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• The Delhi government has released a draft Bed and Breakfast Policy, 2026 proposing formal regulation of small-scale homestay accommodation across the capital.
• The draft permits a maximum of eight rooms and 16 beds per property while introducing Gold and Silver categories based on room standards and amenities.
• Mandatory CCTV cameras, police verification, fire safety systems and guest registration norms have been proposed under the framework.
• Only legally constructed residential properties will qualify, while hotels, guest houses, serviced apartments and banquet facilities remain excluded.
• The Tourism Department has invited stakeholder feedback within 30 days before finalising the policy aimed at expanding affordable tourism infrastructure.
The Delhi government has proposed a new regulatory framework for Bed and Breakfast (B&B) establishments in the national capital, introducing room limits, mandatory CCTV surveillance and stricter safety standards as part of efforts to formalise neighbourhood-based accommodation facilities. The draft “Delhi Bed and Breakfast Policy, 2026” was released by the Department of Tourism in the past week for public consultation. Advertisement
Under the proposed framework, residential properties with a minimum of one room and a maximum of eight rooms or 16 beds will be eligible to operate as B&B units. The draft policy seeks to regulate small-scale homestay-style accommodation while supplementing the city’s conventional hotel infrastructure and creating additional income opportunities for homeowners.
The policy introduces two categories — Gold and Silver — based on room size, sanitation standards, guest amenities, safety arrangements and overall service quality. For Gold category units, guest rooms must have a minimum area of 120 square feet, while Silver category establishments will require rooms measuring at least 100 square feet. The draft also specifies standards relating to ventilation, cooling arrangements, filtered drinking water and attached or dedicated bathrooms with running hot and cold water.
As part of the proposed safety framework, operators will be required to install CCTV cameras at entrances and common areas, maintain guest records and ensure police verification of employees and occupants where applicable. The policy additionally mandates fire extinguishers, smoke or heat detectors, emergency contact displays, first-aid kits and proper locking systems within the premises. Officials indicated that the measures were intended to improve accountability and strengthen safety standards, particularly for women travellers and foreign visitors.
The Tourism Department stated that only legally constructed residential premises would be permitted under the scheme. Applicants must either own the property or possess valid legal documentation authorising operation of the premises as a B&B establishment. Hotels, lodges, guest houses, serviced apartments, self-catering units, banquet facilities and properties with commercial hospitality infrastructure have been kept outside the scope of the policy. Commercial restaurants, bars serving outsiders and hotel-style signage have also been prohibited under the draft norms.
The proposed registration system will function through an online portal operated by the Tourism Department under a self-certification and self-renewal framework. According to the draft, deemed approval may be granted within seven working days after submission of complete documentation and payment of prescribed fees. Authorities, however, will retain powers to conduct inspections and issue rectification notices in cases involving non-compliance. Repeated violations, safety lapses or misrepresentation may lead to suspension, cancellation or blacklisting of registrations.
The government stated that changing travel preferences and rising demand for personalised, community-based accommodation had prompted the move towards a dedicated regulatory structure. Delhi’s tourism infrastructure currently includes large hotel clusters, metro connectivity, an international airport and heritage tourism circuits, though officials noted that travellers were increasingly opting for smaller and locally integrated accommodation formats. The Tourism Department has invited suggestions and objections from stakeholders and residents within 30 days before finalising the policy.
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