I’ll be staying in Islamabad for two nights this August insha allah. I’ve searched around on the Internet and have found four reasonable hotels (not too expensive):
I want to save mysself money and go for something more cheaper e.g. Guest Houses such as Continetal house, How would u compare the service at a guest house to a cheap hotel? What is the main difference?
guest houses are usually of lower quality, not as clean or professional. Basically a cheap room. You can bargain with envoy continental, that 5000 rupee a night price is just what they put for foreigners who dont bargain. Im sure if their not busy you can bargain it down to even half that, to 2500 a night, especially if your staying for a longer time tell them your staying for so many nights and to give you their best rate inclusive of taxes (taxes are super high)
Good decision. Spare a 100 bucks for the cab driver and he will carry you to the best guest house. Otherwise he may take you to the guest house where he is commissioned to bring customers.
last year i stayed at a hotel in islamabad and it costed me 2000 per night for an air-conditioned room (u have cheaper options if u dont want an ac)....
it was not so good but i just needed a place to sleep so was good for me....
unfortunately i dont recall the name of the hotel....
am sure u can get cheaper hotels than what u mentioned above; unless if u r really looking for 5 star hotels....