Old City Travel Guide
Amritsar





Popular places to visit

Golden Temple
Admire magnificent temples, listen to the infectious sounds of devotional chants and experience a sense of inspiring tranquility at Sikhism’s holiest shrine.

Jallianwala Bagh Monument
This memorial park stands as a poignant memorial to the pilgrims and festival-goers who lost their lives during a notorious 20th-century massacre.

Katra Jaimal Singh Market
Visit this bustling bazaar and bargain with vendors for everything from beaded dresses and tailored suits to jewelry and shoes.
Hall Bazaar
During your trip to Amritsar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hall Bazaar.
Akal Takht
You can find out about the history of Amritsar with a stop at Akal Takht. Add the area's shops or temples to your travel plans.
Iskcon Temple
After visiting Iskcon Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Amritsar. Add the area's shops or temples to your travel plans.
Things to do

Amritsar Day Tour - Golden Temple / Jallianwala Bagh / Wagah

Full day Amritsar city tour with Wagah border ceremony

Amritsar City Tour (Golden Temple, Wagah Border)

Amritsar Full Day Tour with Wagah Border
Top hotels in Old City

One Earth City Pearl Amritsar
Nice and close to Golden Temple.. good service clean rooms
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Heritage Walk
Very nice everything special staff thanku for everything
Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Stamps Golden Lagoon By Eight Continents
Easy check in Comfortable rooms especially on 3rd floor First Floor rooms small especially bathroom Very safe and secure Easy to come and go to Golden Temple Restaurant food very good Hotel staff attentie and respond quickly to every request Lovely view of jalian wale baag from room
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Abode By Aliste Hotels Amritsar
Ok
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025

Hotel Indus by CSJS group

Hotel Sarovar Regency
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Old City

Katra Moti Ram
When in Katra Moti Ram, you can plan a visit to Katra Jaimal Singh Market and Hall Bazaar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Katra Baghing
Katra Baghing might not have many top sights, but Hall Bazaar and Katra Jaimal Singh Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Katra Shersingh
While visiting Katra Shersingh, you might make a stop by sights like Hall Bazaar and Gandhi Gate.

Katra Hakima
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Katra Hakima and surrounding area, you can visit Akal Takht and Green Park.

Ranjit Avenue
Ranjit Avenue might not have many top sights, but Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


