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tourist attraction · Uttar Pradesh, India

Hotels near Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.

140 hotels within 5km of Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh, India, including 26 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Hotel Sidhartha Walking Distance From TajMahal, about 0.6km away.

Agra is the obvious choice if the Taj Mahal is your main reason for the trip. At about 3km away, you can reach it by a short auto-rickshaw or taxi ride, or even walk, meaning you can catch sunrise or sunset visits without wasting a day on transport. The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra is the standout for those wanting Taj views from the hotel itself, while Radisson Hotel Agra, Courtyard by Marriott Agra, and Taj Agra offer solid mid-to-upper range comfort close to the monument.

Delhi, roughly 200km away, works well for travellers combining the Taj with a broader India itinerary. The express trains (Gatimaan or Shatabdi) get you there in about 2-3 hours, making it feasible as a long day trip. Hotels like Hotel Swagat Palace, Hotel O Empire State, and Hotel O Milan Grand suit those prioritising Delhi as their base for sightseeing, business, or onward travel.

Jaipur, about 240km and 4-5 hours by car or bus, makes sense if you're doing the Golden Triangle circuit and want a comfortable stopover with more time to spare. The Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Hilton Jaipur, The Leela Palace Jaipur, and Taj Amer offer higher-end stays for those not rushing.

Gwalior, around 120km and 2-3 hours by train or car, is a good midpoint for travellers interested in combining Mughal-era history with Gwalior's own fort and palaces. Radisson Gwalior, Park Inn by Radisson Gwalior, and Taj Usha Kiran Palace provide comfortable options here.

140 hotels within 5km

Where to stay near Taj Mahal

Hotel Sidhartha Walking Distance From TajMahal

Hotel Sidhartha Walking Distance From TajMahal

Western Gate, Taj Mahal, Taj Ganj,(near R.K. Studio barrier)

0.6km away

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Joey's Hostel Agra - 200m from Taj Mahal

Joey's Hostel Agra - 200m from Taj Mahal

3/142 Chowk Kagziyan, Kinari Bazar, Kaserat Bazar, Tajganj

0.7km away

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Hotel Sheela, 100m from Taj Mahal

Hotel Sheela, 100m from Taj Mahal

Eastern Gate Taj Mahal

0.7km away

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Hotel Kamal Nearest To Taj Mahal

Hotel Kamal Nearest To Taj Mahal

South gate of Taj Mahal,Taj Ganj,

0.7km away

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Lucky Restaurant & Guest House Near Taj Mahal

Lucky Restaurant & Guest House Near Taj Mahal

3/8 Chowk Thana, 282001

0.7km away

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Taj City Hotel

Taj City Hotel

3/56, Chowk Kagziyan, Taj Ganj

0.7km away

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The Vacation Villa Agra A Boutique Hotel Near Taj Mahal

The Vacation Villa Agra A Boutique Hotel Near Taj Mahal

3/14,15 chowk thana tajganj agra

0.7km away

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HOTEL SHYAM PALACE INDIA AGRA

HOTEL SHYAM PALACE INDIA AGRA

Next to Central Bank, Western Gate Tajmahal, tajganj, agra

0.7km away

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Maya Hotel & Restaurant

Maya Hotel & Restaurant

18/184, Purani Mandi, Fatehabad Road, 282001

1.1km away

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The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra

The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra

Taj East Gate Road, 28 2001

1.1km away

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Hotel Taj Plaza, Just a 5-minute walk from the Taj Mahal 600 meters

Hotel Taj Plaza, Just a 5-minute walk from the Taj Mahal 600 meters

Taj Mahal East Gate, Shilpgram 'VIP' Road.

1.1km away

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Hotel President

Hotel President

166, Fatehabad Rd, Near Tajmahal, Kailash Cinema, Purani Mandi, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001•098389 98541

1.1km away

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Sunita homestay

Sunita homestay

Sunita home stay 21/108/9 Rajeev Nagar Near Hotel the Oberoi Amar Vilas Tajganj Agra

1.1km away

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Coral Country Homestay

Coral Country Homestay

Near Hanuman Mandir, Dhandhupura Road, Opp. ShilpGram, Taj Ganj

1.1km away

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Hotel Atulyaa Taj

Hotel Atulyaa Taj

600 meters from Taj Mahal, Taj East Gate, 282001

1.1km away

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The blessings home stay

The blessings home stay

21/108/8 rajive nagar near jalma hospital tajganj Agra

1.1km away

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Hotel Dev Vilas 600 Metres from Taj Mahal

Hotel Dev Vilas 600 Metres from Taj Mahal

Tajmahal Eastern Gate Road, Near Shilpgram Parking

1.2km away

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Big Brother hostel Hotel

Big Brother hostel Hotel

21/108/15B/1 Rajeev Nagar near Jalma Hospital Tajganj Agra

1.2km away

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Hotel Taj Resorts

Hotel Taj Resorts

538, Near Shilp Gram, Taj Mahal E Gate, Eastern Gate of Taj Mahal

1.2km away

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Khas Mahal Homestay

Khas Mahal Homestay

32, Amarlok Colony, Opposite Jalma Research Institute, Near Shilpgram Parking, Tajganj.

1.2km away

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Sheela Homestay

Sheela Homestay

23/64B/63 aram lok colony near shilpgram parking opp jalma hospital Taj Mahal east gate road

1.2km away

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Hotel Bhoomi vilas

Hotel Bhoomi vilas

01, Amarlok vip taj east gate shilpgram ticket window

1.2km away

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Hotel Ganga Ratan

Hotel Ganga Ratan

Tourist Complex Area, 282001

1.3km away

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The Coral Court Homestay

The Coral Court Homestay

9, Amarlok Colony, Opp Jalma Hospital, Next to Shilpgram (Taj Mahal East gate parking) Tajganj

1.3km away

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