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A castle-like building surrounded by dense forest.

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining table with a tray of food, a chair, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror.

An indoor swimming pool with a geometric tile pattern, wooden beams, and columns.

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables, and featuring multiple balconies with railings.

1. The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

0.4 km from State Museum

Deepali

SAR 780

SAR 920 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A large, multi-story building with a red roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, and a seating area.

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a green sofa.

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

2. WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa

0.9 km from State Museum

Samit

SAR 347

SAR 409 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious attic room with wooden beams, a central red chair, potted plants, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious room with a high wooden ceiling, large windows, and a patterned floor.

A modern restaurant with a central serving area, multiple dining tables, and a buffet with various food options.

A rooftop terrace with tables and chairs arranged for dining, a central fire feature, and a view of a hillside with buildings.

3. Snow Valley Resorts

1.6 km from State Museum

Amit

SAR 158

SAR 167 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel with a terrace featuring outdoor seating and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper floor. There are several seating areas with round tables and a variety of plants.

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a central sofa, two armchairs, and three round wooden tables.

4. Snow Valley Heights

2 km from State Museum

Anonymous traveler

SAR 216

SAR 228 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a small table, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

5. The Zion Hotel

2 km from State Museum

Bharat

SAR 134

SAR 142 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with plants and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with balconies and large windows, featuring a modern architectural design.

An outdoor dining area with wicker tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the landscape, and a wooden ceiling structure.

6. Hotel Marina

2.6 km from State Museum

Harjot

SAR 318

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand.

A hallway with wicker furniture, framed pictures on the wall, and a wooden door leading to a balcony.

A breakfast table with various dishes, a coffee maker, and a view of trees through a window.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a stone wall, and a bookshelf filled with books.

7. Hotel Kapil

2.7 km from State Museum

Sarabjit

SAR 101

SAR 106 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A building with a central entrance, a statue, and a cobblestone path leading to a gated area.

A spacious living area with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

A four-poster canopy bed with white bedding and teal pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a remote control.

8. Radisson Hotel Shimla

2.7 km from State Museum

Diwanshu

SAR 526

SAR 621 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A spa room with a large bathtub, wooden walls, and a red chair.

A well-maintained garden with a gazebo, a seating area with a striped umbrella, and a stone pathway.

A spacious room with a large window offering a mountain view, a chandelier, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern building with a staircase and a view of trees and a sunset.

9. Honeymoon Inn

1.7 km from State Museum

Raphael

SAR 228

SAR 241 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by trees.

A well-lit hotel entrance with a statue, potted plants, and a wooden interior.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of trees and mountains through the window.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden wall panels, a television, and a chair.

10. Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road

Jakhu Hill, 2.5 km from State Museum

Pierre

SAR 153

SAR 161 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern interior with large windows, a chandelier, and a view of a hillside cityscape.

A restaurant with a terrace, tables, chairs, and a view of a cityscape.

A restaurant with a sign reading "18th Century Cookhouse & Bar" and a sign for "Pan Indian Vegetarian Café."

An outdoor café with a glass roof, brick walls, and potted plants.

11. Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla

2.4 km from State Museum

Helyn

SAR 215

SAR 226 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel named 'Florence' with a view of the Himalaya.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of mountains, and a patterned floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with a view, and a table with chairs.

12. Florence BnB Shimla | Stay Near Mall Road and Ridge

Jakhu Hill, 2.6 km from State Museum

Basant

SAR 84

SAR 89 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A restaurant with a high, arched ceiling and multiple dining areas.

A balcony with potted plants, a bench, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a glass coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city at night.

13. Hotel Surya

1.4 km from State Museum

Varinder

SAR 153

SAR 162 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, string lights, and a fire pit.

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a television, a seating area with a coffee table, and a view of the mountains.

A restaurant with a long table set for dining, large windows offering a view of a hillside, and floral-patterned chairs.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

14. 8fold by LaRiSa, Shimla

1.8 km from State Museum

George

SAR 166

SAR 174 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Hotel Upar.'

A hotel sign, a staircase, and a parked car.

A multi-story building with a garage entrance, surrounded by trees.

15. Kavin Uphar - The Mall

Jakhu Hill, 2.6 km from State Museum

Deepak

SAR 70

SAR 74 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A covered terrace with hanging flower baskets, a metal railing, and a view of green hills in the background.

A lobby with a sofa, a glass-top table, a sign reading "HONEYDEW", and a door labeled "SESSION".

A spacious covered terrace with hanging planters and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A multi-story building with a green roof and a tower-like structure, surrounded by trees and a winding road.

16. Hotel Asia The Dawn

1.9 km from State Museum

"I booked a suite for family in mid Jan 2017. Size and upkeep of room was good. I requested additional comforter for us and they happily provided the same. I did NOT try food here as we were out and about most of the time. Chech-in and checout was smooth and they happily accepted credit card. Staff was average. Sankat mochan is at walking distance and Tara devi is also very close. Hotel is easily accessible from highway. Hot was is available during certain hours and temperature was too low for...

Pawan

SAR 127

SAR 134 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A multi-story building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A wooden door with a sign, a marble staircase with wooden handrails, and recessed ceiling lights.

A hotel room with a large window, two wooden chairs, a glass table with a coffee pot, and a bedside phone.

17. Treebo Varuna with Mountain View, Mall Road

1.2 km from State Museum

David

SAR 92

SAR 97 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel with a rooftop terrace, a well-maintained lawn, and a scenic mountain view.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with fruits and a candle, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern restaurant with a central seating area, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.

A hotel courtyard with a water feature, potted plants, and a building with a balcony.

18. Regenta Hilltop Shimla

2.2 km from State Museum

Amritpal

SAR 141

SAR 148 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel reception area with a counter, potted plants, and a person standing behind it.

A long, narrow hallway with hanging planters on the left wall and a row of potted plants along the right wall.

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a sign indicating a 12-hour check-out policy.

A restaurant with red booths and a long table, decorated with paintings on the wall.

19. Hotel Chaman Palace

1.5 km from State Museum

Anonymous traveler

SAR 47

SAR 62 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large, checkered house with a porch and outdoor seating area.

A rustic house with a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by dense forest.

A spacious room with large windows, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with metal beams.

A pathway with metal railings, surrounded by dense trees and a building on the left.

20. Shimla British Resort

0.7 km from State Museum

Lalta Prasad

SAR 121

SAR 127 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla	9.8 Exceptional 172 reviews	View
WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 23 reviews	View
Snow Valley Resorts	8.8 Excellent 70 reviews	View
Snow Valley Heights	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
The Zion Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Top State Museum Hotel Reviews

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

10/10 Excellent

"All good !"

The Hosteller Shimla Valley View

8/10 Good

"👍"

Radisson Hotel Shimla

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff. Loved their spa as well. Our room had a scenic view of the mountains which we really enjoyed."

Shimla British Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk was super gracious polite and helpful. They even gave free upgrade because bathroom of Scottish villa room wasn’t pristine clean. The property is very elegant for nature lover wanting peace and getaway from city crowd but still being inside the city. "

Other attractions near State Museum

A historic stone building with red-tiled roofs, a narrow stone pathway, and a tree-lined street.

Viceregal Lodge

8.6/10 (22 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Shimla with a visit to Viceregal Lodge. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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A heritage museum with a green roof and wooden architecture.

Army Heritage Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Army Heritage Museum in Shimla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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A traditional building with a red roof, white columns, and patterned floor tiles.

Kali Bari Temple

8.2/10 (28 reviews)

After visiting Kali Bari Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shimla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Gurkha Gate

After visiting Gurkha Gate, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shimla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Shimla Heritage Walk

You can take time to visit Shimla Heritage Walk during your travels to Shimla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Annandale

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Annandale, a lovely green space in Shimla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Manorville Mansion

Find out about the history of Shimla when you take a trip to Manorville Mansion. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Prospect Hill

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prospect Hill during your travels in Shimla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around State Museum?

State Museum is located in an area of Shimla known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 57 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to State Museum?

Adjacent to State Museum, The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa and Hotel Hans.

How many hotels are there near State Museum?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from State Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near State Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near State Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near State Museum?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near State Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near State Museum?

Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Viceregal Lodge, Christ Church, and Sankat Mochan Temple. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Annandale, Chadwick Falls, or Indira Tourist Park. Attractions like Gaiety Theater and Army Heritage Museum highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for State Museum hotels

1. The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

2. WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa

3. Snow Valley Resorts

4. Snow Valley Heights

5. The Zion Hotel

6. Hotel Marina

7. Hotel Kapil

8. Radisson Hotel Shimla

9. Honeymoon Inn

10. Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road

11. Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla

12. Florence BnB Shimla | Stay Near Mall Road and Ridge

13. Hotel Surya

14. 8fold by LaRiSa, Shimla

15. Kavin Uphar - The Mall

16. Hotel Asia The Dawn

17. Treebo Varuna with Mountain View, Mall Road

18. Regenta Hilltop Shimla

19. Hotel Chaman Palace

20. Shimla British Resort

Compare popular hotels close to State Museum

Top State Museum Hotel Reviews

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

The Hosteller Shimla Valley View

Radisson Hotel Shimla

Shimla British Resort

Other attractions near State Museum

Viceregal Lodge

Army Heritage Museum

Kali Bari Temple

Gurkha Gate

Shimla Heritage Walk

Annandale

Manorville Mansion

Prospect Hill

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