Hotel Nalanda

About Hotel Nalanda

Hotel Nalanda suits travellers who want a central base in West Ahmedabad. The hotel sits off Mithakhali Six Road, close to the shops and offices of CG Road and Navrangpura. You can walk to Law Garden in about ten minutes. The Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are also within easy reach. This is a practical choice for short business trips and city breaks alike.

This is a 3-star hotel with a straightforward, functional style. The supplier's guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 1673 reviews, which points to consistent service. The hotel provides the essentials of a comfortable stay: air conditioning, free wifi, and a 24-hour front desk. It is not a luxury property, but it offers reliable facilities for travellers who plan to spend most of their time out exploring Ahmedabad.

Rooms and listed facilities

The hotel lists air conditioning, free wifi, and a safe in the rooms, along with room service and breakfast in the room. This works well for couples who want privacy and for business travellers who need to work from their room. Families will find the 24-hour front desk and luggage storage useful. Late arrivals can check in at any hour, as the front desk is always staffed.

The setting

Hotel Nalanda is on Mithakhali Six Road in Ellisbridge, within the Navrangpura and CG Road area of West Ahmedabad. It is about 1.8 km in a straight line from Lal Darwaza and Bhadra Fort in the old city. Law Garden night market is 0.7 km away, and the Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge are 1.3 km. The hotel is well placed for exploring both the modern and historic sides of the city.

Location and neighbourhood

Navrangpura and CG Road form a busy commercial and educational district in west Ahmedabad. The area is a grid of wide streets lined with shops, cafés and colleges. Law Garden, a small park, fills with evening food and handicraft stalls. Gujarat University and several private colleges are nearby, giving the neighbourhood a youthful energy. The Sabarmati Riverfront is a short drive east. This is a convenient base for first-time visitors who want easy access to both modern Ahmedabad and the historic walled city. The streets are well lit and safe to walk in the evening. First-time visitors will find the area well connected to the city's main sights.

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Bhadra Fort and Jama Masjid are all within walking distance of each other. Hutheesing Jain temple is a short auto ride north of the old city. The Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge offer a modern contrast. Law Garden's night market is a good introduction to local street food and crafts. From Hotel Nalanda, you can reach all these places in under 20 minutes by auto. The area also has several bookshops and art galleries worth exploring between sightseeing.

Getting there and around

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is about 8.9 km north-east of Hotel Nalanda. Ahmedabad Junction (Kalupur) is the main railway station, around 3.8 km east. From Hotel Nalanda, you can take an auto or app cab to most parts of the city. The nearest Ahmedabad Metro station is on the Blue Line, which runs east-west. BRTS buses also serve CG Road. For the walled city, a short auto ride or metro trip is easiest. Check the current metro and bus routes before you travel. The area is walkable for short distances, but autos are plentiful for longer trips.

Nearby sights and food

Law Garden night market is a five-minute walk from Hotel Nalanda. It is a good place to browse textiles, jewellery and street food. Bhadra Fort, Teen Darwaza and Jama Masjid are within the same area. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is a short auto ride away. Hutheesing Jain temple is near the Delhi Gate of the walled city. All these sights are easily reached by auto or metro. First-time visitors can cover several monuments in a single walk through the old city.

Law Garden is the best place for evening food stalls. You will find khaman, dhokla, fafda and jalebi, pav bhaji and chaat. The area has many small eateries and cafés along CG Road. Gujarati thali restaurants are common in the neighbourhood. Most places serve vegetarian food. Gujarat is a dry state, so alcohol is not available in regular shops. Check the current rules if you need a permit. The food here is a good introduction to Gujarati cuisine for first-time visitors.

A day from Hotel Nalanda

A day from Hotel Nalanda can start with a walk to Law Garden for a light breakfast of khaman and tea. Then take an auto to the Sabarmati Riverfront and walk across Atal Bridge. From there, head east into the walled city. Visit Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, then walk through Teen Darwaza to Bhadra Fort and Jama Masjid. Have lunch at a thali restaurant near the old city. In the afternoon, visit Hutheesing Jain temple or the Calico Museum of Textiles (book ahead). Return to Hotel Nalanda in the evening. End the day at Law Garden for dinner and shopping. This route covers the main sights in a logical order.

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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
• 24H. Security
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Bidet
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Copy
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dinner
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Express check in
• Fan
• Fireplace
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Lunch
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Refrigerator