Hotel City Inn

About Hotel City Inn

Hotel City Inn suits travellers who want a central base inside Ahmedabad's historic walled city. The hotel is on Relief Road, a short walk from Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort. It works for couples, small families, and business visitors who need a practical, no-frills stay. The property is a 2-star hotel, so expectations should match that category. The supplier's guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 675 reviews, which indicates consistent satisfaction for its price range.

This is a straightforward city hotel with the facilities you would expect from a 2-star property. The star rating and guest score suggest a clean, functional stay rather than luxury. The hotel is listed with air conditioning, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and room service. Late arrivals can check in at any hour. Breakfast can be served in the room. The hotel has lifts and family rooms. A shuttle service is listed; confirm availability and coverage with the property.

Rooms and listed facilities

The hotel lists air conditioning, family rooms, and carpeted floors. Free WiFi and internet access are available. A safe is provided in the room. Room service and a laundry service are listed. Breakfast can be served in the room. The property has a terrace. A shuttle service is listed; check with the hotel whether it covers the airport or station. The 24-hour front desk means late check-in is possible. Confirm the room type and bed configuration when booking, as the listing does not specify.

The setting

Hotel City Inn is on Relief Road in the old walled city of Ahmedabad. In a straight line, it is 0.3 km from Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort, 0.2 km from the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, 0.6 km from Jama Masjid, and 0.7 km from the night market area. The old-city heritage walk starts about 1 km away. Ahmedabad Junction (Kalupur) railway station is 1.9 km in a straight line. The airport is 7.8 km away. SG Highway at Iscon crossroads is 7.7 km from the hotel.

Location and neighbourhood

At night the streets quieten, except around the main square where food stalls appear. The architecture here tells the city's story.

Walking reveals the layers of history: Sultanate mosques, Jain temples and colonial-era buildings stand side by side. The area is compact, so you can cover several sights on foot in a morning. The narrow lanes reveal unexpected details: a stepwell tucked behind a mosque, a bird-feeder in a courtyard, a carved window frame. Budget travellers and long-stay visitors find the area practical because daily essentials are within walking distance. At night the area becomes calm and atmospheric.

Getting there and around

Hotel City Inn is inside the walled city, within walking distance of the main monuments. Ahmedabad Junction at Kalupur is around 1.9 km east. The airport at Hansol is around 7.8 km north-east. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a short walk west. To reach the hotel, take an auto from the station or airport; drivers know the pols near Bhadra Fort. The area is best explored on foot. For longer trips, autos and app cabs are available on the main roads. The metro and BRTS stops are on the edge of the old city; check the current network for routes to other parts of Ahmedabad.

Nearby sights and food

Bhadra Fort was built in 1411 and now houses government offices and a small museum. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famous for its stone jali windows, is near the river. Jama Masjid, built in 1424, has a large courtyard and 260 pillars. The main square, a market by day and a food area at night, is the historic heart of the city. The Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are west of the old city, a 15-minute walk. Hutheesing Jain Temple, built in 1848, is on the northern edge of the walled area. All these sights are within walking distance of Hotel City Inn.

The main square is the best place to try street food in the old city. After dark, stalls sell local dishes such as bhajiya, pav bhaji and sweet jalebis. Law Garden, on the edge of the walled area, has evening food stalls with a similar range. The area also has small eateries serving Gujarati thali, dhokla, khaman and khandvi. Many of these are simple, family-run places that have been open for decades. Breakfast options include fafda and jalebi or thepla. The food here is largely vegetarian, in line with local tradition. You can find a meal at any time of day within a few minutes' walk of Hotel City Inn.

A day from Hotel City Inn

A day from Hotel City Inn starts with a walk to Jama Masjid for its quiet courtyard and carved pillars. From there, head south through the pols to Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaza. Continue west to Sidi Saiyyed Mosque to see the jali windows. Cross the river to the Sabarmati Riverfront and walk north along the promenade to Atal Bridge. Return to the old city for lunch at a small eatery near the main square. In the afternoon, visit the Calico Museum of Textiles in Shahibaug (book ahead; check the current rules). End the day with a walk through the pols around dusk, when the lanes are quiet and the light falls on the carved havelis.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Breakfast in room
• Car rental service
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Copy
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Family rooms
• Fan
• Free Wifi
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Lunch
• Non smoking rooms
• Room Service
• Safe
• Sheets
• Shower
• Shuttle service
• Slippers
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Telephone
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wifi