About German Consulate, Bangalore

The German Consulate in Bangalore is housed within the Cash Pharmacy building on the corner of St. Mark’s Road and Residency Road. It provides visa services to the residents of the states of Karnataka and Kerala and consular services to German nationals. Owing to its prime location near major tourist attractions, shopping centres, government institutions, corporate offices and nightlife haunts, hotels near German Consulate, Bangalore are a convenient choice for all kinds of travellers.

Shopping and Dining around German Consulate, Bangalore

Hotels on Residency Road make a preferred option for those who like to shop for handicrafts as the street is dotted with several government emporiums selling crafted ware. It is also a must for ardent shoppers to explore the innumerable branded outlets along the famous Brigade Road (850 m). Some of the top malls in Bengaluru like UB City, Garuda Mall, 1 MG-Lido Mall, Bangalore Central and Orion Mall are all within 3 km of the German Consulate, spoiling shopping lovers for choice. There are plenty of dining options along Residency Road, the most popular of which include Harima, The Lantern, Green Theory, Konark Vegetarian Restaurant, Nagarjuna, Mahesh Lunch Home, Pashto, Karavalli, Palmgrove and Japan Travel Cafe Azuki. Other restaurants near Gandhi Maidan that can be visited by food lovers are No. 10 Fort Cochin, Truffles, MTR, Anna Kuteera, Leon Grill, Toast & Tonic, Smoke House Deli, Olive Bar and Kitchen and Mainland China. Those who wish to party can visit bars and microbreweries like Sotally Tober, Communiti, Bangalore Brew Works or Alchemy.

Places to Visit around German Consulate, Bangalore

Most of the popular attractions in Bangalore are located at a convenient distance from hotels near German Consulate. Government Aquarium, Cubbon Park, St. Mark’s Basilica, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park, Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Government Museum and Lalbagh Botanical Garden are all within a 10-minute drive of the consulate building. Other major sightseeing places located within its 5 km radius are Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Freedom Park, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Bangalore Fort, Bangalore Palace and Ulsoor Lake, to name just a few.

How to Reach German Consulate, Bangalore

Kempegowda International Airport is about 35 km from the German Consulate and allows travellers to reach their hotels on Residency Road via BMTC buses, airport taxis, radio cabs and self-drive cars. From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station as well as Majestic Bus Stand, the area is merely 5 km away and can be reached in 10-15 minutes by road. Those coming from different parts of the city can take a bus, taxi or auto rickshaw to reach the consulate area. Another option is to take the Namma Metro to Cubbon Park (2.6 km) on the Purple Line and from there, hail a private cab or auto.