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3-star hotels in Agra
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Agra, chosen for travellers who want a comfortable base near the Taj Mahal without stepping up to the top tier. Guest scores run from 4.1 to 4.8 out of 5, and most sit within 1 km of the city centre.
Staying in Agra
Agra is more than the monument everyone comes for. Beyond the Taj Mahal, the city has markets, Mughal gardens such as Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna, and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, often called the Baby Taj. Its kitchens are known for Mughlai dishes and petha, the local ash-gourd sweet. The city is well connected by road and rail, with the Yamuna Expressway linking it to Delhi and Gurugram, and 129 hotels listed on our site, from 5-star down to 3-star.
Almost every hotel on this shortlist sits along Fatehabad Road or in Taj Nagri, the belt leading towards the Taj Mahal, mostly within 2 km of the centre. That makes it easy on couples here for a short break, families with an early monument start, and business travellers who need meeting rooms and free wifi. A few options sit further out on Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kailashouri Crossing and Idgah Colony, quieter and away from the crowds.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Foxoso Taj View Hotel
Plot No. 4 305, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWith 971 reviews and a 4.8 guest rating, Foxoso Taj View Hotel is the strongest-rated of Agra's 3-star stays. It sits 3.5 km from the centre and offers free parking and free wifi, plus a restaurant and terrace for evenings in. Multilingual staff, a 24 hour front desk and a cafe keep arrivals and days out simple. The wheelchair accessible layout and wedding services make it a workable base for families and groups.
See Foxoso Taj View HotelHotel Raj Shree
70 Hig Taj Nagri Phase I Fatehabad Road Agra 282001 India, Agra, India
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Raj Shree is the closest of the group to the centre at 0.5 km, which suits travellers who want to be back in their room quickly after a day of sightseeing. Free wifi and a 24 hour front desk cover the basics, and a garden gives somewhere green to sit between outings. The 4.6 rating from 476 reviews is among the highest here.
See Hotel Raj ShreeHotel Samovar
1 Fatehabad Rd Agra Up 282001, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Samovar has drawn 23189 reviews, the largest sample of any 3-star on this list, and holds a 4.5 rating. At 0.7 km from the centre it keeps the Taj side of Agra within easy reach, and free parking is useful if you are driving in. There is a restaurant on site and lifts serve all floors, while wheelchair accessible facilities and a 24 hour front desk help with late arrivals. Suits travellers wanting a well-reviewed, straightforward stay.
See Hotel SamovarCrown Courtyard By Naavagat
Add Join Kalakriti In Front Of Taj Hotel & Convention Center Vip Road Tajeastgate & Convention Center Vip Road Tajeastgate, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCrown Courtyard By Naavagat sits 1.0 km from the centre and pairs 7555 reviews with a 4.4 rating. Breakfast and a buffet are served on site, so mornings need no planning, and free parking and free wifi cover the practical side. A garden, picnic area and terrace give families and couples space to relax outdoors after sightseeing. A solid pick for those who want a cafe on hand and a greener setting than the roadside norm.
See Crown Courtyard By NaavagatMaya Hotel & Restaurant
18/184, Purani Mandi, Fatehbad Road, Taj Ganj, Agra, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereMaya Hotel & Restaurant is 1.3 km from the centre and scores 4.4 from 1669 reviews. Its long facility list leans towards comfort and convenience: air conditioning, free parking and free wifi, with a restaurant, room service and breakfast in room for meals without going out. Family rooms, non smoking rooms and laundry service suit longer stays, and car and bike rental help you reach the sights. Pets are allowed, which is rare among the 3-star options here.
See Maya Hotel & RestaurantAvalon Palms Agra
Taj East Gate Rd, Agra, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAvalon Palms Agra keeps you 0.7 km from the centre and adds a swimming pool and indoor pool, unusual at this class in Agra. The 4.4 rating comes from 702 reviews. Free parking and free wifi are included, and a restaurant, room service and breakfast mean you can eat without leaving. Family rooms, non smoking rooms and a shuttle service suit groups and couples who want a resort-style stop close to the Taj East Gate road.
See Avalon Palms AgraHotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal
Hig 8 Taj Nagri Phase 1, Agra, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereHotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal, 0.6 km from the centre, is built around easy access to the monument area. Its 4.4 rating reflects 614 reviews. Air conditioning, free wifi and free parking are standard here, and the on-site restaurant plus room service handles lunch and dinner. Express check in, babysitting service, family rooms and high chairs make it practical for families arriving with children. Non smoking rooms and a lounge round out the offering.
See Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj MahalOyo 19535 Hotel Taj Niwas
Fatehabad Road, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereOyo 19535 Hotel Taj Niwas on Fatehabad Road is 0.8 km from the centre, with 4411 reviews and a 4.3 rating behind it. Air conditioning, free parking and free wifi cover the essentials, and room service plus breakfast in room, lunch and dinner on site mean flexible mealtimes. A kitchen, refrigerator and dishwasher set it apart for guests staying several nights. Non smoking rooms, luggage storage and car rental add to the convenience.
See Oyo 19535 Hotel Taj NiwasBhawna Clarks Inn Agra
Bhawna Tower Kailashouri Crossing, Agra, India
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBhawna Clarks Inn Agra is the outlier here at 9.2 km from the centre, so it suits travellers who want to be away from the Taj crowds rather than beside them. The 4.3 rating is drawn from 4064 reviews. Free wifi, lifts and a restaurant cover daily needs, and a banquet hall plus a smoking area give it a more event-oriented feel. A reasonable choice for those visiting Agra by car with business or a function in the Kailashouri area.
See Bhawna Clarks Inn AgraHotel Atulyaa Taj
600 Meters From Taj Mahal Taj East Gate, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereHotel Atulyaa Taj stands 0.8 km from the centre, and its name reflects the location near the Taj East Gate. From 3997 reviews it holds a 4.3 rating. An outdoor pool and pool bar are the standout amenities at this class, with free parking and free wifi included. A restaurant, room service, buffet and business centre serve both leisure and work trips, while family rooms, non smoking rooms and express check in ease arrival.
See Hotel Atulyaa TajHotel Maple Grand
A 15 Fatehbad Road, Agra, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel Maple Grand on Fatehabad Road is 0.7 km from the centre and rates 4.3 from 787 reviews. Air conditioning, free parking and free wifi are provided, and meals are well covered with breakfast, buffet, and breakfast in room alongside lunch and dinner. A garden and lounge offer somewhere to unwind, and massage is available on site. Non smoking rooms, family rooms and luggage storage suit couples and small groups.
See Hotel Maple GrandHotel Marc Royal
11 North Idgah Colony, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Marc Royal lies 5.1 km from the centre, with 582 reviews and a 4.3 rating. Its outdoor pool and kids pool are the main draw for families, and a spa gives adults a reason to stay in. Free parking and free wifi are included, and a garden, terrace and banquet hall support gatherings. Multilingual staff and a 24 hour front desk help with planning days across Agra. Suits those who prefer quiet over proximity.
See Hotel Marc RoyalHotel Marygold Agra
Shilpgram Rd Taj Nagari Phase 2565A2 Agra India, Agra, India
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Marygold Agra is 0.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list, which puts the Taj area within a short walk for most guests. It rates 4.3 from 539 reviews. A shuttle service is offered along with a terrace, and wheelchair accessible facilities are available. Its facility list is deliberately short, so it suits travellers who want a simple, well-rated base close to the sights rather than a long list of extras.
See Hotel Marygold AgraHotel Moti Palace
Mg Road Panchkuian Rakabganj Agra Up 282010, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Moti Palace on MG Road is 4.8 km from the centre and rates 4.2 from 1751 reviews. It is the only hotel here listing 101 to 150 rooms, so it has more capacity than the smaller properties on this list. A restaurant, free parking, lifts and housekeeping cover the essentials, and wheelchair accessible facilities are available. Pets are not allowed. A practical option for travellers who prefer a larger, established building away from the immediate Taj strip.
See Hotel Moti PalaceHotel Orange
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Agra, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Orange on Mahatma Gandhi Road is 4.1 km from the centre and rates 4.1 from 1786 reviews. Air conditioning, free wifi and free parking are standard, and a restaurant and room service handle meals. A garden and terrace give outdoor space, and a jacuzzi and fireplace add touches rare at 3-star level. A shuttle service is offered, and wheelchair accessible, non smoking and family rooms are available. Suits guests wanting a broader amenity set slightly back from the centre.
See Hotel Orange
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxoso Taj View Hotel | ★★★ | 4.8 | 971 | Yes | – | – | 3.5 km |
| Hotel Raj Shree | ★★★ | 4.6 | 476 | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Hotel Samovar | ★★★ | 4.5 | 23,189 | Yes | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Crown Courtyard By Naavagat | ★★★ | 4.4 | 7,555 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Maya Hotel & Restaurant | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,669 | Yes | Yes | – | 1.3 km |
| Avalon Palms Agra | ★★★ | 4.4 | 702 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal | ★★★ | 4.4 | 614 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Oyo 19535 Hotel Taj Niwas | ★★★ | 4.3 | 4,411 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.8 km |
| Bhawna Clarks Inn Agra | ★★★ | 4.3 | 4,064 | – | – | – | 9.2 km |
| Hotel Atulyaa Taj | ★★★ | 4.3 | 3,997 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Hotel Maple Grand | ★★★ | 4.3 | 787 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Hotel Marc Royal | ★★★ | 4.3 | 582 | Yes | – | Yes | 5.1 km |
| Hotel Marygold Agra | ★★★ | 4.3 | 539 | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Moti Palace | ★★★ | 4.2 | 1,751 | Yes | – | – | 4.8 km |
| Hotel Orange | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,786 | Yes | Yes | – | 4.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Avalon Palms Agra has family rooms, a cot and an indoor pool, plus a shuttle service. Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal adds babysitting service, family rooms and high chairs. Hotel Marc Royal offers a kids pool alongside an outdoor pool and a spa, with a garden and terrace for downtime between sightseeing.
Avalon Palms Agra · Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal · Hotel Marc Royal
Closest to the centre
Hotel Marygold Agra is 0.4 km from the centre on Shilpgram Rd, the shortest distance on the list. Hotel Raj Shree follows at 0.5 km on Fatehabad Road, with Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal at 0.6 km in Taj Nagri Phase 1. All three keep you close for an early Taj Mahal start.
Hotel Marygold Agra · Hotel Raj Shree · Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal
Top-rated by guests
Foxoso Taj View Hotel scores 4.8 out of 5 from 971 reviews, with a restaurant, terrace and free parking. Hotel Raj Shree scores 4.6 from 476 reviews. Hotel Samovar scores 4.5 from 23,189 reviews, among the most reviewed on this shortlist, and adds a business centre and lifts.
Business and meetings
Hotel Samovar has a business centre and lifts. Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal also lists a business centre and banquet space with express check in. Avalon Palms Agra covers business needs with a business centre, banquet facilities and lifts, alongside free wifi across the property.
Hotel Samovar · Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal · Avalon Palms Agra
Where to stay in Agra
Taj Ganj
The area closest to the Taj Mahal, with many budget and mid-range hotels, restaurants and shops, and convenient for early morning visits to the monument. Maya Hotel & Restaurant sits here on Fatehabad Road in Taj Ganj, offering family rooms, a restaurant and pets allowed, so it suits travellers who want to walk to the monument.
Our picks here: Maya Hotel & Restaurant
Fatehabad Road
A main road leading to the Taj Mahal, lined with upscale hotels and resorts, quieter than Taj Ganj and with monument views from some properties. Hotel Raj Shree, Hotel Samovar, Maya Hotel & Restaurant, Oyo 19535 Hotel Taj Niwas and Hotel Maple Grand all have addresses on Fatehabad Road or Fatehbad Road, within about 1.3 km of the centre.
Our picks here: Hotel Raj Shree · Oyo 19535 Hotel Taj Niwas
Things to do near Agra
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
Hotel Marygold Agra is 0.4 km from the centre on Shilpgram Rd, followed by Hotel Raj Shree at 0.5 km and Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal at 0.6 km. Bhawna Clarks Inn Agra is the furthest at 9.2 km.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Foxoso Taj View Hotel, Hotel Samovar, Crown Courtyard By Naavagat, Maya Hotel & Restaurant, Avalon Palms Agra, Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal, Oyo 19535 Hotel Taj Niwas, Hotel Atulyaa Taj, Hotel Maple Grand, Hotel Marc Royal and Hotel Moti Palace.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Avalon Palms Agra has an indoor pool and a swimming pool. Hotel Atulyaa Taj has an outdoor pool with a pool bar. Hotel Marc Royal has both an outdoor pool and a kids pool, plus a spa.
Are any of these hotels good for families?
Avalon Palms Agra, Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal and Hotel Marc Royal all list family rooms. Maya Hotel & Restaurant also lists family rooms, and Hotel Marc Royal adds a kids pool for younger guests.
Do any hotels allow pets?
Maya Hotel & Restaurant lists pets allowed. Hotel Moti Palace states pets not allowed, so check with other properties before booking if you are travelling with an animal.
Which hotels have the best guest ratings?
Foxoso Taj View Hotel leads with 4.8 out of 5 from 971 reviews, then Hotel Raj Shree at 4.6 from 476 reviews and Hotel Samovar at 4.5 from 23,189 reviews. Several others share 4.4, including Crown Courtyard By Naavagat and Avalon Palms Agra.
Do the hotels offer breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Crown Courtyard By Naavagat, Maya Hotel & Restaurant, Avalon Palms Agra and Hotel Maple Grand. Hotel Ten Square 5 Minutes From The Taj Mahal and Oyo 19535 Hotel Taj Niwas list breakfast in room instead.
How far are the hotels from the Taj Mahal?
Most sit along Fatehabad Road and Taj Nagri, close to the monument. Hotel Marygold Agra is 0.4 km from the centre, Hotel Atulyaa Taj is 600 metres from the Taj Mahal by Taj East Gate, and Avalon Palms Agra is on Taj East Gate Rd.