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Hotel Sheela

East Gate, Taj Ganj, Agra, India
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Hotel Sheela
Ranked #19 of 95 hotels in Agra
3.0 of 5 stars 233 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Taj Mahal(29)
  • East gate(28)
  • HOT WATER(8)
  • Lonely planet(8)
  • Great location(5)
  • Rooms were basic(4)
  • Very good(4)
  • Ticket office(3)
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Satun
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Hotel Sheela is worth it because from the hotel through East Gate, across the sprawling Mughal gardens, and into the Taj Mahal could take you less than 5 minutes. At a very brisk pace. That's got to be the closest hotel/inn to the big tomb! Room-wise, it's a bit less impressive. For starters, the place is overrun with tiny 4mm... More

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Paris
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

the main advantage of this hotel is its location, literally 30sec walk from the east gate, perfect if you want to see the taj mahal at opening ( but get a ticket before, the ticket booth is 1km before the gate) the little garden is very nice and quiet too, and the food is just ok. that said, the rooms... More

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Berlin, Germany
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is pretty basic hotel, actually more like a motel. we were there in february and the blankets were not warm enough and also you have to wait quite a while for the hot water to turn on. the location is excellent if you want to see the Taj, but at night it is very deserted and there is barely... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Stayed with intrepid. dump but close to Taj east gate for early morning access. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I chose this guest house because it was the Lonely planet top choice. It was also clearly mentioned it was a quieter option from the other backpackers in the Taj Ganj area. I was very surprised by the beautiful garden surrounding the rooms and the fact that it was indeed very quiet! The guest house is located 50m from Taj... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Lonely Planet advises that the Hotel Sheela is a 'Top Choice' - this is probably because the budget options in Agra are simply dire. The Hotel Sheela is comparably an oasis in what is basically a dump. I ensured that I arrived late afternoon to see the Taj Mahal at sunset, then I slept at Hotel Sheela and left first... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

A lovely chilled place away from the hassle of agra's touts. The gardens are the definite bonus and our room was clean and spacious. The price wasn't bad either considering we were right next to the taj! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Honestly, wasn't sure what to expect with the mixed bag of reviews, but overall was impressed. The room was cheap, clean, HOWEVER dont bother paying for a/c as they didnt have it on, you dont need it a fan will work just fine and the hot water shower unfortunately seems to be a hit or miss anyway (they were quick... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

For the budget hotel i think hotel sheela is awsome choice to stay close to Taj... I loved the peaceful environment of the hotel and staff was friendly. The rooms were not luxurious but they were clean. Hotel staff also provided us with mosquito burner when we asked for.. the location is very nice and yes you have to walk... More

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Southsea
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I am suprised that recent reviews of this hotel have not rated it higher. For a budget hotel in India I thought it was great. The room was clean, the staff were helpful, and as everyone else has already said the location is unbeatable - next to the Taj, a 5 minute walk to the rooftop cafes overlooking the Taj... More

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  • Sheela Hotel Agra
Address: East Gate, Taj Ganj, Agra, India
Price range (per night):* S$5 - 8

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