Old City Travel Guide
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.
Wagah Border
After visiting Wagah Border, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kiralgarh. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
Durgiana Temple
Stroll around a holy water tank and listen to the enchanting sounds of devotional song as you move between centuries-old temples and spot statues of deities.
Top hotels in Old City
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Heritage Walk
The hotel is within walking distance to the Golden Temple. Staff were friendly. The room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Indus by CSJS group
Clean room. Helpful staff, great location
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Pilgrim Near Golden Temple
Fantastic stay at hotel pilgrim, Sunny the manager couldn't do enough for us, a diamond of a gentleman, hotel is a short walk to the golden temple so an ideal location to be
Reviewed on 27 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 Heaven View
Room was average in size but clean and tidy with all the toiletries and clean towels. Staff was friendly cooperative
Reviewed on 26 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.
