If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at New Town Eco Park located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from the center of Kolkata. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Eco Urban Village and Salt Lake Central Park, both nearby.
If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to New Market in Dharmatala and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Sudder Street and Camac Street.
Howrah Bridge is just one of the places to see in Kolkata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Check out reviews of West Bengal hotels guests love
Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is rather new and it is very well organized with the staff going overboard when it comes to hospitality.
The rooms are where the hotel really shines. The decor, lighting, automatic shades, sunlight dimming opaque curtains, motion sensitive area lighting, a bath shower which drowns the guest in a warm watery embrace. There is a lot to like about the rooms. The regular fare is all there including a 70-65 inch TV, but I did not watch anything on it to know its pluses or minuses.
The restaurant downstairs does a good job, but where the Yayavar restaurant can indeed improve its service is in two areas -
1. Do not overcook the veggies in the buffet menu. The string beans were cooked so much, they had turned chewy. One ought to be able to feel a slight crunchiness from the veggies.
2. The F&B staff is so focused on providing an exemplary service that it sometimes feels somewhat intrusive. They should allow a guest to enjoy their meal in peace rather than have to answer a question about how the food is every 3-4 minutes. They should keep the conversations to a minimum unless a guest truly wants a lengthy dialog on anything.
One positive thing I noticed is that the F&B staff remembers guest preferences and does check if they want their fav upon a second visit to the restaurant onwards.
The housekeeping staff leaves no stones unturned in giving you a room which is spic and span.
Other than a couple of minor irritants, my stay was very very good."
Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to West Bengal hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 14 hostels in West Bengal. Hotel Wale Bhaiya - Siliguri offers free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Offbeat CCU has free in-room WiFi and free parking. Hidden Monkey Backpackers, Darjeeling is another low-cost option.
What are the best cheap things to do in West Bengal?
Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in West Bengal, enjoy the outdoors at New Town Eco Park or Haldia Township Park. Don't forget to plan a visit to Damodar River.
