About OYO Shree Krishna Hotel
OYO Shree Krishna Hotel suits travellers whose timetable is set by a flight. The hotel sits at 18 A Behind Lokenath Temple, Chinar Park, in the Airport and Dum Dum area of north-east Kolkata, with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport about 3.9 km away in a straight line, or 20 to 30 minutes by road. That makes it a practical base for a late arrival, an early departure or a single overnight between connections. Families and business visitors who need a straightforward room close to the terminal use it the same way.
This is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 3.5 out of 5 from 307 reviews. The facilities are the ones that matter on a short stay: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk and room service. Nothing here is aimed at a holiday built around sightseeing in the centre, which lies 11 km or more away. Treat it as a functional stop near the airport, and plan the city day as a separate excursion rather than something on the doorstep.
Location and neighbourhood
Chinar Park sits in the north-east of the city, among the stretches of VIP Road, Kaikhali, Baguiati and Dum Dum Cantonment that grew up around the airport. This is a residential and commercial belt rather than a sightseeing district: shops, offices and apartment blocks, with aircraft noise part of the background. Sights are few in the immediate area. New Town and Eco Park are the closest open spaces, while the old city and the Maidan lie south, well beyond walking distance.
Very little of interest to a visitor is walkable beyond the immediate streets, where you find everyday shops and local eateries. Everything else needs a ride. Park Street is 11.7 km in a straight line and 35 to 60 minutes by road; Esplanade is 11 km; Victoria Memorial is 13 km, 40 to 65 minutes. Sealdah station is 9.3 km and Howrah station 10.8 km. Traffic on VIP Road decides the real timing, so allow a margin rather than trusting the shorter figure.
Mornings here start early, with airport traffic and commuters heading down VIP Road towards the centre. Evenings are quieter, mostly local shopping and food, with the roads easing once the office rush thins. During Durga Puja and Kali Puja weeks the city moves late into the night, and the road between the airport and the centre can stay busy well past midnight. Check the current year's dates and allow extra time for any airport run during those days.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms come with air conditioning, a television, a bathroom with shower, towels and toiletries, and free bottled water. Wi-Fi is listed, which covers basic work such as email and messages. Housekeeping is part of the service, and non-smoking rooms are available, worth requesting when booking if smoke bothers you. The 24-hour front desk is the practical heart of the place for a late arrival: someone is there to hand over the key whatever time the flight lands, and room service means a meal does not depend on finding an open kitchen nearby.
Kolkata's heat is the main thing to plan around. April and May regularly go above 35 °C, and the air conditioning is what makes a room usable in the afternoon. The monsoon, roughly June to September, brings heavy downpours and waterlogging on low roads; a hotel near the airport is a sensible choice then, but keep a buffer before a flight rather than cutting it fine. Winter nights are cool enough that some guests turn the AC off altogether.
Several details are best settled directly with the property when you book: the check-in and check-out times, the room category, whether a non-smoking room can be held, and the hours of room service. If you land very late, give the hotel your flight number and expected arrival so the front desk knows when to expect you. Ask, too, whether the hotel arranges airport pickups or whether you should take a metered taxi or app cab from the terminal.
All 9 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free bottled water
- Housekeeping
- Non smoking rooms
- Room Service
- TV
- Toiletries
Getting there
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport the hotel is about 3.9 km in a straight line and 20 to 30 minutes by road, depending on which exit you take and the state of VIP Road. Use the prepaid taxi counter in the arrivals hall, an app cab, or a metered yellow Ambassador, and insist on the meter in the last case. The drive is short enough that a late landing still gets you to the desk quickly, with time to eat before sleeping.
From Howrah station the road distance is 10.8 km in a straight line, with 35 to 60 minutes typical by road once you cross the river. Sealdah is closer at 9.3 km and 30 to 50 minutes. Both stations are busy at all hours, so keep luggage close and agree the fare or the meter before setting off. Arriving after dark, an app cab booked inside the station area is simpler than negotiating outside the concourse.
The metro is an option if you travel light. Jai Hind Bimanbandar station on the Yellow Line is 2.7 km from the hotel, and Central Park is 4.2 km away. The Yellow Line serves the airport and New Town; for the old city and the Maidan you change onto the Blue Line, with Dum Dum as the usual interchange. Lines and hours are being extended, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on a particular route.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 11.7 km | 35–60 minutes |
| Esplanade | 11.0 km | 35–60 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 13.0 km | 40–65 minutes |
| Howrah station | 10.8 km | 35–60 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 9.3 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 3.9 km | 20–30 minutes |
| Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro | 2.7 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Central Park metro | 4.2 km | 20–30 minutes |
Food and sights near OYO Shree Krishna Hotel
Eco Park in New Town, also called Prakriti Tirtha, is the nearest large open space, 3.6 km away and opened in 2012. It takes a half day at least, with lakes, gardens and long walking paths, and it is at its best in the morning or late afternoon before the heat settles. Kumartuli, the potters' quarter where Durga idols are made, is 8.4 km off and worth timing for July to September, when the workshops are at full stretch ahead of the festival.
Three heritage stops sit within about 9 km. Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar, 8.7 km away, hold the city's Chinese community, the old Chinatown breakfast market and Indian-Chinese restaurants. Marble Palace, 9.1 km, is a private 1835 residence and entry needs a free permit, so check current arrangements first. Jorasanko Thakurbari, 9.2 km, is Tagore's family home and birthplace, now the Rabindra Bharati Museum, and pairs naturally with the Marble Palace on one ride north.
Food in the immediate area is local and everyday, in the small kitchens around Chinar Park and Baguiati. For the recognised places, plan a ride south. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll; Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas cluster around Park Street; Indian Coffee House is on College Street; Nahoum's is inside New Market. Oxford Bookstore on Park Street is the browsing stop, and New Market, opened in 1874, covers most shopping needs in one building.
- Eco Park (3.6 km)
- Kumartuli (8.4 km)
- Tangra & Tiretta Bazaar (8.7 km)
- Marble Palace (9.1 km)
- Jorasanko Thakurbari (9.2 km)
A day from OYO Shree Krishna Hotel
Start with Eco Park, 3.6 km away in New Town. Go early, before the sun hardens, and walk the lakeside paths for a couple of hours. Return to Chinar Park for lunch, since the hotel sits between the park and the airport road. Keep the afternoon light in summer, resting in an air-conditioned room before heading south, because every run into the centre takes 35 to 60 minutes by road and the return is just as slow.
For the afternoon, take a cab to Kumartuli, 8.4 km, and walk the lanes where the idols are built, busiest from July to September. Continue to Marble Palace, 9.1 km, remembering the free permit needed for entry, then to Jorasanko Thakurbari, 9.2 km, for the Tagore museum. The last two sit close together, so a single ride north covers both, but check closing days and permit arrangements before setting out, since both can change.
In the evening, head to Tangra, 8.7 km, for Indian-Chinese food in the old Chinese quarter, or continue to Park Street, 11.7 km and 35 to 60 minutes, for the classic restaurants and a walk under the Christmas lights if you travel in December. Return by app cab rather than hunting for a taxi late at night. Keep the airport run in mind: the drive back is short, but VIP Road can slow without warning.
Booking tips and when to go
Book ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for the Christmas period, when Park Street and Allen Park are lit and the city fills up. Availability tightens in those weeks, so reserve early and check the dates against the current year's calendar. Weekday mornings and evenings are the worst for road time on VIP Road; build the buffer into any airport transfer rather than trimming it at the other end.
The best months for this area are November to February. December and January are coolest, with highs in the mid-20s °C, and February is pleasant. March warms quickly, April and May are hot and humid, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September, with the heaviest rain in July. October rain tails off and November turns dry. Winter mornings can be hazy, so allow for slower traffic on an early flight.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, though cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Insist on the meter in yellow taxis, or use an app cab instead. Drink bottled water; free bottled water is provided in the room. At temples such as Kalighat or Dakshineswar, dress modestly and remove shoes where required. For visas, use the official Indian Visa Online portal before travel.
OYO Shree Krishna Hotel: questions
Where is OYO Shree Krishna Hotel?
OYO Shree Krishna Hotel is at 18 A, behind Lokenath Temple in Chinar Park, in the Airport & Dum Dum area of north-east Kolkata. VIP Road, Kaikhali and Baguiati are close by, and New Town is a short drive away. The city centre is roughly 11 km off, so allow for traffic.
How far is OYO Shree Krishna Hotel from Kolkata airport?
Kolkata airport (CCU) is about 3.9 km from OYO Shree Krishna Hotel in a straight line, usually 20 to 30 minutes by road. This makes the hotel practical for late arrivals and early departures. Allow extra time at peak hours, and note that the front desk is staffed around the clock.
How do I reach OYO Shree Krishna Hotel from Howrah or Sealdah station?
Howrah station is about 10.8 km from OYO Shree Krishna Hotel in a straight line, roughly 35 to 60 minutes by road depending on traffic. Sealdah is closer, at about 9.3 km or 30 to 50 minutes. A metered taxi or an app cab is the straightforward option with luggage.
Which metro station is nearest to OYO Shree Krishna Hotel?
Jai Hind Bimanbandar on the Yellow Line is about 2.7 km from OYO Shree Krishna Hotel, and Central Park is about 4.2 km away. The Yellow Line serves the airport area and links towards the city. Services are expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours.
What facilities does OYO Shree Krishna Hotel offer?
OYO Shree Krishna Hotel provides Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk and room service. Rooms have a bathroom and shower, towels, toiletries and a TV, and free bottled water is supplied. Housekeeping runs during the stay, and non-smoking rooms are available. Confirm details with the desk when booking.
Is OYO Shree Krishna Hotel suitable for families?
OYO Shree Krishna Hotel is a simple three-star property with air conditioning, non-smoking rooms and a 24-hour front desk, which suits families wanting a base near the airport. Rooms are straightforward rather than large. Ask the hotel directly about extra bedding and room configuration before booking, as policies vary.
What are check-in and check-out times at OYO Shree Krishna Hotel?
Check-in and check-out times at OYO Shree Krishna Hotel are set by the property and can change, so confirm them when booking and again before arrival. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, which helps when a flight lands late. Photo identification is normally required at registration.
What is there to see near OYO Shree Krishna Hotel?
Eco Park in New Town is about 3.6 km from OYO Shree Krishna Hotel. Kumartuli, Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar, Marble Palace and Jorasanko Thakurbari are all roughly 8 to 9 km away. The Maidan, Victoria Memorial and Park Street lie further south, around 12 to 13 km, so allow travel time.
When is the best time to stay at OYO Shree Krishna Hotel?
November to February is the most comfortable season for a stay at OYO Shree Krishna Hotel, with cool, dry weather. March to May is hot and humid, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September. Durga Puja, usually in September or October, is the busiest period, so book ahead and check the current year's dates.
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