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ETD 2026 · Accommodation & Tourist Spots
Please note: This is a curated reference list of nearby accommodation options shared solely for participants’ convenience. IIT Delhi does not arrange or guarantee accommodation — participants must contact properties directly and make their own reservations. The Institute bears no responsibility for any bookings made with the establishments listed below.
Hotels

Hotels Near IIT Delhi

Within walking distance or a short drive from the IIT Delhi campus.

01

Hotel Shyama International

SDA Market, Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi – 110016  ·  Opposite IIT Delhi Main Gate


Institutional Guest Houses

Institutional Guest Houses

Research institutions in the Qutab Institutional Area and JNU Campus offering guest house facilities for academic visitors. Availability subject to institutional policy — early booking advised.

01

JNU Guest Houses

JNU Campus, New Delhi – 110067  ·  Aravali · Aravali International · Gomti

📞 011-26704730/48  ·  guesthouse@jnu.ac.in

02

NIEPA Hostel

National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, 17-B Sri Aurobindo Marg, NCERT Campus, New Delhi – 110016

📞 011- 26544820

03

NIE Guest House, NCERT

National Council of Educational Research & Training, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Adchini, New Delhi – 110016

📞 +91 8800440559

04

ISI Delhi Guest House

Indian Statistical Institute (Delhi Centre), 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi – 110016

05

ICSSR Chintan Guest House

Indian Council of Social Science Research, JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067

📞 011-49979775  ·  caretaker.icssr@gmail.com

06

DELNET Guest House

Developing Library Network, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070

📞 011-26741302  ·  sangs@delnet.in


Budget & Student-Friendly

Budget & Hostel Options

Affordable stays recommended especially for student participants. Please verify current availability and pricing directly with the property.

01

Heistel Delhi

New Delhi

02

The Desire Hostel

Malviya Nagar, New Delhi  ·  Near Malviya Nagar Metro Station

Booking reminder — Please check room availability, current tariffs, and reservation procedures directly on the official website or by contacting each property. Rates and availability are subject to change; early booking is strongly recommended. IIT Delhi is not involved in any aspect of participants’ accommodation arrangements.
🗺️ Explore
📍 All distances measured from IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas — times are approximate by road
✨ Delhi Attractions
Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat (INA)

≈5.2 km (≈14 min)

Open-air bazaar showcasing Indian art, craft and cuisine with artisans from across the country

Culture🕐 10:30 AM–10 PM · Entry fee
Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar

≈5.4 km (≈17 min)

72.5m high UNESCO World Heritage red sandstone tower built in the early 13th century

Monument🕐 Sunrise–Sunset · Entry fee
National Rail Museum

National Rail Museum

≈5.6 km (≈14 min)

Museum showcasing over 100 vintage locomotives including the world-famous Fairy Queen

Monument🕐 Tue–Sun · 10 AM–5 PM · Entry fee
Kalam Memorial

Kalam Memorial

≈5.6 km (≈16 min)

Museum dedicated to the life and work of India’s 11th President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Monument🕐 Tue–Sun · Entry fee
Garden of Five Senses

Garden of Five Senses

≈7 km (≈20 min)

20-acre sensory park designed with fragrant plants, tactile sculptures and water features

Nature🕐 9 AM–6 PM · Entry fee
Safdarjung Tomb

Safdarjung Tomb

≈7.1 km (≈17 min)

Sandstone and marble mausoleum built in 1754 known for its spacious layout and expansive gardens

Monument🕐 Sunrise–Sunset · Entry fee
Police Memorial

National Police Memorial

≈7.1 km (≈17 min)

Memorial with an 8-metre granite spire honouring police officers who died in the line of duty

Monument🕐 Open daily · Free
Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple

≈8.3 km (≈21 min)

Baha’i House of Worship composed of 27 marble petals open to all faiths

Temple🕐 Tue–Sun · Free
ISKCON

ISKCON Temple

≈8.7 km (≈26 min)

Large ornate temple dedicated to Lord Krishna known for its marble interiors and evening aartis

Temple🕐 4:30 AM–9 PM · Free
Lodi Garden

Lodi Garden

≈8.8 km (≈21 min)

90-acre garden containing 15th-century tombs and monuments from the Lodi dynasty

Nature🕐 6 AM–7:30 PM · Free
National Museum

National Museum

≈9.8 km (≈22 min)

India’s largest museum housing over 200,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history

Monument🕐 Tue–Sun · 10 AM–6 PM · Entry fee
Humayun's Tomb

Humayun’s Tomb

≈9.8 km (≈25 min)

UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first grand garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent built in 1570

Monument🕐 Sunrise–Sunset · Entry fee
India Gate

India Gate

≈10.2 km (≈23 min)

War memorial built in honour of Indian soldiers who died in the Afghan wars and World War I

Monument🕐 Open 24 hrs · Free
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

≈7.5 km (≈17 min)

Museum chronicling India’s democratic journey through the lives of every Prime Minister since Independence

Monument🕐 10 AM–6 PM · Closed Mon · ₹20–₹100
Bangla Sahib

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

≈11.7 km (≈26 min)

One of Delhi’s most prominent Sikh shrines known for its sacred sarovar pool and free community kitchen

Temple🕐 Open 24 hours · Free
Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar

≈12.3 km (≈29 min)

Astronomical observatory built in 1724 featuring 13 architectural instruments for measuring time and space

Monument🕐 Sunrise–Sunset · Entry fee
Purana Quila

Purana Quila

≈13.6 km (≈30 min)

Majestic fort built by Humayun and Sher Shah Suri representing Mughal military architecture

Monument🕐 Sunrise–Sunset · Entry fee
Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid

≈16.1 km (≈43 min)

India’s largest mosque, a grand structure in Old Delhi commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan

Monument🕐 Open daily · Camera fee
Akshardham

Akshardham Temple

≈16.7 km (≈36 min)

Sprawling Hindu temple complex showcasing 20,000+ sculptures and a musical fountain show

Temple🕐 Tue–Sun · 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Red Fort

Red Fort (Lal Qila)

≈17.2 km (≈38 min)

Massive red sandstone UNESCO World Heritage fort built in 1638 symbolizing Mughal grandeur

Monument🕐 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Closed Mon · ₹35–₹550
Azad Hind Gram

Azad Hind Gram

≈40.3 km (≈55 min)

Immersive cultural village showcasing folk music, traditional crafts and cuisines from across India

Culture🕐 10 AM–8 PM · Entry fee
⭐ Day Trip from Delhi
Taj Mahal
⭐ Wonder of the World

Taj Mahal, Agra

White marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

🚗 ≈212 km · ≈4 hours Sunrise–Sunset Friday Closed UNESCO Heritage

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