Old City
Amritsar
Popular places to visit
Golden Temple
Admire magnificent temples, listen to the infectious sounds of devotional chants and experience a sense of inspiring tranquility at Sikhism’s holiest shrine.
Katra Jaimal Singh Market
Visit this bustling bazaar and bargain with vendors for everything from beaded dresses and tailored suits to jewelry and shoes.
Hall Bazaar
During your trip to Amritsar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hall Bazaar.
Jallianwala Bagh Monument
This memorial park stands as a poignant memorial to the pilgrims and festival-goers who lost their lives during a notorious 20th-century massacre.
Akal Takht
You can find out about the history of Amritsar with a stop at Akal Takht. Add the area's temples or shops to your travel plans.
Gandhi Gate
Find out about the history of Amritsar when you take a trip to Gandhi Gate. Make time to visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Amritsar Day Tour - Golden Temple / Jallianwala Bagh / Wagah
Amritsar Full Day Sight Seeing Tour with Transportation
Amritsar: Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour
Amritsar City Tour (Golden Temple, Wagah Border)
Amritsar Tour with A SIKH (Full Day All Inclusive)
Top hotels in Old City
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Heritage Walk
Perfect location if visiting Darbar Sahib. Staff very very friendly and kind. Clean rooms and full amenities.
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026
Hotel Indus by CSJS group
Clean room. Helpful staff, great location
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026
Stamps Golden Lagoon By Eight Continents
I booked a room for 3, it was huge ! Great location, 3 minutes to Harminder Sahib / Golden Temple, lots of stalls on your doorstep. Fab location, food in the restaurant was delicious. It can be noisy outside, we were on the 3rd floor and very tired and slept well
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
One Earth GG Regency
This stay was completely unacceptable and a major decline from our visit two years ago. We booked two Executive King rooms, both of which failed basic hygiene and comfort standards. The bathrooms smelled like public restrooms, and we found a used, wet towel folded in the bathroom. The TV was blaring ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025
Hotel Pilgrim Near Golden Temple
We Stayed at The Pilgrim Hotel for 6 nights Our room was immaculate all the rooms have been newly refurbished and are lovely Staff were kind and Polite and always willing to help Perfect location for The Golden Temple only 5 minutes walk
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026
Abode By Aliste Hotels Amritsar
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Katra Moti Ram
When in Katra Moti Ram, you can plan a visit to Katra Jaimal Singh Market and Hall Bazaar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Katra Baghing
Katra Baghing might not have many top sights, but Hall Bazaar and Katra Jaimal Singh Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Katra Shersingh
While visiting Katra Shersingh, you might make a stop by sights like Hall Bazaar and Gandhi Gate.
Katra Hakima
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Katra Hakima and surrounding area, you can visit Akal Takht and Gobindgarh Fort.
Ranjit Avenue
Ranjit Avenue might not have many top sights, but Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama and Gandhi Gate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
