About Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat
Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat sits on Leela Roy Sarani, off Gariahat Road in Ekdalia, in the leafy southern part of the city. The address suits slower trips rather than sprinted sightseeing: shoppers working through Gariahat market, travellers who want Bengali home-style food at close range, and anyone who prefers a quiet residential base to the noise of the centre. Couples and small families on a few days in Kolkata fit here comfortably, and so do people returning to the city to see relatives in Ballygunge.
This is a three-star hotel, so expect a straightforward, well-run city property rather than resort trappings. Guests have scored it 4.6 out of 5 across 520 reviews, which suggests the basics are handled consistently. The listed facilities are practical: Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, parking, lifts, wheelchair-accessible areas, laundry service and a smoking area. Room types, views and any dining arrangements are best confirmed with the property directly before booking, since a small hotel can change what it offers from season to season.
Location and neighbourhood
Gariahat is one of South Kolkata's busiest shopping stretches, and the streets behind it turn residential very quickly. Ekdalia, where the hotel stands, is a lane-and-greenery sort of quarter: low buildings, trees, neighbourhood shops and a steady local rhythm. The area is known for Gariahat market, with its sarees, fish counters and street stalls, and for Rabindra Sarobar, the lake and parkland a little to the south. Ballygunge Phari, Lake Market, Dakshinapan and Southern Avenue all sit within the same broad southern belt.
Everyday needs are close at hand: tea, snacks, pharmacies and market shopping are part of the immediate streetscape. The bigger set pieces need a ride. Victoria Memorial is 3.6 km away in a straight line, 15 to 30 minutes by road; Park Street is 3.8 km, 20 to 30 minutes; Esplanade is 5.1 km, 20 to 35 minutes. Kalighat Temple, at 2.4 km, is the nearest of the well-known sights and can be reached by auto-rickshaw or a short cab hop.
Mornings here are quiet and practical: traders setting up, walkers heading for Rabindra Sarobar, tea stalls opening. Evenings bring the shopping crowd to Gariahat and a slower, family mood on the residential lanes. During Durga Puja, usually late September or October, the southern belt fills with pandal-hoppers and traffic thickens after dark; check the current year's dates before fixing plans. Christmas and New Year are gentler in this quarter than around Park Street, though the markets stay busy.
Rooms and facilities
The 24-hour front desk matters most on a late arrival, whether you land at the airport close to midnight or step off a train at Sealdah after dark. Wi-Fi covers the working basics, so a business traveller can answer mail without leaving the building. Lifts serve the upper floors, which helps with luggage after a long journey. Parking, including free car parking as listed, is useful if you are travelling by your own vehicle or a hired car kept through the day.
Families tend to want space and a predictable routine, and a three-star property of this size usually delivers both. Wheelchair-accessible areas are listed, so ask which routes and facilities are step-free if that matters to your group. Kolkata's heat is the practical issue from April to May, and the monsoon from roughly June to September brings heavy rain and waterlogging after downpours. Ask about air conditioning, backup power and how the building copes with a storm, because these decide how comfortable a summer stay feels.
Several details are worth settling in writing before arrival: the exact room type, whether a quieter side of the building is available, and the check-in and check-out times for your dates. Laundry service is listed, so ask about turnaround if you are staying several days. The smoking area is a designated space, so confirm where it is if you need it. Ask, too, how the parking works and whether a vehicle can stay put through the day.
All 8 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Car parking
- Free Wifi
- Free car parking
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport lies near Dum Dum, about 17.1 km from the hotel in a straight line, and the drive takes roughly 50 to 85 minutes depending on traffic. Early-morning arrivals clear the city faster; afternoon and evening runs meet the worst of it. App cabs and metered yellow taxis both work, and with a yellow taxi it is worth insisting on the meter. The prepaid counter inside the terminal is the simplest option if you would rather settle the arrangement before leaving the building.
Howrah station sits across the river, 7.4 km away in a straight line and 25 to 45 minutes by road; Sealdah is closer at 5.2 km, 20 to 35 minutes. Both runs cross congested stretches, so allow extra time for a late train. From Howrah, a cab over Howrah Bridge or Vidyasagar Setu is the straightforward route. From Sealdah, the road south through the centre is short on paper and slower in practice during office hours. Kolkata station in Chitpur handles some long-distance trains and lies further north.
The nearest metro stops are Jatin Das Park at 2 km and Kalighat at 2.1 km, both on the north-south Blue Line. Neither is a walk with luggage in the heat, so plan a short auto-rickshaw or cab ride to the station and continue by train. The metro is the fastest way to Esplanade, Park Street and the Maidan, and it connects onward to Howrah Maidan on the East-West line. Timetables, station facilities and late-night services change, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on a train.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 3.8 km | 20–30 minutes |
| Esplanade | 5.1 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 3.6 km | 15–30 minutes |
| Howrah station | 7.4 km | 25–45 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 5.2 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 17.1 km | 50–85 minutes |
| Jatin Das Park metro | 2.0 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Kalighat metro | 2.1 km | 15–25 minutes |
Food and sights near Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat
Kalighat Kali Temple, 2.4 km away, is the closest of the well-known sights and one of the Shakti Peethas, with the present temple dating from 1809. South Park Street Cemetery, 3 km out, opened in 1767 and is a shaded, unhurried place to walk among colonial-era tombs. Mother House on AJC Bose Road, 3.1 km away, holds Mother Teresa's tomb and makes a quiet stop. Each is easily paired with a ride into the centre rather than treated as a separate excursion.
Victoria Memorial is 3.6 km away in a straight line, 15 to 30 minutes by road, and is the one sight worth giving a half day: the white Makrana marble building dates from 1906 to 1921, the grounds cover 64 acres, and the museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays. St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847 and 3.3 km out, stands nearby. Check Victoria Memorial Hall's own notices for current entry rules and gallery closures before setting out.
Bengali home-style food is the strength of this area, with market kitchens and small eateries around Gariahat doing straightforward rice, fish and dal. For a change of pace there is Indian Coffee House on College Street, a ride north, or the old Park Street rooms of Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas, about 3.8 km away. Shopping means Gariahat market for sarees and street bargains, Dakshinapan for crafts, and Lake Market for fish, spices and produce. Evenings are for a walk at Rabindra Sarobar.
- Kalighat Temple (2.4 km)
- South Park Street Cemetery (3.0 km)
- Mother House (3.1 km)
- St Paul’s Cathedral (3.3 km)
- Victoria Memorial (3.6 km)
A day from Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat
Start early with Kalighat Kali Temple, 2.4 km away and a short auto-rickshaw ride; the morning is cooler and the temple is busiest on auspicious days. From there, carry on to Mother House on AJC Bose Road, 3.1 km from the hotel, for a quiet interval. The two stops make a compact morning, with a return to Gariahat for a late breakfast and a rest through the hottest part of the day, which matters from March onwards.
Use the afternoon for the Victoria Memorial, 3.6 km away and 15 to 30 minutes by road. Pair it with St Paul's Cathedral, 3.3 km from the hotel, and allow time for the 64-acre grounds; the museum is closed on Mondays and some national holidays. If the day is hot, take the metro from Kalighat or Jatin Das Park and finish the loop on foot around the Maidan. Confirm opening days on Victoria Memorial Hall's notices first.
On the way back, stop at South Park Street Cemetery, 3 km out, which shuts for the evening; check the current hours before going. Evenings belong to the neighbourhood: a wander through Gariahat market as the stalls light up, then dinner nearby. Rabindra Sarobar is the place for a sunset walk around the lake. For a longer evening, Park Street is 3.8 km away, 20 to 30 minutes by road, and a cab back is easy to find.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, when the city fills and southern Kolkata's roads slow after dark; check the current year's dates before fixing travel. Christmas and New Year bring the crowds to Park Street rather than Gariahat, but hotels still tighten. Weekday stays are calmer. Ask the property to confirm check-in and check-out times with your booking, and request written confirmation of the parking arrangement if you arrive by car.
November to February is the best window for this area. December and January highs sit in the mid-20s Celsius, mornings can be hazy with poor air quality, and the days are ideal for walking Rabindra Sarobar or spending a long afternoon at the Victoria Memorial. February is pleasant; March warms into the low 30s; April and May are hot and humid with evening storms. The monsoon runs roughly June to September and brings waterlogging after downpours, so plan indoor sights then.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, though cards and UPI work widely in hotels and restaurants. Insist on the meter in yellow taxis, or use app cabs and expect to wait at peak hours and in festival weeks. Drink bottled or filtered water. At Kalighat and other temples, dress modestly, cover shoulders and legs, and remove shoes where required; check the temple's own rules on photography. Bengali is the local language, and English is widely understood.
Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat: questions
Where is Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat located?
Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat sits at 16 Leela Roy Sarani, off Gariahat Road in Ekdalia, in the Ballygunge and Gariahat part of South Kolkata. The surroundings are leafy and residential, with Gariahat market a short walk away and Rabindra Sarobar lake nearby. Park Street is about 3.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat from Kolkata airport?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum is 17.1 km from Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat in a straight line. Allow 50 to 85 minutes by road, depending on traffic. App cabs and metered yellow taxis both make the run. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station serves the airport, and services are expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata.
Which railway stations are near Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat?
Sealdah station is 5.2 km from Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat, roughly 20 to 35 minutes by road, and Howrah station is 7.4 km away, about 25 to 45 minutes. Ballygunge railway station handles suburban trains and is the handiest for local journeys. Confirm platforms and train times with Indian Railways before setting out.
Which metro station serves Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat?
Jatin Das Park is the nearest metro station to Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat, about 2 km away, with Kalighat about 2.1 km away on the same Blue Line between Dakshineswar and Kavi Subhash. Short auto-rickshaw rides cover the last stretch. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours, since lines are extending.
What facilities does Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat offer?
Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat provides Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, parking, lifts, laundry service and wheelchair-accessible areas, plus a smoking area. Rooms are reached by lift, which helps with luggage. Ask the desk about laundry turnaround times. Guests score the hotel 4.6 out of 5 from 520 reviews.
Is Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat suitable for families?
Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat suits families wanting a quiet South Kolkata base. Gariahat market, Lake Market and Rabindra Sarobar lake are close, and the Victoria Memorial is 3.6 km away. Lifts and wheelchair-accessible areas help older guests. Room types and extra beds vary, so confirm what you need with the hotel when booking.
What are check-in and check-out times at Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat?
Check-in and check-out times are set by the hotel, so confirm them directly with Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat when you book. The 24-hour front desk means arrivals outside usual hours can be handled. Tell the hotel your expected arrival time in advance, particularly if you land at CCU late at night.
What is there to see near Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat?
Kalighat Temple is 2.4 km from Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat, South Park Street Cemetery 3 km, Mother House 3.1 km, St Paul's Cathedral 3.3 km and the Victoria Memorial 3.6 km. Dakshinapan shopping centre and the Gariahat shops are closer still. Several of these sights sit on or near the Blue Line.
When is the best season to stay at Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat?
November to February is the most comfortable window for a stay at Treebo Asl Prime Gariahat, with dry days and cooler evenings. December and January are coolest. Durga Puja, usually late September or October, fills the city, so book early and check the current year's dates. The monsoon, roughly June to September, brings heavy rain.
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