Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh · south · 28m
Cradle of Mahayana Buddhism — where the Great Stupa stood 2,200 years ago
Why Special
Satavahana-era Great Stupa (2nd c. BCE) was one of the largest Buddhist monuments. 125ft Dhyana Buddha statue. Kalachakra Museum. AP's designated new capital (under construction).
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good coverage
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: PHC Amaravati. Government General Hospital Guntur — 30km (30 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Vijayawada 35km (1h), Guntur 30km (45min)
Roads: Good state road
Public transport: Frequent buses from Vijayawada/Guntur
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Amaravati — 1 pump. Guntur 30km for more options
Stay: ₹500–3,000/night
10+ options (APTDC-hotel, budget-lodge)
The stay decisions worth flagging in Amaravati.
Amaravati is a capital city under active construction, not a finished destination. No luxury chain is operational here as of April 2026. Every property in the dossier sits in Guntur city or its satellite zones—20-40km from Amaravati proper. If your trip centres on the Amaravati Stupa or Amareswara Temple, budget a 40-60 minute round-trip from any hotel on this list, plus road congestion during festival periods. If your trip is business-related to the new capital precinct, factor the same commute. We'd encourage checking again in late 2026 or early 2027 when the Courtyard by Marriott and Daspalla projects may be operational.
There is no meaningful upgrade path here. The gap between Welcomhotel by ITC (₹4-7k/night) and The Capital Hotel (₹2-4k/night) buys you a gym, a spa, and an ITC badge—not a better location, not heritage, not proximity to the Stupa or the new capital precinct. Until Courtyard by Marriott or Daspalla opens (both government-approved October 2025, 24-month timelines), the ceiling on Amaravati accommodation is a mid-range hotel in Guntur city, 20-30km away.
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Guntur
We pick this as the ceiling option not because it is exceptional—it is not—but because it is the only property near Amaravati with a functional spa, gym, and a chain accountability structure (IHCL/ITC) that enforces baseline service standards. If you are here on government or infrastructure business and need a reliable bed with room service at 11pm, this is the one. Do not expect heritage, cultural programming, or a view of anything significant.
The Capital Hotel
We pick this over Hotel Amarawathi because it has a documented presence on Expedia, MakeMyTrip, and Goibibo—meaning cancellation policies, pricing, and reviews are verifiable before you travel. The conference facilities make it the most practical option for anyone visiting on AP government or business purposes. At ₹2-4k/night, it is the most consistently bookable mid-range option in the cluster near Kanaka Durga Temple.
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