Esplanade Travel Guide
Kolkata
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in Esplanade
Peerless Hotel Kolkata
The hotel was wonderful. I was a solo traveler and felt very safe here. The concierge Amit seemed to be looking out for me. He was very helpful in everyway. I was able to walk to India Museum from this hotel as well as Saint John's Church for the Black hole of Kolkata memorial. The breakfast in the ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Polo Floatel Kolkata
An excellent place to stay right on the river with views of river traffic and bridges. Excellent restaurant service and bar inside and outside with full menu that will also work for more Western tastes. Within a mile of major Indian rail system. One of few or possibly only floating hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Staff and services were great as expected in a five star hotel. I was quickly upgraded to a better room after some system issues, appreciated.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Good place
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata
The staff were very good. Everyone was going the extra mile to please. Thanks
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade
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.
Taltala
While you're in Taltala, take in top sights like Sudder Street and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Bara Bazar
Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sealdah
While you're in Sealdah, take in top sights like Thanthania Kalibari and jump on the metro at Chandni Chowk Station to see more of the city.
Park Street
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.
Minto Park
Discover Minto Park, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Minto Park include Camac Street and Forum Shopping Mall, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Rabindra Sadan Station.
