About The Moira Bed and Breakfast
The Moira Bed and Breakfast suits first-time visitors to Kolkata who would rather walk to the sights and restaurants than spend the day in traffic. It is a three star hotel on Moira Street, opposite Sushila Birla Girls School, in the Park Street area. The Maidan, the Indian Museum and the city's best-known restaurants are all within reach on foot or a short ride. Guests who want a well-placed base for a first look at central Kolkata fit here.
This is a bed and breakfast rather than a full-service hotel. Breakfast is part of the stay, there is a bar, and the front desk is staffed around the clock, which matters for late arrivals. Lifts serve the floors, family rooms are available, and a business centre covers basic work needs. Parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry service and luggage storage round out the practical side. The setting is a city street rather than a resort campus.
Location and neighbourhood
Moira Street sits off Park Street, officially Mother Teresa Sarani, the spine of central Kolkata's eating and evening life. Flurys has traded here since 1927, and Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas are on or just off the same stretch. The Asiatic Society, founded in 1784, and the South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, give the area its older layer. Side streets such as Camac Street, Middleton Row and Russell Street, plus the budget lanes of Sudder Street and Free School Street to the north, fill in the grid.
Much of the centre is walkable from the door. Maidan metro is 0.8 km away and Rabindra Sadan 1 km; St Paul's Cathedral and South Park Street Cemetery are both 0.9 km, and the Park Street food stretch is 1.1 km. Victoria Memorial, at 1.3 km, is usually covered on foot across the Maidan. Esplanade is 2.4 km, a 15 to 25 minute ride, and the railway stations and airport are best reached by taxi or app cab.
Mornings are quiet on this stretch: school traffic opposite the hotel, then walkers heading for the Maidan. Evenings belong to Park Street, when the restaurants fill and the pavements stay busy late. In December and January, Allen Park and the Park Street stretch carry Christmas lights from mid-December to New Year. Durga Puja, usually late September or October, brings heavy crowds to the centre, so allow extra time for every short trip. Check the current year's dates before booking.
Rooms and facilities
Business travellers get a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and Wi-Fi, so early calls and late check-ins are workable. Families can ask for the family rooms and use the lifts rather than stairs. Late arrivals are helped by the round-the-clock desk, and luggage storage covers a flight that lands before the room is ready. Breakfast is served on site, the bar covers an evening drink, and laundry service keeps a longer stay manageable.
Kolkata's heat decides how a room is used. April and May often push past 35 °C, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September, heaviest in July. Air conditioning is the first thing to check, and the listed fans help in the milder weeks. Showers, towels and toiletries are provided; a hairdryer, iron and board, safe, kitchen and washing machine appear among the room options, so ask which rooms carry them. In the monsoon, a room with good ventilation is worth requesting.
Confirm the details that decide a stay: check-in and check-out times, what breakfast covers in the room you pick, and whether a balcony, kitchen or sofa bed comes with it. Ask for a non-smoking room if that matters, and check where parking sits, since the street is narrow. Express check-in, currency exchange and a game room are listed, so ask which are running during your dates. A short email before arrival settles all of this.
All 36 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24H. Security
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bars
- Breakfast
- Business Center
- Cleaning
- Coffee
- Complimentary
- Currency exchange
- Dvd
- Express check in
- Family rooms
- Fan
- First aid
- Free Wifi
- Game room
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron and board
- Kitchen
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Luggage storage
- Non smoking rooms
- Parking
- Safe
- Security Features
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Sofa bed
- Toiletries
- Washing Machine
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is about 15.5 km away in straight line, near Dum Dum to the north-east, and 45 to 75 minutes by road depending on traffic. Allow the longer end in the morning or evening rush. App-based cabs and the prepaid taxi counters at the airport are the simplest options with luggage. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line serves the airport, though services are still expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on it.
Howrah station, on the west bank, is 4.7 km away and 20 to 35 minutes by road across the river. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is closer at 3.1 km, or 15 to 25 minutes. Both stations are busy at most hours, so keep the address to hand for the driver. The Green Line links Howrah Maidan, Esplanade and Sealdah, which can cut road time when traffic is heavy. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours.
The Blue Line is the useful one for this address. Maidan station is 0.8 km from the door and Rabindra Sadan 1 km, both on the north-south route through Esplanade and Park Street. For the airport, the Yellow Line is the connection to check. For the stations, the Green Line runs under the Hooghly from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade and Sealdah. Tickets are bought at the station, so carry small change. The walk from either nearby station is flat and short with a small bag.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 1.1 km | walkable |
| Esplanade | 2.4 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 1.3 km | 10–20 minutes |
| Howrah station | 4.7 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 3.1 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 15.5 km | 45–75 minutes |
| Maidan metro | 800 m | walkable |
| Rabindra Sadan metro | 1000 m | walkable |
Food and sights near The Moira Bed and Breakfast
St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847, is 0.9 km away, and South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, is the same distance in another direction. Both reward an unhurried hour: the cathedral for its interior and grounds, the cemetery for its rows of colonial-era tombs under old trees. The Park Street food and music stretch is 1.1 km, close enough for dinner without a cab. These three fill a first afternoon comfortably.
Victoria Memorial is 1.3 km away, a 10 to 20 minute ride or a walk across the Maidan. The white Makrana marble building went up between 1906 and 1921, and the 64-acre grounds are as much the point as the galleries. The museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, so plan around that. Mother House, the Missionaries of Charity home on AJC Bose Road with Mother Teresa's tomb, is 1.6 km, and a short visit fits a morning.
Food is the reason many people stay in this area. Flurys has been on Park Street since 1927, and Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas are a short walk away. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and New Market itself, opened in 1874, is the place for Nahoum's and household shopping. Oxford Bookstore on Park Street covers reading matter. Evenings here mean dinner followed by a walk, with Allen Park's Christmas lights from mid-December to New Year.
- St Paul’s Cathedral (900 m)
- South Park Street Cemetery (950 m)
- Park Street food & music (1.1 km)
- Victoria Memorial (1.3 km)
- Mother House (1.6 km)
A day from The Moira Bed and Breakfast
Start on foot. South Park Street Cemetery is 0.9 km from the door, and the tombs and paths take about an hour. Walk on to St Paul's Cathedral, also 0.9 km, to see the interior before the day warms up. Both sit within easy reach of the hotel, so a slow start costs nothing. In the hot months, do this before mid-morning and keep the middle of the day for the air conditioning.
After lunch, take a short ride to Victoria Memorial, 1.3 km and 10 to 20 minutes by road, and give the grounds and galleries a couple of hours. From there, Mother House is 1.6 km away; check visiting times before setting out, since the house keeps its own hours. Anyone with energy left can walk back across the Maidan towards the hotel. Remember that the memorial museum shuts on Mondays and some national holidays.
Spend the evening on Park Street, 1.1 km away and an easy walk. Eat at one of the long-standing restaurants, then stroll past Allen Park if the Christmas lights are up. Maidan metro, 0.8 km, is the way home if the evening runs late, or a short app cab ride. The lanes around Moira Street are quiet, so keep to the lit side streets when walking back after dark.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for the Christmas period from mid-December to New Year, when Park Street draws crowds and rooms fill. Ask the hotel to confirm check-in and check-out times with your booking, since these decide what you do with luggage on arrival day. Weekday mornings and evenings are the worst for road traffic around Esplanade and the stations, so build slack into transfers.
The best months in this part of Kolkata are November to February. December and January are coolest, with highs in the mid-20s °C and hazy mornings; February is pleasant. March warms to the low 30s. April and May are hot and humid, often above 35 °C, with evening storms known as kalbaishakhi. The monsoon runs roughly June to September, heaviest in July, and waterlogging follows heavy downpours. October rain tails off before a dry, comfortable November.
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 app-based cabs are a reliable alternative. Drink bottled or filtered water. Dress modestly at temples and at Mother House. For anything that shifts, from metro hours to museum closures, check the official body, such as Metro Railway Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall or the India Meteorological Department.
The Moira Bed and Breakfast: questions
Where is The Moira Bed and Breakfast located?
The Moira Bed and Breakfast stands at 3 Moira Street, opposite Sushila Birla Girls School, in the Park Street area of central Kolkata. The address is a short walk from the Maidan, the Indian Museum and the restaurants of Park Street itself. Guests staying at The Moira Bed and Breakfast can reach several sights on foot.
How far is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport from The Moira Bed and Breakfast?
The airport is about 15.5 km from The Moira Bed and Breakfast as the crow flies, and the road journey to Moira Street usually takes 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic. App cabs and metered yellow taxis are available at the airport. Allow extra time at peak hours. The Moira Bed and Breakfast can store luggage if you arrive early.
Which railway stations are closest to The Moira Bed and Breakfast?
Sealdah is the nearer of the two main stations to The Moira Bed and Breakfast, about 3.1 km away and 15 to 25 minutes by road. Howrah station sits across the river, 4.7 km away and 20 to 35 minutes by road. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance and Bangladesh trains.
Which metro station is nearest to The Moira Bed and Breakfast?
Maidan station on the Blue Line is about 0.8 km from The Moira Bed and Breakfast, and Rabindra Sadan is about 1 km away. Both put you on the north to south line through Esplanade, Central and Shyambazar. Metro Railway Kolkata publishes current stations and hours, so check before you travel.
What facilities are available at The Moira Bed and Breakfast?
The Moira Bed and Breakfast provides air conditioning, Wi-Fi, breakfast, a bar, parking, lifts, family rooms, a business centre, laundry service and luggage storage. A 24-hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour, and there is a garden and a game room. Non-smoking rooms are available. Ask the hotel directly when booking.
Is The Moira Bed and Breakfast suitable for families?
Yes. The Moira Bed and Breakfast lists family rooms, a lift and a garden, and children can walk with you to the Maidan and the Indian Museum. The 24-hour front desk is useful for early starts and late returns. Parents should confirm the room layout and any extra bed arrangements with The Moira Bed and Breakfast when booking.
When can I check in at The Moira Bed and Breakfast?
The Moira Bed and Breakfast keeps a 24-hour front desk, so arrivals outside normal daylight hours can be handled. Exact check-in and check-out times are set by the property and confirmed with your booking, so ask The Moira Bed and Breakfast directly before you travel. Keep a copy of the confirmation to hand at the desk.
What can I see within walking distance of The Moira Bed and Breakfast?
St Paul's Cathedral and South Park Street Cemetery are both about 0.9 km from The Moira Bed and Breakfast. Victoria Memorial is 1.3 km away, and Mother House is 1.6 km. Park Street's restaurants and music venues lie about 1.1 km on foot. The Maidan gives you open space and views of the Victoria Memorial from across the grass.
When is the best time of year to stay at The Moira Bed and Breakfast?
December and January are the coolest months, with daytime highs in the mid-20s °C, and they suit walking to the Maidan and Park Street from The Moira Bed and Breakfast. November is dry and comfortable. March warms up, and April to May brings heat and evening storms. The monsoon runs roughly June to September. Durga Puja dates move each year, so check the current year's dates.
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