The Fort area, a scenic place on the Arabian Sea coast, is one of the central business districts of Mumbai. There are a lot of budget hotels in Fort that offer affordable accommodation to travelers. FabHotel Crawford Inn is among the best budget hotels nearby Fort. Andheri is another great locality to stay in, with loads of hotels in Andheri like FabHotel Galaxy Comforts and FabHotel Panchvati Residency. In addition to such hotels, tourists can also come across budget hotels in Pune like FabHotel Blossoms Pune Airport and FabHotel Lakme Executive FC Road if you are planning to explore this culturally rich city.
About Fort Mumbai
The Fort area is home to some important commercial centers, such as DBS Business Centre. The most significant financial district in India, it is home to Bombay Stock Exchange, Tata Group Headquarters as well as the Mumbai branch of the Reserve Bank of India. Another reason for its prominence is the presence of the Bombay High Court. Being the location of Mumbai Port further elevates its commercial significance. Well-known schools in the area include Cathedral and John Connon School, and Convent of Jesus and Mary School. Important hospitals in the area include St George’s Hospital and Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre.
Shopping and Dining in Fort Mumbai
Tourists, looking to embark on a shopping spree in Fort, can make their way to places like Masood Shopping Centre, Asoka Shopping Centre and Sonico Shopping Centre. Crawford Market, barely 2 km from Fort, can be visited to buy stuff at moderate prices. Well-known restaurants in and near the Fort area are Khyber Restaurant, Pratap Lunch Home, Oye Kake Veg Restaurant, Hotel Fountain Plaza, Bademiya Kebab Restaurant, Bharat Excellence Restaurant, Britannia & Co. Restaurant, Sandeep Gomantak Hotel, Sher E Punjab Restaurant, McDonald’s, Burma Burma, Kala Ghoda Café and 5 Spice.
Attractions in and around Fort Mumbai
Mumbai has many places to visit, ranging from beaches to temples. Fort is quite close to some major attractions, including the following:
• Flora Fountain (850 m)
• Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Gateway of India (1.8 km)
• Rajabai Clock Tower (2.1 km)
• Marine Drive (2.8 km)
• Chowpatty Beach (4.1 km)
How to Reach Fort Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, which is one of the primary railway stations in Mumbai, is situated in this area as is Chhatrapati Shivaji Bus Terminus. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport lies at a distance of 24.4 km from Fort Mumbai. BEST, the government transport agency, runs buses to Fort from around the city. You can also hire cabs to reach the locality from all parts of Mumbai, including the airport and railway station.
