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10 Best Kolkata Hotels for All Budgets

Sharell Cook, India Travel EXPER

Hotels in Kolkata range from the luxurious to the quirky, with many reflecting the city's colonial charm. The most convenient areas to stay in are around Park Street and Sudder Street, in the city center. Here are 10 of the best hotels in Kolkata to suit all budgets.

1.  The Oberoi Grand

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata. Oberoi Hotels.

Undoubtedly the bestluxury hotel in Kolkata, and often voted the top luxury hotel in India, The Oberoi Grand is the place to stay if you want to indulge yourself in Kolkata. It's high on old world charm, and has a prime central location on Jawaharlal Nehru Road, close to the nightlife of Park Street and shopping in New Market. Double rooms start from around 13,000 ($220) rupees per night, including tax. More »

2.  The Park

The Park Hotel lobby.The Park Hotels.

Anyone who's familiar with Kolkata's history will know that the landmark Park Hotel is over four decades old. It opened in 1967. You wouldn't know it from looking at the hotel though. The Park Hotel is the most happening hotel in Kolkata, and it's a real entertainment destination with multiple restaurants, bars, cafes, and nightclub. It's also sporting a new look after renovations completed in mid 2011. It's possible to get a room there for under 10,000 rupees ($180) per night. More »

3.  Hotel 233 Park Street

Hotel 233 Park Street

A new vintage boutique hotel on Park Street, Hotel 233 has not surprisingly become very popular with guests. The hotel is located on the ground floor of an imposing Colonial mansion near Park Circus. It's delightfully atmospheric and full of old world charm, and most notably is furnished with antiques from the owner's personal collection.  Expect to pay around 6,000 rupees ($100) for a double room, including tax. More »

4.  Jameson Inn Shiraz

Jameson Inn Shiraz

Formerly the Tulip Inn, this hotel had a makeover in 2013 and is now called the Jameson Inn Shiraz.  It's a business class hotel with 41 air conditioned rooms, also located on Park Street. Rooms are modern and attractive, with super comfortable beds and pillows. Some have fabulous city views. Expect to pay around 5,000 rupees  ($85) upwards per night for a double room, including tax. There's a complimentary buffet breakfast. More »

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5.  Sapphire Suites

Sapphire Suites

A lesser known, recently renovated hotel, Sapphire Suites is centrally situated on Lindsay Street opposite the city's famousNew Market (perfect for bargain shopping!). It has 29 contemporary rooms, decorated in minimalist black and white. The cheapest rooms are on the smaller side but they're still very decent. The best rooms are spacious and overlook the clock tower. Rates start from around 4,000 rupees ($70) per night, including tax. More »

6.  Fairlawn Hotel

Fairlawn Hotel

In a word, the renowned family-owned Fairlawn Hotel is unique. It's certain that you won't come across another hotel like it. The hotel's colonial charm, rich history, leafy green setting, and quirky nature make it sought after by those who appreciate the unusual. If you don't mind a few idiosyncrasies, it's likely that you'll enjoy staying at the Fairlawn. The hotel has a central location on Sudder Street, and its outdoor garden bar is THE place to relax. Double rooms cost from 3,500 rupees ($60), including breakfast and tax.Note that the hotel underwent renovation during 2010, so guests can look forward to updated bathrooms and bedrooms.More »

7.  Relax Inn

Relax Inn

A relatively new hotel, The Relax Inn opened in late 2011. It has a peaceful location in south Kolkata's upmarket Ballygunge neighborhood, 15-20 minutes from Park Street and the city center. There are 11 clean and attractively decorated rooms, housed in a converted apartment building. The hotel is particularly popular with foreign guests, who appreciate its notably friendly and helpful staff. Note that it's more like a bed and breakfast though, as it doesn't have a restaurant on the premises. Instead, food can be ordered and delivered from nearby places. Expect to pay around 3,500 rupees ($65) per night for a double room, including tax. More »

8.  RedBrick Residency

RedBrick Residency

RedBrick Residency is a quaint heritage guesthouse that occupies a century old bungalow in an old residential area of south Kolkata called Bhawanipore. It's situated on well-connected Sarat Bose Road (Lansdowne Road), approximately 10 minutes from Park Street and the city center. It's a delightful place to stay, with a sitting and dining room, lounge, veranda, terrace, and classic furnishings from the 1930s and 1940s. There are just four rooms, all with air conditioning and attached bathrooms. Rates are 2,500-3,500 rupees ($45-60) per night for a double, including tax. More »

9.  The Bodhi Tree

The Bodhi Tree

If you're a writer or an art lover, you'll particularly enjoy staying at The Bodhi Tree. The owner, a keen global traveler, is both and the property also has an art gallery on the premises. In terms of accommodations, the Bodhi Tree is an eclectic cross between boutique hotel and homestay. Buddhist spirituality is an underlying theme of the design, and you'll find it to be very tranquil, ambient, and soothing to the soul. Those who want to be close to the city center may find the location, around 25 minutes away in south Kolkata's Swiss Park neighborhood, to be drawback though. There are five rooms and rates start from 2,500 rupees per night. More »

10.  Sunflower Guesthouse

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The Sunflower Guesthouse is one of the better choices for the really budget conscious, especially backpackers. This rambling mansion has 30 rooms of all different sizes and a traveler vibe. It even has a handy location, just off Park Street. Head up to the rooftop at sunset for a great view. The main downside is the poor attitude of the staff at times. Expect to pay around 1,000 rupees ($18) upwards per night, for a non-air conditioned room. Breakfast and tea/coffee are available. Those who are staying in Kolkata for an extended period might want to check out the serviced apartment facilities. More

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