Esplanade

Kolkata
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Popular places to visit

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Metropolitan Building

You can learn about the history of Kolkata with a visit to Metropolitan Building. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Metropolitan Building
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New Market

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.

New Market
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New Town Eco Park

Known for its diverse ecological landscapes, man-made lake, children’s play area and musical fountain show, this ecological park is fun for all the family.

New Town Eco Park
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple
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Victoria Memorial

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Victoria Memorial
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Belur Math

Find out about the history of Howrah with a stop at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Belur Math

Things to do

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Kolkata: A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places

P1,991
Per adult
Kolkata: A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places
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Audio Guided Tour Through Dalhousie or BBD Bagh Area, Kolkata

P339
Per adult
Audio Guided Tour Through Dalhousie or BBD Bagh Area, Kolkata
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Kolkata Full Day Sightseeing Including Mother House, Kumortuli and Flower Market

P7,964
Per adult
Kolkata Full Day Sightseeing Including Mother House, Kumortuli and Flower Market
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Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)

P1,991
Per adult
Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)
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Experience Kolkata in 2 Days like never before - Private Tour

P15,928
Per adult
Experience Kolkata in 2 Days like never before - Private Tour
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Kolkata 3-Hour Tour of Kumortuli - The Goddess Beckons

P1,991
Per adult
Kolkata 3-Hour Tour of Kumortuli - The Goddess Beckons
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Top hotels in Esplanade

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
4 out of 5
CB 218 Action Area 1C New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is P2,796 per night from 29 May to 30 May
P2,796
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Rabindra ...
9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
"Had comfortable stay"

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Peerless Hotel Kolkata
Peerless Hotel Kolkata
4 out of 5
12 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is P3,355 per night from 29 May to 30 May
P3,355
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions New Market and Victoria Memorial ...
7/10 Good! (250 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2024

Peerless Hotel Kolkata
Polo Floatel Kolkata
Polo Floatel Kolkata
3.5 out of 5
9/10 Kolkatta Jetty Stand Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is P2,831 per night from 29 May to 30 May
P2,831
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions New Market and Victoria Memorial ...
6.8/10 (66 reviews)
Interesting location
"The location is excellent with fantastic views of the river. One should stay for this reason alone. Having said that, the condition of the hotel needs to be improved. Quite run down in many places. Simple things like good choice of TV channels (especially the News and Sports channels), tissue boxes ..."

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2020

Polo Floatel Kolkata
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
5 out of 5
4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is P5,592 per night from 29 May to 30 May
P5,592
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (195 reviews)
"It is like staying in home in a 5 star Hotel. The Chef Samaresh even prepared some special Home cooked meal for me which was exceptional. The chauffeur Sanjay was very good"

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
5 out of 5
15 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is P5,662 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
P5,662
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (721 reviews)
"Staff & hospitality was outstanding, as usual. Breakfast was very good. Just that guests should be made aware of certain etiquettes, eg gym usage, showering before using the pool & unnecessary screams by the kids should be made aware to the parents so as not to be a bother for guests. If you are ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
5 out of 5
1 JBS Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is P6,291 per night from 29 May to 30 May
P6,291
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (153 reviews)
Great Value for Money
"It started with an upgrade to a one bedroom suite that was so huge that we never felt we are in a hotel. With some amazing restaurants and Spa we had a great time. Gym is so good you crave to go for exercise."

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
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Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade

New Market featuring a city and street scenes

Dharmatala

While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Dharmatala
Very few places can maintain the consistency in their quality of food for more than a century. One such place is this one which not only gave #kolkata many of its firsts, but also ensured that clients stay addicted to their food. The famed mutton chaap, first made by them, is being cooked in their kitchen in slow charcoal fire #GoodEats

Bara Bazar

Travelers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bara Bazar
Awesome vide with amazing food

Park Street

Visitors often come to Park Street for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple and Park Street Cemetery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Park Street Station.

Park Street
Finish dinner with these great dessert. Here is a melange of assorted nuts with grated Khoya. An Arabic delight. #sweetspot

Ballygunge

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Quest Mall or Deshapriya Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.

Ballygunge
A smaller franchise of Pou Chong, Terreti Bazaar #kolkata, Ming Dimsums now offers amazing momos, bao, soups, and much more. A street-side stall and extremely affordable. We ordered the #panfriedchickenmomoswithschezwansauce and #fishporkmushroomballswithhotsoup for a total of INR270 😱

Gariahat

While visiting Gariahat, you might make a stop by sights like Acropolis Mall and Gariahat Market.

Gariahat
Nicco Park featuring boating, a lake or waterhole and a park

Salt Lake

Discover Salt Lake, memorable for its lake views. Popular attractions in Salt Lake include Salt Lake City Centre Mall and Nicco Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bengal Chemical Station.

Salt Lake

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