What about why stay in a homestay instead of a hotel in manali?

The apple orchards, the river, the walk up to Hadimba Temple or across to Old Manali's cafés, these are things a well-placed home puts you closer to than a Mall Road hotel room ever will. Most homestays here also cook, and a plate of real Himachali food after a day on the Solang or Hampta side is worth more than another café menu.

What about 1. [40-room hotel near manali with bonfire evenings](/listings/mountain-view-hotel-w-bonfire-and-meals-hp)?

The most reviewed stay on this list by a wide margin, closer to a full hotel than a family homestay, with meals and a nightly bonfire included.

What about 2. [dome homestay with an outdoor hot tub, near manali](/listings/dome-homestay-near-manali-with-an-outdoor-hot-tub)?

The one property on this list with its own hot tub, and a genuinely different room shape (a dome, not a standard cottage room) if you want something that isn't the usual Manali homestay format.

What about 3. [14-bedroom whole-property cottage with an orchard balcony, manali](/listings/mountain-views-cottage-w-orchard-balcony-hp)?

Booked as a flat rate for the whole house, sized for a big group, with snow-peak views from the balcony.

What about 4. [5-bedroom house near hadimba temple, manali](/listings/5-bedroom-house-with-mountain-view-near-hadimba-temple)?

Walking distance to one of Manali's most-visited landmarks, useful if you'd rather not depend on a taxi for the town's biggest sight.

What about 5. [8-bedroom cottage with home meals, palchan](/listings/mountain-view-cottages-w-home-meals-hp)?

Palchan sits on the road up to Solang, a good base if Solang Valley is the main reason for the trip.

What about 6. [3-bedroom whole-property cottage, simsa](/listings/mountain-view-cottage-w-food-and-hospitality-hp)?

A small, whole-property home, a fit for a couple or a small family wanting a quieter corner outside central Manali.

What about 7. [10-bedroom homestay in manali](/listings/homestay-w-views-scrumptious-food-and-staff-hp)?

Consistently cited for the host's cooking specifically, at a mid-range price point.

What about 8. [4-bedroom stay near the hampta pass trailhead](/listings/manali-house-himachal-valley-views-chill-vibes)?

The closest property on this list to the Hampta Pass trek, useful if that's the actual reason for the trip rather than Manali town itself.

What about 9. [premium stay on the kullu-naggar-manali road](/listings/manali-house-himachal-mountain-views-lucky-s-hospitality)?

The highest priced property on this list, positioned on the scenic road toward Naggar castle rather than in central Manali.

What about 10. [4-bedroom whole-property homestay with an open terrace, manali](/listings/homestay-w-home-meals-and-playful-dog-hp)?

An open terrace built for a group gathering, and a resident dog guests mention often, a fit for a small group wanting a homier stay over a hotel.

What about 11. [3-bedroom homestay with balcony views, aleo](/listings/manali-house-himachal-balcony-views-mountain-air)?

A quieter Aleo location away from central Manali's crowds, with local Himachali cooking.

What about 12. [7-bedroom homestay with orchard views, manali](/listings/homestay-w-snow-mountain-views-and-orchards-hp)?

Set among apple orchards with snow-peak views, one of the more affordable options on this list.

What about frequently asked questions?

Should I stay in Old Manali or central Manali?

Journal/Homestay Guides

4 min read · 27 May 2026

12 Best Homestays in Manali & Old Manali (2026). Real Reviews, Verified by Fursat

12 Google-rated 4.3+ homestays in Manali, ranked by real review count, with starting prices and what each is actually good for. Booked directly on WhatsApp.