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Fondly called the ‘City of Dreams’, Mumbai is one big home to aspiring artists and job seekers from smaller towns, business magnates and legendary film stars. Being India’s financial capital and the heart of Bollywood, the city gloats over its opulence but also humbles down with its religious roots and hard-working spirit. The contrasting elements of the city are quite evident, especially when you see several roadside tea stalls and eateries set against the backdrop of a two-billion-dollar mansion.

The city is dotted with quiet pockets drenched in culture and history amidst its otherwise bustling energy. On your trip to Mumbai, take a long drive along the Bandra-Worli Sea Link or walk the Marine Drive promenade, overlooking the city’s glittering skyline that borders the Arabian Sea. You’ll also find iconic places of worship, such as the ISKCON temple, Mount Mary Church and Haji Ali Dargah opening their doors to you. To spend some time in the lap of nature, explore the lakes, caves and biodiversity of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Shopping is an undisputed local pastime in Mumbai. The lively streets of Linking Road, Colaba Causeway and Lokhandwala lay out colourful options for footwear, clothes and jewellery. You can wander around beautiful fabrics shops in Crawford Market or pick up antique souvenirs from the narrow lanes of Chor Bazaar. For a full-blown luxury retail experience, make your way to Palladium Mall, High Street Phoenix Mall or Inorbit Mall.

Tonight

From £10 per night

This weekend

From £20 per night

Next weekend

From £23 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency Rs. 1,000 = £9.63
Language English
Average weekend price £72 per night
Average weekday price £75 per night
Typical stay 2 nights

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8.0

please select right hotel.

19 April 2024

please select right hotel... very important I had booked first booled PANCHVATI RESIDENCY ANDHERI WEST. But it was the worst hotel i ever booked in my life... had to run out of the hotes and booked a new one GINGER Hotel... This new hotel was awesome, best in its class...

Abhay
Abhay India
10

best room for a family

15 April 2024

best room for a family friendly staff cleanliness good lighting maintenance good no disturbances easy location to get a taxi or near by grand road local train stop .sorrounding one hotel restaurant named pejaus was really good having north south chinese punjabi foods that too u can order for free room service

dr.H.K Yadukumar
dr.H.K Yadukumar India
10

We attended the Kala Ghoda Art Festival that was held from...

2 April 2024

We attended the Kala Ghoda Art Festival that was held from the 20th to 28th Jan2024. in Mumbai . It is an amazing festival that encompases all forms of art ......being cinema; poetry readings; crafts ;fine art ; classical indian dance forms ; great museums; walking tours of colonial buildings; street food tours and much more. The highlight for us was the nightly free live music concerts at an open air venue under perfect evening weather of Mumbai. These were all in the central Kala Ghoda area . The myriad of new age boutique eateries were a treat ! It is also very easy to get around these places using the popular local cabs or Uber .

SashPrag
SashPrag South Africa
10

Colaba Causeway thats where the buzz is ,

2 April 2024

Colaba Causeway thats where the buzz is , Good and tasty food at 2 Restaurants behind the Taj Palace called A;lmedya ., Mumbai is easy accessible to other places , plenty of Taxis , and Tuk Tuks Avoid guys waiting in the street to take you shopping , these guys have a deal with shop owners , every customer who buys from these shop owners , give the introducer 20% discount of the purchased amount. You cannot negotiate a better discount by your self with shopowner ,because he has to pay the 20 % commission. Must negotiate price with taxis and Tuk Tuk ,before you get transported to your place of arrival

N.Naidoo (Dennis)
N.Naidoo (Dennis) South Africa
8.0

Busy country, lots of tricycle taxi.

2 April 2024

Busy country, lots of tricycle taxi. Affordable food. But hotels are still quite expensive same prices with other countries. Not bad experience. It was just fine to go there do exam and come back 2 days max. The airport is very clean and nice. Easy to access taxi and food. But busy in the same time.

Bassem
Bassem
6.0

Mumbai is too noisy but very interesting place to visit.

20 March 2024

Mumbai is too noisy but very interesting place to visit. There are many old buildings that have been maintained well. Getting around is very easy accept during peak hours when there is a heavy traffic. Thanks to food inn, I had lots of good food to eat.

Jacqueline
Jacqueline United Arab Emirates

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