Walk past the Devaraja Market at 6 AM and you’ll spot hotel staff from nearby properties bargaining for fresh flowers – that’s 43 hotels within a 500-meter radius alone. After checking room rates at 200+ properties across Mysore and speaking with reception desks, here’s what you need to know about hotel prices in our city.
Quick Price Reality Check
Mysore hotel rates change faster than auto meter readings. That 800 room at Hotel Mayura during July shoots up to 3,500 during Dasara. The same AC room at Siddharta Hotel that costs 1,200 on Tuesday becomes 1,800 on Saturday. Reception staff at Hotel Roopa told me they update prices three times daily during peak season.
Area-Wise Hotel Distribution
Nazarbad/Bamboo Bazaar Area: 47 hotels
Budget heaven. Walk from Mysore Palace in 12 minutes. Hotel Indra Bhavan (600-1200) serves filter coffee at 5:30 AM. Park Lane Hotel (900-1800) has been run by the same family since 1987. Auto to palace costs 40, but everyone walks.
Gandhi Square/Dhanvantri Road: 38 hotels
Business district rates. Hotel Dasaprakash Paradise (1500-3000) fills up with corporate bookings Monday-Thursday. The Viceroy (2000-4000) has a working vintage Otis elevator from 1932. KSRTC city bus stand is 5 minutes away.
Gokulam/VV Mohalla: 31 hotels
Quiet residential area. Treebo Akshaya Mahal on 3rd Main (1100-2200) includes breakfast. Hotel Sandesh The Prince near Gopala Gowda Circle (2500-4500) has rooms facing Chamundi Hills. Bus number 201 connects to city center every 20 minutes.
Chamundi Hill Road: 28 hotels
Tourist circuit properties. Village Retreat (2000-4000) at foothill requires own transport. Hotel Regaalis (3500-7000) provides shuttle to palace twice daily. Summit Hotel (1800-3500) near Gun House Circle started as British guesthouse.
Actual Room Rates by Category
Non-AC Single (400-800):
Hotel Ruchi on Sayaji Rao Road: 450
Kairali Residency near bus stand: 500
Hotel Maurya opposite CFTRI: 600
AC Double (1200-2500):
Hotel Kings Kourt on Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Road: 1400
Parklane Hotel in Nazarbad: 1600
Hotel Metropole near RTO: 2200
Suite/Premium (3000-8000):
Royal Orchid near Lalitha Mahal: 4500
Radisson Blu Plaza opposite JSS Hospital: 5500
Grand Mercure at Nazarbad: 6000
Hidden Charges Nobody Mentions
GST adds 12% to rooms under 2500, 18% above that. The “complimentary breakfast” at Hotel Southern Star stops at 10 AM sharp – late risers pay 250. WiFi passwords at budget hotels change daily; get it from reception, not housekeeping. Parking at hotels in Sayyaji Rao Road costs extra 50-100 despite advertised “free parking.”
Booking Tricks That Work
Call hotels directly after 2 PM – that’s when they know actual availability. Mentioning “corporate rate” saves 15-20% even without company ID at business hotels. Booking.com shows 2000 but walking in costs 1600 at most 3-star properties. Hotel Pai Vista on Bangalore-Mysore Road offers 30% discount for 3+ night stays.
Seasonal Rate Calendar
Peak Season (Sept-Oct, Dec-Jan): Rates triple during Dasara week. Book 45 days ahead or pay 5000 for 1500 rooms.
Off Season (April-May): Best deals. Same hotels 40% cheaper.
Weekend Surge: Friday-Sunday rates jump 50% at leisure hotels, drop 20% at business hotels.
Transport from Hotels
Auto drivers waiting outside hotels quote tourist rates. Walk 100 meters and price drops 30%. From Gandhi Square hotels to Railway Station: Hotel auto 150, street auto 80, actual meter 65. City buses 4, 9, and 34 connect major hotel areas to Mysore Palace (10 ticket).
FAQs
Which area has maximum budget hotels?
Nazarbad and Mandi Mohalla area has 31 hotels under 1000. Hotel Ashtavinayak (550) and Hotel Vyshak Residency (650) offer best value.
Do hotels accept online bookings during Dasara?
Major hotels stop online bookings 30 days before Dasara. Direct calls work better. Front desk managers keep 10-15% rooms for spot booking at premium rates.
Is complimentary breakfast actually worth it?
Only at hotels above 2000. Budget hotels serve basic South Indian breakfast. Eating at nearby Mylari (40) or Siddhappa Hotel (35) tastes better.
Which hotels allow late checkout without charge?
Hotel Roopa and Hotel Sandesh allow 2 PM checkout on request. Others charge 50% for checkout after 12 PM.
Are OYO rooms reliable in Mysore?
Mixed results. OYO Flagship properties like one near Suburban Bus Stand maintain standards. Avoid OYO Spots – locals call them “lottery booking.”