Shyambazar Travel Guide

Kolkata

Cabins has been a long standing part of #Kolkata food culture. It not only provided seclusion to lovers to spend a while together curtained away from world, but also, in an era, when eating out in public was a taboo for women, they provided for private dining for women. And the fastest moving items in these cabins used to be Moghlai Paratha - paratha folded and fried with egg served with a dry potato curry and salad #GoodEats
Cabins has been a long standing part of #Kolkata food culture. It not only provided seclusion to lovers to spend a while together curtained away from world, but also, in an era, when eating out in public was a taboo for women, they provided for private dining for women. And the fastest moving items in these cabins used to be Moghlai Paratha - paratha folded and fried with egg served with a dry potato curry and salad #GoodEats
early morning in Winter - guess that is the best thing to do when there are no customers. #UrbanJungle
If #streetfood is your choice, #kolkata will spoil you with options. One of the simplest evening snacks is onion slices quoted with a mix of chickpea flour, salt, green chillies and some spices and fried. A cup of tea with this is reenergising #GoodEats
Durga Pujo Madness in the City of Joy! #LordShiva #DurgaPuja #Kolkata #CityofJoy #IncredibleIndia

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Top hotels in Shyambazar

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

5 out of 5
1 JBS Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal
The price is Rp1.789.256 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp1.789.256
Rp2.111.322 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (297 reviews)
I regularly stay at ITC Royal Bengal whenever I visit Kolkata, and since 2022 it has been my preferred hotel for my trips to India. I usually stay for 2–3 weeks each year, and the hotel generally offers a high standard of comfort and hospitality. A special mention to Jay from the Bell Desk, who has ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

4 out of 5
CB 218 Action Area 1C New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp968.994 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
Rp968.994
Rp1.017.443 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
Good place

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

5 out of 5
4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal
The price is Rp2.143.380 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
Rp2.143.380
Rp2.529.188 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (279 reviews)
Amazing hotel, breakfast was lovely, staff are friendly, spa treatments were excellent only thing I would improve is the pool which should be heated. Thanks for a great stay x

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

5 out of 5
Plot No CBD 2 Action Area II New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp1.361.212 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp1.361.212
Rp1.429.272 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (177 reviews)
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata

Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata

5 out of 5
City Center New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp1.380.047 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp1.380.047
Rp1.449.049 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
Staff courteous, generally clean. None of the bathroom sliding barn doors close. Np privacy while in the bathroom.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata
Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
28 Jessore Road, NSCBI Airport, Dum Dum Barakpur West Bengal
The price is Rp753.165 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp753.165
Rp986.523 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Barakpur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
The room was very clean, and with adequate amenities. The staff was vety courteous. The location was extremely convenient (a 6 minute ride to the airport.) Airport transportation was available for a reasonable fee.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Shyambazar

Commonly known as the Portugese Church, The Cathedral of the most Holy Rosary was founded in 1799.  The interior contains beautiful sculptures including 14 Stations of the Cross. Behind the altar, there are the figures of Madonna and Child. #Hometown

Bara Bazar

Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bara Bazar
Built by Prince Ghulam Mohammed in memory of his father Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan Mosque is a landmark absolutely at the center of the #kolkata #Hometown

Esplanade

While you're in Esplanade, take in top sights like Kolkata Panorama and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Esplanade
Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown

Dharmatala

3.5/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Dharmatala
Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown

Taltala

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Taltala
#instone 
Found this intricately carved pedestal made of stone as I was walking through the gardens after breakfast.

Tangra

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Visitors to Tangra enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Milan Mela is worth a stop.

Tangra
Nicco Park showing a lake or waterhole, boating and a park

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.

Salt Lake


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