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A castle-like building surrounded by dense forest.

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

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

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.

1. The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

0.4 km from State Museum

Deepali

￥32,780

￥38,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

2. WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa

0.9 km from State Museum

Samit

￥14,586

￥17,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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 multi-level atrium with a central glass ceiling, wooden railings, and a central column.

3. Snow Valley Heights

2 km from State Museum

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￥9,182

￥9,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

4. The Zion Hotel

2 km from State Museum

Bharat

￥5,705

￥6,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of a hill.

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

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

5. Snow Valley Resorts

1.6 km from State Museum

Amit

￥6,787

￥7,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A bar area with a brick wall, bar stools, and a wine rack.

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

6. Hotel Marina

2.6 km from State Museum

Harjot

￥14,137

￥16,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A balcony with a swing seat, a table, and a view of buildings with red roofs.

7. Hotel Kapil

2.7 km from State Museum

Sarabjit

￥3,715

￥3,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A dining table set for two with a view of a sunset over a cityscape.

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

8. Honeymoon Inn

1.7 km from State Museum

Raphael

￥9,802

￥10,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 room with a large window, a red chair, a glass table, and a lamp.

9. Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road

Jakhu Hill, 2.5 km from State Museum

Pierre

￥6,371

￥6,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 wooden-themed room with a bed, a table with a cup and saucer, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

10. Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla

2.4 km from State Museum

Helyn

￥9,189

￥9,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

Jakhu Hill, 2.6 km from State Museum

Basant

￥3,549

￥3,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a sign for 'Hotel Surya'.

12. Hotel Surya

1.4 km from State Museum

Varinder

￥6,443

￥6,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

13. 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

￥5,428

￥5,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

14. Kavin Uphar - The Mall

Jakhu Hill, 2.6 km from State Museum

Deepak

￥2,905

￥3,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

A modern room with wooden furniture, a glass table, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Treebo Varuna with Mountain View, Mall Road

1.2 km from State Museum

David

￥3,898

￥4,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

A wooden staircase leading to a room with a chandelier.

16. Shimla British Resort

0.7 km from State Museum

Lalta Prasad

￥5,089

￥5,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a wall-mounted light, and a power outlet.

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

17. Hotel Chaman Palace

1.5 km from State Museum

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￥2,059

￥2,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious living room with a foosball table, a blue sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a cityscape visible through the window.

A multi-story building with a balcony, surrounded by mountains.

18. The Hosteller Shimla Valley View

1.7 km from State Museum

Bipasa

￥4,610

￥4,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of a cityscape, and a prominent tower structure.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging lights, and a brick wall. There are illuminated stools and a bar counter with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a dining area.

A restaurant with a curved ceiling, wicker chairs, and a glass display case filled with desserts.

19. Hotel Combermere

2.5 km from State Museum

"Access to the mall is the only plus. Furnishings in the rooms are outdated and dirty. I never sat in a sofa before that has no back cushions to support you. No convenient electrical outlets to plug electronics or bedside medical devices like CPAP. Breakfast is same old average tasting buffet. No parking. You may get locked out if you are a late night player. Turns absolutely dark at night even the walkways and stairwells to the rooms, so keep a flashlight on hand. I give 2-3 stars, only for the...

Harbir

￥12,538

￥14,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A dining table with wicker chairs, a waiter, and a guest.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a potted plant, and a view through a glass door.

A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, numbered 3005, and a tiled pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern lounge area with a leather sofa, a small round table, and a glass partition.

20. The Legacy Luxury By Bridge View

2.2 km from State Museum

Sunil Dutt

￥6,065

￥6,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to State Museum

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

Top State Museum Hotel Reviews

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

10/10 Excellent

"All 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."

Regenta Hilltop Shimla

8/10 Good

"Hotel is great, staff very helpfull. I will like to stay here next time. "

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 large, ornate building with a red-tiled roof and multiple arches.

Viceregal Lodge

8.6/10 (22 reviews)

Visit Shimla’s most impressive colonial building located on a hill offering stunning views.

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A memorial with inscriptions and a statue in a forested area.

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 Heights

4. The Zion Hotel

5. Snow Valley Resorts

6. Hotel Marina

7. Hotel Kapil

8. Honeymoon Inn

9. Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road

10. Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla

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

12. Hotel Surya

13. Hotel Asia The Dawn

14. Kavin Uphar - The Mall

15. Treebo Varuna with Mountain View, Mall Road

16. Shimla British Resort

17. Hotel Chaman Palace

18. The Hosteller Shimla Valley View

19. Hotel Combermere

20. The Legacy Luxury By Bridge View

Compare popular hotels close to State Museum

Top State Museum Hotel Reviews

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

Radisson Hotel Shimla

Regenta Hilltop 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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