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3-star hotels in Kolkata
A shortlist of 15 3-star hotels in Kolkata, all rated by recent guests from 3.9 to 4.4 out of 5. It is for travellers who want a mid-range base in the city's southern neighbourhoods, close to Kalighat and the centre.
Staying in Kolkata
Kolkata rewards slow wandering as much as sightseeing, and the south of the city is where much of its everyday life plays out. Kalighat draws temple crowds, and the area around it is devotional and busy, with a metro stop on Line 1 putting the centre within easy reach. The hotels on this shortlist sit across Ballygunge, Alipore, Bhawanipur, Kalighat and the streets around Sarat Bose Road, so you are never far from that mix of shrines, markets and old residential lanes.
The list suits different kinds of trips. Couples and short-break visitors tend to gravitate to the higher-rated addresses, led by Itsy Hotels Neeranand Plaza Bhawanipur at 4.4 out of 5, while Hotel Pan Asia Continental combines a 4.3 rating with the largest review count here. Families and business travellers have plenty of choice among the 4.1-rated properties in Ballygunge and Alipore, and the Kalighat and Rash Behari options work well for anyone who wants the temple and the metro on the doorstep.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Itsy Hotels Neeranand Plaza Bhawanipur
34 Ganga Prasad Mukherjee Road Near Sbi Bhawanipur Branch Kolkata West Bengal
Why stay hereA 3-star address on Ganga Prasad Mukherjee Road in Bhawanipur, handy for the Sbi Bhawanipur branch and the surrounding neighbourhood. Its 4.4 guest rating rests on 284 reviews, the strongest backing among the 3-star hotels on this list. Suits travellers who want a simple, well-rated base in south-central Kolkata and are happy to keep things straightforward.
See Itsy Hotels Neeranand Plaza BhawanipurHotel Pan Asia Continental
41 1F Sarat Bose Road
Why stay herePositioned on Sarat Bose Road, this 3-star hotel has drawn 10056 reviews, far more than any other hotel here, and holds a 4.3 guest rating from that volume of stays. Choose it if you would rather book somewhere many guests have already tested. A practical pick for visitors who want a known quantity in this part of Kolkata.
See Hotel Pan Asia ContinentalThe Samilton
35A, Sarat Bose Road,
Why stay hereSet at 35A, Sarat Bose Road, The Samilton keeps a 4.1 guest rating across 1264 reviews. The review count places it among the more frequently booked 3-star properties in this selection. Well suited to travellers who want a Sarat Bose Road location and prefer a hotel with a substantial record of guest feedback behind it.
See The SamiltonZo Rooms Ballygunge
1 Lovelock St Chakraberia Ballygunge Chakraberiaballygungekolkata 700019
Why stay hereOn 1 Lovelock St in Chakraberia, Ballygunge, this 3-star Zo Rooms carries a 4.1 guest rating from 376 reviews. The Ballygunge setting puts you in a residential south Kolkata quarter rather than the central hotel belt.
See Zo Rooms BallygungeFabHotel Ballygunge Luxury Behind Punjab Club
1 Lovelock Street Behind Punjab Club
Why stay hereThis FabHotel sits on 1 Lovelock Street, behind Punjab Club, in the Ballygunge area. It is a 3-star property with a 4.1 guest rating drawn from 376 reviews. Suits travellers who want a Ballygunge location and a rating backed by several hundred stays, without expecting anything beyond the 3-star category.
See FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury Behind Punjab ClubTreebo Trend Saini Inn
8 1E Diamond Harbour Road Alipore
Why stay hereTreebo Trend Saini Inn stands at 8 1E Diamond Harbour Road in Alipore, a 3-star hotel with a 4.1 guest rating from 211 reviews. The Alipore address suits guests with business or appointments in that part of south Kolkata. A compact choice for travellers who want a rated stay on Diamond Harbour Road.
See Treebo Trend Saini InnItsy Hotels Reotel Near Rabindra Sarobar
12 A Sr Das Road Lake Range Kalighat Rash Behari
Why stay hereLocated at 12 A Sr Das Road in the Lake Range area near Rabindra Sarobar, this Itsy hotel is a 3-star property rated 4.1 by 168 guests. The Kalighat and Rash Behari surroundings give it a distinctly south Kolkata setting. Fits travellers who want to be near the Rabindra Sarobar stretch and prefer a modest, well-rated hotel.
See Itsy Hotels Reotel Near Rabindra SarobarRoopkatha Hotel Kalimpong
1 2 Harish Mukherjee Rd
Why stay hereDespite the name, Roopkatha Hotel Kalimpong is listed at 1 2 Harish Mukherjee Rd in Kolkata. It is a 3-star hotel with a 4.1 guest rating from 123 reviews. Best for guests who want a small, quietly rated place on Harish Mukherjee Road and are booking on the strength of that rating rather than a large review base.
See Roopkatha Hotel KalimpongHotel Sudesh Tower
22 Lancedown Tarrace
Why stay hereHotel Sudesh Tower occupies 22 Lancedown Tarrace and is a 3-star property with a 4.0 guest rating across 875 reviews. The review count is one of the larger ones in this 3-star group. Suits travellers who want a central-ish Kolkata address and a hotel with a solid amount of guest feedback to weigh up.
See Hotel Sudesh TowerHotel Esteem
6A Sushil Sen Road
Why stay hereOn 6A Sushil Sen Road, Hotel Esteem is a 3-star hotel with a 3.9 guest rating from 1788 reviews. That is a high number of reviews for this category, so the rating reflects a broad spread of stays.
See Hotel EsteemHotel Swagath
37 Hazra Rd
Why stay hereHotel Swagath is a 3-star property at 37 Hazra Rd, rated 3.9 by 856 guests. Hazra Road places it in the thick of south Kolkata's Kalighat side. Suits travellers who want that location and a hotel with a long review history, and who are choosing on rating rather than on extras.
See Hotel SwagathMetropole
174 Sarat Bose Road
Why stay hereMetropole sits at 174 Sarat Bose Road as a 3-star hotel with a 3.9 guest rating from 783 reviews. Another Sarat Bose Road option, it gives travellers a second address on the same stretch to compare. A fit for guests who want this road's location and a rating based on several hundred stays.
See MetropoleLynq Cico
14A, Burdwan Road Alipore
Why stay hereLynq Cico is a 3-star hotel at 14A, Burdwan Road in Alipore, rated 3.9 across 689 reviews. The Alipore address suits visitors whose plans centre on that district of south Kolkata. A straightforward choice for travellers who want a rated 3-star stay in Alipore rather than the busier central streets.
See Lynq CicoSouthern Plaza
73Dr.Megnad Saha Sarani
Why stay hereSouthern Plaza stands at 73Dr.Megnad Saha Sarani, a 3-star hotel with a 3.9 guest rating from 581 reviews. The address keeps you in south Kolkata while remaining on a main sarani. Suits guests who prefer a hotel with a few hundred reviews behind it and a location they can plan around.
See Southern PlazaSilverKey Executive Stays 29735 Deshapriya Park
Na Manoharpukur Kalighat Kolkata West Bengal 700026 India Kolkata
Why stay hereSilverKey Executive Stays 29735 sits at Manoharpukur in the Kalighat area, a 3-star hotel rated 3.9 from 492 reviews. The Deshapriya Park and Kalighat location places it among south Kolkata's older residential streets.
See SilverKey Executive Stays 29735 Deshapriya Park
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itsy Hotels Neeranand Plaza Bhawanipur | ★★★ | 4.4 | 284 |
| Hotel Pan Asia Continental | ★★★ | 4.3 | 10,056 |
| The Samilton | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,264 |
| Zo Rooms Ballygunge | ★★★ | 4.1 | 376 |
| FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury Behind Punjab Club | ★★★ | 4.1 | 376 |
| Treebo Trend Saini Inn | ★★★ | 4.1 | 211 |
| Itsy Hotels Reotel Near Rabindra Sarobar | ★★★ | 4.1 | 168 |
| Roopkatha Hotel Kalimpong | ★★★ | 4.1 | 123 |
| Hotel Sudesh Tower | ★★★ | 4.0 | 875 |
| Hotel Esteem | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,788 |
| Hotel Swagath | ★★★ | 3.9 | 856 |
| Metropole | ★★★ | 3.9 | 783 |
| Lynq Cico | ★★★ | 3.9 | 689 |
| Southern Plaza | ★★★ | 3.9 | 581 |
| SilverKey Executive Stays 29735 Deshapriya Park | ★★★ | 3.9 | 492 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For top guest ratings
These hotels are the strongest-rated on the list. Itsy Hotels Neeranand Plaza Bhawanipur leads at 4.4 out of 5 from 284 reviews, and Hotel Pan Asia Continental follows at 4.3 from 10056 reviews. The Samilton, Zo Rooms Ballygunge, FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury, Treebo Trend Saini Inn, Itsy Hotels Reotel and Roopkatha Hotel Kalimpong all sit at 4.1.
Itsy Hotels Neeranand Plaza Bhawanipur · Hotel Pan Asia Continental · The Samilton · Zo Rooms Ballygunge · FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury Behind Punjab Club · Treebo Trend Saini Inn
For Ballygunge stays
Both of these sit on Lovelock Street in Ballygunge, one behind Punjab Club, and both are rated 4.1 out of 5. Zo Rooms Ballygunge and FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury share the same review count of 376, so the choice between them comes down to which address and setting you prefer.
Zo Rooms Ballygunge · FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury Behind Punjab Club
For Alipore addresses
Treebo Trend Saini Inn on Diamond Harbour Road and Lynq Cico on Burdwan Road place you in Alipore. The first is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 211 reviews, the second 3.9 from 689. Both suit travellers who want a quieter southern base away from the Kalighat crowds.
For the most reviewed
If you prefer a hotel with a long track record, these carry the biggest review counts here: Hotel Pan Asia Continental with 10056, Hotel Esteem with 1788, The Samilton with 1264 and Hotel Sudesh Tower with 875. Ratings run from 3.9 to 4.3 out of 5.
Hotel Pan Asia Continental · Hotel Esteem · The Samilton · Hotel Sudesh Tower
Where to stay in Kolkata
Ballygunge
Ballygunge is named in the addresses of Zo Rooms Ballygunge on Lovelock Street and FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury behind Punjab Club. Both are rated 4.1 out of 5 from 376 reviews each. It is a southern neighbourhood of residential lanes, and the site's area list includes Ballygunge among the places to compare when choosing a base.
Our picks here: Zo Rooms Ballygunge
Alipore
Two hotels carry Alipore in their addresses: Treebo Trend Saini Inn on Diamond Harbour Road, rated 4.1 out of 5, and Lynq Cico on Burdwan Road, rated 3.9. Alipore sits in the south of the city, away from the Kalighat temple bustle, and the site names New Alipore South Kolkata among its Kolkata stays.
Our picks here: Treebo Trend Saini Inn · Lynq Cico
Kalighat
Kalighat is devotional, busy and close to the centre, with temple crowds, a Mother Teresa home and a metro stop on Line 1. Itsy Hotels Reotel Near Rabindra Sarobar, on S R Das Road in the Lake Range, Kalighat, Rash Behari, is rated 4.1, and SilverKey Executive Stays 29735 Deshapriya Park, on Manoharpukur in Kalighat, is rated 3.9.
Our picks here: Itsy Hotels Reotel Near Rabindra Sarobar · SilverKey Executive Stays 29735 Deshapriya Park
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The site's notes on Kalighat mention a metro stop on Line 1, which puts this southern part of Kolkata within easy reach of the centre. Hotels on this shortlist stand on Sarat Bose Road, Burdwan Road, Diamond Harbour Road, Hazra Road, Sushil Sen Road and Harish Mukherjee Road, all in the city's southern belt, so getting around by metro and by road is straightforward. The site also points readers to a Kalighat area guide and a comparison of every Kolkata area for help choosing a base.
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Questions, answered
Which hotel on this shortlist is rated highest by guests?
Itsy Hotels Neeranand Plaza Bhawanipur, on Ganga Prasad Mukherjee Road near the SBI Bhawanipur branch, is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 284 reviews. Hotel Pan Asia Continental on Sarat Bose Road is next at 4.3 out of 5.
Which hotel has the most guest reviews?
Hotel Pan Asia Continental, on 41 1F Sarat Bose Road, has 10056 reviews and a rating of 4.3 out of 5. Hotel Esteem on Sushil Sen Road follows with 1788 reviews at 3.9 out of 5.
Are there hotels near the Kalighat temple?
Itsy Hotels Reotel Near Rabindra Sarobar sits on S R Das Road in the Lake Range, Kalighat, Rash Behari, and SilverKey Executive Stays 29735 Deshapriya Park is on Manoharpukur in Kalighat. Both are 3-star, rated 4.1 and 3.9 out of 5 respectively.
Which hotels suit families?
The 4.1-rated hotels offer the widest choice, among them Treebo Trend Saini Inn in Alipore from 211 reviews, Itsy Hotels Reotel near Rabindra Sarobar from 168 reviews and Roopkatha Hotel Kalimpong on Harish Mukherjee Road from 123 reviews.
Which hotels are in Ballygunge?
Zo Rooms Ballygunge and FabHotel Ballygunge Luxury both stand on Lovelock Street in Ballygunge, the second behind Punjab Club. Each is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 376 reviews.
Which hotels are closest to the centre?
Places on Sarat Bose Road and the surrounding southern streets sit within reach of the centre. Hotel Pan Asia Continental, The Samilton and Metropole are all on Sarat Bose Road, rated 4.3, 4.1 and 3.9 out of 5.
Is parking available at these hotels?
The hotel data for this shortlist does not list parking or other facilities for any of the 15 properties, so it is worth checking directly with the hotel you choose before you book.