Where to stay

Upscale and cosmopolitan Indiranagar is a great base for a cultural vacation in Bengaluru. Amid the modern hotels are some of the city's most impressive temples, including the Suryanarayana Temple, as well as art galleries and museums. In the western part of the city, the quiet, peaceful neighborhood of Rajajinagar has a great selection of comfortable hotels as well as the Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, a prime example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Find splendid hotels of Victorian-era architecture in Chickpet, famed for its bustling market. It's also a great location to stay for easy access to the Bengaluru Fort and enormous Vidana Soudha government building.

India's cuisine is a true highlight of any trip. Staying in the bustling foodie districts in Bengaluru is a great choice. The tree-lined streets of Koramangala have some of the city's best restaurants and pubs, as well as a great mix of luxury and budget hotels. Those who enjoy being in the heart of the action should stay near the lively M.G. Road, where excellent restaurants, shopping areas, pubs, and theaters are a few steps from hotels. Another top choice for somewhere to stay is the diverse neighborhood of Kammanahalli, where the accommodations are as varied as the dining options.

Those wanting a quiet time in Bengaluru should stay in Ulsoor, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, with a great selection of accommodations as well as the beautiful Ulsoor Lake and several temples. Another older neighborhood that is a charming place to book a room is Malleshwaram, where Sankey Tank offers a natural setting despite being a man-made lake. Hotels have views of the lovely lake, which is perfect for afternoon boating and evening strolls. For a swankier neighborhood, the new HSR Layout offers upscale accommodations near Agara Lake and not far from Bannerghatta National Park.