About Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai

Dhobi Ghat is unlike any other tourist attraction in Mumbai; it is essentially a washermen’s district where clothes from all across the city come for laundry, every day. Over time, it has become popular among travellers especially after being featured in numerous Bollywood movies. Globetrotters come here to see how the clothes are washed the traditional way, by being banged on rocks, to get the dirt out. The modern skyscrapers around contrast the old-world vibe given off by its rows of open laundry areas and tightly spaced shanties. The main reason people book hotels in Mumbai near this unusual place is the easy access they offer to major business areas of the city, including Mahalakshmi, Lower Parel, Worli and Dadar. 

Shopping and Dining around Dhobi Ghat 

Many of the famous places to shop in Mumbai are near this open washhouse, such as Zaveri Bazaar, Heera Panna Market, Crawford Market, Lalbaug Market and Hindmata Market. In addition, High Street Phoenix and Nakshatra Mall are also a short drive from the area.

Foodies staying at Dhobi Ghat hotels have a wide choice of venues and cuisines in the area. Among the most loved restaurants in Mumbai near the site are Talli Turmeric, Bayroute, Delhi Highway, Flax, Angrezi Dhaba, NewYork Burrito Company, Global Fusion, Seven Kitchens, TYGR, Glocal Junction, The Tandoor Tale, Bombay Street Co. and Pop Tate's. To party or just chill, people can head to Gymkhana 91 Bar & Kitchen, Foo, Keiba, Lion Heart, Thirsty City 127, Tamasha, Palladium Social, Auber-Gin, 145 The Mill, London Taxi and South Bombay Bar. 

Places to Visit around Dhobi Ghat 

Hotels near Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai are preferred by globetrotters, since there are quite a few interesting places to visit in Mumbai. The most popular ones include Mahalakshmi Racecourse (1.6 km), Nehru Science Centre (1.7 km), Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo (1.8 km), Mahalakshmi Temple (2.2 km), Haji Ali Dargah (2.3 km), Nehru Planetarium (2.5 km), Worli Sea Face (3.6 km), Hanging Gardens (4.2 km) and Shri Siddhivinayak Mandir (4.5 km). 

How to Reach Dhobi Ghat 

An advantage of staying at hotels near Dhobi Ghat for businesspersons is that Mahalakshmi station (Western Line) of the Mumbai suburban railway is right adjacent to the place while Chinchpokli station (Central Line) is just 1.3 km away. Mumbai Central railway station is just 1.7 km, while Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is 5.2 km. The locality and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport are 17.4 km or 50 minutes apart by road. Those coming by their personal vehicle can reach the locality via Arthur Road and Keshavrao Khadye Marg.

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