Kerala · India
Where to stay in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is a city in Kerala, India, home to about 744,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- TRV4 km · Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 km2, making it the most populous city in Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram (thih-roo-vuh-nuhn-thuh-poo-ruhm), with a tradition dating back to 1000 BC, lies on a small strip of land covered with coconut and palm trees. Thiruvananthapuram means "City of Lord Ananta" (the serpent on which Lord Padmanabha/Vishnu reclines) in Sanskrit and Malayalam. Historically, it was a trading post for spices, sandalwood and ivory. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in Kerala. The city is the state capital and houses many central and state government offices, organisations and companies.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Thiruvananthapuram
See
Thiruvananthapuram is a historical city, dotted with many historical structures, parks, museums, tourist centers and palaces. It's also famous for its distinctive greenery, present all over, a rare site in any bustling Indian city. Most ticketed museums are closed on Mondays, so do check online/by phone before visiting. Visit the official website of Kerala Tourism for more details.
- Attingal Palace
- Kerala Art College
- Koyikkal Palace
- Neyyar Dam
- Ponmudi
- Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
- Chacha Nehru Children's Museum
- East Fort
- HH Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam
- Kanaka Kunnu Palace
- Kerala Science and Technology Museum
Do
- Priyadarshini Space Planetarium
- Shanghumukham Beach
- Veli Tourist Village
- Central Stadium
- Greenfield International Stadium
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Where to stay
Which part of Thiruvananthapuram to stay in
Unless you are in Thiruvananthapuram on a business trip, it may be better to base yourself in Kovalam and go to the city as a day trip. The accommodation in Kovalam tends to be more expensive, but many of the budget options can be found off Tivandrum-Bakery-Palayam Rd, near the station.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Thiruvananthapuram
124 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Castle | 10.7 km | |
| Mascot Hotel | 2.4 km | |
| Aadisaktthi Ayurveda Village | 9.9 km | |
| Ambara Suites | 5.4 km | |
| AyurSoma Ayurveda Royal Retreat | 10.4 km | |
| Biverah Hotel & Suites | 3.9 km | |
| Capital O 15150 Hotel Townhouse Club - Near Airport - Trivandrum OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| Capital O 22309 Hotel jumayira International OYO Rooms | 10.4 km | |
| Capital O 29669 SM Grand OYO Rooms | 10.3 km | |
| Capital O 65916 Companion Leisure Homes OYO Rooms | 9.6 km | |
| Capital O 68343 Platinum Inn OYO Rooms | 5.5 km | |
| Capital O 81433 Grand Sea Inn OYO Rooms | 11.6 km | |
| Capital O 84184 Pop Tavern Kazhakkottam OYO Rooms | 13.2 km | |
| Capital O 85002 Prashant Stays OYO Rooms | 9.5 km | |
| Capital O KOV082 Country Club Hospitality OYO Rooms | 10.1 km | |
| CAPITAL O63491 Peroor Inn OYO Rooms | 5.0 km | |
| Classic Sarovar Portico Trivandrum | 0.5 km | |
| Club Mahindra Poovar | 24.9 km | |
| COLLECTION O 81605 City Apartments OYO Rooms | 10.6 km | |
| Collection O 81621 Golden Avenue OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| Collection O 83346 Hotel Violet - Near Infosys - Technopark Trivandrum OYO Rooms | 9.1 km | |
| Flamingo Inn Trivandrum | 9.3 km | |
| Getaway Beach Resort Kovalam | 11.3 km | |
| God's Own Villa | 11.8 km | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum | 2013 | 1.3 km |
| Hotel Grandsea | 12.0 km | |
| Hotel Karthika Park | 13.1 km | |
| Hycinth Hotels | 0.5 km | |
| Isola Di Cocco | 24.6 km | |
| Keys Select Thiruvananthapuram - By Lemon Tree Hotels | 0.7 km | |
| Maharaju Palace | 11.9 km | |
| Maurya Rajadhani | 1.4 km | |
| Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra Kovalam | 15.1 km | |
| O by Tamara | 6.2 km | |
| OYO 10224 Hotel Penrallt Homestay OYO Rooms | 10.6 km | |
| OYO 15554 Hotel Al Saj OYO Rooms | 13.5 km | |
| OYO 19877 Gamas Centre OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| OYO 2079 near Medical College OYO Rooms | 5.0 km | |
| OYO 26697 United Residency OYO Rooms | 10.7 km | |
| OYO 30596 Exiquisite Stay Near Technopark OYO Rooms | 12.2 km |
All 124 hotels in Thiruvananthapuram, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 298 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 Thiruvananthapuram: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 3.6 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting around
Local bus services are the cheapest way to get around Thiruvananthapuram. There are city buses run by government (KSRTC) and private companies. Most of these are very crowded during peak hours. Route descriptions on the buses are mainly in Malayalam. Route numbers are displayed. Pick pocketing is not very common. The government city buses are painted red with a yellow patch, and the private city buses are blue. Fast passenger buses run by KSRTC are also painted blue and are named Ananthapuri Fast.
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TRV · Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Thiruvananthapuram
Eat
There are plenty of restaurants in Thiruvananthapuram serving South Indian food. There are also quite a few eating places serving other cuisines, such as North Indian, Chinese and American food. Please note that the word 'hotel' is used for restaurants.
Drink
Traditional drinks include Karikku(tender coconut water) and Sambharam (buttermilk with salt, ginger and green chilly). Karikku can be bought mostly from the streetside vendors while Sambharam can be bought from the ubiquitous Milma outlets. The Bakery Junction area has several fresh juice vendors, serving inspired mocktails like Sharjah and Tsunami. "Sharjah" is very popular and available in various juice shops all over trivandrum.
Stay safe
Female tourists should be wary of hooligans, especially in New Year parties. Only eat hot food and drink only boiled or good bottled water. Take water purification tablets with you. Water from corporation supplied lines are generally safe, but to be on the safer side go for purified forms. If you are visiting during the summers (April–May) temperatures might be higher and you might want to take some preparations against it. Evenings are best time to stroll. City sleeps early so you can roam about until maximum 10PM inside the city (really the limit). Most shops close by that time.
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Questions
Thiruvananthapuram: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 298 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Thiruvananthapuram?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 3.6 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Thiruvananthapuram?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Thiruvananthapuram
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.