Pearl Continental Hotel

Islamabad & Rawalpindi


Looking a little frayed around the edges these days, the PC lacks the charisma of Islamabad's swanky Marriott and Serena hotels, but its rooms are still very upmarket and there are several above-average restaurants on site.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Islamabad & Rawalpindi attractions

1. Pakistan Army Museum

0.18 MILES

The Pakistan Army Museum is next to the Army Library (behind the Pearl Continental Hotel). It houses a handful of well-kept galleries exhibiting a limited…

2. Rajah Bazaar

1.69 MILES

The buzzing Rajah Bazaar is a kaleidoscope of people and merchandise spreading in every direction from chaotic Fowara Chowk. You could spend hours…

3. Lok Virsa Museum

6.84 MILES

Lok Virsa Museum houses a fascinating array of traditional handicrafts including embroidered costumes, old jewellery and intricate woodcarvings - it is…

4. Shah Faisal Mosque

9.78 MILES

The eye-popping Shah Faisal Mosque, nestled at the foot of the Margalla Hills, is one of Asia's largest and reflects an eclectic blend of ultramodern and…

5. Daman-e-Koh

10.3 MILES

A picnic spot and lookout in the Margalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh has panoramic views over Islamabad and, on the rare clear day, south to the Salt Range. It's…