Kolkata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New Market showing a city and street scenes
Victoria Memorial featuring a pond, a memorial and heritage architecture
Howrah Bridge showing a bridge, general coastal views and boating
Kolkata which includes street scenes, signage and a city
Dakshineswar Kali Temple featuring religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and night scenes

Where to stay in Kolkata

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Park Street

4/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Camac Street 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
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
Eco Tourism Park showing boating and a lake or waterhole

New Town

4/5(38 area reviews)

New Town is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mother's Wax Museum and New Town Eco Park.

New Town
New Market showing a city and street scenes

Dharmatala

3.5/5(26 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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Ballygunge

3.5/5(13 area reviews)

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

Ballygunge
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Bhowanipore

3/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Camac Street or Ahuja Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.

Bhowanipore
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 2.622.212 ₫ per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
2.622.212 ₫
3.094.210 ₫ total
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
One night in Kolkata before our flight home and wanted to treat ourselves. Fantastic service, all staff very helpful and accommodating, nothing way too much. Pool was quiet and relaxed and a well equipped gym. Breakfast was amazing! Lots of choice with local favourites and our waiter Aditya was amazing ...

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

5 out of 5
Plot No CBD 2 Action Area II New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is 2.314.431 ₫ per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
2.314.431 ₫
2.731.028 ₫ total
20 Dec - 21 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

4 out of 5
CB 218 Action Area 1C New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is 1.863.810 ₫ per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
1.863.810 ₫
1.957.001 ₫ total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)
clean rooms, very helpful staff,

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Starlit Suites Newtown Kolkata

Starlit Suites Newtown Kolkata

3 out of 5
Street 2, Cannal Road Laskarati Bazar Barasat West bengal
Stay at this aparthotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Rabindra Tirtha are located ...
Starlit Suites Newtown Kolkata
MM Hotel and Service Apartment

MM Hotel and Service Apartment

3 out of 5
63A Bright St Park Circus Ballygunge Kolkata WB
Stay at this aparthotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions New Market and Quest Mall are located ...
MM Hotel and Service Apartment
Amã Stays & Trails 25 Farm House

Amã Stays & Trails 25 Farm House

5 out of 5
Vedic Village Plot No.25A Baruipur West Bengal
Stay at this luxury villa in Baruipur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions New Town Eco Park and Eco Urban Village are located ...
Amã Stays & Trails 25 Farm House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kolkata

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
21
5 - Excellent 25%
4 - Good
36
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
23
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Felt very safe. Very busy city do not go expecting peace and quiet. Bustling and not touristy. We loved wandering and walking and seeing the street life. The Victoria monument is stunning and we highly recommend a wander around the sculptures area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It is my birthplace, my root to the city is deep. It makes me nostalgic.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Okay. People are oddly rude. Not all but some especially taxi drivers.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nothing in particular.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Narrow crowded roads it take a lot of time to cover small distances. Comparatively more congested and not a clean city.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

I had last visited Kolkata in 2013 and my wife had visited in 2000. A lot has changed but for the worse.The streets were choked with hawkers particularly, the central areas. Processions and sloganeering were the favorite pastime, it seemed.

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