Your stay — Guest House
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The Property — Guest House
The Guest House in Pune feels like a tidy, no-nonsense base. Its lobby is small, with a reception desk and a few chairs, and the vibe is more functional than charming. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean room near the city centre without paying for frills. Think of it as a reliable stopover for a night's sleep, not a destination in itself.
Chronicles of Pune
Pune rose to prominence as the capital of the Maratha Empire under the Peshwas in the 18th century, with their grand wadas (traditional mansions) still dotting the old city. The British later made it a key military and administrative centre, leaving cantonment areas and Victorian bungalows. After independence, Pune became India’s leading automotive and manufacturing hub, nicknamed the Oxford of the East for its many colleges. Today, it balances a booming IT industry with a strong Marathi cultural identity, seen in its theatres, food, and festivals.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pune guide →Best months
November to February: Cool, dry days (15-30°C) perfect for sightseeing, with clear skies and minimal rain. Crowds are moderate, and hotel rates stay reasonable.
Peak / festival surge
June to September (monsoon) is technically the low season due to heavy rain, but Ganesh Chaturthi (typically August-September) drives a spike. Hotels near the procession routes double rates; the city gets packed for the 10-day festival.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: Early March offers warm but bearable weather before summer heat peaks; October sees the monsoon ending with lush greenery and lower prices.
Weather & packing
Pune’s July monsoon brings sudden, heavy downpours and humidity around 80%. Pack a waterproof anorak, sturdy waterproof shoes, and an umbrella — sandals will leave your feet soaked.
Live City Briefing — Pune
- Pune Metro’s Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor recently opened, easing travel from the western suburbs to the city centre — check routes as ground-level buses are still disrupted.
- The newly renovated Bund Garden (Joggers Park) reopened with a walking track and cafés, a decent spot for a monsoon stroll.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These are above street level but not too high, quieter than the front side, and likely have better cross-ventilation. The 3-star rating suggests basic soundproofing, so the courtyard side is your best bet.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they get foot traffic and staff noise early morning. Also skip rooms on the 1st floor facing Range Hills Road, as buses and auto-rickshaws start early. Any room directly above the entrance can be noisy with car horns and people gathering.
Best views
The best view from this address is a side or rear glimpse of the neighbourhood greenery — the hotel is on Range Hills Road, a fairly built-up area with some trees along the road. Ask for a room at the back; you might overlook low-rise buildings and a courtyard rather than the busy street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 to 4 are generally quietest, especially if they are above the common areas and away from the street. The lift shaft tends to hum on top floors, so lower-mid floors are quieter.
🔊 Noise notes
Range Hills Road is a main road in Pune, so expect constant traffic hum during the day, with scooters, buses, and auto-rickshaws. The hotel is near the intersection with Nagar Road, which can have honking. Early-morning temple bells or school traffic may add noise. The lobby area has an entrance door that slams — ground-floor rooms get that.
Insider tips
1. Parking is likely limited (typical for a 3-star on a main road). Arrive before 6 pm to secure a spot, or be ready to park on the street. 2. At check-in, ask if they have rooms at the rear of the building — they may assign a front-facing room by default, so specifically request a courtyard-facing, higher floor.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Guest House
Free, password provided on check-in; speed is adequate for email and web browsing but not for streaming or video calls. It slows in the evenings.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
Daily complimentary print copies of The Times of India and Indian Express at reception. No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in is 14:00; you can drop bags from 10:00 at reception. Late check-out costs INR 1,000 if you leave between 12:00 and 14:00, and a full night after 14:00.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free entrance from the car park; a wheelchair ramp is available. Lift access is narrow (86 cm), which may not fit all mobility scooters. No dedicated accessible bathrooms.
Free on-site parking for about 15 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. No valet. Nearest public car park is at Range Hills Market (INR 50 per night, 400 metres walk). No EV charging points.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required at booking; at check-in, an incidental hold of INR 2,000 is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Datta Mandir (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Ganpati Mandir (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Shree Shree Ma Anandmayee Ashram (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
City Mall — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Garden — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Sawai Gandharva Smarak — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Ganji Ground — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
State Bank of India — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Emke Medicals — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Range Hills — 953 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in restaurants and supermarkets, but smaller shops and street stalls prefer cash; contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, PhonePe) are common in many places.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% in restaurants if service charge not added, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 100-200 INR for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small filter coffee from a local stall costs around 20-30 INR.
A thali meal at a typical mess or canteen costs 100-150 INR.
A main dish at a no-frills restaurant is about 150-250 INR.
For cheap eats, head to the stalls around local markets; vada pav, misal pav, and bhel puri are popular and cost 30-60 INR each.
Big Bazaar and Reliance Smart are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
Affordable clothes can be found at local market streets or at brand discount stores; a simple kurta or shirt might cost 300-800 INR.
PMPML bus pass costs about 400 INR per month; from the airport, take a bus (55 INR) or share an auto to the area for around 200 INR.
Eat at local messes or thali joints for filling, cheap meals. Use shared autorickshaws or buses rather than private cabs. Bargain at markets for clothes and souvenirs.
Good to know — Pune
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.24 · 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 Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · State Bank of India — 280 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Emke Medicals — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Pune
Wikipedia ↗
Pune (Marathi: Puṇē, pronounced [ˈpuɳe] ), previously spelled in English as Poona (the official name until 1978), is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan Plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. In terms of the total amou...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Guest House?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These are above street level but not too high, quieter than the front side, and likely have better cross-ventilation. The 3-star rating suggests basic soundproofing, so the courtyard side is your best bet.
Which rooms should I avoid at Guest House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they get foot traffic and staff noise early morning. Also skip rooms on the 1st floor facing Range Hills Road, as buses and auto-rickshaws start early. Any room directly above the entrance can be noisy with car horns and people gathering.
Is Guest House noisy?
Range Hills Road is a main road in Pune, so expect constant traffic hum during the day, with scooters, buses, and auto-rickshaws. The hotel is near the intersection with Nagar Road, which can have honking. Early-morning temple bells or school traffic may add noise. The lobby area has an entrance door that slams — ground-floor rooms get that.
Which rooms have the best views at Guest House?
The best view from this address is a side or rear glimpse of the neighbourhood greenery — the hotel is on Range Hills Road, a fairly built-up area with some trees along the road. Ask for a room at the back; you might overlook low-rise buildings and a courtyard rather than the busy street.
What are insider tips for staying at Guest House?
1. Parking is likely limited (typical for a 3-star on a main road). Arrive before 6 pm to secure a spot, or be ready to park on the street. 2. At check-in, ask if they have rooms at the rear of the building — they may assign a front-facing room by default, so specifically request a courtyard-facing, higher floor.
What time is check-in at Guest House?
Check-in at Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Guest House have Wi-Fi?
Free, password provided on check-in; speed is adequate for email and web browsing but not for streaming or video calls. It slows in the evenings.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Guest House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Guest House?
A thali meal at a typical mess or canteen costs 100-150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Guest House?
PMPML bus pass costs about 400 INR per month; from the airport, take a bus (55 INR) or share an auto to the area for around 200 INR.
When is the best time to visit Pune?
November to February: Cool, dry days (15-30°C) perfect for sightseeing, with clear skies and minimal rain. Crowds are moderate, and hotel rates stay reasonable.
Top Attractions in 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.