Title: Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro Hotel in New Delhi with free parking ![Luxury Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114328600/114328563/a7f9a143.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114328600/114328563/ef9d0aeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114328600/114328563/aa7779b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114328600/114328563/6c3194c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114328600/114328563/1125c9f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro provides everything you need. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDelhi-Hotels-Hotel-Aura-IP-Grand-Karkardooma-Metro.h114328563.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDelhi-Hotels-Hotel-Aura-IP-Grand-Karkardooma-Metro.h114328563.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.65050%2C77.30580&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tqcQsj8RyLvTCVFhqNXvx1IFdnk=) Anand Vihar, New Delhi, DL, 110092 #### What's nearby - Yamuna Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Laxmi Nagar Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Laxmi Nagar - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Chandni Chowk - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles - Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles #### Getting around - Karkarduma (Pink Line) Station - 2 min walk - New Delhi Chander Nagar Station - 5 min drive - Ghaziabad (HDO-Hindon) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bobby Tikki Wala - ‬18 min walk - Karigari - ‪keventer's market - ‬19 min walk - ‪Cafe Wink - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shiv Tikki - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro Hotel near Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple Close to Chandni Chowk, Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately INR 250 for adults and from INR 200 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Aura Ip Karkardooma Metro Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro Hotel Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro New Delhi Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro Hotel New Delhi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro ? > As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro on 13 Nov 2025 start from £84.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Delhi-Hotels-Hotel-Aura-IP-Grand-Karkardooma-Metro.h114328563.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro ? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro ? > Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro located? > Located in Anand Vihar, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Yamuna Sports Complex, Max Super Speciality Hospital and Laxmi Nagar Market. Laxmi Nagar is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Karkarduma (Pink Line) Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karkarduma (Blue Line) Station is 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Aura IP Grand Karkardooma Metro Reviews 7.2 ### Good 182 external reviews