About Treebo Ivy Suites
Treebo Ivy Suites sits on Ballygunge Station Road, between Ekdalia and Gariahat, in the leafy southern part of Kolkata. It suits slower trips rather than rushed sightseeing: travellers who want a calm base, time in Gariahat market, and Bengali home-style food close at hand. Shopping is easy from this address, and the older sights of the city are a short ride away. Couples, small families and people on longer stays fit this corner of South Kolkata best.
The hotel is a three-star property with a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 521 reviews. Its listed facilities are Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and breakfast. That combination covers the basics in a city where days are often long and hot: somewhere to eat before heading out, a connection for work, and a room to return to in the afternoon. This is a straightforward, comfortable stay rather than a destination in itself.
Location and neighbourhood
Ballygunge and Gariahat form a residential, well-shaded quarter of South Kolkata. Gariahat market is the local anchor, with sarees, fish and street shopping spread through its lanes, and Lake Market adds another cluster of stalls. Rabindra Sarobar lake and Southern Avenue give the area its greener, slower feel, while Ballygunge Phari is a junction of shops and small eateries. Boutique guesthouses sit on quiet side streets, and Bengali home-style cooking is easy to find nearby.
A few things are close enough to reach on foot, but most of the big sights need a ride. Victoria Memorial is 3.9 km away in a straight line, 20 to 30 minutes by road. Park Street is 4.1 km and Esplanade 5.3 km, both roughly 20 to 35 minutes in traffic. Kalighat metro is 2.5 km from the door and Jatin Das Park the same, so a short cab or auto ride to a station is part of most days out.
Mornings here are quiet: shutters opening around Gariahat, walkers circling Rabindra Sarobar, tea stalls setting up. Evenings bring the market crowds and families out along Southern Avenue. During Durga Puja the whole city shifts, with pandals, late nights and heavy traffic, and something similar happens around Christmas on Park Street. Check the current year's festival dates with West Bengal Tourism before fixing travel dates, and allow extra road time in those weeks.
Rooms and facilities
Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant make the hotel workable for business travellers who need to answer messages and eat without going out. Breakfast before an early start saves time on the way to Park Street or the airport road. Families get the same benefit: a meal on hand after a long journey, without hunting for a table. Confirm breakfast timings and whether the restaurant serves through the day when you book.
Kolkata's heat and monsoon shape how a room is used. April and May are hot and humid, often above 35°C, with evening storms, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September with waterlogging after downpours. An afternoon return to a cool room matters here. Ask the property about air conditioning and about how the building handles heavy rain before deciding what to pack. Late arrivals should confirm reception arrangements in advance.
Check-in and check-out times are worth confirming directly with the property when booking, along with how a very late arrival is handled. Ask which facilities are included in the rate and which carry a charge. If travelling with children, check what the restaurant can provide. A request for a quieter room away from the road is best made early, since Ballygunge Station Road carries steady traffic on weekdays.
All 3 listed facilities
- Breakfast
- Internet access
- Restaurant(s)
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is 16.9 km away in a straight line, with a road time of 50 to 85 minutes depending on traffic. The upper end is realistic in the morning and evening rush. Prepaid taxis and app cabs both run from the arrival area. The Yellow Line metro from Jai Hind Bimanbandar station is expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current services before relying on it with luggage.
Howrah station is 7.6 km away, 25 to 45 minutes by road, and Sealdah is 5.3 km, 20 to 35 minutes. Both are busy at most hours, so allow slack for the final approach and for finding a cab. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance trains. If arriving by suburban train, Ballygunge railway station is in the neighbourhood and puts you a short ride from the hotel.
For metro travel, Kalighat and Jatin Das Park are both 2.5 km from the hotel, on the Blue Line between Dakshineswar and Kavi Subhash. A taxi or auto to the station, then the train north to Park Street, Esplanade or Maidan, is often quicker than sitting in traffic. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current hours and stations, since lines and extensions in the city are changing.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 4.1 km | 20–30 minutes |
| Esplanade | 5.3 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 3.9 km | 20–30 minutes |
| Howrah station | 7.6 km | 25–45 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 5.3 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 16.9 km | 50–85 minutes |
| Jatin Das Park metro | 2.5 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Kalighat metro | 2.5 km | 15–25 minutes |
Food and sights near Treebo Ivy Suites
Kalighat Kali Temple, one of the Shakti Peethas, is 2.8 km away; the present temple dates from 1809 and the lanes around it stay busy. Mother House on AJC Bose Road, 3.1 km from the hotel, holds Mother Teresa's tomb and makes a quiet stop. South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767 and 3.1 km away, is a shaded walk among colonial-era tombs.
St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847, is 3.6 km from the door, and Victoria Memorial is 3.9 km, with its 64-acre grounds and museum. The two are easily combined in one outing. The memorial museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, so check Victoria Memorial Hall before setting out. Park Street, 4.1 km away, holds several of the city's old restaurants, among them Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas.
Food in the immediate area leans Bengali and home-style, with fish, rice and vegetable dishes served in small places around Gariahat and Lake Market. For something older, Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and Indian Coffee House on College Street is a landmark in its own right. Shopping is the area's strength: Gariahat market for sarees and street bargains, Dakshinapan shopping centre for crafts, and Lake Market for produce.
- Kalighat Temple (2.8 km)
- Mother House (3.1 km)
- South Park Street Cemetery (3.1 km)
- St Paul’s Cathedral (3.6 km)
- Victoria Memorial (3.9 km)
A day from Treebo Ivy Suites
Start early with Kalighat Kali Temple, 2.8 km away, before the queues build; dress modestly and expect to remove footwear. Carry on to Mother House, 3.1 km from the hotel, for a quieter half hour. Both are short rides from Ballygunge, and a cab between them takes minutes outside rush hour. Return to Gariahat for lunch, then rest through the hottest part of the afternoon, which is the local habit in summer.
Spend the afternoon at Victoria Memorial, 3.9 km away, allowing 20 to 30 minutes by road, and add St Paul's Cathedral at 3.6 km on the same trip. The grounds are free to enter and the museum is ticketed; check Victoria Memorial Hall for current entry rules and closure days. On the way back, stop at South Park Street Cemetery, 3.1 km from the hotel, which is best visited in daylight.
In the evening, head to Park Street, 4.1 km and 20 to 30 minutes by road, for dinner at one of the old establishments there, then walk the stretch past Allen Park. Christmas lights fill the same street from mid-December to New Year. Alternatively stay local: Southern Avenue and Rabindra Sarobar suit an unhurried walk after dark, with Gariahat market still open nearby.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for the Christmas to New Year week, when the city fills and room choice narrows. Availability moves quickly around those dates. Confirm check-in and check-out timings and the cancellation terms directly with the property. Weekday traffic peaks in the morning and late afternoon, so plan airport runs with the 50 to 85 minute road estimate in mind.
November to February is the most comfortable season for this part of Kolkata: dry, cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. December and January are the coolest, with highs in the mid-20s °C, though winter mornings can be hazy. March warms quickly, and April and May are hot and humid with evening storms. The monsoon, roughly June to September, brings heavy rain and waterlogging, so plan indoor sights and keep journeys short.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, since cards and UPI work best in shops and restaurants. Use metered yellow taxis and insist on the meter, or book app cabs. Drink bottled or filtered water. At temples, cover shoulders and legs and remove footwear; Kalighat is busy and the lanes reward care with bags and phones. Confirm festival dates and metro changes with West Bengal Tourism and Metro Railway Kolkata before travelling.
Treebo Ivy Suites: questions
Where is Treebo Ivy Suites in Kolkata?
Treebo Ivy Suites is at 17A Ballygunge Station Road, in the Ekdalia and Gariahat part of South Kolkata. The neighbourhood is leafy and mainly residential, with Gariahat market and Rabindra Sarobar lake a short ride away. Ballygunge railway station serves suburban trains, and the centre of the city lies a few kilometres north.
How far is Treebo Ivy Suites from Kolkata airport?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is about 16.9 km from Treebo Ivy Suites in a straight line. Allow 50 to 85 minutes by road, since traffic on the northern and eastern approaches varies through the day. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line serves the airport, and services are expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before travelling.
How do I get to Treebo Ivy Suites from Howrah or Sealdah station?
Howrah station is 7.6 km from Treebo Ivy Suites in a straight line, roughly 25 to 45 minutes by road. Sealdah is closer at 5.3 km, about 20 to 35 minutes. Both journeys cross busy central streets, so allow extra time at peak hours and keep the address handy for the driver.
Which metro stations are near Treebo Ivy Suites?
The nearest metro stops to Treebo Ivy Suites are Jatin Das Park and Kalighat, both about 2.5 km away on the Blue Line, which runs north to south through Esplanade and Park Street. Autos and short cab rides cover the last stretch. Metro routes and hours change as new lines open, so check Metro Railway Kolkata.
What facilities are available at Treebo Ivy Suites?
Treebo Ivy Suites lists Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and breakfast among its facilities. Guests can eat at the restaurant rather than going out for every meal, which helps on hot afternoons and during the monsoon. The hotel scores 4.6 out of 5 from 521 guest reviews, a useful guide to what to expect.
Is Treebo Ivy Suites a good base for a slow trip to Kolkata?
Treebo Ivy Suites suits slower trips, shopping and Bengali food. It sits in leafy South Kolkata, close to Gariahat market for sarees, fish and street shopping, and to Lake Market and Dakshinapan. Rabindra Sarobar lake is good for an early walk. The pace here is quieter than in the central hotel districts.
What sights are near Treebo Ivy Suites?
Kalighat Temple is about 2.8 km from Treebo Ivy Suites, Mother House and South Park Street Cemetery around 3.1 km, St Paul's Cathedral 3.6 km and Victoria Memorial 3.9 km. The Victoria Memorial museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays. All are short cab rides, though traffic can stretch the time.
When is the best time of year to stay at Treebo Ivy Suites?
November to February is the easiest season for a stay at Treebo Ivy Suites, with dry weather and cooler evenings. Durga Puja, usually late September or October, fills the city with pandals, so check the current year's dates. April and May are hot and humid, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September, with waterlogging after heavy rain.
How do I book a room at Treebo Ivy Suites?
Book Treebo Ivy Suites directly with the hotel or through a reputable booking site, then confirm the room type, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms in writing. Availability tightens around Durga Puja, usually late September or October, so plan ahead and check the current year's dates. Keep the full address to hand for the driver.
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