PTCL Rest House Shimla Hill

Overview

Up on Shimla Hill, away from the campus crush of Mandian, the PTCL Rest House trades close-to-college convenience for a calmer, more elevated setting in Abbottabad. It's the pick for guests who'd rath... read more

Up on Shimla Hill, away from the campus crush of Mandian, the PTCL Rest House trades close-to-college convenience for a calmer, more elevated setting in Abbottabad. It's the pick for guests who'd rather be near the cantonment side of town, close to the Public Library, C.M.H. and Cantonment Plaza, than a short walk from the universities, which sit around five and a half kilometres off. The comfort level reflects that: air conditioning for the warmer months, UPS power backup to ride out outages, and geysers for hot water when the hills turn cool. Rooms come with beds and mattresses provided, filtered drinking water is available, and there's parking on site along with Wi-Fi throughout. Nightly rates run from PKR 12,000 to PKR 16,000, placing this at the higher end and squarely aimed at guests who want a quieter, better-appointed rest house rather than a budget room. If you're visiting Abbottabad for work or a getaway and prize peace, backup power and a cooler part of the city, this hillside stay delivers on all three.