Policies checked 13 Oct 2026
Booking.com vs Agoda vs MakeMyTrip vs OYO for Ujjain hotels
Short answer: no site is always cheapest. Pick the site whose rules fit your trip — free cancellation if your darshan date may shift, pay-at-hotel if you don't want to pay upfront — then compare the final price for the same hotel on two sites.
कोई एक साइट हमेशा सस्ती नहीं होती — रद्द करने और भुगतान के नियम देखकर चुनें।
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Quick pick for a temple trip
Dates may change?Filter for free-cancellation rates. Goibibo states its 'Free Cancellation' domestic hotels can be cancelled free up to 24 h before check-in.
Don't want to pay upfront?Goibibo 'Pay at Hotel', or a Booking.com rate where the property takes payment.
Book hotels often?Loyalty can matter: Booking.com Genius, AgodaVIP, MMTBLACK, goTribe, One Key (Expedia/Hotels.com).
Watch the final amountSome sites add a convenience fee (Treebo states one incl. 18% GST). Compare the total on the payment page.
Side-by-side: what each platform says
Only facts from each platform's own policy, help or loyalty pages. “Not confirmed” means we couldn't verify it on an official page.
| Platform | Free cancellation | Pay at hotel | Loyalty programme | Fees & taxes shown | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booking.com | On many rates; window set by each hotel ↗ | Often pay at the property ↗ | Genius (free tiers) ↗ | No booking fee; taxes vary by hotel ↗ | 24/7 help ↗ |
| Agoda | Depends on the rate ↗ | Book Now Pay Later on some rooms ↗ | PointsMAX partner points ↗ | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| MakeMyTrip | 'Free Cancellation' rooms on eligible rates ↗ | Not confirmed | MMTBLACK ↗ | Not confirmed | 24/7 helpline ↗ |
| Goibibo | 'Free Cancellation' hotels: till 24 h before ↗ | Pay at Hotel option ↗ | goTribe + goCash ↗ | Not confirmed | 24x7 goCare ↗ |
| OYO | Varies by booking ↗ | Not confirmed | OYO Wizard (paid) ↗ | Not confirmed | 24*7 booking support ↗ |
| Treebo | Depends on plan (e.g. 24 h / 5 days) ↗ | Pay at Hotel needs a part payment ↗ | Treebo Club Rewards ↗ | Convenience fee incl. 18% GST ↗ | Not confirmed |
| Expedia | 'Fully refundable' rates ↗ | Pay Now or Pay Later ↗ | One Key ↗ | Taxes can differ Pay Now vs Later ↗ | 24/7 chat or phone ↗ |
| Hotels.com | 'Fully refundable' filter ↗ | Pay Now or Pay Later ↗ | One Key ↗ | Service fees usually non-refundable ↗ | Not confirmed |
| Trip.com | Only on rates marked free ↗ | Not confirmed | Trip Coins ↗ | Not confirmed | 24/7 chat or phone ↗ |
Policy facts from each platform's own pages, checked 2026-10-13 (↗ = source). Terms differ per room and rate — always read the cancellation line on the booking page before you pay.
Try it: compare one hotel near Mahakal
These are the closest verified hotels by walking time. Open the same hotel on two sites and compare.
| Hotel | Walk to temple | Booking.com | Agoda | MakeMyTrip | All sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FabHotel Raghumani Palace | 5 min | Live price ↗ | Live price ↗ | Search ↗ | Compare → |
| Hotel Manthan Palace | 5 min | Live price ↗ | Live price ↗ | Search ↗ | Compare → |
| Hotel Nandi | 6 min | Live price ↗ | Live price ↗ | Live price ↗ | Compare → |
| Hotel Maheshwari Avenue | 6 min | Live price ↗ | Live price ↗ | Search ↗ | Compare → |
Platform by platform
Booking.com
- Cancellation: Free cancellation is offered on many rates; the deadline is set by each property, and non-refundable rates also exist. Source
- Payment: Payment is usually taken by the property at check-in or check-out unless the confirmation says Booking.com handles payment; a card may be pre-authorised. Source
- Loyalty: Genius has 3 levels; Level 1 is free with an account. Discounts apply at participating properties only. Source
- Fees: Booking.com says it charges no booking fee. Whether taxes and charges are included depends on the property; some are payable at the hotel. Source
- Support: 24/7 phone support for urgent issues plus a 24-hour Help Centre. Source
Agoda
- Cancellation: Free cancellation depends on the rate you pick; cancelling inside the property's policy window is not free. Source
- Payment: Most bookings are paid when made. Book Now Pay Later is offered on some bookings and is charged on the date shown at booking. Source
- Loyalty: PointsMAX lets you earn partner-programme points on bookings. Source
- Fees: Not confirmed on an official page.
- Support: Not confirmed on an official page.
MakeMyTrip
- Cancellation: A 'Free Cancellation, Zero Payment Now' option exists on eligible rates; the card is charged before the free-cancellation deadline. Source
- Payment: Not confirmed on an official page.
- Loyalty: MMTBLACK GOLD and PLATINUM members get a minimum 10% extra discount and upgrades or credits at select hotels. Source
- Fees: Not confirmed on an official page.
- Support: 24/7 dedicated helpline. Source
Goibibo
- Cancellation: On domestic hotels marked 'Free Cancellation' you can cancel free up to 24 hours before check-in; Goibibo adds no cancellation fee of its own. Source
- Payment: Pay at Hotel lets you book with no payment; the hotel collects at your stay. Some hotels need card details. Source
- Loyalty: goTribe tiers give a minimum 10% off stays and 2% goCash (capped). 1 goCash = ₹1. Source
- Fees: Not confirmed on an official page.
- Support: 24x7 goCare support. Source
OYO
- Cancellation: Cancellation terms vary by booking; India refunds are credited in 7–14 working days. Source
- Payment: Not confirmed on an official page.
- Loyalty: OYO Wizard is a paid membership with discounts at Wizard hotels. Source
- Fees: Not confirmed on an official page.
- Support: The India guest policy states 24*7 booking support. Source
Booking direct with the hotel
Some hotels have their own website (we link it on the hotel page when we find one). Direct-booking terms are set by each hotel, so ask about cancellation and payment before you pay.
FAQ
Is Booking.com, Agoda or MakeMyTrip cheaper for Ujjain hotels?
It changes by hotel and date, so no site is always cheaper. Open the same hotel on two or three sites for your exact dates and compare the final amount including taxes and fees before paying.
Which booking sites let me pay at the hotel?
Goibibo has a Pay at Hotel option, and on Booking.com payment is often taken by the property. Agoda offers Book Now Pay Later on some bookings. Availability depends on the hotel and rate.
Which sites offer free cancellation?
All of the major sites sell some free-cancellation rates, but it is set per hotel and per rate. Goibibo states that domestic hotels marked Free Cancellation can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before check-in.
Do these sites charge extra fees?
Booking.com says it charges no booking fee. Treebo states a convenience fee including 18% GST on app and website bookings. For other sites we could not confirm a platform-wide fee statement, so always check the final payable amount on the payment page.