Your stay — Gala Time Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Patyuli Sarbojanin (905 m · ~11 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Lalit Kanchan Kali Bari (946 m · ~12 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Sitala Mandir (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Hindu temple: The Amrita Sevayatan (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hiland Park Metropolis Mall — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Uponagori Playground — 299 m · ~4 min walk
Panchsayar Play Ground — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
SBI ATM — 391 m · ~5 min walk
MedPlus — 967 m · ~12 min walk
Shahid Khudiram — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Good to know — Kolkata
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.4 · INR
Emergency Contacts
KolkataIn Kolkata, India, dial 100 for police, 102 for ambulance, and 101 for fire services. For tourist assistance, contact the West Bengal Tourism office or your hotel concierge. Major hospitals include SSKM Hospital and Fortis Hospital.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kolkata, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Gala Time Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SBI ATM — 391 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · MedPlus — 967 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport Station → Rabindra Sarovar Station (3 min walk to hotel)
💡 Most economical option; download KolkataMetro app for tickets; avoid rush hours; clean and air-conditioned
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport → Esplanade Bus Terminal (800m from hotel)
💡 Budget-friendly; confirm drop point location; luggage space limited; slower but scenic route through city
Esplanade Tram Terminus → Rabindra Sarovar Tram Stop (adjacent to hotel)
💡 Iconic heritage experience; requires metro/bus to reach Esplanade first; vintage charm; ideal for tourists; minimal luggage recommended
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) → ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
💡 Pre-book through hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid peak traffic hours (8-10 AM, 5-8 PM)
About Kolkata
Wikipedia ↗
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta (its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern India a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Gala Time Hostel?
Check-in at Gala Time Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Kolkata
💡 Order a black coffee and a plate of singara (samosa). Sit upstairs near the balcony for atmosphere. Go before 11am to avoid the noisy lunch rush. Cash only.
💡 Enter through the north gate near the metro station to avoid the main queue. Best before 10am or after 4pm when the light softens. Free entry to gardens.
💡 Go early morning (around 7–9am) when the potters are most active. Autumn (Aug–Oct) is peak season. Don't take close-up photos without asking. Free entry – just walk around.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light. Avoid weekends when it gets crowded with families. Walk south along the river wall for quieter stretches. Free entry.
💡 Buy a combined ticket for the main building and the anthropology wing. Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. Entry is ₹75 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners – no free entry but very cheap.