Mizpah

Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi, India
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Mizpah

Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi, India

Escape the noise and bustle of New Delhi with a stay at this cute B&B in the upmarket Safdarjung Enclave

Escape the noise and bustle of New Delhi with a stay at this cute B&B in the upmarket Safdarjung Enclave

Mizpah, nestling in the exclusive Safdarjung Enclave in the south of New Delhi, is a delightful and intriguing marriage of two seemingly disparate cultures – Australian and Indian. Owners Shaun and Caroline have been inspired by their Antipodean hideaway, Mizpah Cottage near Melbourne, to create a little oasis of calm in one of the world’s most dizzying cities, suffusing their Aussie aesthetic with local Delhi influences – and it’s an understated triumph.

With only four rooms, the feel here is more of a family home rather than a traditional hotel or B&B. Anglo-Indian touches flow throughout – colonial-era stylings married with bright, modern décor. Here some comfy rattan chairs under gently whirling ceiling fans, there whitewashed walls with pastel and floral fabrics, everywhere dark woods and block prints. Spice colours and local flora sit happily alongside swathes of cool blue intended to evoke Southern skyscapes. There’s also a little café area, where you can take breakfast before a busy day of exploring, or recharge with some local tea and homemade cake in the afternoon, before it transforms into a chic eatery by night. All in all, it’s a haven amid the chaos or the perfect starting point for your passage to the rest of India.

Highs

  • The location is perfect: conveniently placed for airport access, and just outside the centre of New Delhi; most of the city’s top attractions are never more than a 20-minute taxi ride away
  • Top quality service – the hotel can provide personal guided tours through unexplored New Delhi, arrange for a pedicure, rustle up a quick snack or even have the local tailor come round to measure you up for kaftans
  • A great value find
  • A real home from home vibe, a welcome antidote to the busyness of Delhi

Lows

  • There’s no pool to cool off in the stifling summer months
  • Children are more than welcome but there isn’t much in the way of activities to keep them distracted
  • Limited street car parking available
  • Only 4 rooms so book ahead!

Best time to go

December/January has mild days and cold nights, March to April is warm and glorious and the flowers are in bloom. April to June is suffocatingly hot, and the monsoon season from July to September is wet and sticky. September-December is very pleasant but air quality can be a problem, so these months are not advised for those with respiratory problems.

Our top tips

With so much to do, one of the best ways to explore both the city and the culture is to take a food tour – especially around Old Delhi. There are dozens to choose from and they can include markets, street vendors and cooking classes.

Great for...

Cheap & Chic
  • Boutique B&B
  • 4 rooms
  • Restaurant (open daily)
  • All ages welcome
  • Open all year
  • Pool
  • Spa Treatments
  • Beach Nearby
  • Pet Friendly
  • Disabled Access
  • Car not necessary
  • Parking
  • Restaurants Nearby
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Guest Lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Concierge Service
  • Laundry service
Room:

Rooms

With only four rooms, Mizpah Delhi prides itself on combining a family atmosphere with the accommodation you’d expect from an upscale B&B.

Iris is the Deluxe room and has its own private entrance on the ground floor. It also opens out into the café’s outside space and is the only twin room. Inside it's designed in calming blues and has an ensuite bathroom and a small corner desk.

The Rose Suite, on the first floor, is more spacious and boasts a private living room, ensuite bathroom and outside verandah.

Suite Jasmine is a family room that can accommodate three – the bathroom divides the space between the main bedroom and a separate single room. It also has a small balcony looking down over the local streets.

The Deluxe Room Lily sits on the top floor, is airy and light, and has a beautiful indigo fabric wall and a street-facing balcony.

All rooms come with natural bathroom products, smart TVs, aircon, air purifiers, designer bathrobes and daily cleaning.

Features include:

  • Bathrobes
  • Fan
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room treatments available
  • Safe box
  • WiFi

Eating

Food is almost a national religion in India so you’re spoiled for choice. Mizpah Delhi itself offers an array of home cooking in its cafe – from traditional breakfast to afternoon snacks and dinner. These include hot idlis, grilled sandwiches, lunch thalis and seasonal salads. Vegan and healthy options are widely available.

Most locals and tourists head to nearby Hauz Khas market, a thriving glitzy hub that attracts the trendy and glamorous to its 62 cafes and restaurants. Hauz Khas Social is popular, with its views across the lake and fusion dishes such as the China Box, mezze platter and chilli hot wings. Coast Café is renowned for its Malayali seafood cuisine (slurpy moilees, kokum fish curries) while Yeti boasts gorgeous Himalayan fare (chargrilled mutton and Nepalese thali). Imperfecto is a “jazzy resto-bar” where the music and drinks are the big draw, especially the mocktails and sangria. But the best advice is just to get out and explore.

Features include:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner by arrangement
  • Lunch by arrangement
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurants nearby
  • Vegetarian options
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Activity:

Activities

  • New Delhi is bursting with culture and history – Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque), World Heritage Site Qutub Minar, the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Raj Ghat, Parliament House, endless temples and stunning architecture. Plan ahead, you will NOT have time for everything
  • Safdarjung's Tomb, after which the Enclave is named, is an 18th-century sandstone Mughal mausoleum surrounded by a monumental tomb garden
  • Shoppers should head to Shahpur Jat, an urban village near the ruins of Siri Fort, that has now become a bohemian enclave with artists’ and designers’ studios. Nestling along its mural-painted streets you’ll find everything from teas and Indian-motif pillowcases to saris, tunics and local crafts. The Sarojini Nagar market is also great for browsing. For jewellery and saris try the famous 17th-century market Chandni Chowk
  • Mizpah Delhi is also next door to the Deer Park, the largest in New Delhi, famed for wildlife including peacocks, monkeys, rabbits and deer. Recommended for an early morning walk – or run
  • Humayunpur Village is a mass of laneways, local shopping, temples, street food and village carts, all just a short stroll from Mizpah
  • Treatments such as pedicures and massages can easily be arranged; gym equipment such as mats, bands and weights can be delivered to your room
  • There’s a plethora of tours, both of the city itself and the nearby region; book via the hotel's concierge service. You can get to the Taj Mahal and back within a day!

Activities on site or nearby include:

  • Cooking classes
  • Historical sites
  • Museums / galleries
  • Private guided tours
  • Shopping / markets
  • Yoga

Kids

Children of all ages are made very welcome, and while Delhi is a feast for the senses for any age, we would recommend the city works best for older kids and teenagers. There are extra beds but no baby cots.

Best for:

Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

Suite Jasmine can host a family of three as it has a small second bedroom with a single bed in it. Suite Rose can accommodate a family of four as it has a day bed which can be converted into one or two beds

Extra Beds Available

Families Should Know:

The Humayunpur Local Shopping Complex is only 200 metres away if you need to pick up anything for the kids.

Distances:

  • Airport: 25 minutes
  • Shops: 3 minutes
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Location

Mizpah is situated in Safdarjung Enclave, just south of the Ring Road and north of the Hauz Khas Deer Park, in south Delhi.

By Air:
Delhi International Airport is a major hub and has links to many worldwide airports and most other Indian cities.

From the Airport:
Mizpah is just 25 minutes away from the airport, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service. Or pick up a taxi.

Getting Around:
You can hire cars from the hotel if you are prepared to take on the maelstrom of Delhi's traffic, but taxis and auto-rickshaws are plentiful and reasonably cheap. The local metro can take you around Delhi and the main tourist spots; Bhikaji Cama Place station is a fifteen minute walk from Mizpah.

By Train:
Delhi is a major rail hub, with links to almost anywhere in India. There are 4 main national railway stations – Old Delhi, Nizamuddin (the nearest to Mizpah), Sarai Rohilla and New Delhi.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

Airports:

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport 9.2 km DEL

Other:

  • Beach 999.0 km
  • Shops 0.2 km
  • Restaurant 0.2 km

Our guests' ratings...

Based on 2 independent reviews from i-escape guests

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