OYO Anupama Hospitality

About OYO Anupama Hospitality

OYO Anupama Hospitality is a two-star hotel at 78A Selimpur Road in Dhakuria, a residential pocket of South Kolkata between Gariahat and Rabindra Sarobar. The fit is for slower trips: travellers who want shopping at Gariahat market within reach, Bengali home-style food nearby and days that are not tightly packed. A guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 294 reviews points to a steady, unshowy property. It works as a base for the southern half of the city rather than as a destination in itself.

Expect a straightforward hotel rather than a full-service one: two stars, a modest set of listed facilities and a location that does most of the work. The property lists car parking, wheelchair-accessible areas, laundry service, dry cleaning and luggage storage. There is no pool, spa or in-house restaurant in what is offered. What remains is a practical South Kolkata address from which markets, temples, museums and the metro are a short ride away, with the lake at Rabindra Sarobar close by for an evening walk.

Location and neighbourhood

Dhakuria and Selimpur sit in leafy South Kolkata, near Gariahat market and Rabindra Sarobar lake. The streets are largely residential, with apartment blocks, corner shops and small eateries rather than tourist strips. Ballygunge Phari, Southern Avenue and Lake Market belong to the same southern belt. This is the quieter side of the city, where mornings begin with walkers and tea stalls and evenings belong to neighbourhood families. Selimpur Road itself is a working local street, not a sightseeing circuit, so the pace stays calm.

Local errands are easy on foot, but the headline sights need a ride. Victoria Memorial is 5.5 km away, 20 to 35 minutes by road; Park Street is 5.8 km and 25 to 40 minutes; Esplanade is 7.1 km and 25 to 45 minutes. Rabindra Sarobar metro is 2.9 km from the hotel and Kalighat is 3.1 km, so a short cab or auto ride puts you on the north-south Blue Line. Plan on app cabs or metered yellow Ambassador taxis for anything beyond the immediate neighbourhood.

Mornings here are calm. The lake at Rabindra Sarobar draws walkers, and Gariahat market opens early for fish, flowers and vegetables. Evenings are busier around Gariahat and Ballygunge Phari, where shops stay open late and street food appears. During Durga Puja, usually late September or October, the southern belt fills with pandal traffic and late nights, so allow extra time for any ride. Christmas brings lights and crowds to Park Street, a 25 to 40 minute drive from this address, from mid-December to New Year.

Rooms and facilities

For work trips, the practical items are the listed ones: luggage storage if you arrive before your room is ready, laundry and dry cleaning for longer stays, and parking if you come by car. Cards and UPI are widely accepted across Kolkata, but a two-star property may handle incidentals in cash, so ask before arrival. Confirm whether your room has a desk and dependable in-room work space rather than assuming it, and check that mobile signal is usable where you are placed.

Families should confirm bed configuration and whether a room takes an extra mattress before booking, since room categories are not fixed in what is offered. Late arrivals should tell the property in advance and confirm reception hours, as a small hotel may keep limited night staff. Wheelchair-accessible areas are listed, but lifts, doorway widths and bathroom fittings vary between buildings, so describe your needs and get written confirmation. Luggage storage is useful when a train or flight leaves hours after check-out.

Kolkata's heat and monsoon shape any stay. April and May often pass 35 °C, the monsoon runs roughly June to September and heavy downpours can waterlog streets, so working air conditioning and power backup matter more than floor space. Ask about both when you book. Laundry and dry cleaning help when clothes stay damp for days. Winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality, so confirm that the room's windows close properly and that the fan and cooling work before you settle in.

Getting there

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is 18.2 km from the hotel in a straight line, but the road trip usually takes 55 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. Prepaid taxis and app cabs are available at the airport. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line serves the airport, though the network is still expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current services before relying on it. Allow extra time if you land in the evening rush.

Howrah station, on the west bank of the Hooghly, is 9.4 km away, or 30 to 55 minutes by road across the river. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is 7 km and 25 to 45 minutes. Both are major terminals, so add buffer time for queues at the taxi rank and for crossing the bridge. If you arrive late at night, arrange a cab in advance through the property or an app rather than negotiating at the stand with your luggage.

The nearest metro stops are Rabindra Sarobar at 2.9 km and Kalighat at 3.1 km, both on the Blue Line. A short cab or auto ride reaches either, and from there the line runs north through Park Street, Esplanade and Central. For Victoria Memorial, use Maidan or Rabindra Sadan stations instead. Hours, fares and line extensions change, so check Metro Railway Kolkata on the day. Autos on fixed routes cover many short hops and are simple to pick up along the main roads.

Food and sights near OYO Anupama Hospitality

Kalighat Kali Temple, one of the Shakti Peethas, is the closest sight at 3.7 km; the present temple dates from 1809. Mother House, the Missionaries of Charity home on AJC Bose Road with Mother Teresa's tomb, is 4.8 km away. Both are active places of worship, so go early, dress modestly and keep quiet in the inner areas. Allow a morning for the two together, with a cab between them, and leave time to walk back through the lanes near Kalighat.

South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, is 4.9 km away and offers a quiet hour among the colonial tombs and obelisks. St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847, is 5.2 km, and Victoria Memorial, built between 1906 and 1921 in Makrana marble, is 5.5 km or 20 to 35 minutes by road. The memorial's museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, so check Victoria Memorial Hall before setting out. Its 64-acre grounds reward a slow walk.

Bengali home-style food is the local strength; the small eateries around Gariahat and Lake Market are the places to ask about at the property. For the classic names, Park Street is 5.8 km and 25 to 40 minutes away, where Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas sit along the same stretch. Gariahat market is the address for sarees, fish and street shopping, while Dakshinapan shopping centre and Ballygunge Phari add more browsing within the neighbourhood.

• Kalighat Temple (3.7 km)
• Mother House (4.8 km)
• South Park Street Cemetery (4.9 km)
• St Paul’s Cathedral (5.2 km)
• Victoria Memorial (5.5 km)

A day from OYO Anupama Hospitality

Start early with Kalighat Kali Temple, 3.7 km away, before the queues build, then carry on to Mother House, 4.8 km, to see Mother Teresa's tomb and the small exhibition. Both are short rides from Selimpur Road, and a cab between them saves time. Return towards Gariahat for a late breakfast or an early lunch of Bengali home-style food, then rest through the hottest part of the afternoon, which in April and May is genuinely hot.

Use the afternoon for Victoria Memorial, 5.5 km and 20 to 35 minutes by road. The museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, so check Victoria Memorial Hall first. Pair it with St Paul's Cathedral, 5.2 km away, a short ride north, then South Park Street Cemetery, 4.9 km, if daylight holds. For the return, Maidan or Rabindra Sadan metro stations are near the memorial, and Kalighat station is 3.1 km from the hotel.

Evenings are best kept local. Walk the Rabindra Sarobar lake edge, browse Gariahat market as the lights come on, or take a 25 to 40 minute cab to Park Street for dinner at Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo or Trincas. Indian Coffee House and Nizam's sit further away, near College Street and New Market respectively, so treat them as separate outings. Arrange the return cab before dinner rather than hailing one late on Selimpur Road.

Booking tips and when to go

Book early for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, when the city fills and road times stretch. The five main days run from Shashthi to Dashami; check the current year's dates. Christmas lights on Park Street and at Allen Park draw crowds from mid-December to New Year. Check-in and check-out times vary between small hotels, so confirm yours with the property in writing when you book, and ask for a room away from the road if traffic noise bothers you.

November to February is the easiest season here: November is dry and comfortable, December and January are coolest with highs in the mid-20s °C, and February is pleasant for walking to Gariahat and around Rabindra Sarobar. March warms up, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon from roughly June to September brings waterlogging after downpours. On a summer visit, sightsee early and keep the afternoon flexible.

Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food; cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Yellow Ambassador taxis are metered, so insist on the meter, and use app cabs where that is simpler. Drink bottled or filtered water. At Kalighat and Mother House, cover shoulders and legs and remove footwear where required, and follow notices on photography. For visas, use the official Indian Visa Online portal before travel.

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