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The Indian Museum in Kolkata is the city's oldest and largest museum, holding collections that span art, archaeology, natural history and antiquities. Its halls in Kolkata draw students, researchers and visitors tracing India's material past. The building itself is a landmark of the city's cultural quarter.
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Hotel O Gulshan Inn is the closest listed hotel to the Indian Museum, just 80 m away and about 1 minute on foot. This 3-star property offers family rooms, air conditioning and free Wifi, making it a straightforward choice for guests who want to step out and be at the museum almost immediately.
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Hotel O Md International Guest House sits 100 m from the Indian Museum, roughly 1 minute on foot. The 3-star hotel is one of the nearest options for a visit to the museum, suiting guests who plan to spend their days exploring the Maidan and central Kolkata on foot.
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Lytton Hotel is a 3-star property 160 m from the Indian Museum, about 2 minutes on foot. It has 1817 reviews with a guest score of 3.9 out of 5. Parking, air conditioning and free Wifi are available, and its location keeps the museum and the surrounding central streets within an easy walk.
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Ymca Seacom Inn is 160 m from the Indian Museum, about 2 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel has 666 reviews and a guest score of 3.8 out of 5. Facilities include a spa, breakfast in room, family rooms, air conditioning and free Wifi, giving guests a few more comforts while staying close to the museum.
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Astoria Hotel is 130 m from the Indian Museum, roughly 2 minutes on foot. This 2-star hotel has 700 reviews and a guest score of 3.4 out of 5. Free car parking, breakfast, air conditioning and free Wifi are offered, which suits guests arriving by car for a visit to the museum.
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The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata is a 4-star hotel 220 m from the Indian Museum, about 3 minutes on foot. It has 964 reviews with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5. A lounge, family rooms, air conditioning and free Wifi are available, making it a comfortable base for the museum and the Maidan area.
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Kyd Guest House is 220 m from the Indian Museum, about 3 minutes on foot. The 3-star guest house allows pets and offers family rooms, a kitchen, air conditioning and free Wifi. It suits guests who want a self-catering setup while staying within a short walk of the museum.
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Capital O 1138 Hotel Emerald is 280 m from the Indian Museum, about 4 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel has 34 reviews and a guest score of 3.8 out of 5. Parking and internet access are provided, offering a simple base close to the museum for guests travelling with a vehicle.
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Aafreen Tower is 270 m from the Indian Museum, roughly 4 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel has 1285 reviews and a guest score of 3.3 out of 5. Family rooms, air conditioning and free Wifi are available, making it a practical choice for those who want to walk to the museum.
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Dee Empresa is 280 m from the Indian Museum, about 4 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel offers a spa, car parking, wheelchair accessible facilities, air conditioning and internet access. It combines accessibility and parking with a location close enough to reach the museum on foot.
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All of the listed hotels sit in Kolkata, close to the Indian Museum and the Maidan. Staying here puts guests within a short walk of the museum and the surrounding sights. Among the closest options are Hotel O Gulshan Inn at 80 m and Hotel O Md International Guest House at 100 m, both about 1 minute on foot. Lytton Hotel, 160 m away, and Astoria Hotel, 130 m away, are also within 2 minutes' walk. The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata, 220 m away, offers a 4-star option with a lounge and family rooms for those who want a little more space while remaining close to the museum.
Guests at the closest hotels can simply walk to the Indian Museum. Hotel O Gulshan Inn is 80 m away, about 1 minute on foot, and Hotel O Md International Guest House is 100 m away, also about 1 minute. Astoria Hotel, Lytton Hotel and Ymca Seacom Inn are each 130 m to 160 m from the museum, roughly 2 minutes' walk. The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata and Kyd Guest House, both 220 m away, take about 3 minutes on foot. Slightly farther, Capital O 1138 Hotel Emerald, Aafreen Tower and Dee Empresa sit 270 m to 280 m away, around 4 minutes' walk. Beyond that, Sapphire Suites, Hotel Kempton, The Lindsay, Hotel Afridi International and Golden Apple Boutique Hotel are 310 m to 350 m from the museum, about 5 minutes on foot. For arrivals from the airport, which is about 15 km northeast of the city centre, taxis and app-based cabs are available, and the metro and suburban rail networks make getting around relatively easy once in the city.
The Indian Museum in Kolkata is one of the city's landmark attractions, standing close to the Maidan, the large urban park that separates the central business district from the riverfront. The museum sits in an area surrounded by other notable sights, including the Victoria Memorial and Fort William, which makes it a natural stop on a sightseeing route through central Kolkata. Visitors come for its collections and its place in the city's cultural landscape, and the surrounding streets around Park Street and Sudderth Street offer restaurants and shops within easy reach. Because the museum is in the heart of Kolkata, staying nearby puts guests within walking distance of both the museum and the wider Maidan area. Hotels near Indian Museum range from small guest houses to larger properties, and the closest sit within a couple of minutes on foot. The metro and suburban rail networks make getting around relatively easy, though traffic can be heavy, so a central base is convenient for exploring the city's older quarters to the north as well as the greener residential areas to the south.
Hotel O Gulshan Inn is the closest hotel we list, about 1 min walk · 80 m from Indian Museum in a straight line, in Kolkata.
Yes: 80 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Indian Museum, about a 15-minute walk, and 31 are within 500 m. The closest is Hotel O Gulshan Inn, 80 m away.
Astoria Hotel, Hotel Kempton, Oyo Townhouse 011 Esplanade list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
The Oberoi Grand Kolkata has the best guest score of the hotels near Indian Museum: 4.4/5 from 29,087 reviews, 410 m away.
12 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Indian Museum have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata (220 m).
Indian Museum is about 4.6 km from the centre of Kolkata in a straight line.
Among the listed hotels, The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata has the highest guest score at 4.3 out of 5 from 964 reviews, followed by Lytton Hotel and Hotel Kempton, both at 3.9 out of 5. Ymca Seacom Inn and Sapphire Suites score 3.8 out of 5. The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata is a 4-star hotel 220 m from the museum.
Yes. Hotel O Gulshan Inn, Ymca Seacom Inn, The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata, Kyd Guest House and Aafreen Tower all offer family rooms. These hotels are 80 m to 270 m from the Indian Museum, within about 1 to 4 minutes on foot, so families can stay close to the museum and return easily during the day.