East Central Bangalore covers the Mahatma Gandhi Road, Brigade Grounds and Ulsoor areas of the British-built Cantonment. It is a popular spot for shopping and dining in Bangalore.

See

• 1 Kingfisher Towers, UB City. Probably the most famous high-rise residential building in Bangalore, despite not being the tallest in the city. The top of the building is occupied by a mansion, which is one of the few instances of a "building atop a building" in India. (updated Dec 2024)
• 2 Kempegowda Museum. 9AM–5PM (closed Su). A government museum dedicated to Bangalore's founder Kempe Gowda. It is housed in the Mayo Hall, which was built in memory of Lord Mayo, the 4th Viceroy of India. This two-storey building is known for its ornate furniture and architecture. It is adorned by chandeliers, Greek cornices, Tuscan columns, stone arches, wooden floors and beautiful furnishings. The building itself offers a panoramic view of the city's Parade Grounds and Ulsoor Lake on one side, and the Bangalore Race Course and Brigade Grounds on the south. Free. (updated Sep 2024)

Places of worship

Churches

The entrance to the Holy Trinity Church

• 3 East Parade Church, MG Rd. A Wesleyan church built in 1865. (updated Mar 2026)
• 4 Holy Trinity Church (at Trinity circle at the east end of the MG Rd). A major landmark of Central Bangalore. It was built in 1851, for the British Regiment stationed in Bangalore. Built-in the English Renaissance style, the church can accommodate 700 people and is regarded as the largest military church in southern India. It has a congregation of over 450 families. 
• 5 Infant Jesus Church. Built in 1971 to commemorate the historic Infant Jesus of Prague, the church became increasingly popular due to various miracles attributed to the shrine. (updated Mar 2026)
• 6 St. Andrew's Church, Cubbon Rd. A Presbyterian church, consecrated in memory of Mary Elizabeth McGoun, wife of Col. Thomas McGoun of the 6th Madras Native Infantry. It is an example of Gothic architecture in the city, with a steeping roof of Mangalore tiles, a row of decorative ridge-tiles on the top, turreted parapets and gables, iron crested towers, intricately done plaster motifs, railings of cast iron, and pilasters and pavilions rising from the wing. (updated Jun 2025)
• 7 St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral. The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore. (updated Jun 2025)
• 8 St. John's Church. The fourth oldest Protestant church in the city, with a distinct red edifice and towering steeple, rising out of the leafy surroundings. There's a memorial in front of the church for its members who lost their lives in service of 'King and Empire', in World War I. (updated Jun 2025)
• 9 St. Mark's Cathedral. The sole cathedral of Bangalore is dedicated to Saint Mark the Evangelist. It is famous for its English Baroque architecture inspired by London's St Paul's Cathedral. The entrance has elaborate woodwork with ornate carvings. The bell is the amongst the most well-maintained church bells in India. The stained glasswork adds to the beauty of the cathedral. (updated Jun 2025)
• 10 St. Mary's Basilica. The oldest church in Bangalore, and the only church in the state which has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica. It is famous for the festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, an event that attracts devotees from in and around Bangalore. The basilica is built in Gothic style with arches, ornamental motifs and stained glass windows. Multiple columns and tall spires of the basilica can be seen from quite a distance. The stained glass windows were removed during World War II and were subsequently restored in 1947. (updated Apr 2023)

Temples

• 11 Someshwara Swamy Temple, Ulsoor (close to Halasuru Police station; metro: Halasuru  Purple ). Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the oldest temples of the city. The inner sanctum sanctorum is said to have been built in the 8th century by the Cholas, who ruled this place, the outer Praharam during the Hoysalas of the 11th century, while the front hall construction and the Gopuram during the Vijayanagar Empire of the 15th century. The structure resembles the various changes the temple has gone through during the period, with major additions and renovations done to preserve the temple. Free. (updated Jun 2025)

Do

• 1 M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Mahatma Gandhi Rd (Cubbon Park  Purple ), ☏ +90 80 4015 4015. With a capacity of 40,000, this is the home of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which has a large and loud following. The IPL season typically is from March to May every year, matches are played in the evenings and last around 3 hours. Scour the daily newspapers for ticket information - tickets sell out a week before. (updated Jun 2025)
• 2 Ulsoor Lake (Halasuru lake). One of the biggest lakes in Bangalore, with several islands. There's a watch tower with a Chinese bell on the lake. (updated Sep 2024)

Spas

• SPA.ce, Cunningham Rd. Run by an expat Brit. Offers a variety of massages, scrubs, and facials. 

Buy

• 1 Commercial Street. A legacy of the British is another shopping mecca that sells international brands (similar to Brigade road) alongside locally produced items. Commercial Street has more of a bazaar feel than Brigade Road. In addition, it is famous for its body piercing centres. The price of goods here is very competitive and it is a great place to pick a bargain. (updated Feb 2017)
• 2 Mahatma Gandhi Road (Brigade Road) (metro: MG Road  Purple  right next to the intersection of both roads). The most popular place for tourists. These two roads are filled with shops of every kind, whether it be traditional handicrafts or the latest western wear (this is especially true for Brigade Road). Brigade Road, where British soldiers used to buy their necessities, is now the centre of yuppie Bangalore; you'll see hordes of college students on the road any time of day or night. Stores on Brigade Road include: Planet M (a huge music store with everything), Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Phillipe, Pepe Jeans, Levis, Lee, SanFrisco Jeans, Nike, and Titan (great Indian made watches). There are also many eateries on Brigade road and on the side roads that lead off it. Fast food outlets include KFC (right at the entrance), Pizza Hut (at the other end of the road), and many cafes including the Indian coffee chain Cafe Coffee Day. Also includes a tattoo studio. M.G. Road is short for Mahatma Gandhi road. (updated Feb 2017)
• Vittal Mallya Raod. Has stores like The Collective which is a shop only for men. Armani, Versace, Boss, you name it, they have it. There's even Canary Blue and Esprit on the same road. (updated Mar 2026)

Books

• Gangarams Book Bureau, #3, Church Street, 3rd Floor, ☏ +91 80 2512 7888, gangaramsinternational@gmail.com. M-Sa 10AM-8PM. Since 1977, a destination for booklovers with books in a diverse range from academic, professional and technical to fiction and non-fiction. (updated Sep 2019)
• Blossoms, Church St (parallel to MG Rd and nearby Coconut Grove Restaurant), ☏ +91 80 255 9733. There are 3 full floors of those rare, hard to find old books. All 2nd hand, good condition and at low rates. 
• The Bookworm, Church Street (opposite Starbucks). This is a small used book store. Good bargains on used and new books are available here. 
• Crossword, Residency Rd (ACR Towers, opposite Gateway Hotel), ☏ +91 80 2558 2411-16. A hot spot for books of various genres combined with seating areas, spacious racks, music and movie section, children's section and a coffee shop. A wonderful hangout to read, browse and shop. 
• Elloor Library, Blue Cross Chambers, Infantry Rd (close to Commercial St). A circulating library that has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, including new titles. Requires membership which includes a deposit. 
• Gangarams Mg road, Triumph Tower, 2nd Floor, 48 Church St (opposite High Gates Hotel and Mainland China; Church Street is parallel to Mahatma Gandhi ("MG") Road), ☏ +91 80 2512 7888, gangarams@vsnl.com. M-Sa. A wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books, including textbooks and professional works. 
• Goobes Book Republic, 46-1-1 Church St (in the basement of Church Street Inn, Budget Hotel, near MG Rd), ☏ +91 80 4112 4956, goobesbookrepublic@gmail.com. Secondhand and new books on a wide variety of subjects and a very cost effective library option and buy back used books. 
• Higginbothams, 68 MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 2558 7359, +91 80 2558 6574. This bookstore has a good selection of maps, postcards, guides and novels. 
• Premier Book Shop, 46/1 Church St (off MG Rd), ☏ +91 80 2558 8570. A venerable institution that has books on every conceivable subject literally stacked from floor to ceiling. Although the store may appear to be utterly chaotic, the owner knows where every piece of his stock lies - just be careful with those elbows, a slight nudge and the whole place will come tumbling down. This store however, will shut down shortly. 
• Select Bookshop, Brigade Rd (off Brigade Rd Behind Curzon Court Hotel). Used to be the only old bookstore. Mr Murthy, who runs the bookstore, is one of the most knowledgeable people. His grandfather started the bookstore. He also has a collection of lithographs, stained glass paintings and collectors copies of antique books. 
• The Strand book stall, Dickenson Rd (1st Floor, Manipal Centre), ☏ +91 80 2558 0000. Best known for the latest releases in art, design, architecture and all at good prices. 

Boutiques

• Mahendra Textiles, ☏ +91 80 4124 9900. Sarees and dress materials from Surat, Mumbai, Kolkata, Rajasthan, Varanasi, Kerala and Sri Lanka. 
• Marmalade, Magrath Rd (adj to Spratt Salon; left before Coffee Day, on Brigade Rd Extn), ☏ +91 80 4122 1814. Loads of affordable young designer wear. 
• Native Place (behind Museum Rd Post Office, Museum Road). Loads of interesting merchandise, crafts made by NGOs, c/o The Only Place Restaurant. 
• One G, ☏ +91 80 4123 1231. (Jewellery) Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Rd. 

Handicrafts

• The Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium, 45 MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 2558 1118. A large store, offering a wide selection of some of Karnataka's best hand made products. The carvings made of Mysore sandalwood are an especially good buy. 
• Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE), MG Rd. A government run store promoting traditional Indian hand crafts. The CCIE has major outlets in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai. 
• Chandi - The Divine Gallery, MG Rd (Shop No. 12, First Floor, Public Utility Building), ☏ +91 80 4112 3590, +91 80 4112 3610. Specialising in Indian divine figures in all mediums. Claims to have the biggest collection of Ganeshas in town. High-quality and locally-priced wares, supposedly no pushy salesmanship. 
• Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation, 45 K.S.H.D.C Complex, MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 2558 1118. Specialises in Karnataka handicraft. 

Jewellery

• C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons (Diamond Flagship Store), 2-1 Main Cross Rd (next to Safina Plaza), ☏ +91 80 4000 1869. 14,000 square feet (1,300 m²) dedicated to the finest gold and diamond jewellery, spread over two floors. 
• C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons-The Heritage Store, 35 & 36 Commercial St, ☏ +91 80 4000 1869. Dedicated to gold and silver. 

Shopping malls

• 3 Garuda Mall. On the corner of McGrath and Commissariat Roads. 
• 4 Safina Plaza. The sale capital of Bangalore, on Infantry Road. Every week there is sale going on of any type. One week it might be home furnishings and the next men's wear. Good place to find some bargains. Many exhibitions are also held here, although there are retailers here too. So for quiet shopping come here (much less crowded than the other malls). It's best to visit during end of season sales (summer, monsoon) or during festivals (New Year, Christmas, Ganesh Chaturthi). 

Eat

• Bheemas, Church St. If you have the penchant for spice this place is meant for you. 
• Kudla, Ramanashree Comforts, Richmond Rd. For seafood, serves excellent dishes. 
• Mainland China, Church St.  
• Pabrai's Fresh and Naturalle Ice Cream, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar, ☏ +91 80 6453 0000.  
• The Palms, 33 Church St (at the Highgates Hotel), ☏ +91 80 2559 7172. Mangalorean, Coorgi, and Malabari style. 
• Queens, Church Street, opposite Amoeba. Small restaurant but great food at reasonable prices. 
• RRs, off Brigade Rd. A renovation of the vintage RRs, the fun doubles here with the double storeyed restaurant, one serving Andhra and the other Hyderabadi cuisines. There's also alcohol, all the more reason to indulge on a Saturday afternoon. 
• Tijouri, Hotel Atria, Palace Rd, ☏ +91 80 2220 5205.  

Budget

• Adiga's Delicacy, 105 Dickenson's road, Manipal Centre.  
• Adiga's Majestic, (next to Fkcci Bldg), KG Rd.  
• Annapoorna, Ulsoor (near Sai Baba Temple in Ulsoor. Need to get down at Ulsoor police station). Pure vegetarian food in Tamil style. 
• Anupams Coastal Express, Shivananda Circle. They make fantastic fish dishes. Neer Dosa with Chicken Pulimunchi, kori roti and chicken ghee roast are some things you really cannot miss. 
• 1 Bobby-da-Dhaba, Near Lavanya Theatre, St John's Road, Near Ulsoor, ☏ +91 96 6367 8382. 12:30PM-3:45PM, 7:30PM-11PM. The food is good (albeit slightly oily). It basically serves paranthas (with lots of butter), chaach, kheer and a number of side dishes (most notable being their shahi paneer and rajma). You may have to wait for a while in case it is full. So it's better to go slightly early, noon for lunch and 7:30PM for dinner to avoid rush). 
• 2 Coconut Grove, Church St. Appams and Kerala parottas with a chicken sauce dish. Their lunch offer for ₹80 is also really good. A pretty good choice for reasonably priced quality seafood. Coco-Grove the outdoor 'beer cafe' extension is also worth a look. (updated Jun 2025)
• Fanoos (adjoining Johnson Market, off Brigade Rd). One of the joints for getting sheekh (beef) rolls in Bangalore. They come in various sizes- sheekh roll, sheekh jumbo, sheekh mambo, sheekh rambo and sheekh sambo- the latter of which is almost 2 in thick. There are other options like chicken, mutton and paneer rolls as well as kababs and shawarma. ₹30-100 per head. 
• Hotel Empire (Other locations on Centre Street and Koramangala), 78, Central St, off Infantry Road, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, ☏ +91 80 4342 8080. 10AM-3AM. Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cuisine until late night. Try the butter chicken, chicken kababs and parathas. Both the non-vegetarian and vegetarian food are good here and well priced. 
• 3 Indian Coffee House, Church St.  (updated Jun 2025)
• 4 KC Das, Church St. Bengali sweets. (updated Jun 2025)
• Kohinoor, Brigade Rd. Serves very reasonably priced Kerala Muslim style food. 
• Lake View Milk Bar, MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 2558 7410. Excellent ice creams, club sandwiches and burgers. 

Mid-range

• Caesar's Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Mahalakshmi Chambers, 9/2, MG Rd. (beside HSBC bank opposite ING Bank). 6:30PM–11:30PM. Indian and continental food. Classic environment. The ambience is good, though the food is a tad expensive. Parking is a problem. 
• Canopy, PU Building, M.G. Rd. Open air, multi-cuisine North-Indian food. Cooking techniques date back to the independence era offering the unique taste. Great outdoor ambiance in the middle of the central business district. ₹125-750 
• Ebony, MG Rd (on the 13th floor of the tallest building on MG Rd, Utility building). Stylish eatery with excellent evening views of the city. Service is a bit slow, but the ambiance makes it worth the wait. Book ahead for a terrace seat. ₹200-400 
• The Egg Factory, St.Marks Rd, ☏ +91 80 4211 0041. Multi-cuisine, The menu, as the name suggests, is all based on the indispensable egg. It's also modelled on a factory with functional chairs and a menu that looks like an instruction manual. Its open for all day dining. Egg dishes from all over the world, including omelettes, scrambles, French toast, curries, sub's, pasta & desserts. Don't miss the fantastic huevos rancheros here, they make it as good as in Mexico. Innovative drinks, try the Chlorophyll Fix, it looks and sounds weird, but tastes like heaven. Highly relaxed service. 
• 5 Koshy's, St. Marks Rd (Below Church St). A Bangalore institution, serving a smattering of Western favorites (like fish and chips) along with the usual South Indian fare in a bohemian-for-India atmosphere. On weekends, they serve up greasy Western-style breakfast, including omelettes and Bombay (i.e, French) Toast. Appam and stew is their Sunday breakfast special and a must eat. Turn right at the entrance for the more expensive (and decidedly less charming) A/C room. ₹50-200. Smoky, with sluggish service, and not particularly clean Koshy's still has plenty of character and history but its getting harder to justify their skyrocketing prices. 
• Mainland China, Church St (Near Museum Rd), ☏ +91 80 2227 7722, +91 90 2224 5864. Upscale Chinese food. Good, fairly authentic food and excellent service. Serves a decent lunch buffet. Also new outlet on 100ft Road, Indiranagar. ₹500-800. 
• 6 Oh! Calcutta, Church St. noon–3:30PM, 7–11PM. Part of a chain of restaurants across the country, and the best Bengali food available in the city albeit pricier than the other options. 
• Pinxx, Manipal centre (off MG Rd). A great place for Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. ₹200-400 per head. 
• 7 Rahhams Families (Richies), MM Rd. Serves the kind of biryani that is the Bangalore original. It is midway on MM Rd, and hard to miss because of the crowds that throng its takeaway counter. One visits Richies only for the food—tables and chairs made of synthetic wood, and dim light from gaudy chandeliers don’t exactly make for great ambiance. A motley bunch of diners cram the place for lunch and dinner (they have added 2nd and 3rd floors). The biryani here is delicious, and you must love meat to love Richies. The menu is limited; but the mutton and chicken biryani stand out and they are not flavoured with the same masala, or heaven forbid, rice, their kababs are something nice and unique too. Biryani ₹600. 
• Samarkand, Gem Plaza, 66, Infantry Rd (East of Central St), ☏ +91 80 4111 3366. Pashtun food (i.e., kebabs, Afghani) in a kitschy atmosphere but the food is great. You will need to book on weekends. ₹300-600. 

Splurge

• Olive Beach, Wood St. A long time favourite that will serve you Italian meats and cheese in a nice setting, this is still among Bangalore's best. 
• Sunny's, 34 Vittal Mallya Rd (at Embassy Diamante), ☏ +91 80 5132-9366, +91 80 5132-9391. Among the best restaurants in Bangalore. Try the starters, salads and pasta is fine here. Hot sandwiches for lunch. Also has a branch at Indira Nagar. About ₹1,200 for a 3-course meal for two, excluding drinks. 
• Vaayu, 5th floor, Eve Mall, Brigade Rd. It has comfortable lounge seating, and is open air, giving some nice views over the city. 

Drink

• 1 Café Coffee Day, ☏ +91 80 4001 2345. Popularly known as CCD. Established in 1996, at Brigade Road, Bangalore, the chain has over 1,000 cafes throughout India. It is found all over Bangalore. 
• Coffee Workers Co-op, Church St's Brigade Gardens. A venerable Bangalore institution, with waiters in traditional uniforms and customers slowly savoring the age-old tradition of coffee drinking - though there are just two choices of coffee: black or white. Have some delightful "masala dosa" here. 
• Java City, Church St. Pleasant old Bangalore atmosphere. Offers a wide variety of tea, coffee from all over the world including pizza, pasta, pastries, cookies, you name it they have it plus you get to see a unique sense of humor in their menu and on the walls. On Saturday and Sunday evenings, there is live music, rock and guitar. This place is simple, expatriate friendly and not at all pricy. There is another Java City near Lavelle Road. 

Mid-range

• Bull n Bush, 4th floor, Garuda Mall. Plays hip hop, house and occasionally trance. ₹500 cover charge. 
• The Bunker, off Residency Rd.  
• Carpe Diem, Church St. It's a Power Metal haven. 
• Ego's, Castle Street, off Brigade Rd.  
• Le Rock Pub Cafe, Rest House Rd (off Brigade Rd), ☏ +91 80 4123 1001. 10:00AM-11:30PM. The latest watering hole in Bangalore. Rock music across the board screened on large plasma panels; every song can not only be heard but seen as well. Hot coffee to chilled Kingfisher beer on the tap awesome cocktails and even hand rolled Havana cigars. Salads, sandwiches, jacket baked potatoes to entrées. It also offers an oxy bar, Bangalore's first. (updated Mar 2026)
• New Night Watchman, Corner of Church Street and Museum Rd. Little bit dingy but helpful bar staff - satellite TV has the Australia Network so you can watch Rugby Union and AFL games. 
• 2 Pecos, Rest House Rd (Off Brigade Road), ☏ +91 80 4090 5462, +91 944 982 7428. 60s retro pub with a mural of Jerry Garcia. Often crowded on all 3 floors, including the pleasant roof-top seating area. Free popcorn with every pitcher of beer. Cards are available for frequent customers which make every tenth pitcher of beer free, but you may have to ask several times in order to acquire one and to get it updated. 
• Sparks, Brigade Road Extension, next to Brigade Towers.  
• Styx (next to Cauvery Handicrafts on MG Road). They put the "Heavy" in heavy metal! 
• Sultanate of Swing, 4th floor, Garuda Mall. Mainly plays Rock, Retro, Heavy Metal and has a Video DJ. Free entry. 
• Tavern at The Inn, Museum Rd.  
• Windsor Pub, Vasanth Nagar (off Mount Carmel's in Kodava Samaja Building). A small place which serves only beer, good food and is nice for a family outing. But only limited tables. 
• Zeus, #174 2nd Floor Manohar Crest, Brigade Rd (above Health n Glow), ☏ +91 80 2532 3355. 11AM-11:30PM. Sports bar and lounge. 

Splurge

• 13th Floor, Barton Centre, MG Rd. Make a reservation. amazing view from the 13th floor 
• 3 Arbor Brewing Company (ABC), 8 Magrath Rd, Allied Grande Plaza, Ashok Nagar (Opp. Garuda Mall, Magrath Rd), ☏ +91 80501 44477, info@arborbrewing.in. Daily noon to 12:30AM. Microbrewery that serves Belgian Triple, Smooth Criminal and Brassiere Blonde. Some of the smoothest beers in town and serves pub-style food. Has a nice vibe though it gets crowded during the weekend. (updated Dec 2018)
• Aura, Cunningham Rd.  
• The Biere Club, Vittal Mallya Rd on Lavelle Road, (opp Sunny's).. Bangalore’s first craft brewery and a popular place for beer lovers. 
• Blue Bar, West End, Race Course Rd. Excellent drinks if you make sure Joel makes them. Officially they have a couple's only policy. Spontaneous dancing likely next to the bar. On weekends you need to buy drink-tickets for ₹1,500 to enter.. 
• Hint, 5th Floor, Bangalore Central, MG Rd. Tuesdays is ladies night (couples permitted). 
• iBar, Park Hotel, MG Rd.  
• Kosmo (Formerly Cosmo Village), 81 Ali Askar Road Cross (Off Cunningham Road). 3 separate areas including a terrace. This nightclub is a remodeled colonial villa on a quiet lane, with excellent DJs and expensive drinks, and attracts a wealthy clientele. 
• Taika, Church St. (Off Brigade Rd). Usually open past midnight and has a huge dance floor. 3 bars and a lounge area. Entrance varies each night. 

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under ₹1,500
Mid-range	₹1,500-4,500
Splurge	Over ₹4,500

Budget

• Citizen Lodge, Lady Curzon Rd (near Bowring Hospital, about 1 km (0.62 mi) from MG Rd). Bare bones motel-style establishment is well located but leaves much to be desired in terms of cleanliness and overall quality. Double non-A/C room costs around from ₹850. 
• FabHotel 29th Church's Inn (formerly Church Street Inn), 29 Church Street, off M.G. Road, ☏ +91 70424 24242.  
• Manju Lodge, Hospital Road, ☏ +91 80 22200679. ₹600. (updated Apr 2015)
• Royal Regency Lodge, S. C. Rd (next to Movieland theater), ☏ +91 80 4113 0202. Clean rooms and convenient to the city’s local transports like the City bus station and the City Railway Station. From ₹1500?. 
• T.A.P. Paradise, Hospital Road Avenue Road; cross near Abhinay Theatre & Menaka Theatre, ☏ +91 80 22280522. ₹850. (updated Apr 2015)
• 1 Treebo Trend 9 Marks Inn, 9 St Marks Rd, ☏ +91 93228 00100. Complimentary breakfast. 
• Fargo Hostels, Near Christ University Bangalore, ☏ 8086090309Country code missing. Rs. 800. (updated Apr 2026)

Mid-range

• Ajantha, 22 MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 2558 4321, reservation@hotelajantha.in. Good simple hotel with a vegetarian restaurant. Sgl/dbl from ₹1500/₹1900, Cottage A/C ₹2700. 
• Hotel Bangalore Gate (res@bangaloregate.com), 9 and 12, Gajanana Towers, K G Rd, ☏ +91 99 4533 3999, book@hotelbangaloregate.com. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Executive, superior and premium rooms. All rooms are A/C with complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. 24-hour room service, 2 restaurants, ample car parking. ₹3,600-4,800. 
• Hotel Komfort Terraces, No 301, 3rd floor, Bluemoon Complex M G. Road, ☏ +91 80 4009 7000. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. ₹2381. 
• Hotel St. Marks, St. Marks Rd.  
• Hotel Vrindavan, off MG Rd and very near to MG Rd junction. Nice hotel with great South Indian food. 
• Hotel Woodlands, No 5, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Rd (near Richmond Circle), ☏ +91 80 2222 5111. Very clean hotel, great views of the city, delicious free South Indian breakfast buffet for ₹3,400 per night for an A/C double (two single beds pushed together). Nice location for exploring the city. Long walk to M.G. Road, Garuda Mall, and Commercial Street. 

Splurge

• 2 Chancery Pavilion, Residency Rd. Nice business hotel, good service and food About $200. 
• 3 Conrad Bengaluru, blrkr.res@conradhotels.com.  (updated Jul 2025)
• The Gateway Hotel, 66, Residency Rd, ☏ +91 8066604545, gateway.bangalore@tajhotels.com. Among the top hotels in the city and has won the National Tourism Award for three years in a row. (updated Jan 2019)
• 4 Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore.  (updated Jul 2025)
• 5 ITC Gardenia, Residency Rd, ☏ +91 80 2211 9898, reservations@itchotels.in.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 6 Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore, UB City, ☏ +91 80 2234 8888. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon.  (updated Jul 2025)
• 7 The Oberoi, 37-39 MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 25585858.  (updated Jun 2025)
• 8 The Park Bangalore, 14/7 MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 2559 4666, resv.blr@theparkhotels.com.  (updated Jun 2025)
• 9 Radisson Bengaluru City Center, ☏ +91 80 62210103. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon.  (updated Jun 2025)
• 10 Taj MG Road, 41/3 MG Rd, ☏ +91 80 6660-4444, reservations.mgroad@tajhotels.com.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 11 Vivanta Bengaluru Residency Road.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 12 Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Richmond Road, Bengaluru.  (updated Mar 2026)