Uttar Pradesh · India
Where to stay in Meerut
Meerut is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 1,571,000 people.
- Best months
- November to February
- Nearest airport
- DEL76 km · Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Meerut
Meerut is a city that serves as the administrative headquarters of the Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies in western Uttar Pradesh and is part of the Indian National Capital Region (NCR).
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Things to do
What to see and do in Meerut
See
- Augarhnath Mandir
- Basilica of Our Lady of Graces
- Meerut Cantt
- Mustafa Castle
- St. John's Church
- Subhash Chandra Dwar
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Where to stay
Hotels in Meerut
50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 16564 Garden Resorts And Hotel OYO Rooms | 6.1 km | |
| Capital O 40493 Hotel Aroma Regency OYO Rooms | 4.8 km | |
| Capital O 81108 Vandini Luxurious OYO Rooms | 8.6 km | |
| Capital O 81588 The God's Palace Resort OYO Rooms | 16.8 km | |
| CAPITAL O74359 Hotel Mukut Mahal OYO Rooms | 3.7 km | |
| Hotel Godwin Meerut | 5.9 km | |
| OYO 11061 Hotel Awesome OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 12888 Hotel Ananta OYO Rooms | 4.8 km | |
| OYO 14332 Raj Palace OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 16118 Nandini OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| OYO 16547 Hotel Ganga OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 17443 Tirupati Residency OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 18530 Comfort Inn OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| OYO 26833 Cabana OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| OYO 29280 Tirupati Guest House OYO Rooms | 3.8 km | |
| OYO 29408 Hotel Orion OYO Rooms | 6.5 km | |
| OYO 35826 Hotel Pk OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| OYO 47744 Hotel Pallavi Residency OYO Rooms | 10.0 km | |
| OYO 69788 Hotel Limewood OYO Rooms | 5.6 km | |
| OYO 71310 Hotel Moon Light OYO Rooms | 6.1 km | |
| OYO 7147 Hotel Madhur Regency OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 73753 Hotel Park View OYO Rooms | 6.1 km | |
| OYO 77381 Hotel Gg Farms OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| OYO 79441 Hotel Island OYO Rooms | 9.5 km | |
| OYO 79725 Hotel Am OYO Rooms | 6.4 km | |
| OYO 82082 Hotel Down Town OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| OYO 82371 Ocean's 11 OYO Rooms | 10.2 km | |
| OYO 82462 JSB Red Villa OYO Rooms | 5.9 km | |
| OYO 82880 The Royals Hotel OYO Rooms | 22.6 km | |
| OYO 83022 Hare Krishna Rescafe OYO Rooms | 6.5 km | |
| OYO 83609 Hotel Royal Apple OYO Rooms | 5.8 km | |
| OYO 84055 Murti's Family Restaurants OYO Rooms | 13.5 km | |
| OYO 84074 Hotel Holiday Inn OYO Rooms | 6.1 km | |
| OYO 84503 Hotel Milan Near Kailashi Hospital Meerut OYO Rooms | 6.7 km | |
| OYO 85184 Hotel Rex Heritage OYO Rooms | 6.6 km | |
| OYO 85195 Hotel Spark Inn OYO Rooms | 6.3 km | |
| OYO 86157 Hotel Haveli Inn OYO Rooms | 4.0 km | |
| OYO Flagship 71188 Hotel Sawan OYO Rooms | 7.5 km | |
| OYO Flagship 77249 Hotel Neelkanth OYO Rooms | 6.2 km | |
| OYO Flagship 77783 Hotel Cozy Cottage OYO Rooms | 10.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Meerut
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Meerut are November to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 226 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 Meerut: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 76 km from the city centre in a straight line; Noida International Airport (DXN, 89 km) and Moradabad Airport (MZS, 120 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest airport is the Hindon Airport (HDO) in Ghaziabad, around 62 km from Meerut. Meerut South is connected to Delhi's Anand Vihar hub by the Namo Bharat RRTS. Electrified, air-conditioned, fully grade separated and running at speeds of up to 160 km/h, with services every 15 minutes, the trip takes less than 40 minutes. The fare is ₹150/225 in standard/premium class. The RRTS stations serving the Meerut area include Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram. They are also served by the Meerut Metro with more stops.
Getting around
There are various options available to travel within the city. There is a good suburban city bus service connecting various parts of Meerut and its suburbs. Local rickshaws are also available, or you can hire a local taxi from any travel agent. The Meerut Metro runs from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot, in parallel to the RRTS. E-rickshaws are a very popular and convenient way to travel around Meerut. Many standard places and markets have fixed rates and you can go around on a sharing basis. You can also book the e-rickshaw to get around if you have more luggage.
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DEL · Indira Gandhi International Airport
DXN · Noida International Airport
MZS · Moradabad Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Meerut
Eat
The local chaat bazar is very famous in the city. You can eat 23 different types of patties from egg to banana from the shop near Victoria Park (Bhamasah Park). Gazak and Rewarees are very famous and can be bought from the bazaar near Jimkhana Maidan. Naan khatai is another famous thing in Meerut. Good Soya Chaap is available at shops on Nayi sadak near Tejgarhi chauraha. Samosas are available throughout the city. Gol Market has good pastries, Samosa, Dosa, Pav Bhaji, Chowmein.
Drink
Meerut is famous for its Lassi drink, made of yogurt, cream, water and sugar. Coconut water is easily available near Chaudhary Charan SIngh University area.
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Questions
Meerut: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Meerut?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Meerut are November to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 226 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Meerut?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 76 km from the city centre in a straight line; Noida International Airport (DXN, 89 km) and Moradabad Airport (MZS, 120 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Meerut?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Meerut
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.