About Golconda, Hyderabad

Golconda, also known as Golconda Fort, is a fortified citadel situated towards the west of the city of Hyderabad. Once popular as a flourishing diamond mining centre, the site is today considered to be an archaeological treasure and one of Hyderabad’s most frequented attractions. Hence, there are a good number of hotels near Golconda that make a suitable accommodation option for tourists.

Shopping and Dining in and around Golconda

There are not many shopping places around Hyderabad hotels near Golconda barring a few grocery stores. Most of the best malls in Hyderabad like GVK One are at least a 30 minutes’ drive away. Dining options are also limited near the fort but places like Café Coffee Day, Golconda Zeeshan Café, Prince Hotel, Rainbow Café and Good Luck Café serve a range of delicacies for visitors to savour.

Places to Visit in and around Golconda

Golconda, which is divided into four distinct forts, is in itself an interesting tourist destination where one can spend hours exploring the architectural beauty of the pavilions, gateways, royal apartments, domes, halls, temples, mosques, stables and whatnot. Tourists staying at Golconda hotels must also explore the famous Qutub Shahi Tombs and Toli Masjid, both located within a 10-minute drive.

How to Reach Golconda

All the major gateways to Hyderabad including Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (26.8 km); railway stations like Secunderabad Junction (15.2 km), Hyderabad (10.2 km) and Kacheguda (12.7 km); and Jubilee (14.9 km) and Mahatma Gandhi (12.9 km) bus stations are around a 20 to 30 minutes’ drive from Golconda. The best way to reach hotels near Golconda, Hyderabad from these transit hubs is to directly book an app-based taxi. Cheaper options like TSRTC buses are also easily available.