Agra Hotel Accommodation

Exploring Agra

Set 80 kilometres from India’s capital of New Delhi, Agra lies on the banks of the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh and is world-famous for the Taj Mahal, the magnificent memorial to the love of Shah Jahan for his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. The monument is now a UNESCO World Heritage site along with Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, and many other landmarks and tombs celebrate the city’s golden days as the hub of the Mughal Empire.

Accommodations in Agra

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Agra is the Khasmahal Homestay, which has been booked 8 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Aman Homestay in Agra as it has been reserved 29 times.

Get pampered and enjoy top services and amenities by staying at the most luxurious hotel accommodations in Agra. Check out The Gateway Hotel Fatehabad Road and Trident, Agra.

Sightseeing in Agra

- Agra Fort

Agra Fort bears similarities to Delhi’s Red Fort, mostly demolished after the Indian mutiny by the British colonial rulers. The fort combines its defensive structure with a palace and was commissioned in the mid-16th century by Emperor Akbar and added to by Shah Jahan, who was imprisoned here after his overthrow. Overlooking the flat river plain, the complex has a fine view of the Taj Mahal.

- Taj Mahal

One of the world’s loveliest buildings, the Taj Mahal, lends an ethereal aura to this city with its white marble splendour. Built between 1631 and 1648 as a mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s beloved wife, it’s a masterpiece of Indian architecture, a fact which is eerily reflected in a vast pool of sparkling water out front. The complex on which it stands is home to other lovely buildings, mosques, and lush ornamental gardens landscaped around small lakes. The grief-stricken Shah was buried in a tomb alongside his wife after he was overthrown by his son.

Transportation in Agra

Seasonal domestic flights run to Agra’s airport from Delhi, with out-of-season public transport limited to buses, taxis, and rail services from Delhi or Mumbai. Once in the city, auto or cycle rickshaws, electric buses, and air-conditioned taxis are the most practical ways to get around. Self-drive via hire car is possible but not recommended due to the state of the roads, the traffic, and the numerous sacred cows sharing the highway with vehicles.