Kolkata

Hotels in Kolkata

Old-world grandeur, endless adda.

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata · Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Once the capital of British India, Kolkata keeps its grand colonial architecture, book markets, sweet shops and riverside ghats alive alongside a busy modern city. It is the main hub for eastern and north-eastern India, and West Bengal received the second-highest number of foreign tourist visits of any state in 2024. Visit in winter for comfortable weather, or during Durga Puja for the city's biggest festival, if you can handle the crowds.

Best time to visit
Winter, November to February, when temperatures are comfortable.
Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Hotels listed
10 · 3 Luxury, 3 Premium, 1 Boutique, 2 Business, 1 Mid-range
Where to stay

10 hotels in Kolkata

10 hotels
Things to see

Top attractions in Kolkata

01

Victoria Memorial

White-marble memorial hall and museum set in landscaped gardens.

02

Howrah Bridge

Iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly, linking Kolkata and Howrah.

03

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Riverside temple complex associated with Sri Ramakrishna.

04

Indian Museum

India's oldest museum, founded in 1814, with vast archaeology galleries.

05

Belur Math

Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, on the west bank of the Hooghly.

Travel tips

Kolkata FAQs

How do I get to Kolkata?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is the main hub for eastern and north-eastern India, with flights across India and to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Southeast Asia and the Gulf. Howrah and Sealdah are the major railway stations.
When is the best time to visit Kolkata?
Winter, from November to February.
Where should I stay in Kolkata?
Sudder Street is the central budget area; luxury hotels include ITC Sonar, Taj Bengal and JW Marriott Kolkata; East Kolkata has newer hotels serving the IT and hospital districts.
How far is the airport from the city centre?
The airport is at Dum Dum, roughly 16–18 km from the city centre (Dalhousie Square).

Travel information sources: en.wikivoyage.org, en.wikipedia.org. Verified 2026-10-12.