Margala View Hotel

Overview

Margala View Hotel earns its keep on two fronts: price and position. At PKR 8,000 to 12,000 per day, it's among the gentler rates in the capital, and it sits right at Faizabad — the Mansehra terminal ... read more

Margala View Hotel earns its keep on two fronts: price and position. At PKR 8,000 to 12,000 per day, it's among the gentler rates in the capital, and it sits right at Faizabad — the Mansehra terminal is 60 metres from the door, which is a real advantage if you're arriving by wagon or heading up toward the hills. The amenities are more generous than the tariff suggests, too. Rooms carry a bed, mattress, attached bathroom and geyser, and the property adds a TV lounge, laundry service and filtered drinking water — the sort of extras that make a multi-day stay easier. Wi-Fi is available throughout. Dawood's Cafe and Restaurant is a stone's throw away when hunger strikes. For guests with academic errands, Preston Islamabad is about 2.3 kilometres off and VU Rawalpindi roughly 2.5, with FAST Islamabad further out. All told, it's a value-minded nightly stay for travellers who want laundry, hot water and a transport hub within touching distance without stretching the budget.