Dum Dum Travel Guide
Kolkata
Popular places to visit
New Town Eco Park
Explore the great outdoors at New Town Eco Park, a lovely green space in Barasat. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
New Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at New Market during your trip to Kolkata. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is just one of the places to see in Barakpur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Victoria Memorial
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Victoria Memorial during your trip to Kolkata. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Belur Math
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.
Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Biswa Bangla Convention Centre during your trip to Barasat. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Top hotels in Dum Dum
Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG
It was a good option for a transit stay. The hotel is pretty close to the airport making is very convenient to reach. The room and toilets was also neat and clean. Perfectly suitable for a nights stay as transit. Didn’t not get a chance to try any meal.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Northin Hotel Kolkata Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Ethnotel, Kolkata Airport
Very dirty. Bedsheets was not changed after the previous visitor. Bathroom extremely filthy. Do not recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Babul Hotel
Staff was courteous. Room was clean, though the bathroom could have used some deeper cleaner to rid it of the odor of urine. Bed was comfortable. Food I ordered from the in room dining room was very good and came in large portions. This hotel was good for my needs-a place to rest for a few hours ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Green Arcade By Brill Room
Floor was not cleaned properly, bathroom door broken, no housekeeping every day, outside food not allowed, 1 towel allowed per room even 2 or 3 person, when booked mentioned free complementary breakfast but denied to serve complementary breakfast, bedsheet not replaced with new one, seems darty used ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Special shoutout to chef darshini and anushka of Ottico
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dum Dum
Madhyamgram
While Madhyamgram may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aquatica Water Park and Acharya Bhavan.
Dakshineswar
Dakshineswar might not have many top sights, but Bally Bridge and Belur Math are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sodepur
While visiting Sodepur, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica Water Park and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.
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.
Shyambazar
When in Shyambazar and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Kumartuli Ghat or Nakhoda Masjid and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shobhabazar Sutanuti Station or Girish Park Station.
New Town
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.
