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De Papae
De Papae is a three-star hotel in Islamabad, about 2.1 km in a straight line from the centre and close to the Saidpur area at the foot of the Margalla Hills. It scores 4.0 out of 5 from 1,826 reviews, with guests praising service and rooms. The main trade-off is a city setting rather than a hillside one, offset by a full list of facilities and easy access to the old village and the hills.
- Hotel
- Islamabad
- Big city
- 600 m
- ★★★
- 4.0 / 5
Who De Papae suits
- Stay typeHotel
- CityIslamabad
- ProvinceIslamabad Capital Territory
- SettingBig city
- Altitudeabout 600 m (Saidpur, from the area guide)
- From central Islamabadabout 2.1 km, straight line
- Nearest airportIslamabad International Airport, about 30 km
- Star class3 stars
- Guest score4.0 / 5 (1,826 reviews)
- Road tripOn the Karakoram Highway road trip: stop 1 of 4 · Next stop Naran
Suits
- Travellers who want a central city base: 2.1 km in a straight line from central Islamabad
- Families: family rooms and cots are listed in the property record
- Guests arriving by air: Islamabad International Airport is 30 km away in a straight line
- People who value service: reviews describe helpful and friendly staff
- Drivers: free car parking is listed in the record
May not suit
- Those wanting a rural or hillside stay: the setting is big city
- Guests expecting a mountain escape: Saidpur sits at about 600 m
- Travellers who need confirmed heating or hot water details: the record is silent on both
Live availability
Seen bookable in the 28 October 2026 scan
The IMPT booking search returned De Papae in the logged-in scan of 28 October 2026, for a check-in on 30 November 2026 (1 night). That shows rooms were on sale for those dates; your own dates are checked live on the booking page. A stay the next scan does not return is dropped from this section.
Season fit
Month by month at Islamabad
- Jangood10.9°C40 mm
- Febgood13.2°C90 mm
- Margood18.4°C88 mm
- Aprgood24.2°C59 mm
- Maypossible30.3°C62 mm
- Junoff-season33.6°C112 mm
- Juloff-season31.7°C220 mm
- Augoff-season29.5°C184 mm
- Seppossible27.4°C80 mm
- Octbest23.2°C24 mm
- Novbest17.4°C18 mm
- Decgood13.1°C25 mm
Month ratings from the Saidpur area guide on this site. Mean temperature and rainfall: NASA POWER, MERRA-2 monthly climatology 2001-2025, modelled at the regional grid; a guide, not a forecast.
The area guide gives October and November as the best months, with January to April and December good, May and September possible, and June to August off. Climate normals for the area show January averaging 10.9°C with 40 mm of rain, rising to 33.6°C in June with 112 mm. October is mild at 23.2°C with 24 mm, and November at 17.4°C with 18 mm, which fits the guide's best months.
The off months are the hottest and wettest: June at 33.6°C, July at 31.7°C with 220 mm of rain, and August at 29.5°C with 184 mm. May is warm at 30.3°C with 62 mm. In Saidpur, the elevation of about 600 m means summers are hot but not as severe as the plains, and winters are cool with occasional rain. Plan city walks and village trips for the cooler months.
The place
Islamabad
De Papae sits in Islamabad, a big-city hotel about 2.1 km in a straight line from the centre. The nearest named place is Saidpur, a village at the foot of the Margalla Hills. Saidpur sits at about 600 m above sea level, so summers are hot but not as severe as the plains, and winters are cool with occasional rain. The old core is a cluster of stone buildings and lanes on a slope below the hills, and the village keeps a distinct character even though it has been partly absorbed by the capital.
In Saidpur, the old village core has narrow lanes, stone walls and a small historic settlement that predates the capital. Around it are terraced gardens and the lower slopes of the hills, which rise steeply to the north and east. Most visitors come for the gardens, the old houses and the walking trails that start nearby. The area is quiet on weekdays and busier at weekends, and the village makes an easy half-day or full-day trip from the city.
Roads
Roads and getting around
On the Karakoram Highway road trip: stop 1 of 4 · Next stop Naran
By road, Saidpur is about 15 to 20 minutes from central Islamabad, and the planned sectors of the city lie a short drive south and west, with markets, museums and the main road network. That makes the hotel practical for a city stay with a short side trip to the old village and the lower Margalla Hills. For onward travel, the Karakoram Highway runs from Islamabad to the Chinese border at Khunjerab.
The city is one stop on a ten-day Karakoram Highway road trip from Islamabad over Babusar Pass to Hunza and the Chinese border, with a detour to Fairy Meadows; the next stop after Islamabad on that route is Naran. Passes on this route are usually open depending on snow, so build in flexibility. Treat any mountain leg as a separate plan from the city stay and check conditions before setting out.
Nearby
What is near De Papae
- Islamabad · about 5.0 km
- Margalla Hills · about 5.6 km
- Rawalpindi · about 18 km
- Murree · about 36 km
- Faisal Mosque and Daman-e-Koh
- Margalla Hills Trail 3
- Truck-art workshops of Rawalpindi
In Islamabad, Faisal Mosque and Daman-e-Koh sit at opposite ends of the city's character: one a vast modern mosque, the other a hilltop terrace in the Margalla Hills. The Margalla Hills rise directly north of Islamabad, a wooded ridge of trails, viewpoints and wildlife on the city's edge, about 5.6 km in a straight line from the hotel. Trail 3 is one of the marked walking routes in those hills, above the city.
Around Islamabad, Rawalpindi is a dense, historic city in northern Punjab beside the capital, about 18 km away in a straight line, and its truck-art workshops are working garages where painters decorate lorries. Murree is a hill station in the outer Himalaya, about 2,291 m above sea level and 36 km away in a straight line, a short climb from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Saidpur itself is the nearest area, with gardens, old lanes and short walks.
Evidence
What the record and guests say
- Family roomsListed in the record
- ParkingListed in the record
Guest reviews
What guests say
Guests describe helpful, friendly staff and a well-trained team, with one naming the manager positively. Service is the most consistent point across the reviews.
“I just wanted to express my gratitude for the excellent service we received.”Daniyal H.One guest calls the rooms spotless and well equipped, and notes attention to detail during a comfortable stay.
“Thank you for ur warm welcome & excellent service.Our stay in Hotel de Papae was very comfortable , spotless rooms and well-equipped…”Tayyab M.Breakfast and dinner are praised, including a breakfast buffet and a dinner described as delicious and plentiful.
“We appreciate all the hard work your team put into making our dinner experience special”Daniyal H.Practical
Heating, power, food and parking
The property record lists air conditioning, a lift, a lounge, a terrace, a restaurant, room service, breakfast, special diet menus and a minibar. It also lists free Wi-Fi, internet access, a business centre, a banquet room, laundry service, housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security.
For families, family rooms and cots are listed in the record, though no guest reviews mention them. Free car parking is listed, again without review mentions. A shuttle service, luggage storage, a safe, smoke detectors, first aid and wheelchair access are also listed. Smoking areas are provided, and non-smoking rooms are listed. Guest reviews mention spotless rooms and a breakfast buffet.
Facilities listed
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Banquet
- Breakfast
- Business centre
- Cots
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free car parking
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Minibar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Sofa bed
- Special diet menus
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Wake-up service
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there
Getting to De Papae
The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport, about 30 km away in a straight line. From there the road journey into the city is not described in the area guide, so allow for city traffic and ask the property about transfers; a shuttle service is listed in the record.
By road, Saidpur is about 15 to 20 minutes from central Islamabad, and the hotel is about 2.1 km in a straight line from the centre. The planned sectors lie a short drive south and west, with the main road network nearby. For mountain trips, the Karakoram Highway runs from Islamabad towards the Chinese border.
Compare
Against the nearest stays within 40 km
| Stay | Class | Guest score | Setting | Distance | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Papae (this stay) | ★★★ Hotel | 4.0 (1,826 reviews) | Big city · 600 m | — | See live price |
| Islamabad Hotel (23447219) | ★★★ Hotel | none yet | Big city · 600 m | 0.6 km away | See live price |
| Islamabad Hotel (4477771) | ★★★★ Hotel | 4.1 (6,490 reviews) | Big city · 600 m | 0.7 km away | See live price |
| Roomy Signature Hotel Islamabad | ★★★ Hotel | 4.5 (3,957 reviews) | Big city · 600 m | 1.0 km away | See live price |
Questions about De Papae
How do you get to De Papae from Islamabad International Airport?
The airport is about 30 km from the hotel in a straight line. The area guide does not describe the road route, so allow for city traffic. A shuttle service is listed in the property record, so ask the hotel about transfers when planning arrival.
When is the best time to stay at De Papae?
The area guide gives October and November as the best months, with January to April and December good and May and September possible. June to August are off, as these are the hottest and wettest months, with July averaging 220 mm of rain.
Does De Papae have heating, hot water and power backup?
The property record does not state heating, hot water or power backup, and no guest reviews mention them. Air conditioning is listed. Ask the hotel directly about heating and hot water before relying on either, particularly in the cooler months.
What does the listing show about meals at De Papae?
The facility list for De Papae names a restaurant, breakfast and room service. Whether breakfast or other meals are included depends on the rate you choose; the booking page shows it for your dates.
Is De Papae suitable for families?
Family rooms and cots are listed in the property record, though no guest reviews mention them. A restaurant, room service, special diet menus and a 24-hour front desk are also listed. Ask the hotel to confirm the family room layout and cot availability for your dates.
What is there to see near De Papae?
Saidpur, the nearest area, has gardens, old lanes and short walks. The Margalla Hills are about 5.6 km away in a straight line, Rawalpindi about 18 km and Murree about 36 km. In Islamabad, Faisal Mosque and Daman-e-Koh are the main city sights.
Is there parking at De Papae, and how is road access?
Free car parking is listed in the property record, though no guest reviews mention it. By road, Saidpur is about 15 to 20 minutes from central Islamabad, and the hotel is about 2.1 km in a straight line from the centre.
Was De Papae bookable in the live scan?
Yes: De Papae came back in the 28 October 2026 scan of the booking search, for a check-in on 30 November 2026. Your own dates are checked live on the booking page, in a new tab.
All Pakistan Stays in Islamabad · All Pakistan Stays · This stay in the hotels section · Saidpur guide
How this page was made: bookability comes from a logged-in scan of the IMPT booking search; facilities, photos and reviews from the IMPT hotel database; distances from coordinates; altitude, months, roads and sights from this site's own pages; climate from NASA POWER where its grid represents the place. The written sections were drafted by an AI model from this record only and checked against it.