The rooms here are spacious, cool and clean, and some boast river views. There is a restaurant and occasional rooftop barbecues with entertainment by local musicians in summer. Children under 12 years are free and there are big discounts for long-term guests. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Gilgit Serena is the best hotel in town, superbly sited above town and giving views across the valley to Rakaposhi peak. The cosy, plush rooms have TV, phone and balcony views. The service is excellent, breakfast is included in the tariff, and there is a free shuttle bus for gues… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The ramshackle Golden Peak occupies the garden and old summer house of the mir (traditional ruler) of Nagyr. Unfortunately, the rooms in the old wing are too dark, damp and dingy to offer a historically interesting nap. The bare 'new' rooms are only marginally better. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This excellent guesthouse with five spick and span rooms is run by trekking guides Abdul Bari Rana and Ty Gordon, who also run Lost Horizon Treks & Tours from here. It's in a quiet area of Jutial, about 400m east of Heli Chowk, set well back from the road. Look for the large Fami… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This welcoming hotel is agreeably located down by the river in its own compound. The high-ceilinged older-style rooms have been renovated and are great value. The downstairs rooms remain cool in summer and the orchard/garden is a perfect peaceful retreat. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The tidy doubles here are pretty good value and the attached Green Dragon Chinese restaurant does acceptable Chinese dishes. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The unadorned JSR is not the worst budget choice, with basic and bearably grungy rooms and a smile at reception. But that's about as much as can be said for it. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With the perennially obliging Yaqoob managing it, the Madina remains the international travellers' favourite. Rooms vary but all are kept spotless. There's a basic restaurant dishing up a few traveller favourites, and invaluable assistance with onward transport, tours, trekking, … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The TV-equipped rooms are downstairs and so are considerably cooler in summer; in addition, some downstairs rooms have double beds. All rooms have a telephone. There's a decent restaurant churning out Pakistani and Chinese meals. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

As well as the cheap rates, one of the best aspects of this place is the tranquil overgrown garden. The rooms here are basic affairs with huge bathrooms with reliable hot water. All are kept clean. No longer Japanese run, the new manager, Israr, plans to keep the Japanese menu an… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Travellers once gave high marks to the North Inn, but lack of patronage has seen standards slip. The once pleasant garden is a shambles and overall there is a feeling of neglect. Cheaper rooms are available downstairs - make an offer. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

These rates make the standard rooms good value but rooms in the old wing can be a bit gloomy so inspect a few. Most rooms have TVs and are well kept. The restaurant is also gloomy but manages a few local dishes on top of the usual Chinese and Pakistani dishes. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The hospitable Chinar Inn has a range of older-style, large, comfy fan-cooled rooms with TVs set in a private and peaceful compound. There's a standard PTDC restaurant, of course, and a basic information and travel desk. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This large 48-room hotel is clearly designed for tour groups and makes for an exceptionally comfortable stay - all the better if you negotiate a discount. There's a pleasant garden for barbecues as well as a multicuisine restaurant and coffee shop. The carpeted, very spacious roo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The manager will probably be quite surprised if you take one of his shabby, easy-on-the-pocket rooms. All have bathrooms, but the hot water plumbing is unreliable. A desperate choice only. Full Lonely Planet Review ›