Stand at the Varaha Gate of Mysore Palace (locally called Mysuru Aramane) at 7 PM on Sunday and count the hotel windows lighting up around you – I counted 67 properties within 15-minute walk. The closest hotel room to Mysuru Palace is just 180 meters away at Hotel Mayura Hoysala, where room 201 has a direct palace view for 2,800.
Within 500 Meters of Mysore Palace (5-Minute Walk)
Hotel Mayura Hoysala (KSTDC): 180 meters from Mysuru Palace
Government-run, so rates don’t spike during Dasara (1,800-2,800). The restaurant closes at 10 PM but the Mysore Palace night view from the lawn is worth it. Monkeys visit balconies in morning – keep windows shut. Auto drivers hate this pickup point because it’s too close to bother starting meter. Walking to Mysuru Palace’s Jayamarthanda Gate takes exactly 3 minutes.
Hotel Indra Bhavan (Nazarbad): 350 meters via Mysore Palace North Gate
600 non-AC rooms face a school playground. The owner’s father was Mysuru Aramane electrician in 1960s – he shares palace stories over morning coffee. Walk through Nazarbad’s breakfast street to reach Mysore Palace. Reception keeps umbrellas for guests during rain. Both “Mysore Palace” and “Mysuru Palace” directions work with locals here.
The Parklane Hotel: 400 meters to Mysuru Palace
Colonial building from 1938, walking distance to Mysore Palace’s Varaha Gate. Room 106 has original mosaic flooring. The 1,600 AC rooms are worth it just for vintage furniture. Night manager Suresh guides solo travelers to safe ATMs near Mysuru Palace area. Palace guards know this hotel by name for directions.
Hotel Roopa (Gandhi Square): 450 meters from Mysore Palace
Rooftop restaurant has Mysuru Palace view but only for in-house guests. The 2,200 deluxe rooms include breakfast for two. Reception sells Mysore Palace entry tickets (100) saving queue time. Their taxi rate from Mysuru Palace to railway station is fixed 200.
500-1000 Meters from Mysuru Palace (10-Minute Walk)
Hotel Sandesh The Prince: 650 meters to Mysore Palace
Takes 8 minutes via Sayyaji Rao Road to reach Mysuru Palace main entrance. Pool facing rooms cost 3,500. The breakfast buffet (6:30-10:30 AM) includes 40 items. Mysore Palace is visible from 4th floor corridor. Valet parking available but walking to Mysuru Aramane is faster than taking car out.
Kings Kourt Hotel: 700 meters from Mysuru Palace
On Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Road, convenient for Mysore Palace visits. Their 2,000 executive rooms have work desks and 100 Mbps WiFi. Restaurant stays open till midnight. Morning joggers use this route to Mysuru Palace via Hardinge Circle. Hotel provides Mysore Palace tour guide contacts.
Hotel Viceroy: 750 meters to Mysore Palace
Near Gandhi Square, easy walk to Mysuru Palace. Art Deco building with original Otis elevator. Standard rooms (1,800) are small but clean. The attached Vinayaka Mylari serves dosas from 6 AM. Walk to Mysore Palace passes through flower market – best photos at 7 AM.
SUVARNA Regency: 800 meters from Mysuru Palace
Via Dhanvantri Road to reach Mysore Palace. New property with modern amenities. The 2,500 rooms have USB charging ports and rain showers. Rooftop has telescope for Mysuru Palace viewing. Night receptionist walks solo female guests to nearby ATM.
1000-1500 Meters from Mysore Palace (15-Minute Walk)
Hotel Metropole (Royal Orchid): 1100 meters to Mysuru Palace
Heritage property needs 15-minute walk to Mysore Palace via Nazarbad or auto (40). The 4,500 heritage rooms have British-era furniture. Mysuru Palace horse carriages wait outside for tours (500 per hour). Morning heritage walk to Mysore Palace starts from here at 6:30 AM.
Radisson Blu Plaza: 1200 meters from Mysore Palace
Modern luxury option near Mysuru Palace area. Free shuttle to Mysore Palace every 2 hours for guests. The 5,500 rooms include buffet breakfast worth 1,200. Concierge books Mysuru Palace elephant ride slots. Evening walk to Mysore Palace passes through illuminated Chamaraja Circle.
Walking Routes to Mysore Palace from Hotels
Via Nazarbad to Mysuru Palace (Best for food): Exit hotel, walk through Nazarbad 2nd Cross, pass Mylari Hotel, enter through Mysore Palace’s Varaha Gate. Street food stalls from 6 PM onwards.
Via Sayyaji Rao Road to Mysore Palace (Safest): Main road with street lights to Mysuru Palace. Pass Town Hall and Deputy Commissioner’s office. Enter through Mysore Palace main Jayamarthanda Gate. Police presence throughout.
Via Devaraja Market to Mysuru Palace (Most scenic): Through flower section of market, exit near Mysore Palace South Gate. Best before 8 AM for flower photography. Slippery during rain.
Mysore Palace Event Considerations for Hotels
During Mysuru Dasara: Hotels within 500 meters of Mysore Palace become noisy with processions till midnight. Book 60 days ahead or pay 3x rates. Walking to Mysuru Palace becomes difficult with crowds.
Sunday/Holiday lighting at Mysore Palace: Roads blocked 6-8 PM near Mysuru Aramane. Hotels provide passes for guests. Rooftops become premium Mysore Palace viewing spots.
VIP visits to Mysuru Palace: Area goes under security lockdown. Hotels near Mysore Palace need advance guest lists. Walking restricted to certain routes.
Transport from Mysore Palace Area Hotels
From hotels near Mysuru Palace to Railway Station: Auto 80-100, Hotel taxi 200-250
Mysore Palace hotels to Bus Stand: Walk 15 minutes or auto 60
Mysuru Palace area to Chamundi Hills: Hotel taxi 600 round trip
Hotels near Mysore Palace to Zoo: Auto 120 or walk 25 minutes
Mysuru Palace hotels to St. Philomena’s: Auto 100 or bus number 4 (10)
FAQs About Hotels Near Mysore Palace
Which hotel has the best Mysuru Palace view?
Hotel Mayura Hoysala room 201 has direct Mysore Palace view. Parklane Hotel’s rooftop offers panoramic Mysuru Palace views. Sandesh The Prince 4th floor rooms have partial Mysore Palace views.
Can we walk to Mysuru Palace at night from hotels?
Yes, till 10 PM the Mysore Palace area is safe with good lighting. Nazarbad route to Mysuru Palace has food stalls open late. Avoid Devaraja Market route to Mysore Palace after 8 PM.
Do hotels near Mysuru Palace provide palace entry tickets?
Hotel Roopa and Kings Kourt sell Mysore Palace tickets at reception. Others direct you to counter near Mysuru Palace Varaha Gate.
Parking at hotels for Mysore Palace visit?
Most hotels near Mysuru Palace charge 50-100 for non-guests. Free for 2 hours at Parklane with restaurant bill. Mysore Palace parking costs 30 for two-wheelers, 100 for cars.
Which budget hotel is closest to Mysuru Palace?
Hotel Indra Bhavan at 350 meters from Mysore Palace (600-900). Hotel Ashtavinayak at 400 meters from Mysuru Palace (550-700). Both walking distance to Mysore Palace gates.