake-facing rooms from roughly ₹4,000–12,000 a night, and palace hotels like the Taj Lake Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas and The Leela Palace start much higher. Always ask whether the room itself faces the lake, not just the rooftop.
Key facts
- Lake-facing rooms cluster on Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat and Hanuman Ghat
- Many 'lake view' hotels only have the view from the rooftop
- Book lake-facing rooms 3–6 weeks ahead in season
“Lake view” is the most overused phrase in Udaipur hotel listings. Here’s how to get one that’s real.
Where the real views are
- Lal Ghat and Gangaur Ghat (east bank): rooms look across Pichola to the west bank, with Jag Mandir and the hills.
- Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai (west bank): rooms look across at the City Palace. The view from Ambrai Ghat, from your window.
- On the lake: the palace hotels.
Ask these questions before booking
- Does the room itself face the lake, or only the rooftop?
- Which side of the lake? City Palace view or west-bank view?
- Is it a window or a balcony?
- Are there stairs? Many havelis have no lift.
Heritage and boutique (about ₹4,000–12,000)
Havelis and heritage hotels along the ghats. Look at Fateh Garh, Fateh Niwas and Fateh Vilas on the west side of Pichola, and Hotel Janak Niwas in the Old City. See heritage haveli stays.
Palace and lakefront luxury
- Taj Lake Palace, on Jag Niwas island in the middle of the lake.
- The Oberoi Udaivilas, on the west bank.
- The Leela Palace Udaipur, on Lake Pichola.
- Taj Fateh Prakash Palace and Shiv Niwas Palace, inside the City Palace complex.
See luxury palace hotels.
On a budget?
Many budget guesthouses have a lake-view rooftop even if rooms don’t. Spend the evening there. See budget hotels.
Fateh Sagar alternative
For a calmer lake view, look near Fateh Sagar. See hotels near Fateh Sagar.
Book 3–6 weeks ahead in season. Want us to check a room before you book? Ask a local.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels in Udaipur have the best lake view?
The palace hotels on Lake Pichola, and the heritage hotels and havelis lining Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat and Hanuman Ghat.
How much is a lake-view room in Udaipur?
Roughly ₹4,000–12,000 a night at heritage hotels and havelis, more in peak season. Palace hotels cost far more.
Do lake-view rooms in Udaipur face the City Palace?
Rooms on Hanuman Ghat and the west bank face the City Palace. Rooms on Lal Ghat and Gangaur Ghat look across to the west bank and Jag Mandir.
