Castle View Haveli

This is a lovely haveli very near the fort and it has several roof terraces that become an oasis in the hectic city of Jaipur. The bed was comfy, the rooms large and clean. We especially liked the roof spaces and ate at the restaurant both nights which was nice. I’d stay here again as it’s a great location but beware there are very steep steps here and perhaps bring your own mosquito repellent.

This feels like a harsh rating, after seeing so many high ratings, but I was pretty disappointed with my stay here. I visited many other Havelis in Jodhpur, to eat at their rooftop restaurants, and all of them were cleaner, had more staff working, and had other people staying there. This place was eerily dead, and the restaurant is closed. This property is pretty cool, and the view from the roof is incredible, but it’s kind of crumbling apart. The staff does not really speak English (which is ultimately a ME issue for not being able to speak Hindi, but I thought I’d mention it). I had high expectations for this place because it had such high ratings everywhere I looked, and after staying there I honestly don’t understand how the ratings were so high. Also, if you’re travelling to Jodhpur for the first time, be cautious of the street dogs. I’ve never encountered more aggressive street dogs in my life (including the one that hangs out around the main gate in front of this place).

Unique and quirky guesthouse in an old building in the Navchokiya area of Jodhpur, which is a quieter neighborhood than the busy clock tower old city area. Accessed via a narrow alley and lots of steep stairs inside so won't be good with anyone with mobility issues. The rooftop patio and restaurant area has stunning views. The room had very unique decor and my room had a stunning view of the fort (although I couldn't really leave the windows open for very long because pigeons live immediately outside the windows). No sheets on the bed just a blanket and also the rug on the floor was dirty. Service is a bit mixed, was staffed mainly by somewhat bored young men, there was nobody there when I arrived to checkin, and restaurant service was a bit slow. Power outages at certain times made staying in the room far too hot. But overall, this still would be a very recommended place to stay, due to the good price value, very interesting and unique decor, quiet neighborhood, and amazing views.