Centrally Located Hotels in Kolkata

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Planning to visit Kolkata but not sure where to stay? Here is a short guide to various important areas in Kolkata and some of the best hotels in Kolkata in each of these areas.Tourist attractions in Kolkata Centrally located hotels in Kolkata

Previously being known as Calcutta, the erstwhile capital of West Bengal, kolkata fatafat Kolkata is second largest city in India. Some of the important areas and landmarks in Kolkata include the Park Street, Chowringhee, US Consulate, Howrah Railway Station, Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kalighat and Alipore.

Depending on the reason for your Kolkata visit, you may decide to choose to stay in a hotel near these important landmarks. However, if you are looking for centrally located hotels in Kolkata, Park Street and surrounding areas is one of the best places to choose from. It is one of Kolkata's top commercial avenues. See below for hotels in Kolkata near Park Street.

Victoria Memorial Hall, one of the most important tourist attractions in Kolkata, was built to commemorate Queen Victoria. Built in Italian Renaissance style, the hall is a perfect blend of western and eastern style of architecture. Another must visit attraction is the 200-year-old Kalighat temple lying on the banks of the river Hooghly. It is a famous pilgrim centre.

Kalighat regarded as one of the 52 Shakti Peethams of India has Goddess Kalika with a long protruded tongue made of gold as the presiding deity. Howrah Bridge also known as the "New Howrah Bridge" is one of the main landmarks of the city and stretches across the Hoogly River. It is the sixth largest bridge in the world and was renamed to "Rabindra Setu".

Kolkata's Disneyland, Nicco Park, situated at Rajarhat, is an entertainment paradise that is a must see by tourists. Abundant rides such as the Cable Car Toy Train and Water Coaster are popular here. There are many restaurants and eateries within the park that cater to a diversity of Indian cuisines besides a Rose park that can also be enjoyed.

Park Street, Chowringhee/Esplanade, Shakesphere Sarani are the central locations in Kolkata. These areas are near to each other and most of the tourist attractions mentioned above and railway stations and airport are almost equidistant from these areas. A Kolkata hotel in these locations will make your travel comfortable.

Hotel Lytton in Sudder Street is one of the popular 3 star hotels in Kolkata and so is Housez43 on Mirza Ghalib Street. Hotel Gulshan International is one of the top rated budget hotels. Royal Garden is a nice value hotel and is located on the Park Street. Booking a hotel online and in advance will guarantee a room upon arrival in Kolkata. Also make sure to read reviews of hotels in Kolkata.