Last updated August 27, 2026

The Art Deco domes and sandstone facade of Umaid Bhawan Palace near Ratanada

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Jodhpur

Where to Stay in Ratanada, Jodhpur

Ratanada sits south of the old city, a quieter residential district near Umaid Bhawan Palace with several converted heritage havelis set behind garden walls. It's a common base for travelers who want space, greenery, and calm rather than being inside the old city's lanes.

What it's actually like to stay here

Quiet and residential — wide streets, garden-walled properties, and little of the old city's market bustle, though it's still only a short ride from Mehrangarh Fort.

Stay here if

Best for travelers who want a calmer, greener base with garden hotels, and don't mind a short rickshaw ride into the old city for its main sights.

Stay elsewhere if

Consider the Clock Tower area instead if you want to walk to Mehrangarh Fort and Sardar Market without a rickshaw ride each way.

Walkability
Walkable within the immediate neighborhood, but Ratanada is spread out and low-density, so reaching restaurants or sights beyond a hotel's own grounds usually means a short ride.
Noise at night
Quiet, with hotels set back from the road behind garden walls; some traffic noise on the main roads connecting to the old city.

Best Hotels in Ratanada, Jodhpur

Daspan House

★★★★
  • 🏆 Our overall pick
  • 🤫 Best for a quiet stay

Our take A small heritage hotel with real garden courtyards, tucked on a side street in Ratanada well away from the old city's crowds.

Highlights

  • Tucked on a side street, with no traffic noise reaching the rooms
  • Multiple courtyards and a lush garden, unusual for a haveli conversion
  • A varied modern restaurant menu, not just set Rajasthani thalis every night

What to know

  • Minimum check-in age of 18 — not a fit for families traveling with young children
  • Set back from the old city, so Mehrangarh Fort is a short rickshaw ride
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Devi Bhawan

★★★
  • 💰 Best value

Our take A 1916 residence turned heritage hotel, built around a large garden and pool that feel far removed from the old city.

Highlights

  • Period antique furnishings throughout, not a modern build styled to look historic
  • A tucked-away Ratanada location that stays quiet despite being near the airport
  • An in-house restaurant serving Indian, Rajasthani, and continental dishes

What to know

  • Set in Ratanada, so Mehrangarh Fort means a short taxi or rickshaw ride
  • A smaller property with limited room categories compared to the area's larger hotels
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Transportation & practical information

Auto-rickshaws or taxis to the old city and Mehrangarh Fort take about 15-20 minutes; Umaid Bhawan Palace and the airport are both close by.

You don't need a rental car in Jodhpur itself — auto-rickshaws and ride-hailing apps cover the old city and outlying areas easily. A car matters more if you're continuing on to other parts of Rajasthan afterward.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ratanada a good base for a first visit to Jodhpur?
It works well if you value a quieter, more spacious stay and don't mind a short rickshaw ride to Mehrangarh Fort and the old city; first-time visitors focused on walking to the main sights may prefer the Clock Tower area instead.

Related areas

The ornate red sandstone Ghanta Ghar clock tower in Jodhpur's old city

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Clock Tower

Best for: Architecture lovers, First-time visitors

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