Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Akal Takht
You can find out about the history of Amritsar with a stop at Akal Takht. Add the area's temples or shops to your travel plans.
Gandhi Gate
Find out about the history of Amritsar when you take a trip to Gandhi Gate. Make time to visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Amritsar Day Tour - Golden Temple / Jallianwala Bagh / Wagah
Amritsar: Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Guided Tour
Amritsar Full Day Tour with Wagah Border
Our pick of the best Old City Hotel Deals
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Heritage Walk
The best place to stay when visiting Darbar staff. All of the staff from concierge/bellboys, front reception staff and cleaning crew went over and above to make the stay so memorable and special. The rooms were clean and well maintained.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Indus by CSJS group
Clean rooms, friendly staff and great proximity to Golden Temple
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
One Earth GG Regency
The stay was good The room cleanliness was great Staff was helpful and kind
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Stamps Golden Lagoon By Eight Continents
Nice place people are very kind and friendly comfortable bed and I used decor. Ways to improve to be a little more cleaning as a relates to the bathroom shower toilet clean the floor is a little bit more washing them and dusting other than that very nice recommend.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Pilgrim Near Golden Temple
I spent two nights here. The room and bathroom was clean. I thought it was great budget hotel for the price. Fairly new property. I came in on the late train and it ran about 30 mins late. They arranged transportation for me. The owner even came with the driver and stayed ontop the time to ensure ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Amritsar
Great location.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
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 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
