About Howrah Bridge, Kolkata

Spanning 705 metres across the Hooghly River, Howrah Bridge is one of the most iconic symbols of Kolkata. Apart from performing the all-important function of linking the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata, it also serves as a popular spot for photographers and tourists in general.

Hotels in Kolkata near this modern marvel are not only preferred by tourists, but also by businesspersons and transit travellers. Among the important landmarks near the bridge are EPF office, UTI, PAN Card Office, Regional Passport Office, Andrew Yule and Company, Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited, Compuage Infocom Ltd., ESIC office, Excise Directorate Government Of West Bengal, Paribahan Bhawan, Kolkata Police Headquarters, Labour Commissionerate, Kolkata Town Hall, Kolkata High Court, Raj Bhavan, Bidhan Sabha Bhavan, Directorate of Economic Offences, Anti Corruption Branch and Bharat Coking Coal Limited.

Shopping and Dining around Howrah Bridge

Hotels near Howrah Bridge provide easy access to several buzzing shopping areas, including the historic New Market, Chandni Chowk, Burrabazar, Salkia AC Market, Aavaas Market, Sukhi Sansar Market, Kadamtala Fancy Market, Shyam Bazaar, Happy Bazaar and Hatibagan Market. Apart from these, you can also check out the several nearby shopping malls in Kolkata, such as Avani Riverside Mall.

Just like for retail therapy, there are loads of places to have a great meal near the bridge as well. KFC, Railway Restaurant & Bar, Royal Indian Hotel, Rajasthan Bhojnalaya, Omji's Restaurant, Thakur Mahal, Durgapuri, Ritu Aahar Restaurant, Adams Kabab, Bombay Hotel, Sufia Restaurant, La Shivaaz, Mio Amore, Khana Khazana, Domino's Pizza, Raasta Cafe and Street Cafe are some of the best restaurants in the area.

Places to Visit around Howrah Bridge

Apart from the bridge itself, Howrah Bridge hotels offer hassle-free connectivity to several famous attractions of the city. The recommended places to visit in Kolkata near Howrah Bridge are Armenian Church (1 km), Rail Museum (1.1 km), Prince of Wales Visit Memorial (1.2 km), Jorasanko Thakur Bari (1.5 km), Millennium Park (1.6 km), Marble Palace (1.7 km), Banking Museum (1.9 km), Swami Vivekananda House (2.3 km), Eden Gardens (2.5 km), Raja Rammohun Roy Memorial Museum (2.8 km), Shaheed Minar (3 km) and Indian Museum (3.6 km).

Other attractions to not miss while in the City of Joy include Prinsep Ghat (4 km), Vidyasagar Setu (4 km), Fort William (4 km), Victoria Memorial (5.1 km), St. Paul's Cathedral (5.1 km) and Maidan (5.5 km).

How to Reach Howrah Bridge

It is extremely easy to reach hotels near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, as Howrah Railway Station is right at the eastern foot of the bridge. Sealdah Railway Station is 3.8 km, while Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is 15.1 km away. For a taste of heritage, people can board a Kolkata metro train at Mahatma Gandhi Road Station (1.9 km) on Line 1 or a tram at Howrah Tram Depot (900 m). The prominent bus stops near the bridge are Howrah Tram Depot, Howrah, Howrah Station, Gulmohar Colony and Bara Bazaar.

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