Where to Stay
A Comprehensive Guide to Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma
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Krishna Balarama Guesthouse
ISKCON Guest House (442-478) is one of the best place to stay in town. Smaller rooms are Rs 250 and standard doubles are Rs 300. There are more expensive rooms, which are more likely to be available, some with hot water and an air-cooler for up to Rs 450. It is often full, so it is best to book a room in advance. Even then, during the festival times and during Kartika (Oct/Nov), you most likely will not get a room here.
Fogal Ashram
Fogal Ashram (442-319), a third of the way downtown from the ISKCON temple, is a large place that has very basic rooms with bath for Rs 50 and Rs 80. The Rs 80 rooms are a little newer. For location and quality this is not a very good choice, but because of its size a room is usually available, even when Vrindavan is very crowded and everything else is full.
Maheshwari Ashram
Maheswari Ashram (442-043) is a recommended place, about a ten-minute walk from the ISKCON Temple. Basic rooms with bath are Rs 60, and there are rooms for Rs 80 in the new building that have small kitchen areas. It is a popular place and will definitely be full during festival time
Santi Ashram
Santi Ashram (442-227) is a decent place, right next to the ISKCON property on the backside. Rooms are Rs 125 and Rs 200 for a big room.
Cintamani Kunj & Citrakut
Chintamani Kunj (442-503) is a five-minute walk from the ISKCON Temple on Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, going away from the downtown. It has good rooms for Rs 200 and Rs 300 during the high seasons. Recommended. On the other side of the street is the nearby Citrakut Dhama (442-729), which has basic rooms for Rs 150 to Rs 200.
MVT House
MVT Guest House (443-400) is a newly built place with spotless, modern rooms with bath, hot water and a kitchen for Rs 600 and Rs 800 for an A/C room. It is located behind the ISKCON Temple, in a peaceful location. It is one of the best places in town and is recommended. They may offer discounts during the off-seasons.
Govinda Bihar
Govinda Bihar, down a side road across the street from Fogal Ashram, has good rooms for Rs 150 and Rs 200. It has A/C rooms for Rs 600. Temple & Garden (also called Temple Gardens) (442-225) is a nice place that has big rooms with a little kitchen area for Rs 275 a night. It is a suggested place in a quiet area, but it is a little hard to find. The easiest way to get here is to have a rickshaw driver bring you.
Denuka
Denuka, near the ISKCON temple, is a newly built place with good rooms with hot water for Rs 175. It is a recommended place, but will usually be full during festival seasons and Kartika.