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WHERE TO STAY · PUDUCHERRY · 006

Where to stay in Puducherry.

6 verified accommodations across Puducherry — no sponsored listings.

Auroville

Auroville Guest Houses

guesthouse

₹1500-5000/night

Pondicherry (Puducherry)

Accord Puducherry

hotel

₹₹₹

Le Dupleix

heritage-hotel

₹₹₹₹

Villa Shanti

heritage-hotel

₹₹₹

Puducherry (Pondicherry)

Palais de Mahe

heritage

₹5,000-12,000

Sri Aurobindo Ashram Guest Houses

ashram

₹500-1,500

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