An Overview of Hotels in Shirdi

With the advent of mobile telephony and internet, most hotels in Shirdi have come up with their websites. Online booking offers some unique advantages to the customers, read ahead to see how…

If you are planning to visit Sai Mandir in the coming days, you must familiarize yourself with the staying options. Although there are many hotels in Shirdi, which offer good facilities at nominal prices still many devotees book, rooms in nearby cities especially Nasik and Aurangabad. They visit Shirdi by taxis, only to stand for hours in queues outside the temple. As a result, they miss out other important programs like Aarti and return halfheartedly. 

Most hotels in shirdi have launched their websites and encourage online bookings. Still, many pilgrims prefer tour packages offered by the travel agents. Most travel agents have tie-ups with lesser-known guesthouses where pilgrims have to struggle for basic amenities like hot water in winters. With the availability of good trains at Sainagar Station, it is better reach Shirdi via train; and book a hotel room directly than pursuing a travel agent.

Some people prefer to book room on phone as it is quite convenient but most hotels in Shirdi avoid giving discounts on bookings made on telephone. This way they try to compensate for the last minute cancellations. Online booking is good for both, the hoteliers get good business and the guests can compare the facilities offered by different hotels. Most hotels also offer free pick-up and drop to the nearest railhead to their guests who confirm their tour program beforehand.