Swarn Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Swarn Hotel is worth booking if you want a cheap, central base in Esplanade with good transport links and helpful staff. It suits budget city breaks, less so travellers who want hotel facilities or a confirmed breakfast.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Kolkata. It is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 8.3 out of 10 from 346 reviews. In a sample of 15 properties, that score ranked joint 10th.
It fits travellers who want to be central and spend their money on the city rather than the room. Guests like the location near markets, metro stations and tourist sites, and they praise the staff. Family rooms and free parking are listed.
Skip it if you expect a full-service hotel. The listed facilities are a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Some guests also feel the price is high for what the hotel offers.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 43, Lenin Sarani Rd, Esplanade, Janbazar, 4th Floor. The address gives the 4th floor, so check lift access if stairs are a problem. Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10.
The Indian Museum is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. Victoria Memorial is 2.6 km, around 33 minutes, and Howrah Bridge is 2.7 km, about 34 minutes. Those last two are far for a walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All times are straight-line estimates that have not been verified.
Guests mention metro stations nearby and easy transport access, which helps for the longer trips.
What guests say
The location gets the most praise: central, near markets, metro stations and sights, with easy transport.
Staff come next. Guests describe a friendly, polite and professional team that helps with check-in and requests.
Value is the mixed point. Guests find the rates reasonable for the location, though some find the cost high for the facilities on offer.
Our data has no breakfast information for this hotel. Whether breakfast is served or included is not confirmed, so check the rate details before booking.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €28.89 per night, about €58 for two nights. It was seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
That is 76% below the sample median of €118.11. Our Best Value pick, S G International (3 stars, 8.2), was about €31.86 a night and shares the street address, on the 3rd floor of 43 Lenin Sarani Road. Our Luxury pick, Taj Taal Kutir (5 stars, 9.2), was about €119.34 and is out in New Town.
Between the two Lenin Sarani options, Swarn is about €2.97 cheaper per night and scores slightly higher, with more reviews behind it. Taj Taal Kutir costs about four times as much and is far from the central sights.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 15 eligible properties in Kolkata. For the Budget slot, we take the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice. Swarn Hotel was that hotel at €28.89, with a solid 8.3 from 346 reviews.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each on the booking page.
Ask about lift access to the 4th floor and whether parking needs to be reserved. Restaurant hours are not confirmed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Swarn Hotel from the Indian Museum?
About 0.9 km, roughly 11 minutes on foot by a straight-line estimate.
Can I walk from Swarn Hotel to Victoria Memorial?
It is about 2.6 km, around 33 minutes on foot, which is far. Public transport or a taxi is the easier choice.
How much does Swarn Hotel cost per night?
The reference price was €28.89 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Does Swarn Hotel serve breakfast?
Our data does not confirm breakfast. Check the rate conditions or ask the hotel before booking.
Is Swarn Hotel at the same address as S G International?
Both list 43 Lenin Sarani Road as their address, Swarn on the 4th floor and S G International on the 3rd. They are separate listings with separate prices.