North Bangalore
North Bangalore is the northern part of the city.
Understand
[edit]Quiet and rural not too long ago, today North Bangalore is the epicenter of Bangalore's booming IT industry. The northeastern district of Whitefield and the Outer Ring Road are festooned on both sides by office parks and high-end apartment complexes, and also suffers from some of the worst traffic jams in the city. You're unlikely to spend too much time here as a tourist, but quite likely to end up here if you visit on business.
Get in
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Map of North BangaloreThe Namma Metro Purple Line runs from the city center to Whitefield. The Blue Line, opening in stages from 2026, will run along the Outer Ring Road and connect the area directly to Kempegowda International Airport.
See
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- 1 Bangalore Palace, Palace Rd, Vasanth Nagar. Built by the Maharajas of Mysore. For many years the building was neglected as a tourist attraction but is now open to the public. This is a run-down building with paint peeling on the interior and is generally a tourist trap to be avoided. ₹100/450 for Indians/foreigners and ₹675 for a still camera. This includes an audio guide that points out rooms, photos and other things.
- 2 Devanahalli Fort (near Bangalore Airport). This fort was constructed in 1501 and is in good repair and worth seeing. The birthplace of Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore, is near the fort. There are numerous temples within the fort with impeccable architecture, of which the Venugopala Swami Temple is the most visited and the oldest. The walls of the temple depict various scenes from Ramayana and the pillars have beautiful statues carved on them.
- 3 Mahatma Gandhi Botanical Garden (within the University of Agricultural Science campus).
- 4 Makalidurga. A hill fort and a popular trekking destination for adventurers. The trek begins with a 2-km walk on the railway track from the station of Makalidurga. You can also ride bikes to the beginning of the trekking trail as well. A lot of refreshments are advised to be carried in case one wants to trek this hillock.
- 5 Shivaganage (Dakshina Kashi). A Hindu pilgrimage site atop a 1,368 m (4,488 ft) tall mountain. The mountain is itself shaped like a lingam (phallic symbol of Shiva). It is also a popular site for rock climbing. The entire trail to the peak is well marked, and the presence of human-made steps makes the trail suitable for beginners. There are frequent rest opportunities with stalls serving food and drinks. The trekking path to reach summit from foothills is of 6 km (3.7 mi) in a pre-defined path. The trail becomes steep and narrow near the summit of the mountain safety rails are provided in such areas. Monkeys are the main fauna inhabiting the hill.
Museums
[edit]- 6 HAL Aerospace Museum, Airport-Varthur Rd, ☏ +91 80 2231 8341. Daily 9AM-4:30PM. India's first aerospace museum. Run by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a large aerospace company. It showcases the growth of the Indian aviation industry and HAL over six decades. The museum houses displays of various aircraft, aircraft engine models, flight simulators, a mock Air Traffic Control Tower and an exhibit of Indian aviation history.
- 7 HMT Heritage Centre & Museum, HMT Colony. 10:30AM-6:30PM (close Tu). The museum of Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT).
- 8 Science Gallery Bengaluru, 10-11, Bellary Rd, Sanjaynagar (bus: CBI). Tu-Th 10AM-6PM, F-Su 10AM-8PM, closed M. Inaugurated in 2024, this museum holds various artistic exhibitions and lectures with a view to science outreach and art-science collaborations. It does not have any permanent collection, but rather a series of temporary exhibitions each year.
Temples
[edit]- 9 Banaswadi Hanuman Temple (between Sri Uma Maheshwari Temple and Bethel Church, northeast 5 km (3.1 mi) from centre). Constructed in Dravidian style, it attracts numerous devotees, especially on weekends. It has smaller temples dedicated to Lord Rama, Shiva and Ganapati within the walled compound.
- 10 Chokkanathaswamy Temple. W 6AM–11:30AM and 5:45PM–8:30PM, Sa 6AM–12:30PM and 5:45PM–9PM, otherwise 6AM–11AM and 5:45PM–8:30PM. A 10th-century Chola temple with inscriptions in Kannada and Tamil.
- 11 Ghati Subramanya (ಘಾಟಿ ಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯ). The uniqueness of this temple is that the prime deity Lord Karthikeya, is found together with Lord Narasimha. According to mythology, both idols are believed to have emerged from the earth. The idol of Karthikeya with a seven headed cobra is made from a single stone. On the rear of the stone is the carving of Narasimha.
- 12 ISKCON Temple, Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Rd (metro: Mahalakshmi Green ), ☏ +91 99860 77269, +91 80 23471956, +91 80 23578346, fax: +91 80 23578625. 3:45AM-8PM. A huge cultural complex built on a hillock in Rajajinagar atop scenic surroundings, is a perfect blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony. The huge cultural complex was built to promote Vedic culture and spiritual learning and abounds with shops selling devotional items and souvenirs. The annual Krishna and Balarama Rath Yatra is attended by thousands. However, due to the huge flow of foreign visitors, it has mostly become a heavily commercialised place and less of a religious centre.
- Maruthi Mandir, Mahakalshmi Layout (5 min drive from ISKCON temple). A Hanuman Temple is opposite, in the gate of Mahalakshmi Layout. This is a rock hill with huge idols of Hanuman and Mahalakshmi temples. The annual festival of Hanuman Jayanti during December is very attractive.
- 13 Shiva Temple (Shiv Mandir), Old Airport Rd (close to Vishweshwara College and Total Mall), ☏ +91 80 2522 8444. This temple has a massive monolith of Lord Shiva in the middle of an artificial pool. There is a cave-like walkthrough behind the statue. It is packed on the festival of Maha Shivaratri. One can't see or feel any kind of Bhakti in this temple, because at each move inside the temple, there will be a person collecting money, which creates such a disturbance for the concentration on Bhakti. On each step, the devotees will be concentrating on the money boxes (huṇḍi), and people standing to ask for money as offerings. Free entrance, camera ₹25.
Do
[edit]- Sampige Theatre, Sampige Road, Malleswaram (next to Mantri Mall). One of the oldest theatres of Malleswaram, and an important landmark.
- 1 Trash Trail, Daily Dump, ☏ +91 80 41157311, dailydumpcompost@gmail.com. On this journey through the story of waste, you will meet people who silently clean up and transform all the stuff we throw away. In the process, you will visit places you haven't imagined existed!
Events
[edit]- 2 Aero India. Held in the second week of February every alternate year (the next one is in 2027), this is Asia's premier air show. Spanning 5 days but open to the public only on the last 3 days (F-Su), the show at Yelahanka Air Force Base in the northern part of Bangalore comprises a defence exhibition and air show. Fighter jets from around the world are on flying and on static display. Normally, there are two air shows every day - one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Tickets can be purchased online or at select outlets - scan the newspapers for more information. Purchasing a ticket at outlets requires you to show a photo identification and tickets are non-transferable.
- 3 Concerts at Bangalore Palace Grounds. Check the local listings to see if any concerts are happening. Most international acts happen at Bengaluru Palace Grounds and the venue has hosted Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Joe Satriani, Mark Knopfler, Aerosmith, Sting, Uriah Heep, Lamb of God, Megadeth, Machinehead, Scorpions among others.
Lakes
[edit]- 4 Bellandur Lake. Although it has been severely impacted by the bane of urbanisation, the lake is still home to a diverse species of birds, like herons, egrets, wagtails, kites, sandpipers, etc.
- 5 Hebbal Lake (at the interchange of NH 44 and NH 75, local Hebbal ). One of the three lakes created in 1537 during the rule of Kempe Gowda.
- 6 Hesaraghatta Lake. A freshwater lake created in 1894 across the Arkavati River to meet the drinking water needs of the city. It is an integral part of the Greater Hesaraghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve. It is surrounded by institutions like the Government Aquarium, Government Film and Television Institute, Indian Horticultural Research Institute, Indo-Danish Poultry and Dairy farms, and Nrityagram.
- 7 Hosakote Lake.
- 8 Sankey Tank. A pleasant lake
- 9 Varthur Lake. An integral part of the city, although unplanned urbanisation and industrialisation have led to its contamination, similar to the Bellandur Lake. It has suffered from eutrophication and is now home to diverse algae.
Parks
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- 10 Fun World. An amusement park on the Bangalore Palace grounds.
- 11 HMT Area, BEL Junction (18 km (11 mi)). This area of Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) is dotted with parks and green layouts. Examples are General Ayyappa Park and Kittur Rani Chennamma Park. The J.P.Park is nearby. Lodges are available at Mathikere and Jalahalli.
- 12 J. P. Park (Jayaprakash Narayan Biodiversity Park), Mathikere, Near Yashwanthpur Railway Station (11 km (6.8 mi)). The third largest park in Bangalore, covering 85 acres. There are many statues of animals and provision for children's' games. The park includes four lakes, 25 acres of lawns, over 250 varieties of trees and shrubs (including select exotic and aquatic species, and a nursery), a nature centre, an exhibition plaza, and an amphitheatre.
- Lumbini Garden. A public park along the Nagawara Lake. It contains an eco-friendly boating park and a 12,500 ft² (1,160 m2) artificial beach and children's pool.
Spas
[edit]- The 5th Element, Inner Ring Rd (near Dell office). Spa. All practitioners are from Thailand and offer authentic Thai massage, scrubs, and wraps.
- Aroma Home Spa, Brookefields, ITPL Main Rd (near Whitefield). Natural eco-friendly products in use. Hydrotherapy massage, in addition to therapies suited to individual needs.
- Ayur Sukha (Malleswaram.). Very nice, clean and professional spa in a nice neighbourhood. 1 hr basic Ayurvedic treatment (massage and steam) is about ₹1,000.
Learn
[edit]- 1 Goethe-Institut (Max Mueller Bhavan), 716, CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage (from M.G. Road: go down Old Madras Road; turn right before the Epidemic Diseases Hospital onto 100 Foot Road; at the next traffic light, take a left onto CMH Road), ☏ +91 80 25205305. Offers German language courses, organises cultural events and has a library.
- 2 Nrityagram, Hesaraghatta (28 km (17 mi) NW of city centre), ☏ +91 80 8466313, fax: +91 80 8466312, nrityagram@vsnl.com. This unique experimental village is dedicated to gurukula tradition of dance (nritya), music, choreography and painting. The residential school offers training in Indian classical dance forms, Odissi, Mohiniattam, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Manipuri, eight hours a day, six days a week for seven years, following the ancient Guru-shishya tradition. It is also a winner of rural architecture award.
Work
[edit]- 3 International Tech Park Bangalore (ITPB), Whitefield Rd (metro: Pattandur Agrahara Purple ). Home to towering office buildings, busy cafés and diverse techies. The campus is open to the public, although the office buildings may be restricted.
Buy
[edit]- Marathahalli Main Road and Factory Outlets. Some distance from central Bangalore (although not difficult to reach) is Marathahalli (a village in a previous life). The main road of this suburb is now a haven for factory outlets for all major brands. You can expect prices here to be cheaper than in the malls, at least 20-30% price difference but can be up to 50% cheaper when it comes to some of the major denim brands. As if India wasn't cheap enough. Although this is the best place to go to for factory outlet shopping, there are smaller factory outlets scattered across the city. Also look out for sales held by the major brands to get rid of end of season stock (again end of summer or end of monsoon), these are usually advertised in newspapers or look for signs posted on major roads.
- 1 Sampige Road. The heart of Malleswaram, connecting Sheshadripuram to IISc. Sampige Road is around 2 km (1.2 mi) long, has a wide range of shops that sells books, electronic items, silk sarees, handicrafts, cloth materials, Hindu pooja materials, sweets and all the trivial things you can buy on earth. Also try Malleswaram 8th cross on Sampige road (aptly named Brigade Road of Malleswram) for a vibrant shopping experience. Sampige Road is also home to best flower market and fruits market in Bangalore. If you are tired of going to individual shops you can go to department stores such as Fabmall, Foodworld and Nilgiris.
Books
[edit]- Gangarams Indiranagar, 330/9 Axis Road Domlur Inner Ring Rd. Domlur Layout. Near Indira Nagar Flyover, ☏ +91 80 4038 3838, info@gangarams.in. Daily 10AM-8PM. A wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books, including textbooks and professional works, stationery, multimedia, movies, toys, art material and gifts.
- Oxford Book Store (at the Leela Galleria, next to Hotel Leela Palace). Has some of the latest collection of books and magazines, but doesn't offer any discounts. It has a Chai Bar attached offering 69 blends of tea.
- Streelekha, 33/1-9, Thyagaraja Layout, Jaibharath Nagar, ☏ +91 80 2549 2783. This is a great bookstore to explore the feminist literature and activism that is being produced in India, as well as other texts on the research and work of Indian NGOs. The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting.
- Tata Book House, IISc. Has a large collection of technical books, on which it offers a flat 20 per cent discount. Lots of books in a small place. Also worth visiting just because it is in IISc.
Boutiques
[edit]- , ☏ +91 80 2656 8416. The quaint little jewellery store at Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar makes for very interesting jewellery buys, a range of antique, restored, contemporary and fusion jewellery are on display. They could help you design a piece of jewellery to suit your needs, an in-house jewellery consultant could help you choose your jewellery.
- Aura Creations, Shop No.3, Plot No. 2 Nandagokula Layout, Shampura Main Rd, ☏ +91 85 5363 7531. Designer boutique with exclusive dress materials.
- Levitate-InDiA in A RooM, 100 Ft. Rd, ☏ +91 80 6452 8190, +91 98 4531 7776, levitateindia@gmail.com. Silver & costume handcrafted Jewellery, Bohemian apparel, Indian kitsch, lifestyle accessories.
- Sakhi by Chandras, 6th main, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar, ☏ +91 80 4115 5551. Combines traditional fabrics and craftsmanship with contemporary themes. Sakhi’s sarees, salwars and kurtis combine kanchivaram, tussar, chiffon, georgette, crêpe, organza and cotton with traditional techniques such as cut work, block print, kalamkari, badla, mirror work, chamki (sequins) and embroidery in a mélange of colours.
- Stritva near ITPL, 294, 8th main, BEML Layout, ITPL Main Rd, ☏ +91 963 222 1615. Sells readymade salwar suit, kameez, kurtas, dress material, sarees and nightwear. The store has a good collection at good prices.
Handicrafts
[edit]- Kala Madhyam Store', 2nd floor, Flat No 2, Benson Town #77/8, Nandidurga Rd (Benson Cross Rd corner), mail@kalamadhyam.org. Folk and tribal art paintings, handicrafts from across India, clothing for women. Specialises in wall murals of folk and tribal art as well as terracotta.
- Miras Carpet Industries, No.7, Ground Floor, Suryodai Complex, Old Airport Rd, Kodihalli (Opp. Hotel Leela Palace), ☏ +91 80 4157 1894, +91 80 2521 0786, enquiry@mirascrafts.com. Daily 9AM-9:30PM. Manufacturers and exporters of carpets, rugs, kilims, Indian handicrafts, jewellery, pashmina shawls, cashmere scarfs, silk sarees, etc. Claims to be the biggest dealer of Oriental carpets and rugs in Bangalore, selling high quality and "locally priced" wares. Valet car parking available.
Jewellery
[edit]- Giantti Luxury Ensemble (at Shop No. C9, Level 2, The Leela Palace), ☏ +91 80 4115 9766. Diamond & gold jewellery along with silver articles and idols.
- Bluestone Site No.89/2, Lava Kusha Arcade, Munnekolal Village, Marathahalli Outer Ring Rd.
Shopping malls
[edit]- 2 Element Mall.
- 3 Galleria Mall.
- 4 Mantri Square, Malleswaram (metro: Sampige Road Green ).
- 5 Orion Mall (near Yeshwanthpur railway station and ISKCON temple).
- 6 Park Square Mall, ITPB, Whitefield Rd (metro: Pattandur Agrahara Purple ). A shopping mall where tech and retail cultures converge.
- 7 Phoenix Marketcity. It is the largest mall in Bangalore by area. There is something for everyone in this mall. This mall has many upscale restaurants, electronic shops, bookstores, toy stores and a large selection of clothes, cosmetics, shoes, etc.
Eat
[edit]100 Foot Road in Indiranagar is famous for its restaurants and pubs. Easily reached via Indiranagar station on the Metro Purple Line.
Budget
[edit]- 1 Central Tiffin Room (CTR) (Shri Sagar), 152, 7th Cross, 3rd Main, Margosa Rd, Malleswaram, ☏ +91 80 2331 7531. Another landmark hotel, dishing out some divine 'Benne masala dosa', which literally melts in the mouth. Famous for its Butter Masala Dosa.
- 2 Halli Mane, 3rd Cross, Malleswaram (close to Malleswaram Circle). Truly authentic and traditional Kannada style food.
- 3 Hotel Janatha, 8th Cross, Malleswaram. Another great place, famous for its butter masala dosas and vadas.
- Phalaamritha Ice Cream Parlour, 8th Cross, 14/1 West Park Road,Malleswaram, ☏ +91 80 6567 5755. Serves 25 super smooth home-made ice cream flavours along with health drinks, varieties of kulfis, milk shakes, ice tea, ice cream, novelties and chaats.
- 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.
- Kerala Restaurant (near Syndicate Bank, Yeshwantpur Railway Road), ☏ +91 9895760965.
- 4 Manjit ka Dhaba, 107, 1st Floor, Wheeler Road, Near Railway Cross, Cox Town, ☏ +91 80 4965 3065. noon to 4PM, 7PM-11PM. Budget dhaba. Tasty parathas (with butter) and couple of assorted vegetable curry options. Lassi. Don't expect ambience in dhabas.
- 5 The Rameshwaram Cafe@Indiranagar, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar. 5 AM-1 AM. Famous for their ultra crispy ghee dosas. Standing tables only. Dosa from ₹120.
- 6 Veena Stores, Margosa Rd, 15 Cross, Malleswaram. This place has some of the best Idlis and Vadas in this part of the world. They also make other dishes but Idli and Vada are mainstay. Don't expect to sit and eat because there is no seating. Stand and eat. Best time to go is mornings for breakfast before they run out of the day's stock. Try before 8AM although they are open some part of the day and evening.
Mid-range
[edit]- 7 Kund Indian Barbeque, 303, Ashoka Terrace, 5th Main Rd, Indira Nagar 1st Stage. Grilled meats and biryani.
- 8 Little Italy, 654, 100 Foot Rd, Indiranagar. A chic Italian vegetarian restaurant, faddish and overpriced. Sometimes the staff switch off A/C if the tables are less than half-filled.
- 9 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.
Splurge
[edit]- The Leela Palace Bengaluru Dining. All-you-can-eat/drink brunch on Sunday is ₹2,000. They have 4 restaurants, Citrus Lounge (Brasserie kitchen), Zen (Pan Asian), Library Bar (serves all cuisine) and Jamavar (Authentic Indian). Generally overpriced compared to the Taj outlets (Blue Ginger, Graze, Karavalli)
- 10 Oota, 7th Floor, Craftworks, 331, 5B Rd, Shivaji Nagar, EPIP Zone, Whitefield. Daily noon-3PM, 7-10:30PM. Elevated Karnataka cuisine, including many dishes otherwise rarely seen in Bengaluru, in a stylish fine dining ambience decorated with temple bells. Veg and non-veg options. ₹2,000.
Drink
[edit]- Ikea Swedish Coffee Shop, Nagasandra. Biggest coffee shop in Bangalore with 100,000 sq.ft. floor space
Mid-range
[edit]- Beer Joint Pub, (aka BJP), Indiranagar, ☏ +91 80 2525 0346.
- Cake Walk, #297, 100 Feet Rd, Indira Nagar, ☏ +91 80 2520 5393.
- Opus, Palace Cross Road, near Sankey Rd, ☏ +91 80 2344 2580. A chilled-out, ex-pat friendly lounge with a large outdoor space. Has karaoke on most Su and W (Kroaknights) as well as regular live music and DJ dance nights. You may need to book ahead on theme nights.
- Take 5, 54, MSK Plaza, HAL II Stage Indiranagar. A Jazz-themed restaurant that serves great American-style food and offers a large selection of beers. They don't always play jazz, but the food and drink are consistently good.
Splurge
[edit]- Athena, The Leela Hotel, Airport Rd. Really popular on most days of the week. The upper VIP lounge is the best part of the club, but the rest of the club is beautifully appointed and attracts a hip crowd.
- The Beach, 100 Foot Rd. Indiranagar. Make a reservation. Starts with retro music, plays some good hip-hop and house towards the end. Makes you feel like you are in Goa.
- F-Bar, Le Meridien, Sankey Rd. Fashion Bar is a theme bar by FTV
- Geoffrey's, Royal Orchid, Airport Rd. Really nice place
- Toit, Indiranagar. Microbrewery
- Windmills Craftworks, #331, Road 5B, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, ☏ +91 80 2569 2012, +91 72 5902 4652, info@windmillscraftworks.com. Microbrewery
Sleep
[edit]| 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 |
North Bangalore has a lot of accommodation targeted squarely at business travelers.
Budget
[edit]- Spot On Balaji Residency, First Cross Rd, Behind RTO, L N Colony, Yeswanthpur, ☏ +91 124 620 1730. ₹700.
- Bangalore Residency, Dr.Ambedkar Nagar, Yeswanthpur, ☏ +91 8136821110, +91 6360125946. Lift facility. Party hall attached. ₹1,200.
- Address 24 Inn, #54, Hebbal Kempapura, Behind Esteem Mall, ☏ +91 95177 79377.
Mid-range
[edit]- 1 Bloomrooms @ Indiranagar. ₹3,000.
- 2 Chairman's Club & Resort, No. 14/1, Kodigehalli Main Road, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal (near Twin Tower), ☏ +91 80-40703703, reservation@chairmansresort.com. Check-out: 24 Hours. AC and Suites rooms. It has a lounge bar (Lock N' Load), indoor swimming pool, Badminton court, garden restaurant, indoor AC restaurant free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Rooms & Suites, ₹2,500-7,000.
- Fantasy Golf Resort (near Bengaluru Airport), ☏ +91 99 7209-2701.
- Hotel Presidency, No. 22 Sadahalli Gate, ☏ +91 80 2846-7175, enquiry@hotelpresidencyblr.com. 24/7 reception.
- 3 Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bengaluru Hebbal, 132, Thanisandra Main Road, Nagawara Junction (near Manyata Embassy Business Park), ☏ +91 8046 4670 00, reservations@hojobangalore.com. ₹4,000-5,000.
- 4 Olde Bangalore, Tarabanahalli, ☏ +91 99004 28729, marketing@oldebangalore.in. Resort and hotel, events, receptions, multi-cuisine food, corporate event facilities, conferences.
- Prakruthi Club & Resort, Plot no. 12A, Hegganahalli village, Kundana Hobli (11 km (6.8 mi) from the airport), ☏ +91 80 2849 4002, contactus@prakruthiclub.com. Accommodation for couples, family, or corporate bookings. A conference hall that can seat 120 people and meeting facilities. Coffee shop. Lounge bar, Wi-Fi. Cottages and rooms, ₹2,500-9,000.
- Silicon Hearth (formerly Silicon Suites), 174, Nagvarapalya, Rahat Bagh, Behind Big Bazaar (off Old Madras Rd, near Indiranagar), ☏ +91 99860 53292, dschatterjee@siliconhearth.com.
- 5 The Sun Suites, Vinayak Nagar, Kattigenahalli, ☏ +91 90086 45090. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. ₹2,350-₹3,200.
- 6 Treebo Trend 9 Marks Inn, 9 St Marks Rd, ☏ +91 93228 00100. Complimentary breakfast.
- UPAR Hotels Indiranagar, 614-615, 12th Main Rd, 7th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, ☏ +91 78248 24969.
- Villa Camelot, #94/95, 4th Cross, ECC Rd, Prithvi Layout, Whitefield, ☏ +91 80 3272 3965, villacamelot9495@gmail.com. Bed and breakfast run by a North Indian couple in the back lanes of ITPL. Cosy atmosphere. From ₹1,500.
Splurge
[edit]Most major Western brands have a presence in the Whitefield area. Expect to pay Western prices too.
- 7 Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, 8th Rd, Whitefield, ☏ +91 80 4943 5000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. ₹19,423.
- 8 Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, 1, Outer Ring Rd, Manayata Tech Park, blrem_res@hilton.com. ₹18,000-21,000.
- 9 Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, 1, Outer Ring Rd, Manayata Tech Park, blrem_res@hilton.com. ₹13,570.
- 10 Hotel Royal Orchid, Adjoining KGA Golf Course, Airport Rd, ☏ +91 80 2520 5566, rooms@royalorchidhotels.com. Sometimes referred to as the "Royal Orchid Park Plaza". Not to be confused with Royal Orchid Central.
- 11 The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Airport Rd, ☏ +91 80 2521 1234, gm.bangalore@theleela.com.
- 12 The Paul, 139/28, Domlur Layout (off Intermediate Ring Rd), ☏ +91 80 4047 7777.
- 13 Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Rd, Rajajinagar, ☏ +91 80 42521000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. ₹23,800.
- 14 Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru, 2275, Tumkur Rd, Phase 1, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Area (metro: Goraguntepalya Green ), ☏ +91 80 66900111. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. A step above the average business hotel, with live music in the lobby and a more than average onsite restaurant. ₹11,210.
- 15 Trinity Whitefield Bengaluru (Fortune Select Trinity), 134 - 136, Road Number 1, EPIP Zone, Whitefield (metro: Kundalahalli Purple ), ☏ +918040200200. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. 4-star business hotel being renovated for Marriott's Tribute Portfolio brand. Excellent service, good breakfast buffet, staid but acceptable rooms. Pool (not in use as of 2025), small gym. ₹10,000.
- 16 Vivanta Bengaluru Whitefield, Whitefield Rd, ☏ +91 80 66933333. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. ₹7,616.