Howrah · India

Where to Stay in Shibpur, Howrah

A historic neighbourhood south of the city centre, home to the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) and the famous Botanical Gardens.

✦ The vibe

Academic and leafy – shaded streets, college students, and calm evenings.

👤 Best for

Couples, nature lovers, and academic visitors.

🏨 Where to stay

Small guesthouses and one or two mid-range hotels near IIEST; around ₹1500–₹3000 per night.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable within the campus area; local buses and rickshaws to Howrah Station (15–20 mins); airport 50 mins by taxi via Kona Expressway.

📍 Nearby

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (with the Giant Banyan Tree), IIEST Shibpur campus.

Best hotels in Shibpur

17 hotels ranked by how close they are to Shibpur

★★★ 📍 1.7 km

Wolfenden Hall

1.7 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.7 km

Pandya Hall

1.7 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.7 km

Richardson Hall

1.7 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.8 km

McDonald Hostel

1.8 km from Shibpur

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Hostel 8

1.8 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.8 km

Sister Nivedita Ladies' Hostel

1.8 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.8 km

University Guest House

1.8 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.8 km

Hostel 7

1.8 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.8 km

Hostel-10

1.8 km from Shibpur

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Bhole baba apartment

1.8 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km

Slater Hall

1.9 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km

Sengupta Hall

1.9 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km

Hostel 14

1.9 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km

Hostel 15

1.9 km from Shibpur

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★★★ 📍 2.0 km

Hostel 13

2.0 km from Shibpur

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Downing Hall

2.0 km from Shibpur

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Lt Williams Hall Of Residence

2.0 km from Shibpur

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