Esplanade Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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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

3.5/5(5 reviews)

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

5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(6 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Belur Math

Activities

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Kolkata: A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places

AU$54
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

AU$9
Per adult
Audio Guided Tour Through Dalhousie or BBD Bagh Area, Kolkata
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Magic Hour Tour

AU$63
Per adult
Magic Hour Tour
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Kolkata Full Day Sightseeing Including Mother House, Kumortuli and Flower Market

AU$218
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)

AU$54
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

AU$435
Per adult
Experience Kolkata in 2 Days like never before - Private Tour
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Our pick of the best Esplanade Hotel Deals

Polo Floatel Kolkata
Polo Floatel Kolkata
3.5 out of 5
9/10 Kolkatta Jetty Stand Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
The price is AU$78 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
AU$78
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
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 24 Jan. 2020

Polo Floatel Kolkata
Peerless Hotel Kolkata
Peerless Hotel Kolkata
4 out of 5
12 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
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 9 Mar. 2024

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Peerless Hotel Kolkata
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 AU$81 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$81
per night
30 May - 31 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 25 May 2024

Fairfield by Marriott 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 AU$171 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$171
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 21 May 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 AU$173 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
AU$173
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! (722 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 25 May 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 AU$192 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$192
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 27 May 2024

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

New Market showing a city and street scenes

Dharmatala

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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
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Bara Bazar

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

Bara Bazar
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Park Street

If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple and Park Street Cemetery. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city.

Park Street
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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
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Gariahat

If you're spending some time in Gariahat, Acropolis Mall and Gariahat Market are top sights worth seeing.

Gariahat
Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating 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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