Must-see hotels in Bengaluru (Bangalore)

  • Electric Cats B&B

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Well-organised, sociable Electric Cats, close to the buzzing Indiranagar area, has good dorms (including one female-only dorm) with a shared bathroom. All…

  • Casa Piccola Cottage

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Tastefully renovated, Casa Piccola has a personalised brand of hospitality that has garnered it a solid reputation. Its atmospheric rooms, with tiled…

  • Taj West End

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Expect superb service at this very fine hotel, spread over 8 hectares of stunning tropical gardens. The West End dates to 1887, when it was established as…

  • Oberoi

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    The uber-opulent Oberoi is set in lush gardens around an enchanting 120-year-old tree, yet its central location could not be more convenient. It mixes…

  • Tom’s Hotel

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    An excellent place with high cleanliness standards and bright, cheerful rooms, Tom’s allows you to stay in a central location – it's a 15-minute walk from…

  • Laika Boutique Stay

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Hidden down a leafy side street, this welcoming guesthouse is a wonderful choice for those seeking a more local experience combined with style and comfort…

  • JüSTa MG Road

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This intimate, arty hotel has slick and spacious rooms with Japanese-inspired motifs throughout. It's very well located, with a metro station and shopping…

  • Leela Palace

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Swanky Leela isn’t actually a palace (it was built in 2003), but in terms of comfort it's fit for royalty – and golfers (it's next to a course). Gleaming…

  • Hotel ABM International

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This well-run modern hotel, near Anand Rao Circle, has neat, simple, well-presented accommodation, room service and fast wi-fi. There's a popular juice…

  • Hotel Empire International Koramangala

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Located in the trendy Koramangala area, this hotel is a good choice for party people as the area's thick with bars and restaurants. Rooms are decent value…

  • St Mark’s Inn

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Designer hotel with an astonishing marble lobby and immaculate rooms decked out with modern decor and big, comfy beds. The buffet breakfast is quite a…

  • Temple Tree Hotel Wilson Garden

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    A short stroll from Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, this hip hotel has sleek bathrooms and modish design touches. Garden-view rooms have great balconies, and…

  • Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This well-run hotel is 2km north of MG Rd, so it's close to the city's main shopping and entertainment district. Rooms are equipped with all mod cons, and…

  • Hotel Ajantha

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Dependable, affordable budget favourite Ajantha is very close to Trinity metro station and has decent, well-maintained rooms with cable TV. There's a well…

  • Purple Cloud Hotel

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    A smart hotel that's well worth considering as an affordable base handy for Kempegowda airport (15km away). Rooms are modern and contemporary, and the in…

  • Mass Residency

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Run by very hospitable brothers (who are world travellers themselves), this guesthouse has comfortable-enough rooms and a great roof terrace ideal for…

  • Hotel Adora

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    A seven-story budget option (there's a lift) with decent, if functional, rooms near the train station and Kempegowda bus stand. Staff members are friendly…

  • Vivanta by Taj

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    In the heart of the city, this Taj Group hotel has boutique chic and five-star service. The pick of the rooms have rooftop views and a grassy lawn area…

  • Youth Hostel Bangalore

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Popular with Indian students, this old-school hostel has decent dorms (though some have 26 beds!). Budget extra for bucket hot water (₹20), wi-fi (₹20 per…

  • Meditating Monkeys

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This hostel offers a comfy base in a business-oriented city. Rates include a free veg breakfast, wi-fi, tea and coffee, and access to a kitchen and…

  • Cuckoo Hostel

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    Run by and attracting a creative crowd, the Cuckoo has regular craft, art and music sessions and occasional debates about the environment and global…

  • Hotel Empire International

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    The Empire International is somewhat dated, but it's very central and you have the pick of Church St's bars and restaurants on your doorstep. Rooms vary…

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