Built inside a renovated 1960s electronics factory, the Red House is a cultural centre — now open to stay in. Constructed by hand by a-nuclear-physicist-turned-artist with brick and lime, it has been hosting film screenings, exhibitions, and workshops since 2022.
The premises is ideal for those who would like to switch off and escape while firmly still being within the city. One can walk barefoot in the lush Gothic garden, listen to the birds all day, and have a candlelight dinner on the roof!
The space
The private room has two single beds framed by floor-to-ceiling white sheer drapes, a sitting area with cane chairs, a work desk, and a glass-enclosed shower. The flooring is traditional matted throughout, storage is a custom-built with rattan doors, and windows are diamond-shaped jalis. The room connects directly to the kitchen through a door, which guests can keep closed for full privacy. The architecture draws inspiration from John Ruskin, William Morris (after whom in fact the space has been named) and Laurie Baker.
The aforementioned shared attached kitchenette is fully functional and has a mini fridge, 2 induction plates, saucepan, microwave, tea and coffee sachets, milk powder, and sugar. There are all the necessary utensils and cutlery, glasses, cups for you to use as well, of course, all arranged in a rack near the basin (which we would request you to use and keep back as they have been placed).
The walls of the kitchen are deep red, and a sign above the counter reads 'All Sorrows Abandon Ye Who Enter Here' after Dante Alighieri, and we mean it! The Airbnb is designed in a way that one can't help but feel at peace in it. You may in fact not believe you are in Delhi at all - and we're not kidding.
Please note that since we follow Jain customs, only vegetarian food may be cooked or ordered on the premises.
The shared toilet is just outside the room, through an alleyway with exposed brick walls, with a vessel sink on stone counter.
Most rarely in Delhi, our place boasts of a full green courtyard, and is a proper green lung, overflowing with trees, flowering plants, and brick pathways. The aforementioned terrace above has an outdoor dining area under a red pergola strung with fairy lights, and a large Picasso-inspired mural made by 28 Red House artists running all along the wall. It's the kind of place you sit down in for ten minutes and end up staying two hours.
AC, fast Wi-Fi, and power backup are available throughout the property. Free dedicated parking on-site also.
Guest access
Your room is your own private space, with two windows and interior doors that close off the kitchen and courtyard when you need some quiet. The kitchen, courtyard, terrace, and toilet are shared spaces that you are welcome to use freely.
Only registered guests are permitted on the property. No additional visitors allowed.
Other things to note
1. The Red House is very accessible via public transport. The nearest metro station is Jasola Apollo and is only 10 minutes away by auto or cab, bookable via Uber, Ola, or Rapido.
2. The Red House is not currently wheelchair accessible.
3. We would be needing government IDs like passport, license, voter or Aadhaar for all the guests staying. Visa copy required for foreign visitor and Visitor register may need to be signed.
4. Please note, importantly, that the room has a matted floor, and smoking is strictly not allowed, as the mat may burn and cause serious fire hazard. You may step outside the compound to smoke.
5. Grocery and food delivery is widely available through apps like Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit.
Geographically, the Red House is in one of South Delhi's most connected and underrated neighbourhoods — close to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Saket, Greater Kailash, and New Friends Colony.
