Hotel Sandalwood
About this stay
Hotel Sandalwood is a 3-star hotel in Amritsar, Punjab.
Looking for a straightforward base in Punjab? Hotel Sandalwood in Amritsar covers the essentials and sits near Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib.
Book Hotel Sandalwood through app.impt.io at the same live rate you would find anywhere else, with free cancellation on most rooms. Every completed booking funds one verified tonne of carbon removal — paid from the standard commission the hotel already covers, never added to your bill.
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom
- Free car parking
- Non smoking rooms
- Parking
- Safe
- Shower
- Slippers
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
Location
Jvm2 8G Amritsar, Amritsar, India.
Open in Google Maps ↗Questions, answered
Where is Hotel Sandalwood located?
Hotel Sandalwood is in Amritsar, Punjab (Jvm2 8G Amritsar, Amritsar, India), close to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib.
How much does Hotel Sandalwood cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is Hotel Sandalwood?
Hotel Sandalwood is a 3-star hotel in Punjab.
Is Punjab better for families or couples?
Punjab works well for families with school-age children because the Golden Temple, Wagah border ceremony and Khalsa Heritage Complex at Anandpur Sahib are all engaging without needing hikes or long drives. Couples tend to prefer the heritage stays in Patiala (Neemrana’s Baradari Palace) and Kapurthala over the business hotels of Ludhiana. There is limited nightlife outside Chandigarh Sector 26 and the Elante Mall area. Honeymooners usually pair Punjab with Himachal, driving on from Pathankot to Dharamshala in about 3 hours.
What should I book early for a Punjab trip?
Book Amritsar hotels 4–6 weeks ahead for any date between mid-November and mid-January, and specifically for Guru Nanak Jayanti when Heritage Street inventory sells out. Heritage properties in Patiala and Kapurthala have 10–20 rooms each and should be booked 6–8 weeks out year-round. Vande Bharat tickets from Delhi to Amritsar open 60 days ahead and the 6am departure fills first. Wagah border does not require booking but arrive by 3pm in winter for a seat.
What is a typical nightly hotel rate in Punjab?
A clean mid-range hotel across Punjab averages ₹3,000–4,500 per night in season. Amritsar sits slightly above this at ₹3,500–5,000 near the temple, Chandigarh and Mohali business hotels are ₹4,500–7,000, and the smaller towns like Bathinda, Sangrur or Hoshiarpur come in at ₹1,500–2,500. Top-end properties like the Taj Swarna or JW Marriott Chandigarh run ₹10,000–18,000. Off-season summer rates knock roughly a third off these numbers.
Is Amritsar walkable?
The walled city inside Hall Bazaar is walkable and cars are excluded within about 500 m of the Golden Temple, so if you stay on Heritage Street you will not need transport for the main sights. Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum are both within a 10-minute walk of the temple. Beyond the old city — to Ranjit Avenue, the cantonment or the airport — you need an auto or cab. Chandigarh, by contrast, is not walkable between sectors; each sector is roughly 800 m across and you will use autos or Ola constantly.
Can I visit Wagah border from Amritsar in an evening?
Yes, Wagah is 30 km from Amritsar, about 45 minutes by road, and the flag-lowering ceremony starts at 4:15pm in winter and 5:15pm in summer. Shared taxis leave from the Golden Temple area around 2pm and cost ₹300–400 per seat return, or a private cab is ₹1,500–2,000. Arrive at least 90 minutes early for a seat; foreigners have a separate faster queue. You are back at your Amritsar hotel by 7:30pm, in time for dinner on Lawrence Road or a second Golden Temple visit.
