When it comes to travelling and planning the perfect vacation, Indian travellers know what they want. Digital travel platform Agoda has now unveiled what Asians give priority to when it comes to search filters, and honestly, you would be surprised to know that many people now favour choice, culinary convenience and, of course, comfort.
Top Search Filters Used By Indian Travellers In 2026
Agoda is one of the most famous digital travel platforms, and it has now revealed some interesting facts on how Indian travellers are planning their vacations. If you have ever used Agoda, you must know that it offers certain search filters that allow users to narrow down accommodation options based on specific requirements.
Now, the platform has unveiled what Asian travellers prioritise most when searching for accommodation in 2026 by looking at the most-used search filters. Indian travellers give a lot of importance to accommodation type, including breakfast and strong review scores. Here are the top search filters for India in 2026:
- Accommodation type
- Breakfast included
- Review score of 7 and above
- Pay at the hotel
- Free cancellation
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Location score of 9 and above
- Dinner included
- Bathtub
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Travellers Are Prioritising Food, Comfort & Flexibility
Choice of accommodation ranked first at 26% of all filter activity, while the filter for breakfast-included stays is India’s second most searched filter at 14%. Dinner-included stays are also among the top search filters, which highlights that many travellers are giving priority to food across the entire day, not just breakfast.
Swimming pools and bathtubs are also among the top search filters, which means that many Indian travellers in 2026 are giving utmost priority to relaxation and the overall stay experience. The report also points out that travellers want flexibility before, during and after the stay across booking, payment, and stay options. They are interested in free cancellation, refundable and on-site payment choices to reduce stress and booking friction.
Apart from that, many Indian travellers are also giving priority to review scores, location scores and parking as well. This clearly indicates that travellers choose accommodations that can cater to their diverse preferences.
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What is your most-used search filter while booking a hotel? Do let us know in the comments section below!
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What are search filters on digital travel platforms?
Search filters help users narrow down hotel and accommodation options based on a traveller’s preferences and requirements.
How to choose the best hotel for a vacation?
Always choose a hotel based on location, reviews, facilities, and your budget.
Do all hotels provide breakfast?
No, not all hotels provide breakfast, which is why many travellers use the breakfast-included filter while using digital travel platforms.