Title: Esplanade Travel Guide: Best of Esplanade, Kolkata Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Esplanade](https://expedia.co.uk/Esplanade-Kolkata-Hotels.0-n553248635976007978-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kolkata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kolkata.d178244.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kolkata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kolkata.d178244.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Esplanade Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Esplanade.d553248635976007978.Car-Hire-Guide)[Esplanade Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Esplanade.d553248635976007978.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Esplanade Travel Guide ## Kolkata ![Classic colonial architecture - The Writers building at Dalhousie area Kolkata. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007978/a02ad70a-98b0-42ca-993f-149d1137376a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Classic colonial architecture - The Writers building at Dalhousie area Kolkata. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007978/a02ad70a-98b0-42ca-993f-149d1137376a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Built by Prince Ghulam Mohammed in memory of his father Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan Mosque is a landmark absolutely at the center of the #kolkata #Hometown ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/b4bfc386-7a39-4135-becb-a18b1660b458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Restored to its old glory. Town Hall Kolkata. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/4d0df76e-0d85-42d9-9e0a-c1a46ba5dfe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/ea37c81f-8319-4e8c-b50e-804f42fa7297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Esplanade Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kolkata travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata.dx178244) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kolkata featuring a garden, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532740554/13209bb2-9e24-4e4c-8d71-e8fb353ec815.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Town Eco Park 4.5/5(16 reviews) Known for its diverse ecological landscapes, man-made lake, children’s play area and musical fountain show, this ecological park is fun for all the family. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Town-Eco-Park-Kolkata.d553248621532740554.Attraction) ![New Market showing a city, heritage architecture and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106920/53add51f-0ef7-4543-ae25-b32e7b14ada7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Market 4/5(28 reviews) Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Market-Dharmatala.d6106920.Attraction) ![Dakshineswar Kali Temple showing religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106970/e03024d7-fe66-4dc1-8583-1ea0ae22715b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dakshineswar Kali Temple 4/5(15 reviews) Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dakshineswar-Kali-Temple-Dakshineswar.d6106970.Attraction) ![Victoria Memorial showing a park, a memorial and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106912/51ffe8c4-4bfd-4e5f-800d-1e8ff23a08d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Memorial 4.5/5(31 reviews) See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Memorial-Kolkata.d6106912.Attraction) ![Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan Exhibition Centre, Kolkata, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976628326/bc9187d8-15d5-4332-8441-53b5e61973a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Biswa Bangla Convention Centre 4.5/5(2 reviews) Learn about the events happening in Biswa Bangla Convention Centre during your trip to Barasat. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Biswa-Bangla-Convention-Centre-New-Town.d553248635976628326.Attraction) ![Views from the ferry!#BelurMathToDakshineshwar #waterlust #WestBengal #IncredibleIndia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178950/da7aa8e1-894d-4074-9465-41f4792a13f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belur Math 4/5(13 reviews) Find out about the history of Howrah when you spend time at Belur Math. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Belur-Math-Kolkata.d6106976.Attraction) ### Things to do ![ 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Kolkata with Both Side Commercial Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2080865/633ac933-44bf-481f-a243-02d950675958.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Kolkata with Both Side Commercial Flight £432 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-tour-to-the-taj-mahal.a2080865.activity-details) ![Kolkata 2 Day Private Tour with Guide and Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47745248/a455c272-0360-4371-8626-ef9a7cae2f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kolkata 2 Day Private Tour with Guide and Car £255 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kolkata-2-day-private-tour-with-guide-and-car.a47745248.activity-details) ![2 days private tour of kolkata city and Bishnupur by car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47909630/55ab7238-7d93-4a47-a20f-8e1c4f659566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 days private tour of kolkata city and Bishnupur by car £403 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-days-private-tour-of-kolkata-city-and-bishnupur-by-car.a47909630.activity-details) ![Flower Market - A sea of Orange.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3078572/6e8bcf15-6fb0-4f0c-a594-a08870280847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour £124 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kolkata-sounds-and-sights-private-full-day-city-tour.a3078572.activity-details) ![Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2150298/f735dc9b-02f5-4450-a50e-f6d9ccb86933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata £95 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-sightseeing-tour-of-kolkata.a2150298.activity-details) ![Private Calcutta Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2394318/c3ac8a4c-b4be-4096-bcf5-fc7f426efd10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Calcutta Tour £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-calcutta-tour.a2394318.activity-details) [See all activities in Kolkata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kolkata.d178244.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Esplanade ![Peerless Hotel Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1066400/1066383/5f690430_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peerless Hotel Kolkata 12 Jawaharlal Nehru Road Kolkata West Bengal £54 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions New Market and Metropolitan Building are ... 7.2/10 Good! (302 reviews) Everything was good as expected of 4 star hotel. Property was spacious and clean. Food was OK. All the staff were polite and helpful apart from some staff at the restaurant who were in their own world rather than looking after the guests. I needed to draw attention of the staff many times for my ... Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=1066383&PinnedHotelID=1066383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007978) ![Polo Floatel Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1850000/1845100/1845042/b209c45c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Polo Floatel Kolkata 9/10 Kolkatta Jetty Stand Road Kolkata West Bengal £37 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions New Market and Dakshineswar Kali Temple are ... 6.8/10 (75 reviews) Staff are courteous the views are amazing. The food is gourmet. The breakfast is delightful. I really enjoyed it. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=1845042&PinnedHotelID=1845042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007978) ![ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37600000/37590700/37590630/fc8b5bc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata 1 JBS Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal £115 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (303 reviews) Above and beyond expectations- one of the cleanest 5 star hotels I have been to and the service was excellent !! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=37590630&PinnedHotelID=37590630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007978) ![Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44400000/44399100/44399005/ef93ce3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata CB 218 Action Area 1C New Town Barasat West Bengal £47 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (164 reviews) My family liked the hotel. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=44399005&PinnedHotelID=44399005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007978) ![The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16720000/16714900/16714839/15d78d2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat Plot No CBD 2 Action Area II New Town Barasat West Bengal £79 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (181 reviews) Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked. Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=16714839&PinnedHotelID=16714839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007978) ![JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16480000/16474800/16474794/7e51e760_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata 4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal £111 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (283 reviews) Attentive staff were everywhere, service was excellent, food wonderful, room very good….an all round great experience…..thoroughly recommend this hotel. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=16474794&PinnedHotelID=16474794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007978) [See all 977 properties in Esplanade](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976007978) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Esplanade hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007978&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007978&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007978&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007978&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007978&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976007978&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade ![Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/ea37c81f-8319-4e8c-b50e-804f42fa7297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dharmatala 3.5/5(26 area reviews) While you're in Dharmatala, take in top sights like New Market and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-Dharmatala.dx553248635974587237) ![Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/ea37c81f-8319-4e8c-b50e-804f42fa7297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taltala 4/5(3 area reviews) While you're in Taltala, take in top sights like Sudder Street and jump on the metro at Esplanade Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-Taltala.dx553248635976007257) ![Commonly known as the Portugese Church, The Cathedral of the most Holy Rosary was founded in 1799. The interior contains beautiful sculptures including 14 Stations of the Cross. Behind the altar, there are the figures of Madonna and Child. #Hometown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/792/dc4ec5e9-837f-4f08-b7a9-7ad7e2a9c7c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bara Bazar Travellers like the monuments in Bara Bazar, and Nakhoda Masjid is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-Bara-Bazar.dx178974) ![Park Street,Kolkata, India - 12th November 2020 : Park street Camac Street crossing is decorated with diwali lights for Diwali or deepabali. It is the festival of light, good over darkness, evil.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981712686/40ccfdba-c291-4228-9794-bfa88b6f9b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Park Street 4/5(13 area reviews) If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Park Street Cemetery and Camac Street. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-Park-Street.dx553248633981712686) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minto Park Discover Minto Park, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Minto Park include Forum Shopping Mall and Camac Street, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Rabindra Sadan Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kolkata-Minto-Park.dx6246081) ![Victoria memorial in kolkata ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587140/48e91d96-71b6-47cf-89b6-fa71bee70ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bhowanipore 3/5(3 area reviews) If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Forum Shopping Mall or Camac Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station. 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