About Lytton Hotel
The Lytton Hotel suits first-time visitors who want to see Kolkata on foot. It stands on Sudder Street in the Park Street area, close to the Maidan, the Indian Museum and the restaurants the city is known for. Guests who prefer to step out and be among sights within a few minutes of walking will find the position useful. The Indian Museum is 0.1 km away and New Market 0.2 km. Park Street itself is 0.6 km, walkable by road.
This is a three-star hotel rather than a resort, and it works as a practical base for a city visit. The guest score is 3.9/5 from 1817 reviews, which points to steady, ordinary satisfaction rather than luxury. Expect the essentials of a mid-range Indian city hotel: air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar and a front desk that stays open around the clock. Ask the property directly about the room type you are booking and what it includes.
Location and neighbourhood
Sudder Street lies immediately north of Park Street, and these lanes, Sudder Street and Free School Street, have long been the city's traveller quarter. Park Street, officially Mother Teresa Sarani, is 0.6 km away and holds Flurys, opened in 1927, along with Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas. The Asiatic Society, founded in 1784, is close by, and the open ground of the Maidan lies to the south. The character is central and busy, with shops, offices and restaurants rather than quiet residential streets.
Most of the nearest places need no transport. The Indian Museum is 0.1 km from the door, New Market 0.2 km, Park Street 0.6 km and Esplanade 0.7 km, all walkable by road. The Victoria Memorial is 1.8 km away, a road ride of 15 to 25 minutes in traffic, and Howrah station at 3 km and Sealdah at 2.1 km are also rides. Plan walks for the museum, the market and dinner, and take a cab for the Memorial and the stations.
Mornings on these lanes start early, with trade around New Market and the museum queue building later. Evenings belong to Park Street, where the restaurants fill and the pavements stay busy until late. Festival weeks change the mood: Durga Puja brings crowds and road restrictions, and from mid-December to New Year the Park Street and Allen Park Christmas lights draw walkers after dark. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for station timings and Kolkata Police notices for Puja road closures.
Rooms and facilities
For business travellers the hotel lists Wi-Fi, a business centre, a 24-hour front desk, room service and laundry service, which covers the usual needs of a working stay and a late arrival without much planning. Luggage storage helps when a flight leaves long after check-out, and wake-up service and a desk in the room are listed. Confirm how the business centre works and whether the shuttle service runs on a fixed route before relying on either.
Families get air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, a safe, a hairdryer, toiletries and towels among the listed room items, plus parking and an on-site restaurant and bar for meals without going out. A shuttle service is listed, so ask which routes it covers. Rooms come with a desk, coffee making items, a television and a bathroom with shower and WC. Ask for a room configuration that fits the group and confirm the details before booking.
Kolkata heat matters from March to June, when the air conditioning and the fan listed for the room are necessities rather than extras, so check that the unit serves the room you book. The monsoon runs roughly June to September and the city floods briefly after heavy downpours, so allow slack in plans and keep bags off the floor. Confirm check-in and check-out times, the payment method and what the booking includes with the property before travel, since arrangements change.
All 27 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air conditioning
- Banquet
- Bars
- Business Center
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Desk
- Fan
- First aid
- Free Wifi
- Garage
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Non smoking rooms
- Parking
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Slippers
- TV
- Toiletries
- Wake-Up service
- Wifi
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) sits near Dum Dum, about 14.5 km from the hotel in a straight line. By road that is 45 to 75 minutes, and the range reflects traffic conditions rather than distance. Prepaid taxis and app cabs are available at the airport; insist on the meter in a yellow Ambassador or agree the app fare before setting off. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line serves the airport, and the network is expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current connections.
Howrah station, on the west bank, is 3 km away in a straight line and 15 to 25 minutes by road; the river crossing affects timing at peak hours. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is 2.1 km and also 15 to 25 minutes by road. Both are straightforward taxi rides with luggage. If arriving by train, keep the address to hand for the driver: 14 14 1 Sudder Street.
Two metro stations serve the hotel. Park Street on the Blue Line is 0.4 km away and Esplanade, where lines meet, is 0.7 km, so the metro is a realistic way to cross the city. The Blue Line runs north to south via Shyambazar, Girish Park, Central and Kalighat, which puts Kalighat temple and the Dakshineswar direction within reach. Tickets are bought at the station; check Metro Railway Kolkata for hours, line changes and the partly open Purple, Orange and Yellow lines.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 600 m | walkable |
| Esplanade | 700 m | walkable |
| Victoria Memorial | 1.8 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Howrah station | 3.0 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 2.1 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 14.5 km | 45–75 minutes |
| Park Street metro | 350 m | walkable |
| Esplanade metro | 700 m | walkable |
Food and sights near Lytton Hotel
The Indian Museum, founded in 1814 and the oldest museum in India, is 0.1 km away, effectively at the end of the street, and holds sculpture, archaeology, fossils and painting across large galleries. New Market, opened in 1874 as Hogg Market, is 0.2 km away and sells produce, meat, fabric and household goods under one roof. Both fit into the same morning without transport. Check the museum's current opening days and any ticketed entry before setting out.
Park Street food and music is 0.6 km away. Flurys has served cakes and breakfast since 1927, Peter Cat and Mocambo are the old Park Street names for a full dinner, and Trincas pairs food with music in the evening. The South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, is 1.6 km away, a quiet walled ground of colonial-era tombs. The BBD Bagh heritage walk, 1.6 km away, takes in the Writers' Building, the GPO and the High Court around Lal Dighi.
New Market covers everyday shopping, and the side streets of Camac Street, Middleton Row and Russell Street add smaller shops and cafés within walking distance. Oxford Bookstore on Park Street is the nearest place for books, while the College Street market is a longer ride north. Evenings are best spent on Park Street itself: dinner at one of the old restaurants, then a walk past the lights at Allen Park in December. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll for a quick meal.
- Indian Museum (150 m)
- New Market (250 m)
- Park Street food & music (600 m)
- BBD Bagh heritage walk (1.6 km)
- South Park Street Cemetery (1.6 km)
A day from Lytton Hotel
Start at the Indian Museum, 0.1 km away, and give it the first two hours; it is the oldest museum in India and the galleries are large. Walk 0.2 km to New Market afterwards for fabric, tea and a look at the produce halls. Both are on foot from the door, so no transport is needed before lunch. Check the museum's current opening days, since the pattern differs from the Victoria Memorial's Monday closure.
After lunch, take a cab to the Victoria Memorial, 1.8 km away and a ride of 15 to 25 minutes. The white Makrana marble building dates from 1906 to 1921 and sits in 64 acres of grounds; the museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, so check before travelling. If time allows, add the South Park Street Cemetery, 1.6 km from the hotel, on the way back. Both are rides rather than walks in the afternoon heat.
Return to the hotel and walk 0.6 km to Park Street for the evening. Dinner at Peter Cat, Mocambo or Trincas is the traditional choice, and Trincas has music later on. A shorter evening is a walk to Esplanade, 0.7 km, or along the Maidan edge as the light goes. In December the Park Street and Allen Park lights make the same walk busier. Use Park Street metro, 0.4 km away, if you go further afield.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, when central Kolkata fills and availability tightens. The Christmas period, mid-December to New Year, is the other busy stretch, driven by the Park Street lights. Confirm check-in and check-out times, the room type and what the booking includes directly with the hotel, and ask about the shuttle service and parking if you arrive by car. Check the current year's festival dates before fixing travel.
November to February is the most comfortable season for this area, with dry days and cool mornings, which suits walking between the museum, the market and Park Street. December and January are coolest, with highs in the mid-20s °C. March warms quickly, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September with waterlogging after heavy rain. October rain tapers off. Winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality, so plan longer walks for later in the day.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, though cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Yellow Ambassador taxis are metered, so insist on the meter, and app cabs are an alternative. Drink bottled or filtered water. Temples such as Kalighat require shoes to be removed and modest dress, so check the rules at each site. For anything that changes, including metro extensions, ferry timings and monument entry rules, check the official body: Metro Railway Kolkata, West Bengal Tourism or the site concerned.
Lytton Hotel: questions
Where is the Lytton Hotel in Kolkata?
The Lytton Hotel stands on Sudder Street in the Park Street area of central Kolkata. The Maidan, the Indian Museum and New Market are within walking distance, and Park Street's restaurants and music venues are a short stroll south. Use the area as a base for exploring the old city on foot.
How far is the Lytton Hotel from Kolkata airport?
Kolkata airport (CCU) is about 14.5 km from the Lytton Hotel in straight-line distance, and the road journey usually takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. Allow more time at peak hours. The hotel lists a shuttle service, so ask about transfers when booking. Confirm current arrangements with the hotel before you travel.
Which railway stations are near the Lytton Hotel?
Howrah station is about 3 km from the Lytton Hotel and Sealdah about 2.1 km, with each roughly 15 to 25 minutes away by road when traffic is reasonable. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance and Bangladesh trains. Insist on the meter in yellow taxis, or book an app cab. Check Indian Railways for current services.
What metro stations are near the Lytton Hotel?
Park Street metro on the Blue Line is about 0.4 km from the Lytton Hotel, and Esplanade about 0.7 km. The Blue Line runs north to south through Shyambazar, Esplanade and Kalighat. Lines and hours change as the network expands, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before travelling. Walking to Park Street station takes only a few minutes.
What facilities does the Lytton Hotel offer?
The Lytton Hotel lists Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, room service, an on-site restaurant and a bar. There is parking, a shuttle service, a business centre, laundry service and luggage storage. Some rooms are non-smoking. Ask the hotel directly about room types, hairdryers and other in-room items when booking.
Is the Lytton Hotel suitable for families?
The Lytton Hotel suits first-time visitors who want to walk to sights and restaurants, and families can use that to their advantage: the Indian Museum and New Market are close, and the Maidan gives children space to run. Ask about room configurations and extra beds when booking, since layouts vary.
What are check-in and check-out times at the Lytton Hotel?
Check-in and check-out times vary by room type and season, so confirm them with the Lytton Hotel when booking and again before arrival. The 24-hour front desk can help with late arrivals, luggage storage and wake-up calls. Bring photo identification, as Indian hotels normally ask for it at check-in.
What can you see near the Lytton Hotel?
The Indian Museum is about 0.1 km from the Lytton Hotel and New Market about 0.2 km. Park Street's restaurants and music venues lie roughly 0.6 km away, and the South Park Street Cemetery and the BBD Bagh heritage walk are both about 1.6 km. The Victoria Memorial is 1.8 km, or 15 to 25 minutes by road.
When is the best time to stay at the Lytton Hotel?
November to February is the most comfortable stretch, with dry weather and cool mornings, though winter haze can affect air quality. Durga Puja, usually in late September or October, fills the Park Street area, so the Lytton Hotel is busiest then; check the current year's dates. March to May is hot, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September.
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