Odisha · India
Where to stay in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is a city in Odisha, India, home to about 838,000 people.
- Best months
- December and January
- Nearest airport
- BBI5 km · Biju Patnaik International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Odisha. It is located in the Khordha district.
Bhubaneswar (Odia: BHOO-baw-NAY-swaw-raw) is often referred to as the "Temple City" because of its numerous Hindu temples, which span the entire spectrum of Kalinga architecture. Together with Puri and Konark, it forms the Swarna Tribhuja ("Golden Triangle"), one of eastern India's most visited destinations. The modern city was designed by the German architect Otto Königsberger in 1946, along with Jamshedpur.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Bhubaneswar
See
Temples are undoubtedly the most important attractions of this city. Bhubaneswar is an ancient city where the major religions of India, Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, have all had a presence during some time in its history. All the religions have left their architectural footprints here. In particular, this is a place where the Kalinga style of Hindu temple architecture flourished between the 10th and the 13th century; you will see some of the finest examples of the style here. Unfortunately, a few of the temples, like Ligaraj and Kapileswar do not allow entry to non-Hindus. Most of the oldest temples, around 400 of them, are concentrated around the Old Town area.
- Lingaraja Temple
- Muktesvara Temple
- Parasuramesvara Temple
- Rajarani Temple
- Ananta Vasudeva Temple
- Bhaskareswar Temple
- Megheswar Temple
- Bramehswara Temple
- Vaital Deul
- Rameshwar Temple
- Lakshmaneshwar, Bharateshwar and Satrughaneswara Temple
- Chausathi Jogini Temple
Do
- Pathani Samanta Planetarium
- Kalinga Stadium
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Where to stay
Hotels in Bhubaneswar
328 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Collection O 30109 Mancheswar Industrial Estate OYO Rooms | 2.8 km | |
| Capital O 11408 Hotel Sai Jagannath OYO Rooms | 7.7 km | |
| Capital O 14489 Hotel Aryan OYO Rooms | 7.7 km | |
| Capital O 26853 New Central OYO Rooms | 4.0 km | |
| Capital O 28034 Triple Tree Hotels & Resorts OYO Rooms | 4.3 km | |
| Capital O 30565 Pabitra Royal Regency OYO Rooms | 7.1 km | |
| Capital O 38021 Hotel Corporate Inn OYO Rooms | 6.9 km | |
| Capital O 48989 MR House OYO Rooms | 6.0 km | |
| Capital O 49194 Hotel Sungreen OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| Capital O 61052 Hotel Magnum OYO Rooms | 3.8 km | |
| Capital O 62001 Chetan Inn OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| Capital O 65818 107 Not Out OYO Rooms | 6.9 km | |
| Capital O 7674 Stellar Resort OYO Rooms | 5.6 km | |
| Capital O 81708 Affinity Homes OYO Rooms | 5.6 km | |
| Capital O 83953 Greenland Premium OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| Capital O 84501 Avisi Residency 2 OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| Capital O 84753 Hotel Garden Tree OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| Capital O 9010 Hotel Railview OYO Rooms | 3.8 km | |
| CAPITAL O75732 Hotel Aatithya OYO Rooms | 4.0 km | |
| Collection O 13924 Shree Gopal Residency OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| Collection O 19529 Hotel Bhinna Sakala OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| Collection O 22587 Vastukar Retreat OYO Rooms | 5.4 km | |
| Collection O 35655 Hotel Kalinga Bapuji Nagar OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| Collection O 44227 Hotel Sri Govinda OYO Rooms | 13.9 km | |
| Collection O 46993 Hotel Suryansh OYO Rooms | 8.0 km | |
| Collection O 50273 Old Town OYO Rooms | 6.1 km | |
| Collection O 50337 Hotel Stellar ODM School Ln OYO Rooms | 5.6 km | |
| Collection O 50395 Hillside Magnum OYO Rooms | 5.7 km | |
| Collection O 61466 Hotel Royal Blue OYO Rooms | 7.2 km | |
| Collection O 64511 Prime Residency OYO Rooms | 5.8 km | |
| Collection O 73465 AIRAVAT OYO Rooms | 6.8 km | |
| Collection O 75388 Red Velvet Premium OYO Rooms | 5.6 km | |
| Collection O 76001 Middleton Desire OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| Collection O 76597 Deepak Residency OYO Rooms | 5.7 km | |
| Collection O 77151 Hotel Royal Crystal OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| COLLECTION O 79345 HOTEL BLUEBERRY INN OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| Collection O 9855 Park Premium OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| Fortune Park Sishmo Bhubaneswar | 4.3 km | |
| Ginger Bhubaneshwar | 1.0 km | |
| Happy Care Homes By WB Hotels | 3.7 km |
All 328 hotels in Bhubaneswar, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Bhubaneswar
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bhubaneswar are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; August is the wettest, with about 321 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Bhubaneswar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 5.0 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Bhubaneswar is the headquarters of the East Coastal Railway (ECoR), and it is on the main line from Kolkata to Chennai. It is well-connected to most major Indian cities. Bhubaneswar has two long-distance railway stations, where several express trains have a stop. For timings and other details check the Indian Railways website.
Getting around
Bhubaneswar's roads are well-laid out by Indian standards, and the newer parts of the city are well-planned. Getting around is easy and inexpensive. Town buses ply throughout the city. These are government-run and cheap. DTS (Dream Team Shahara) is a partnership between the government of Odisha and Sahara, a private company, that runs a public bus service. Buses ply all over the city, between 06:30AM and 10:30PM at about 20 min intervals, though the timings for specific routes vary. Fares are very reasonable, a 15 km journey costs ₹25. Tickets are bought on the bus - by cash only.
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BBI · Biju Patnaik International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Bhubaneswar
Drink
Not a place to really party out. But you can still chill at the following places.
Stay safe
Bhubaneswar is one of the greenest cities in India and it has a clean look, with adequate arrangement for dustbins made by the local municipal authorities. It is a generally peaceful city with hardly any history of violence. Nevertheless, you should avoid travelling late in night as the city tends to sleep early. Also, wear cool, white clothes in the summer. Be aware of the many touts near to the tourist places: railways, temples and hotels. The pāṇḍās can be notorious if not shown respect. But be within your limits and a polite no (sometimes repetitive) will be ok to avoid getting scammed.
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Questions
Bhubaneswar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bhubaneswar?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bhubaneswar are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; August is the wettest, with about 321 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Bhubaneswar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 5.0 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Bhubaneswar?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Bhubaneswar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.