Votre séjour — D Building
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La propriété — D Building
D Building has the no-frills efficiency of a clean, well-run hostel with private rooms—white walls, tiled floors, a small desk and a reliable fan. The lobby doubles as a common area where backpackers and budget travellers swap tips over chai from the corner stall. It suits anyone who needs a cheap, safe base in central Pune and doesn't mind skipping frills like a restaurant or a lift.
Chroniques de Pune
Pune rose to prominence as the monsoon capital of the Maratha Empire under the Peshwas in the 18th century, who built the grand Shaniwar Wada fort-palace. The British later made it a major military cantonment, leaving behind leafy bungalows and the Raj-era Pune Club. After independence, it evolved into a manufacturing and then an IT hub, earning the nickname 'Oxford of the East' for its concentration of colleges. Today its identity is a mash-up of old Peshwa neighbourhoods, corporate tech parks and a thriving live-music and café scene.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Pune →Meilleurs mois
November to February—cool, dry days (15-28°C) make exploring the old city and hill forts comfortable, and hotel rates stay moderate outside major holidays.
Peak / Festival surge
Stays around Ganesh Chaturthi (usually August-September) see Pune jam-packed with processions; hotel prices can double. Diwali (October-November) is also busy. Advance booking essential.
La saison des épaules
March and October: still warm (25-33°C) but far cheaper than peak season, with fewer tourists and decent weather for early-morning sightseeing.
Météo & Emballage
Pune's monsoon (June-September) dumps heavy, sudden rain, especially in July. Pack Gore-Tex waterproofs and a small umbrella—cotton clothes stay damp for hours.
Briefing de la ville — Pune
- Pune Metro's Line 1 (Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate) now fully operational, offering a quick, cheap link from the station to the hotel area—check the station nearest D Building.
- New flyover construction at Shivajinagar has caused traffic snarls on the Pune-Mumbai highway since late 2025; budget 20 extra minutes for airport transfers.
- Several old wada-style properties in the Kasba Peth area reopened as museum-cafés in early 2026—worth a walk for a chai and a look at traditional Maratha architecture.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to D Building, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of D Building (away from Sus Road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the entrance or facing Sus Road directly. Ground floor rooms risk noise from the lobby, passing traffic, and service vehicles. Front-facing rooms get the full brunt of evening commuter honking.
Best views
Back-facing rooms on floor 3 offer a view of the residential neighbourhood and a small garden strip behind the building, rather than the Sus Road strip of shops and auto-rickshaws.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are the quietest, as they sit above the ground-level bustle but below any potential rooftop AC units or water tank hum (typical for 3-star Indian hotels).
🔊 Noise notes
Sus Road is a busy arterial in Pune. Expect two-wheeler and rickshaw noise from 7–10am and 5–9pm on weekdays. The building has a single lift, so wait-and-talk noise in corridors can occur on all floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a back-facing room when booking — the front side has no real view and more road noise. 2. If you're driving, request a parking spot close to the lift lobby; the lot is small and can fill by 8pm.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — D Building
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests (download ~8 Mbps, upload ~4 Mbps). No paid upgrade. Login via room number and surname; single device per login (can reconnect on same device).
Two passenger lifts serve all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections. Lift capacity limited to 6 persons each.
No physical newspapers. Access to PressReader app with hotel code provided at check-in. No digital newsstand in rooms.
Standard check-in 14:00. Early bag drop from 10:00 (free if room available after 14:00). Late check-out fee of ₹750 until 18:00, full night charge after 18:00.
Free for day-use; stored in locked luggage room behind reception. No charge for same-day retrieval. Overnight storage not permitted.
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door. Lifts have braille buttons and audio floor announcer. Wheelchair-accessible rooms available on floors 1 and 2 (contact in advance). No grab bars in standard bathrooms beyond accessible rooms.
On-site open parking lot for 25 cars, free for guests. No valet. Nearest public car park: 'Pimple Susane Municipal Parking', 400m walk, ₹50 for 24 hours. No EV charging stations.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None. No municipal tourist tax levied in Pune.
Deposit & card hold: Advance equal to first night’s room rate required. At check-in, an incidental hold of ₹2,000 per room on credit card (or ₹3,000 cash). Release up to 3 business days after departure.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Hindu temple: Bhairavnath Temple (686 m · ~9 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Hanuman Temple (692 m · ~9 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Bhairavnath Temple (698 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Shri 1008 Shantinath Ratntray Digamber Jain Mandir (698 m · ~9 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Vithoba Balaji Murkute Udyan — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Pulse Medico — 767 m · ~10 min walk
Fresh Mart — 770 m · ~10 min walk
NICMAR — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs or forex counters in malls; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist hotels as rates are poor.
Cards accepted in most restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels; smaller street vendors and auto-rickshaws prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not added. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: 50-100 INR for room service.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →South Indian filter coffee from a local stall or small cafe: around 30-50 INR.
A thali (multi-course meal) at a no-frills eatery: 150-200 INR.
A biryani or curry with rice/roti at a dining hall: 200-300 INR for a main.
Street stalls along main roads and near bus stands sell vada pav, samosas, and bhaji for 10-50 INR.
DMart, Big Bazaar, and local 'kiran' shops are common for budget groceries.
Local markets (e.g., around Camp or MG Road) have affordable readymade clothes; chain stores like Reliance Trends also offer budget options.
PMPML bus pass: around 100 INR/day; from airport take bus route 94 or 95 to the city centre for 15 INR, or share an auto for ~200 INR per person.
Eat at lunch-only thali places for cheaper meals. Use prepaid auto or app-based rides (like Uber/Ola) rather than flagging down autos. Buy bottled water from local stores not from tourist spots.
Bon à savoir — Pune
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.44 · INR
Emergency Contacts
PuneFor non-emergency police help, dial 112 (national emergency number) or 020-26112277 for Pune City Police control room. Tourist helpline: 1800-111-363 (Ministry of Tourism).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pune, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at D Building
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Pulse Medico — 767 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Pune Airport Bus Stop → Raviraj Hotel (Shivajinagar or Deccan Gymkhana stop)
💡 Take route 4A or 103 from the airport to Shivajinagar Court, then auto-rickshaw (₹50, 5 mins) to Raviraj. Buy a one-day PASS via Tumko app for unlimited rides.
Pune Airport Station (under construction; use Ramwadi Station as interim) → Raviraj Hotel (walk from Deccan Gymkhana Station)
💡 As of 2025, the airport metro is not yet operational. Use a cab from airport to Ramwadi Station (₹60, 10 mins), then metro to Deccan Gymkhana. DDA-style, no food in trains.
Pune International Airport → Raviraj Hotel (near FC Road)
💡 Book via app to avoid haggling; expect surge pricing 5-7 PM. Choose a Prime Sedan for comfort on the Airport-Ganeshkhind Road stretch.
Shivajinagar Bus Stop or Jangli Maharaj Road → Raviraj Hotel (FC Road area)
💡 Flag one down or use Ola/Uber auto. Negotiate fixed fare before boarding—metered is cheaper but drivers often refuse. Saying 'chala na, bhai' (let's go) helps.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at D Building?
Request rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of D Building (away from Sus Road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at D Building?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the entrance or facing Sus Road directly. Ground floor rooms risk noise from the lobby, passing traffic, and service vehicles. Front-facing rooms get the full brunt of evening commuter honking.
Is D Building noisy?
Sus Road is a busy arterial in Pune. Expect two-wheeler and rickshaw noise from 7–10am and 5–9pm on weekdays. The building has a single lift, so wait-and-talk noise in corridors can occur on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at D Building?
Back-facing rooms on floor 3 offer a view of the residential neighbourhood and a small garden strip behind the building, rather than the Sus Road strip of shops and auto-rickshaws.
What are insider tips for staying at D Building?
1. Ask for a back-facing room when booking — the front side has no real view and more road noise. 2. If you're driving, request a parking spot close to the lift lobby; the lot is small and can fill by 8pm.
What time is check-in at D Building?
Check-in at D Building is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does D Building have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests (download ~8 Mbps, upload ~4 Mbps). No paid upgrade. Login via room number and surname; single device per login (can reconnect on same device).
Is there a city or tourist tax at D Building?
None. No municipal tourist tax levied in Pune.
Where can I eat cheaply near D Building?
A thali (multi-course meal) at a no-frills eatery: 150-200 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from D Building?
PMPML bus pass: around 100 INR/day; from airport take bus route 94 or 95 to the city centre for 15 INR, or share an auto for ~200 INR per person.
When is the best time to visit Pune?
November to February—cool, dry days (15-28°C) make exploring the old city and hill forts comfortable, and hotel rates stay moderate outside major holidays.
Principales attractions à Pune
💡 Go on a weekday morning before 10 AM to avoid heat and crowds. The old alley behind the temple has a tiny stall selling excellent kanda poha for 20 rupees.
💡 The train ride costs 20 rupees and runs every half hour. Best to come at sunrise when it’s quiet and the peacocks are active.
💡 Come at 7 AM for the morning aarti (ritual) or at sunset for the light. Carry water—nothing available on the hill. The temple closes between 1 PM and 4 PM for afternoon rest.
💡 The lowest-priced ticket gives full access. Audio guides are free with ticket—take one. Skip the upper floor if short on time; ground floor has the best pieces.
💡 Visit late afternoon for the light show (runs daily, small fee). The ticket queue moves fast if you go right at 5 PM.