About Freedom Park, Bangalore

Freedom Park is a historic landmark, enjoying a prominent location in the Central Business District of Bangalore. Opened to the public in 2008, it was once the site of the Central Jail where many political leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani were kept when a State of Emergency was declared in India in 1975. Today, the park encompasses a jogging path, a kid’s play area, a library, a dedicated area for protests and some brilliant sculptures of the prisoners from the bygone days. Owing to its location in the core commercial area of the city, there are plenty of premier and budget hotels near Freedom Park. These properties offer easy access to prominent government offices like Vidhana Soudha, High Court of Karnataka, BESCOM, DGP Office, etc. Besides, there are multiple low-rises like World Trade Centre and UB Tower in the vicinity, along with many educational institutions, business parks, shopping destinations, tourist places, entertainment zones and more.

Shopping and Dining around Freedom Park, Bangalore

Some of the best shopping places in Bangalore are located at a convenient distance from hotels near Freedom Park including Chickpet (1 km), Commercial Street (3.6 km), Brigade Road (3.7 km) and MG Road (4 km). There are also some good shopping complexes like Coupon Mall (750 m), Kempegowda Commercial Arcade (900 m) and Grand Majestic (1.4 km), iconic stores like Pothys (750 m) and many handicrafts emporiums in the vicinity. Mantri Square (2.3 km) and UB City (3.2 km) are some popular choices close by for those who wish to splurge on national and international brands. The Night Food Street in Raja Market (1 km) is a great place for a unique street dining experience in Bangalore. Barbeque Nation, The London Curry House, Shiro, Bo Tai, SodaBottleOpenerWala, Pasta Street, Farzi Café, CTR, Barbecue by Punjab Grill, Smoke House Deli, Empire Restaurant, Halli Mane, Toscano and Al-Bek are a few of the myriad popular restaurants around Freedom Park. Party lovers can head to Skyye, Hammered, The Biere Club, Sanchez and Watson’s, among others.

Places to Visit around Freedom Park, Bangalore

Most of the iconic places to visit in Bangalore are located within a 30-minute drive of Freedom Park hotels including Bangalore Palace, Bangalore Fort, Cubbon Park, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. St. Mary’s Basilica, Government Aquarium, Government Museum, ISKCON Temple, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park, Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery are other tourist attractions within 8 km that are worth visiting.

How to Reach Freedom Park, Bangalore

Kempegowda International Airport is about a 50-minute drive from Bangalore hotels near Freedom Park while KSR railway station is merely 10 minutes away. The major bus terminus in the city, KSRTC Bus Stand, is around 3 km away and connects the area to the neighbouring states and cities. People can choose to take BMTC buses or taxis to reach their hotels from any of these transit hubs. Another option is to take the Namma Metro to Majestic station (1.7 km) on Purple/Green Line.

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