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1. Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
9.6 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Neeraj Sunil
£48
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

2. Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Rama International, Aurangabad

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Rama International, Aurangabad
11.8 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Kheminda
£40
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Rama International, Aurangabad

3. Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport

Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport
12.2 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Canada
Shawn
£50
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport

4. Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad

Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad
11.9 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Arvind
£36
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad

5. Click Hotel Aurangabad

Click Hotel Aurangabad
9.4 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United Kingdom
Shakti Kumar Chandrasingh
£20
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Click Hotel Aurangabad

6. 7Apple Hotels Aurangabad

7Apple Hotels Aurangabad
9.5 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Canada
Preetam Rai
£19
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
7Apple Hotels Aurangabad

7. Enrise By Sayaji Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Enrise By Sayaji Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
9.5 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
India
PREETI
£31
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Enrise By Sayaji Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

8. Ambassador Ajanta

Ambassador Ajanta
11.8 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Bernard
£31
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Ambassador Ajanta

9. Fabhotel Girija

Fabhotel Girija
12 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
£25
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Fabhotel Girija

10. The Fern Residency Aurangabad

The Fern Residency Aurangabad
11.7 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Canada
Jin
£33
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Fern Residency Aurangabad

11. Amarpreet, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - AM Hotel Kollection

Amarpreet, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - AM Hotel Kollection
11.9 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Esther
£31
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Amarpreet, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - AM Hotel Kollection

12. Hotel Orange Flag - Renuka Enterprises

Hotel Orange Flag - Renuka Enterprises
4.5 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
£13
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hotel Orange Flag - Renuka Enterprises

13. Ginger Aurangabad

Ginger Aurangabad
12.8 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Sairaj
£31
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Ginger Aurangabad

14. The Meadows Resort and Spa

The Meadows Resort and Spa
11.9 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Rajeev
£31
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Meadows Resort and Spa

15. Lotus Resort

Lotus Resort
10.6 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Johnathan
£20
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Lotus Resort

16. Treebo Villa Inn Aurangabad

Treebo Villa Inn Aurangabad
11.7 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Satoshi
£15
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Treebo Villa Inn Aurangabad

17. IRA by Orchid Sambhajinagar - Aurangabad

IRA by Orchid Sambhajinagar - Aurangabad
13.6 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Bhagirath
IRA by Orchid Sambhajinagar - Aurangabad

18. The Aures

The Aures
12.5 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United States
Achla
£34
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Aures

19. Treat Imperial Aurangabad City Center

Treat Imperial Aurangabad City Center
12 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United Kingdom
Yukesh
£35
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Treat Imperial Aurangabad City Center

20. Pride Elite Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Pride Elite Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
12.7 mi from Ajanta and Ellora Caves
United Kingdom
Abhijeet
£30
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Pride Elite Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
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Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
9.0
Wonderful
269 reviews
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Lobby sitting area
Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport
9.4
Exceptional
125 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Rama International, Aurangabad
8.6
Excellent
188 reviews
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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
MORESHWAR PRIDE & RESIDENCY
9.4
Exceptional
3 reviews
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The Fern Residency Aurangabad
8.4
Very good
47 reviews
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Top Ajanta and Ellora Caves Hotel Reviews

Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful stay at the Gateway Hotel in Sambhajinagar. The staff were exceptional throughout our visit: warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our stay enjoyable. The food was also excellent, with delicious meals and wonderful service. The location is ideal for visiting the extraordinary Ellora and Ajanta Caves, which were among the highlights of our trip to India and are stunningly beautiful. The hotel made a perfect base for exploring both sites while providing a comfortable and relaxing place to return to at the end of the day. Wonderful people, excellent food, great service, and a fantastic location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the Gateway Hotel to anyone visiting Sambhajinagar and the Ajanta and Ellora Caves."
Ashok 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad

Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad

8/10 Good
"Helpful and cooperative staff. Very good breakfast and dinner buffet. Very good swimming pool and garden area."
Arvind 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Lemon Tree Hotel, Aurangabad
7Apple Hotels Aurangabad

7Apple Hotels Aurangabad

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast and dinner is excellent at the hotel, rooms are not that spacious, just enough small rooms, parking okay okay."
Preetam Rai 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
7Apple Hotels Aurangabad
The Fern Residency Aurangabad

The Fern Residency Aurangabad

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Mohan 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
The Fern Residency Aurangabad
Lotus Resort

Lotus Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Johnathan 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Lotus Resort
Enrise By Sayaji Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Enrise By Sayaji Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

10/10 Excellent
"It was a good stay for family trip"
PREETI 1-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
Enrise By Sayaji Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Click Hotel Aurangabad

Click Hotel Aurangabad

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean , running hot water , spacious room , very good restaurant, Friendly and helpful staff , "
Narmadashanker 1-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Click Hotel Aurangabad

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Bibi Ka Maqbara

7.6/10 (40 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with a visit to Bibi Ka Maqbara. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Aurangabad Caves

9.0/10 (22 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aurangabad Caves during your travels in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Sonehri Mahal

Sonehri Mahal is just one of the places to see in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum during your trip to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Jama Masjid

8.0/10 (5 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar when you stop by Jama Masjid. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Panchakki

Learn about the local history of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with a stop at Panchakki. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Shah Ganj Masjid

After visiting Shah Ganj Masjid, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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MGM Golf Club

7.0/10 (2 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at MGM Golf Club. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Find out more about Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Top reasons to visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves

  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ajanta and Ellora Caves are recognised for their outstanding historical and artistic significance, attracting culture enthusiasts from around the globe.
  • Ancient Artistry: The Ajanta Caves are famous for their exquisite Buddhist paintings, while Ellora Caves feature remarkable rock-cut architecture representing multiple religions.
  • Outdoor Activities: Explore the area through trekking and outdoor excursions, providing an adventurous way to appreciate the stunning surroundings.
  • Rich Local Heritage: Immerse yourself in local traditions and explore nearby monuments and mosques that reflect the region's cultural depth.
  • Variety of Accommodation: Choose from a range of hotels and resorts that cater to diverse needs, ensuring a comfortable stay close to the caves.

Find great hotels near Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Discover a variety of accommodation options near the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves, perfect for every traveller's needs. From family-friendly hotels to pet-friendly resorts, you'll find a selection of featured hotels that cater to both leisure and business visitors. Enjoy the convenience of staying close to these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ensuring a memorable and restful experience during your exploration of Maharashtra's rich cultural heritage.

  • Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: This luxurious 5-star hotel is an ideal choice for families and adventure seekers, boasting a remarkable guest rating of 9.0. Located 16.1km from the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves, it offers an array of adventure sports and recreational activities both onsite and nearby, including mountain climbing, hiking, and cave exploring. Families will appreciate the child-friendly amenities such as a shared playground, free cribs, and games tailored for children, ensuring a memorable stay for guests of all ages.
  • 7Apple Hotels Aurangabad: A modern 3-star hotel, 7Apple Hotels Aurangabad is perfect for business travellers, with a commendable guest rating of 8.0. Situated 16.1km from the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, this accommodation offers a blend of comfort and convenience, catering specifically to those on business trips. Its strategic location and practical amenities make it an excellent base for exploring the area's rich cultural heritage while providing everything needed for a productive stay.
  • Click Hotel Aurangabad: This contemporary 3-star hotel is located just 14.5km from the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, making it a suitable option for business travellers. While specific guest ratings are not provided, Click Hotel Aurangabad is designed to meet the needs of professionals seeking a comfortable and efficient stay. Its proximity to key attractions and business facilities ensures that guests can easily blend work with leisure during their visit.

Where to stay near Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Exploring the Ajanta and Ellora Caves offers a captivating journey through ancient artistry and rich culture. Nearby, you'll find charming hotels that provide easy access to these UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The surrounding towns boast vibrant atmospheres, perfect for immersing yourself in local traditions. Don't miss the chance to visit other fascinating sites in the region, making your travel experience truly unforgettable.

  • Khuldabad: Situated approximately 17.7km from the renowned Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Khuldabad is a city steeped in history and culture. Known for its moderately seasonal influx of travellers, the peak months from October to December see a vibrant mix of visitors seeking cultural adventures and outdoor experiences. The city boasts numerous attractions, including historic sites and places of worship, making it an excellent base for exploring the rich heritage of the region. Visitors can engage in wildlife tours and local dance performances, allowing for an immersive cultural experience.
  • Fulambri: As the city that houses the magnificent Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Fulambri is a must-visit for those intrigued by ancient architecture and history. With travel peaks from December to February, this city offers a blend of outdoor adventures and cultural themes that appeal to a wide range of tourists. Fulambri's close proximity to significant cave systems and archaeological sites makes it a key destination for exploration. The unique combination of historical landmarks and adventure activities promises a fulfilling experience for every traveller.
  • Mahismal: Located around 17.7km from Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Mahismal is a quaint village that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Although it sees moderate seasonal tourism, peaking between December and February, the village retains a charming, tranquil atmosphere that is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Visitors can enjoy the stunning natural landscapes and immerse themselves in the local culture, making Mahismal an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway.

Things to do in Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Discover the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves through various activities such as sightseeing, outdoor excursions, and trekking adventures. Engage in informative tours to learn about the rich history and artistry of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Additionally, enjoy relaxing experiences like swimming and spa treatments nearby, making your visit a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Shopping

In Ajanta, explore local markets for handicrafts and souvenirs, including traditional textiles and intricate wooden carvings. At Ellora, you can find unique items reflecting the region's rich heritage. If you're up for a drive, visit Aurangabad's Prozone Mall, about 48.3km away, featuring a range of shops and dining options.

Recreation

Experience tranquillity at the Ajanta Caves Wellness Centre, where yoga and meditation sessions enhance your inner peace amid ancient rock-cut wonders. Explore the serene Ellora Caves surroundings with guided nature walks, offering a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Adventure

Explore the Ajanta Caves, renowned for their ancient rock-cut architecture and intricate frescoes. Enjoy trekking around the site for panoramic views. At Ellora Caves, marvel at the stunning sculptures and monolithic temples, and engage in rock climbing for an exhilarating experience amidst historical wonders.

Nightlife

In Ajanta and Ellora, the nightlife is serene yet captivating. You can enjoy traditional performances at local venues, while nearby Aurangabad offers vibrant cafes and bars. The stunning illuminated caves create a magical atmosphere, perfect for evening strolls and appreciating the historical artistry.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Booking tips and Expedia advantages for Ajanta and Ellora Caves

  • The most and least expensive months on average to stay in a hotel: The cheapest months to stay around Ajanta and Ellora Caves are May to June and August, where the prices are slightly lower. This is in comparison to December to February, where prices are slightly higher.
  • The most and least expensive days on average to stay in a hotel: The least expensive day to stay around Ajanta and Ellora Caves is Sunday. The most expensive day to stay around Ajanta and Ellora Caves is Wednesday.
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Find the best attractions near Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Visiting the Ajanta and Ellora Caves offers a captivating blend of culture and adventure. Explore the magnificent Ajanta Caves, renowned for their ancient Buddhist art, and the impressive Ellora Caves, showcasing rock-cut architecture. Nearby attractions include various monuments and mosques, perfect for those seeking to immerse themselves in local heritage. Don’t miss the chance to discover other nearby caves for a complete experience of this historically rich region.

  • Aurangabad Caves: Explore a series of rock-cut caves that date back to the 2nd century BCE, showcasing intricate carvings and sculptures. The caves provide an adventurous atmosphere, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
  • Bibi Ka Maqbara: Often referred to as the Mini Taj Mahal, this stunning monument is a tribute to Emperor Aurangzeb's wife. With its beautiful architecture and serene gardens, it offers a rich cultural experience and a glimpse into Mughal history.
  • Jama Masjid: This historic mosque is known for its impressive design and cultural significance. Visitors can appreciate its beautiful architecture while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere that surrounds this important religious site.

Best time to go to Ajanta and Ellora Caves

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The nearest major airports for your trip to Ajanta and Ellora Caves

For your visit to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, you can fly into two major airports in Maharashtra. Shirdi Airport (SAG) is approximately 107.8km away, with nearby hotel options such as Sun N Sand Shirdi and St Laurn - The Spiritual Resort, both 12.9km from the airport, offering convenient airport transportation services. Alternatively, Aurangabad Airport (IXU-Chikkalthana) is about 20.9km from the caves. Excellent accommodation choices include the 5-star Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, just 4.8km away, and Ambassador Ajanta, located 3.2km from the airport, both providing easy access for travellers. Each hotel ensures you have a comfortable stay while exploring these historic sites.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ajanta and Ellora Caves?
Ajanta and Ellora Caves is located in an area of Fulambri that travellers like for its gardens. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Ajanta and Ellora Caves?
Hotel Orange Flag - Renuka Enterprises is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free valet parking. It's located 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Other good choices around the area include Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport and Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ajanta and Ellora Caves, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

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