Andhra Pradesh · India
Where to stay in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, home to about 2,036,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- VTZ38 km · Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag)
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (; formerly known as Vizagapatam, and also referred to as Vizag, Visakha, and Waltair) is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is between the Eastern Ghats and the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Visakhapatnam (vih-SHAH-khuh-puht-nuhm) is sometimes called the Goa of the East. Just like its west coast counterpart, it has beautiful virgin beaches, laterite hillocks, smooth roads and stunning landscape. Medical tourism is a fast-developing industry. Visakhapatnam is also called the Jewel of the East Coast and the City of Destiny. According to urban legend, the name "Visakhapatnam" comes from a temple dedicated to Vishakha, built by a local ruler at Lawson's Bay in the 4th century. The temple no longer exists, but is believed to be submerged under the bay.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Visakhapatnam
See
- Dolphin's Nose Lighthouse
- Kailasagiri
- Shilparamam Jathara
- Telugu Samskruthika Niketanam
- Hawa Mahal
- INS Kursura Museum
- Matsya Darshini
- Sea Harrier Museum
- TU-142 Aircraft Museum
- UH3H Helicopter Museum
- Victory at Sea Memorial
- Visakha Museum
Do
More than anything else, Vizag is known for its beaches. It boasts a number of beaches that are scenic and uncrowded. A few virgin beaches span along the eastern side of the city and stretch for miles. A spectacular beach only the locals are aware of is called the "Yarada" beach. Except for the occasional RTC bus, there is no public transport available. Still, the adventurous mind finds it rewarding if they can make an effort to get there. It's a private beach coming under Agrigold plantations, therefore you need to pay a fee of ₹30/- to get onto the beach, but it's worth it.
- Crescent Beach
- Ramakrishna Beach
- Rushikonda Beach
- Sagarnagar Beach
- Thotlakonda Beach
- Yarada Beach
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
- Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lumbini Park
- Meghadri Gedda Reservoir
- Tenneti Park
- ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium
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Where to stay
Which part of Visakhapatnam to stay in
Vizag has both high end hotels and affordable lodges. The Daspalla, The Grand Central Hotel and Green Park are well-known.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Visakhapatnam
136 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Tejvivaan | 3.6 km | |
| Best Western Ramachandra | 9.1 km | |
| Capital O 1085 Hotel Budhil Park OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| Capital O 11626 B Square OYO Rooms | 5.9 km | |
| Capital O 12768 Ramachandra Residency OYO Rooms | 9.3 km | |
| Capital O 24414 Hotel Naidu Grand Rooms OYO Rooms | 9.3 km | |
| Capital O 29581 Rohini Jazz OYO Rooms | 4.1 km | |
| Capital O 4493 Apple Hotel OYO Rooms | 3.7 km | |
| Capital O 45731 Hotel SeaTree OYO Rooms | 5.0 km | |
| Capital O 49955 Hotel Green Tree OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| Capital O 72310 Prince Holiday Inn OYO Rooms | 7.0 km | |
| Capital O 79944 Dwaraka Grand OYO Rooms | 3.7 km | |
| Capital O 80740 Hotel Ashoka Residency OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| Capital O 82169 Vrisha Inn OYO Rooms | 14.8 km | |
| Collection O 14323 Anupama Hotel OYO Rooms | 3.7 km | |
| Collection O 30087 Daba Garden Road OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| Collection O 473 Rosee Wood OYO Rooms | 7.2 km | |
| Collection O 4768 Hotel Jaipur Palace OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| Collection O 50089 Sea Rock OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| Collection O 50186 Lorven Hanumanthwaka OYO Rooms | 7.8 km | |
| Collection O 50356 Center Point Daba Garden Rd OYO Rooms | 2.8 km | |
| Collection O 5362 Hotel Spar Grand OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| Collection O 86358 The Destination OYO Rooms | 8.6 km | |
| Dolphin Hotel | 2.2 km | |
| Fairfield by Marriott Visakhapatnam | 7.8 km | |
| Fortune Inn Sree Kanya | 3.8 km | |
| Four Points by Sheraton Visakhapatnam | 3.7 km | |
| Ginger Vishakhapatnam Gajuwaka | 11.7 km | |
| Green Park, Visakhapatnam | 2.8 km | |
| Hotel Daspalla | 2.0 km | |
| Hotel Rockdale Clarks Inn Suites | 3.0 km | |
| Hotel Winsar Park | 2.3 km | |
| Keys Select Visakhapatnam - by Lemon Tree Hotels | 2.2 km | |
| OYO 10043 SRK Guesthouse OYO Rooms | 15.5 km | |
| OYO 10710 KSN Residency OYO Rooms | 6.7 km | |
| OYO 10743 Silver Villa Guest House OYO Rooms | 8.5 km | |
| OYO 10811 Sri Sairam Residency OYO Rooms | 6.1 km | |
| OYO 12231 Sai Vihar OYO Rooms | 8.9 km | |
| OYO 13321 Hotel Lakshmi Paradise OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| OYO 13425 Sindhura Guest House OYO Rooms | 5.2 km |
All 136 hotels in Visakhapatnam, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; October is the wettest, with about 267 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 Visakhapatnam: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), about 38 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting around
Visakhapatnam has no commuter rail service. However, apart from the bus service, taxis or autorickshaws can also be hired. APSRTC operates a lit of buses from 6 principal bus complexes in the city.
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VTZ · Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag)
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Visakhapatnam
Eat
If spicy fare from Southern India appeals to your gastronomic senses, then Vizag has some excellent restaurants. Many of the eating joints meant or frequented by tourists are in the Siripuram area. A walk around there can give you access to a variety of cuisines.
Drink
Some interesting bars in the city are in the Five Star hotels mentioned above and typically are expensive even by Western standards. The Park Hotel has a decent bar - try the Screwdriver. Daspalla has another bar and restaurant called Dimple that serves various drinks and can be noisy at time. Two new really cool breweries have opened up in the city.
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Questions
Visakhapatnam: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; October is the wettest, with about 267 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Visakhapatnam?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), about 38 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Visakhapatnam?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Visakhapatnam
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.