Bihar · India
Where to stay in Patna
Patna is a city in Bihar, India, home to about 1,684,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- PAT6 km · Jay Prakash Narayan Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Patna
Patna, historically known as Pāṭaliputra, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. According to the United Nations, as of 2026, Patna had a population of 3.33 million, making it the 19th largest city in India.
Bihar is one of the poorest states of India, and for the first-time foreigner visitor Patna will look a chaotic, noisy city with many signs of poverty even near the city centre. This may change soon, since it has become one of the fastest growing cities of India. With real estate booming at a dizzying pace, shopping malls, theatres, new businesses, food joints it carries the seed for a lively city life, and a tourist haven-to-be. It is an important business and education centre of eastern India.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Patna
See
- Golghar
- Mahatma Gandhi Setu
- Agam Kuan
- Kumhrar
- Bihar Museum
- Deep Narayan Singh Museum
- Gandhi Sangrahalaya
- Indira Gandhi Planetarium
- Patna Museum
- Shrikrishna Science Centre
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Science City
- Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalaya
Do
You can go on excursions to the various religious and historical places in and around Patna. Do not miss a boat ride on the mighty Ganges River.
- Maner-Sufi Saint Shrine
- Sonepur Cattle Fair
- Buddha Smriti Park
- Eco Park
- Funtasia Water Park
- Gandhi Maidan
- Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan
- Shaheed Veer Kunwar Singh Azadi Park
- Moin-ul-Haq Stadium
- Patna Golf Club
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Where to stay
Which part of Patna to stay in
Patna is a growing business city, and as such hotels tend to be overpriced for the room provided. It also means that many hotels are full most nights, giving little incentive to improve facilities.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Patna
133 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 3049 Elevens Inn OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| CAPITAL O 39826 Hotel Novelty Pride OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| Capital O 69628 Ruk Lo OYO Rooms | 2.0 km | |
| Capital O 78105 Hotel Figtree Premier OYO Rooms | 4.7 km | |
| Capital O 79860 Vista Palace OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| Capital O 81107 Hotel Sai Palace OYO Rooms | 4.4 km | |
| Capital O 8306 Kamat Inn OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| Capital O PAT491 Raj Resort OYO Rooms | 4.4 km | |
| Collection O 27830 Hotel Green Forest OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| Collection O 30108 CDA Building OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| Collection O 36951 The Ambassador Hotel OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| Collection O 41001 Buddha Heritage OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| Collection O 47886 Svr Hotel & Banquet OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| Collection O 81497 Hotel Dhruv Tara Inn OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Collection O O 82860 Bandana Guest House OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| Ginger Patna | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Aalcajars Inn | 1.5 km | |
| Hotel Gargee Grand | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Mani International | 1.6 km | |
| Hotel Maurya Patna | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Sidh Vedantha | 3.3 km | |
| Lemon Tree Premier, Patna | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 10263 Hotel Grand Nishat OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| OYO 10266 Hotel Amantran OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 10400 Hotel The Ambassador OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| OYO 10456 A R Residency OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 10674 Hotel Royal Inn OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 10994 Hotel Luxury INN OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| OYO 11682 Hotel Rp International OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 11732 Maharaja Inn OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| OYO 13216 Sidhi Vinayak Residency OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| OYO 14606 Holiday Inn OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 15589 Hotel Kamdhenu OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 15715 Royal AR RESIDENCY OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| OYO 15995 Laavish Business Hotel OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| OYO 16357 Princess Home OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| OYO 16360 Green Homes OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| OYO 16598 Hotel Geetanjali OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| OYO 18542 Petals Inn OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| OYO 19971 Hotel New Urvashi OYO Rooms | 12.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Patna
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Patna are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 280 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 Patna: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 5.7 km from the city centre in a straight line; Gaya Airport (GAY, 98 km) and Darbhanga Airport (DBR, 101 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Shared 'tempos' as they are called are the easiest and cheapest way to get around in Patna. Fare is normally in the range of ₹5-15 and drivers rarely try to charge more. However, in case you are trying to reserve an auto, it would be better to know the distance well in advance because that is not the preferred means of transportation for the locals and it would mean being charged exorbitant rates. The Patna Metro is under construction, consisting of Blue and Red lines. As of 10 October 2025, only three stations of the Blue Line are operational: ISBT, Zero Mile and Bhootnath.
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PAT · Jay Prakash Narayan Airport
GAY · Gaya Airport
DBR · Darbhanga Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Patna
Eat
When in Patna, try food typical to the region such as pua-pittha, tilkut, chiwra, makhana, the famed sattu or the farmer's staple, litti chokha, and the famous paan.
Stay safe
There have been reports that British citizens are being discriminated against in Patna. Hotel staff may claim to have no vacancy whenever they see a guest with British passport, and direct you to the most expensive hotels in the city instead. Patna has one of the highest rates of murder and abduction in India. While incidents typically involve local residents rather than travellers, it's still wise to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary conflicts or confrontations.
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Questions
Patna: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Patna?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Patna are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 280 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Patna?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 5.7 km from the city centre in a straight line; Gaya Airport (GAY, 98 km) and Darbhanga Airport (DBR, 101 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Patna?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Patna
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.