Connaught Place
Ideal for: first visit
The heart of New Delhi, well served by the metro, with restaurants and shops.
Delhi
India's capital, between Mughal Old Delhi and the grand avenues of New Delhi.
Plan your stay in Delhi
Best areas to stay in Delhi
Paharganj
Ideal for: budget
Near New Delhi station: budget accommodation, lively and noisy.
South Delhi (Hauz Khas, Defence Colony)
Ideal for: couples, quiet
Greener, calmer areas with cafés and galleries, on the metro.
Aerocity
Ideal for: late arrivals, stopovers
Modern hotels next to the airport, linked to the centre by the express metro.
Practical info about Delhi
Delhi is huge: choose an area near a metro station, the most practical way to get around. The city is the gateway to the “Golden Triangle” with Agra and Jaipur.
What to see in Delhi
- The Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque, in Old Delhi;
- Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutub Minar, UNESCO World Heritage sites;
- India Gate and the grand avenues of New Delhi;
- the Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple;
- Chandni Chowk market, for street food.
Getting to Delhi
The Airport Express metro line links Terminal 3 with New Delhi station in about 15 to 20 minutes. Prepaid taxis and ride-hailing apps are also available.
All our tips for the country in Travel in India.