Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage red sandstone fortress of the Mughal Empire, built by Emperor Akbar from 1565 and serving as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for generations, its Diwan-i-Khas hall of private audience, the marble Khas Mahal palace, and the Musamman Burj tower from which the imprisoned Shah Jahan could see the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River creating one of history's most poignant royal scenes. The 3 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 1.6 km of Agra Fort, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.