Best Resorts and Hotels in Hunza and Skardu (2026 Guide)
June 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Where should you stay in Hunza and Skardu? Here is a guide to choosing the right hotel category and area, from budget-friendly standard rooms to premium mountain-view resorts.
Choosing the Right Hotel Category
Hotels across Hunza and Skardu are generally grouped into three categories: standard, deluxe and premium. Standard hotels offer clean, comfortable rooms at the most accessible price point. Deluxe adds better views, amenities and service. Premium properties offer the best locations, often with direct mountain or lake views and higher-end facilities.
Best Areas to Stay in Hunza
Karimabad is the most popular base, putting you close to Baltit Fort, Eagle's Nest viewpoint and most restaurants. Travelers wanting quieter surroundings often choose properties slightly outside Karimabad with unobstructed Rakaposhi views, while those continuing toward Khunjerab Pass sometimes split their stay with a night in Gulmit or Passu in Upper Hunza.
Best Areas to Stay in Skardu
Skardu city center is convenient for day trips to Shigar and Deosai, while properties around Kachura (near Shangrila Resort) offer a quieter, lake-facing alternative just outside the city. Shangrila Resort itself, built around Lower Kachura Lake, remains one of the most iconic stays in the region.
Standard vs Deluxe vs Premium: What Actually Changes
The core itinerary and sightseeing stays the same across all categories, what changes is room quality, view, amenities and service level.
- Standard: clean, comfortable rooms, best value, suitable for most travelers
- Deluxe: better rooms, often with partial views and improved amenities
- Premium: best locations and views, higher-end facilities, suited to honeymoons or special trips
Booking Tip
Hotels in both regions fill up fast during peak summer (June-August) and major holidays, so book 3-4 weeks ahead for the best room categories. The Trekkers Pakistan pre-vets every hotel we book for cleanliness, location and reliability as part of every Hunza and Skardu package.
Frequently Asked Questions
The sightseeing and itinerary stay the same across all categories. The difference is room quality, views and amenities, standard is the most budget-friendly, deluxe adds comfort and partial views, and premium offers the best locations and facilities.