Home/Where to stay/Gaya/3-star hotels
3-star hotels in Gaya
This shortlist gathers the 3-star hotels of Gaya for travellers who want a clean, comfortable base for the Vishnupad Temple, the Bodh Gaya pilgrimage sites and the surrounding heritage at Rajgir and Nalanda.
Staying in Gaya
Gaya is a temple city on the Falgu river, home to the Vishnupad Temple and the Akshayavat banyan, and the practical gateway to Bodh Gaya, where the Mahabodhi Temple stands about 10 kilometres south. Visitors come for pilgrimage and for the museums, monasteries and historical sites of the region, using the city as a base before moving on to Rajgir or Nalanda. A cluster lies in the Bodh Gaya area, on Gyan Bharti School Road, near Tekuna Farm, opposite the Thai Temple, near the Japanese Temple and behind the Karmapa Mandir, within a few kilometres of the Mahabodhi Temple. The other cluster is around the city and station side, on Gaya Nawada Road, Domuhan Bodhgaya Road, Jaanpur Road Link and Station Road opposite Gaya Railway Station. The first group suits pilgrims and couples on a short break; the second suits travellers arriving by train who want the city centre, the market and the Vishnupad Temple within easy reach.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi
Via Tekuna Farm Gyan Bharti School Rd, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWith 1,423 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating, this Ramada is the most-reviewed 3-star on the list. Families get an outdoor pool with a kids pool and playground, and the fitness centre plus games room cover rainy afternoons. It sits 7.2 km from the centre, and the 24-hour front desk, car rental service and free car parking make Bodh Gaya's temples straightforward to reach.
See Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya MahabodhiThe Buddha Resort
Bit Complex Industrial Area Bodh Gaya, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA resort set 6.0 km from the centre for guests who want activities on site: badminton, bowling and a golf course, backed by a fitness centre and games room. Garden and balcony settings suit couples and families, and currency exchange, car rental and bike rental service simplify day trips. Its 4.6 rating comes from 1,422 reviews.
See The Buddha ResortHotel The Royal Buddha
Near Tekuna Farm, Gaya, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFree Wifi, free car parking and 24-hour front desk cover the practical side. Wheelchair accessible, and at 9.0 km from the centre it sits close to the Bodhgaya temple area.
See Hotel The Royal BuddhaMaya Heritage
Opposite Thai Temple Bodhgaya, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereDirectly opposite the Thai Temple, this heritage-style property places pilgrims within walking distance of Bodhgaya's monasteries. A fireplace, bathrobes and room service add comfort after long days, while currency exchange and a shuttle service help with onward travel. Rated 4.4 from 675 reviews, it suits couples and older travellers who prefer a calm base.
See Maya HeritageThe Royal Residency
Domuhan Bodhgaya Road, Gaya, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe most-reviewed hotel here, with 2,054 guest ratings averaging 4.3. Yoga, a spa and a barber or beauty salon make it a rest-and-recovery stop, and the garden, picnic area and playground keep children occupied. Multilingual staff, a gift shop and shuttle service are useful for international pilgrims, and it lies 8.9 km from the centre.
See The Royal ResidencyBodhgaya Regency Hotel
Near Japanese Temple, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereNear the Japanese Temple, this hotel pairs a fitness centre and gymnasium with a jacuzzi and chapel. Families get babysitting service and family rooms, while car rental service and currency exchange support temple-hopping. Its 4.3 rating draws on 1,379 reviews, and the garden and lounge offer somewhere to sit between outings, 8.8 km from the centre.
See Bodhgaya Regency HotelHotel Manisha International
Gaya Station Campus Road 823001 Gaya, Varanasi, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThe closest hotel to the centre of the shortlist at 3.0 km, and the only one on the Gaya Station Campus Road, which matters if your trip starts or ends at the railway station. Facilities are deliberately few: free car parking, laundry service, dry cleaning service and luggage storage. Wheelchair accessible, with 894 reviews averaging 4.3.
See Hotel Manisha InternationalHotel Bodh Vilas
Behind Karmapa Mandir Bodhgaya, Gaya, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereSet behind Karmapa Mandir, this hotel suits pilgrims who want to be among the Bodhgaya monasteries. Bicycle hire and car parking make short local trips easy, and multilingual staff, a concierge and a restaurant handle the basics. Wedding services and banquet space give it a second life for celebrations. It holds a 4.3 rating from 719 reviews, 7.7 km from the centre.
See Hotel Bodh VilasBodhgaya Seven Inn Hotel n Restaurant
Next To Vietnam Temple, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereNext to the Vietnam Temple, this inn suits longer, self-catering stays: rooms come with a kitchen, refrigerator-style storage and dining space, and there is a restaurant on site. Free Wifi, a lounge and a fireplace make the common areas comfortable in winter. Only 190 reviews, but they average 4.3, and it sits 8.5 km from the centre.
See Bodhgaya Seven Inn Hotel n RestaurantHotel Taj Darbar
Mahabodhi Temple Area Bodhgaya, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereIn the Mahabodhi Temple Area, the closest position to the main shrine of any hotel here, and the most-reviewed after the leaders with 1,848 ratings at 4.2. Bike rental service and car rental service make the surrounding sites accessible, while family rooms, babysitting service and a garden serve those travelling with children. Kitchen and minibar facilities are handy for longer stays.
See Hotel Taj DarbarHotel Mariya International
Jaanpur Road Link Sujata By Pass Road, Gaya, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Coach parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA practical choice for groups: coach parking, a meeting room, banquet space and a business centre are all on hand. Free Wifi, free car parking and free newspapers cover the daily essentials, and the garden and terrace give groups somewhere to gather. At 7.8 km from the centre, it works for pilgrims arriving by bus.
See Hotel Mariya InternationalClarks Inn Gaya
Gaya Nawada Road, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe most-reviewed hotel on this list, with 3,105 guest ratings at 4.1, and one of the closest to the centre at 5.0 km. Night club, karaoke and massage cover evenings, and a fitness centre, game room and jacuzzi fill the day. Pets are allowed, which is rare here, and family rooms and babysitting service suit those travelling with children.
See Clarks Inn GayaHotel Garv Residencia Gaya
In Front Of Power House South Bishar, Gaya, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe closest hotel to the city centre on this entire list, just 1.6 km away, which makes it the obvious base for errands in Gaya itself rather than the temple circuit. Meeting room, banquet space and a business centre serve work trips, while free Wifi and a lounge with free internet access keep you connected. Rated 4.1 from 1,462 reviews.
See Hotel Garv Residencia GayaHotel Viraat Inn
194 Lakshman Sahay Lane Station Road Opposite Gaya Railway Station, Gaya, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Coach parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOpposite Gaya Railway Station, so it suits travellers arriving or leaving by train. A shuttle service, coach parking and multilingual staff ease transfers, and the restaurant, arcade, shops and night club cover meals and downtime without leaving the building. Wheelchair accessible, with 1,019 reviews averaging 4.1, and 3.2 km from the centre.
See Hotel Viraat InnHotel Sujata
Near Japanese Temple, Gaya, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereNear the Japanese Temple, with a jacuzzi and massage service for recovery after long days of walking the pilgrimage route. Rooms include bathrobes, slippers and a refrigerator, and car rental service and currency exchange help with onward plans. At 9.1 km from the centre, it suits guests who want quiet. Rated 4.1 from 925 reviews.
See Hotel Sujata
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,423 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.2 km |
| The Buddha Resort | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,422 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6.0 km |
| Hotel The Royal Buddha | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,420 | Yes | – | – | 9.0 km |
| Maya Heritage | ★★★ | 4.4 | 675 | Yes | Yes | – | 9.1 km |
| The Royal Residency | ★★★ | 4.3 | 2,054 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.9 km |
| Bodhgaya Regency Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,379 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.8 km |
| Hotel Manisha International | ★★★ | 4.3 | 894 | Yes | – | – | 3.0 km |
| Hotel Bodh Vilas | ★★★ | 4.3 | 719 | Yes | Yes | – | 7.7 km |
| Bodhgaya Seven Inn Hotel n Restaurant | ★★★ | 4.3 | 190 | – | Yes | – | 8.5 km |
| Hotel Taj Darbar | ★★★ | 4.2 | 1,848 | Yes | Yes | – | 8.6 km |
| Hotel Mariya International | ★★★ | 4.2 | 672 | Yes | – | – | 7.8 km |
| Clarks Inn Gaya | ★★★ | 4.1 | 3,105 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5.0 km |
| Hotel Garv Residencia Gaya | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,462 | Yes | – | – | 1.6 km |
| Hotel Viraat Inn | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,019 | Yes | – | – | 3.2 km |
| Hotel Sujata | ★★★ | 4.1 | 925 | Yes | Yes | – | 9.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi and The Buddha Resort both provide family rooms, a games room, a garden and an outdoor pool or kids pool. Hotel Taj Darbar and Clarks Inn Gaya add family rooms with babysitting service, so children are looked after while adults use the restaurant or fitness centre.
Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi · The Buddha Resort · Hotel Taj Darbar · Clarks Inn Gaya
For couples
Maya Heritage, opposite the Thai Temple, and Hotel Sujata, near the Japanese Temple, are quiet, walkable addresses close to the Mahabodhi Temple. The Royal Residency offers a spa and yoga, while The Buddha Resort pairs a garden setting with bowling and a bar for an easy evening together.
Maya Heritage · Hotel Sujata · The Royal Residency · The Buddha Resort
Closest to the centre
Hotel Garv Residencia Gaya, Hotel Manisha International, Hotel Viraat Inn and Clarks Inn Gaya sit between 1.6 and 5 kilometres from the centre, with Garv Residencia the nearest. Hotel Viraat Inn is directly opposite Gaya Railway Station, which suits a short break built around the Vishnupad Temple and the market.
Hotel Garv Residencia Gaya · Hotel Manisha International · Hotel Viraat Inn · Clarks Inn Gaya
Pilgrimage stays
Hotel Taj Darbar is in the Mahabodhi Temple area, Hotel Bodh Vilas behind the Karmapa Mandir, Bodhgaya Seven Inn next to the Vietnam Temple and Bodhgaya Regency Hotel near the Japanese Temple.
Hotel Taj Darbar · Hotel Bodh Vilas · Bodhgaya Seven Inn Hotel n Restaurant · Bodhgaya Regency Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Gaya is connected by air through Gaya International Airport, which serves Bodh Gaya and has flights from several major cities. The city is also a major railway junction, with direct trains from New Delhi, Kolkata and other parts of India. By road, Gaya is linked to Patna, the state capital, by national highways. Within the city, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws and taxis are commonly used for local travel, and buses and shared vehicles connect Gaya to Bodh Gaya and other nearby destinations. Bodh Gaya is about 10 kilometres south of Gaya city and is easily accessible by auto-rickshaw or bus.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the city centre?
Hotel Garv Residencia Gaya is 1.6 kilometres from the centre, the nearest on this list. Hotel Manisha International stands at 3.0 kilometres, Hotel Viraat Inn at 3.2 kilometres and Clarks Inn Gaya at 5.0 kilometres.
Which hotels are best for families?
Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi, The Buddha Resort, Hotel Taj Darbar and Clarks Inn Gaya all list family rooms; the first three also offer babysitting service, and the Ramada and The Buddha Resort add a games room and a garden.
Do any of these hotels have a pool?
Yes. Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi lists an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a pool bar. The other hotels on this shortlist do not list a pool among their facilities.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed by most properties, including Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi, The Buddha Resort, Hotel The Royal Buddha, Maya Heritage, The Royal Residency and Hotel Taj Darbar. Hotel Bodh Vilas lists car parking, and Hotel Viraat Inn adds coach parking.
Are there hotels with a spa or fitness centre?
The Royal Residency lists a spa, yoga and massage. Fitness centres are listed by Ramada by Wyndham Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi, The Buddha Resort, Bodhgaya Regency Hotel and Clarks Inn Gaya; Hotel Sujata lists massage, and Bodhgaya Regency Hotel and Clarks Inn Gaya list a Jacuzzi.
Which hotels allow pets?
Clarks Inn Gaya is the only hotel on this shortlist that lists pets allowed among its facilities.
Which hotels are closest to the Mahabodhi Temple?
Hotel Taj Darbar is in the Mahabodhi Temple area, and Maya Heritage sits opposite the Thai Temple; Hotel Sujata and Bodhgaya Regency Hotel are near the Japanese Temple, all in Bodh Gaya, about 10 kilometres south of Gaya city.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
Clarks Inn Gaya has 3105 reviews with a guest rating of 4.1, followed by The Royal Residency with 2054 reviews at 4.3 and Hotel Taj Darbar with 1848 reviews at 4.2.