Pipal Tree

Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Just 3km from the airport, this stylish boutique hotel is a good choice if you want to explore the less-popular but emerging eastern districts of Kolkata, such as New Town and Salt Lake. Well-appointed rooms sport smart decor and offer all the usual business-hotel creature comforts, good for staying a couple of nights.

On-site is multicuisine restaurant Tamara and a lounge-bar Raya. Both fill up with patrons from nearby areas in the evenings. Book your room online for a significant rebate on featured rack rates.

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    8.44 MILES

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    10.87 MILES

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    5.53 MILES

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    6.12 MILES

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    7.47 MILES

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    6.08 MILES

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    9.63 MILES

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4.17 MILES

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4. Sri Sarada Devi Temple

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5. Ramakrishna Mandir

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7. Belur Math Museum

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8. Indian Coffee House

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