A bustling locality, Paharganj is a favorite destination for shoestring shoppers and it is also dotted with several budget hotels, restaurants, cafes, internet cafes and travel agents. There are many shops here, selling anything from plastic toys and hardware to psychedelic clothing, carvings, bronzes and perfumed sandalwood. Paharganj is also a wholesale vegetable market.

Smyle Inn, Hotel Woodland and Hotel Shivam International are some of the fine budget hotels providing accommodation facilities at Paharganj.