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Just a 10-minute walk from Mahabodhi Temple and 600 yards from Bodh Gaya Bus Station, Nilam Guest House features accommodations in Bodh Gaya, with a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security, and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a desk. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Wat Thai Buddhagaya is a 13-minute walk from Nilam Guest House, while Great Buddha Statue is 1.1 miles away. Gaya International Airport is 5 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Bodh Gaya, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Bodh Gaya

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrija
    Croatia Croatia
    Great location near Mahabodi temple. Very clean and exceptionally helpfpul and frendly staff. Great value in Bodh Gaya.
  • Trevor
    Egypt Egypt
    Probably our best stay in all of India! We arrived in Gaya on the train after 3am. Sumit the owner waited for us to arrive and helped us navigate with our tuk tuk driver from the station. The location is walking distance to restaurants and...
  • Pin
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Friendly staff, reasonable price, comfortable and clean room, good location
  • Rsggohil
    India India
    This is a peaceful, very clean and budget stay in Bodhgaya near to all important destinations. Run by a very decent generous family this fits more in the category of Home Stay. Situated on the main road but almost away from the road itself...
  • Luis
    Mexico Mexico
    First time in a guest house, location is amazing, summit and his family nice people who are interested in their guest needs. What you see in photos is what you get. I would come back and I recommend this place.
  • Francine
    Belgium Belgium
    If you're looking for a comfortable, convenient, and spiritually enriching experience in this sacred city, look no further than the Nilam Guest House. Sumit Singh's warm hospitality and dedication to his guests will ensure that you have a...
  • Marta
    India India
    Clean, net rooms and building in general. Generous help and service from the owners.
  • Katerina
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The host and his lovely family made our stay in Bodh Gaya exceptional. They were super nice, caring and nothing was an issue. The room was clean, comfortable and we even had hot water, which is pretty rare in India. They also had a spacious...
  • Saurabh
    India India
    The place was clean and near the main attractions . The host was very good and responsive. Only thing to keep in mind if you go during summer or during warm weather go for the AC room only , without AC it is not recommended as it gets very humid .
  • Christian
    Italy Italy
    The guest house is perfectly located, near enough Maha Bodhi temple and yet in a quiet area. Sumit was a very professional and caring host. He helped me arrange holy sites tours and even took me himself to Mahakal Cave with his bike. He also...

Hosted by Sumit Singh

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Sumit Singh
Enjoy the elegance of a by-gone era while staying in this Nilam Guest House.Beautifully decorated and featuring a sweeping staircase, original stained-glass windows, period furniture, and a stunningly unique tiled bathroom. The guest house was lovingly built with tiled floors, high-beamed ceilings, and antique details for a luxurious yet charming feel. 400 m from Mahabodhi Temple, Nilam Guest House is situated in Bodh Gaya and offers free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and a tour desk. The property is set 500 m from Bodh Gaya Bus Station, 1.5 km from Thai Monastery and 1.8 km from Great Buddha 80 ft Statue. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. The guest house offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Nilam Guest House. The nearest airport is Gaya International, 8 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Area info

Amenities of Nilam Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Child safety socket covers

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Soundproof
    • Car rental
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    Nilam Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 4 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    4 - 6 years
    Crib upon request
    Rs. 300 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Nilam Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Nilam Guest House

    • Nilam Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Nilam Guest House is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

      • Room options at Nilam Guest House include:

        • Twin/Double
      • Nilam Guest House is 1,500 feet from the center of Bodh Gaya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Nilam Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.