“Refined budget hotel ideal for discerning backpackers, with front-row seats of Toorji Ka Jhalra, an intricately designed stepwell. Fresh rooms feature elegant heritage decor, and there is a relaxed rooftop bar and restaurant with fine views of Mehrangarh Fort nearby. A cosy, practical base!”

Hotel review

Very much a budget option, Stepwell House is brought to you by the same management team as the nearby RAAS hotel, so you can expect excellent service and food to match. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and you don’t get a much better location. Right in the middle of Jodhpur’s Old Town and recently regenerated stepwell area, you are walking distance from all of the action and are surrounded by some of India’s smartest shops: Forest Essentials, Nicobar, and Via Jodhpur to name a few. The Stepwell itself, which every room has an aerial view of, is the centre of much action. Watch as young men (and those old enough to know better) cool off from the hot Rajasthani sun by catapulting themselves into its murky waters. Quite the spectacle. There is also excellent dining at the 360° rooftop restaurant, serving traditional North Indian dishes and tandoori grills. Whilst it has some stiff competition it has to boast one of the best views of Mehrangarh Fort. Guests of Stepwell House also enjoy breakfast at the next door Stepwell Café included in their rate, which has become a real hub for visiting travellers. Freshly baked pastries, eggs to order, proper coffee and juices are on the menu, and you’ll probably find yourself gravitating towards there for a sundowner too.

Megan Lambert
Megan Lambert Review published: 10/31/2018

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Stay amidst the beating heart of Jodhpur, as daily life unfolds immerse yourself in The Blue City's colourful culture
  • Historic

    • Built in the 1740s, Toorji’s Stepwell as it's colloquially known was a popular meeting place for the inhabitants of the Old City
  • Wildlife Area

    • Rao Jodha Desert Park: embark on an early morning guided wildlife tour of this expanse of volcanic rock below the fort walls
  • Museums

    • Jaswant Tharda: sit in the gardens by the small lake, and inside explore the beautifully carved white marble screens
  • Other Activities

    • Bishnoi Villages: take a jeep out the city and explore the remote homes of this tight-knit desert community
  • Riding

    • Horse Riding: an hour's drive away, traverse the beautiful Rajasthani countryside on horseback
  • Restaurant

    • A daily breakfast at Stepwell Café is also included in your room rate
  • Sights nearby

    • Mehrangarh Fort and Chokelao Bagh garden nestled at the bottom;
  • Learning

    • Walking Tour of the Old City can be arranged for guests
  • Downtown

  • Less £

  • Intimate

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Romantic Break

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Lively area

  • Antiques

  • Townhouse

  • Great walks

  • City Style

  • Groups

  • Chic

  • Active Holiday

  • Close to nightlife

  • Child friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Designer Shopping

  • Charming

Facilities

  • Rooms

    15 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    A daily breakfast at Stepwell Café is also included in your room rate
  • Wifi

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Rao Jodha Desert Park: embark on an early morning guided wildlife tour of this expanse of volcanic rock below the fort walls
  • Museums

    • Jaswant Tharda: sit in the gardens by the small lake, and inside explore the beautifully carved white marble screens
  • Other Activities

    • Bishnoi Villages: take a jeep out the city and explore the remote homes of this tight-knit desert community
  • Riding

    • Horse Riding: an hour's drive away, traverse the beautiful Rajasthani countryside on horseback
  • Sights nearby

    • Mehrangarh Fort and Chokelao Bagh garden nestled at the bottom;
  • Learning

    • Walking Tour of the Old City can be arranged for guests
  • Great walks

  • Close to nightlife

  • Designer Shopping

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