A hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan, is making headlines for charging merely Rs 20 for a night’s stay. Here’s why visitors claim it is the world’s most endearing place to stay.
One location in Pakistan is demonstrating that incredibly economical travel is still possible, despite its drawbacks, at a time when even the most basic hotel rooms may break a traveler’s budget. A stay here is less expensive as a cup of roadside chai, so forget about hostels or capsule pods. Travelers may still get warmth, kindness, and a bed for just Rupees 20 per night, according to a video that went viral of what is dubbed the cheapest hotel in the world. After a travel vlogger disclosed that a night’s stay at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan, costs only 70 Pakistani rupees, or about Rs 20 in Indian currency or 25 US cents, the hotel has gone viral online.
David Simpson, a British travel YouTuber who goes by the internet moniker The Travel Fugitive, recently posted a video of his trip there. “I have stayed in five-star hotels, but the warmth I felt here is incomparable,” he said, describing the encounter as “unreal.” Since then, his message has received millions of views on social media, igniting interest in the modest yet endearing location.
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Named after the ancient inns that originally housed traders traveling the Silk Road, the hotel is called Caravanserai and is situated in Peshawar’s historic district. However, this one has a twist: there are no amenities, air conditioning, or rooms. Rather, visitors sleep outdoors on cots, which are traditional woven beds, that are spread out on the building’s rooftop.
The cost of each bed is about 70 Pakistani rupees each night. Clean sheets, a fan, a communal bathroom, and free tea make up the basic setup. There is a connection, but there is no luxury. Every visitor is individually greeted by the hotel’s proprietor, who frequently tells tales of the establishment’s centuries-old history.
People could not stop talking about the video as it went viral online. Some were astounded by how reasonably priced it was, while others appreciated its simplicity. “You can not even purchase street chai for 20 — this is unbelievable!” said one person. “This property has more heart than most five-star hotels,” someone else remarked. Some made light of the outdoor arrangement, joking that it is “great until the bugs join the party.”
This hospitality was hailed by others as “a reminder that kindness counts more than wealth.” One thing is certain despite the conflicting responses: this small rooftop hotel in Pakistan has captured the attention of people all around the world.
