Karnataka · India
Where to stay in Mangaluru
Mangaluru is a city in Karnataka, India, home to about 624,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- IXE10 km · Mangaluru International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Mangaluru
Mangaluru, formerly called Mangalore ( MANG-gə-lor, -LOR), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about 352 km (219 mi) west of Bengaluru, the state capital, 14 km (8+1⁄2 mi) north of the Karnataka–Kerala border and 297 km (185 mi) south of Goa.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Mangaluru
See
Most of the attractions are places of worship. A few of the important ones are listed below.
- Kalangan Konkani Heritage Centre
- Mariyamma Temple
- Sultan Battery
- Urwa Marigudi
- Kudroli Gokarnanatha
- Milagres Church
- Rosario Cathedral
- St. Aloysius Chapel
- Adyapady Adinatheshwara
- Bhagavathi Kshetra
- Carstreet Venkataramana Temple
- Kadri Manjunatheswara
Do
- Pilikula Nisargadhama
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Where to stay
Which part of Mangaluru to stay in
There is no shortage of budget hotels in Mangalore. K S Rao road has many affordable hotels.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Mangaluru
26 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 13489 Garuda Comforts OYO Rooms | 15.4 km | |
| Capital O 17027 Sai Arya OYO Rooms | 2.2 km | |
| Capital O 49120 Ak International OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| Capital O 71598 Sai Arya Residency OYO Rooms | 2.2 km | |
| Collection O O 73523 Hotel Megha Residency OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| Goldfinch Hotel Mangalore | 0.8 km | |
| Hotel Deepa Comforts | 0.7 km | |
| Moti Mahal | 0.6 km | |
| OYO 1034 Metro Plaza Hotel OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| OYO 10632 Hotel Brigade Royal OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| OYO 12974 AK International OYO Rooms | 6.3 km | |
| OYO 17106 Hotel Royal OYO Rooms | 8.9 km | |
| OYO 17278 Hotel Srinivas OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| OYO 1897 Hotel Ayush International | 3.6 km | |
| OYO 19504 Phalguni River Lodge OYO Rooms | 9.3 km | |
| OYO 22440 Rachana Boarding And Lodging OYO Rooms | 14.7 km | |
| OYO 22441 Hotel Shanthala Boarding And Lodge OYO Rooms | 13.8 km | |
| OYO 22503 Hotel Residency Gate OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| OYO 23999 Samruddhi Lodge OYO Rooms | 21.3 km | |
| OYO 24285 Royal Plaza OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| OYO 63561 Hotel Sai Grand OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| OYO Flagship 81436 Palace Lodge OYO Rooms | 8.9 km | |
| RiverRoost Resorts | 9.9 km | |
| SPOT ON 76749 Hotel Fortune Inn OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| The Estate Resort Bar and Restaurant | 23.1 km | |
| The Ocean Pearl Hotel | 0.4 km |
All 26 hotels in Mangaluru, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Mangaluru
Mangaluru has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; July is the wettest, with about 1385 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 Mangaluru: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kannur International Airport (CNN, 131 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
There are many bus services from Mangalore to all the nearby towns in Karnataka and Kerala. The long-distance bus services to major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hubli-Dharwad and Goa run along the national highways radiating to the north, south and east, like NH 17 towards Goa and Mumbai, and NH 48 towards Bangalore and Kerala.
Getting around
There are numerous private bus companies which run bus services within the city of Mangalore and its suburbs. They have names like Padmambika Bus Co. Ltd. emblazoned in large letters in English on the front windscreen of the bus and on its sides. These buses also connect to all the minor urban centres surrounding Mangalore. Most of them originate from the Central Bus Stand at Mangalore behind the Town Hall: It is known as the 'State Bank' bus-stand. Even though the buses are operated by different private companies, the bus numbering scheme is unified and quite useful.
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IXE · Mangaluru International Airport
CNN · Kannur International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Mangaluru
Eat
There are numerous small restaurants where one can gorge on cheap food as long as one likes South Indian food. The most typical ones are the Udupi-style restaurants which serve the staple fare of idli, wada and a variety of dosas. You can wash them down with some home-grown filter coffee or tea.
Drink
An array of mini fruit juice stalls dot every nook and cranny of Mangalore City; at bus stops, near shopping areas, etc. that serve the usual fare of juices and milkshakes. Name it and it's all there for you. But this is not recommended if your gut is not immune to such juices! Normal restaurants would definitely be a hygienic alternative! A must visit place: Srinidhi Juice & Snacks, Opp to Srinivasa Theater (Balaji), B.E.M High School Road, Carstreet, 50 Year old shop, Serves Fresh Fruit Juices, Fruit Chat, Lassi, Maggie, Pav Bhaji & other Snacks. Tendercoconut (Local language called Bonda or Shiyala) is available in plenty. Most vendors charge about ₹20 each.
Stay safe
Malaria is endemic in Mangalore. So, don't forget to carry your insect repellent. Consult your doctor for advice on malaria prophylaxis before you arrive in Mangalore. If you have the slightest fever with chills, take yourself to a nearby hospital to get yourself checked. Also, it is advisable to get yourself vaccinated for Hepatitis A (food-borne Hepatitis).
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Questions
Mangaluru: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Mangaluru?
Mangaluru has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; July is the wettest, with about 1385 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Mangaluru?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kannur International Airport (CNN, 131 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Mangaluru?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Mangaluru
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.