Mid-range Boutique hotel · Srinagar
Ahdoos Hotel
A long-established city hotel on Residency Road in central Srinagar, best known for its restaurant, one of the valley's oldest and a reference for Kashmiri wazwan. Rooms are comfortable and practical, close to Lal Chowk and a few minutes from Dal Lake.
Photo: GharWapsi · CC0 · CommonsAhdoos stands on Residency Road in the commercial heart of Srinagar, within walking distance of Lal Chowk and the Jhelum bridges, and a short drive from Dal Gate. The hotel has around two dozen air-conditioned rooms, and its restaurant, dating back about a century, is where many Srinagar families go for wazwan dishes such as rista, rogan josh and gushtaba served à la carte.
It suits travellers who want a central hotel with good Kashmiri food and easy access to shops, banks and the old city, rather than a lakeside view. Street noise is part of the package, so ask for a room away from the road. It is a good base for day trips by shared Sumo, which leave from nearby stands.
Why we use it
- Central location near Lal Chowk and the Jhelum
- In-house restaurant famous for Kashmiri wazwan
- Practical base for day trips and the old city
Best for
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Comfort
Kashmir in autumn: saffron, chinars and Aru
Private car with driver
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Comfort
Classic Kashmir: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Private car with driver
Around the stay
Srinagar
Srinagar is Kashmir's summer capital, spread around Dal Lake at 1,585 m. Spend two to three nights: one on a houseboat, a dawn shikara to the floating vegetable market, the Mughal gardens on the Zabarwan foothills, and a walk through the wooden mosques and craft lanes of the old city on the Jhelum.
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Dawn shikara to Dal's vegetable market
Before sunrise, farmers from Dal's floating gardens paddle their produce to a gathering point near Rainawari and trade …
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Mughal gardens of the Zabarwan, terrace by terrace
Four gardens line the foothills above Dal Lake: Shalimar, Nishat, Chashme Shahi and Pari Mahal. Visiting in a morning s…
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Old city walk: wooden shrines and craft lanes
Walk from the Khanqah-e-Moula on the Jhelum to the Jamia Masjid at Nowhatta through lanes where papier-mache painters, …
Questions
About Ahdoos Hotel
Is Ahdoos Hotel close to Dal Lake?
It is in central Srinagar on Residency Road, about five to ten minutes by car from Dal Gate and the Boulevard. It does not have lake views, but it is close to Lal Chowk, the Jhelum and the old city.
Can non-guests eat at Ahdoos restaurant?
Yes, the restaurant is open to the public and popular with locals for wazwan dishes. Lunch and dinner get busy on weekends and holidays, so go early or book ahead.
Is Ahdoos suitable for families?
Yes, families use it as a central, comfortable base. Ask for quieter rooms away from the main road, and confirm room sizes and extra bed options when booking.
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