Hari vilas bhawan

At least the AC worked. The room wasn’t cleaned, and the walls looked like they hadn’t been painted in years. The hotel has no restaurant, but outsources meals to someone you have to call to order from. This time, that person had switched off his phone. We chose the hotel after seeing lots of positive Google reviews, but our experience was the opposite. It’s about 1 km from Prem mandir. You can walk there, though you have to walk alongside live traffic, which could be unsafe, so taking an auto is better. I hope they improve the service.

It’s a small, three-floor hotel. The rooms are simple, with AC, an almirah, a double bed, cushions, and a clean washroom. Bring your own face wash, body wash, and towels. Room service options are limited, so they give you the choice of ordering food from a restaurant that delivers to the hotel in disposable containers.

The staff are polite and helpful, and the food tastes homemade. Lunch and dinner come in an unlimited ₹100 thali, while breakfast is priced based on what you order. The dining area is spacious, and there’s a canteen for milk tea, chips, and other things. RO water is available on every floor, the rooms are cleaned daily, and they provide clean bedsheets and extra pillows. It’s an affordable, convenient, neat place to stay on a budget, with four-wheeler parking too. ISKCON temple, Prem Mandir, and the market are all within walking distance. I always stay here and have had a nice experience.

The food is very cheap and high quality, and the staff are kind and polite. Hygiene at the Dharmshala is good. I had a little trouble with parking, and food doesn’t come to your room, so you have to go get it yourself. For me, this is simply the best in Vrindavan. Even if you aren’t staying here but are nearby, you can at least try their best quality and sanatani food.