Bengaluru

Travel Guide

Bangalore Palace featuring château or palace, heritage elements and heritage architecture
ISKCON Temple
ISKCON Temple featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and modern architecture
ISKCON Temple featuring religious aspects as well as a small group of people
ISKCON Temple featuring religious aspects

India’s Garden City is famous for its public parks, colonial-era architecture, bustling bazaars and heritage museums.

Fast-paced Bengaluru, also still known as Bangalore, blends traditional life with a contemporary identity. In this bustling capital of Indian’s Karnataka state, you’ll find history museums and modern art galleries and centuries-old temples vying for space with new office blocks and traditional bazaars.

This is India’s third-biggest city, where locals speak English as well as their official language Kannada. It’s well-served by the country’s extensive bus and train network and the international airport is 25 miles (40 kilometres) from the city centre.

Get around by using low-cost taxis, auto-rickshaws and the metro. The city boasts one of India’s most appealing climates, which makes exploring on foot an option. April is the hottest month June to October is the monsoon season.

Bengaluru’s architecture showcases the city’s heritage. Marvel at the Tudor-style Bengaluru Palace, built in 1887. Visit the opulent ISKCON Temple and watch movies about the Hare Krishna movement. Admire the Dravidian-style Bull Temple, built in the 16th-century and often the setting for wedding processions. Spot the giant elephant statue at the Dodda Ganesha Temple.

See ancient coins and archaeological relics at the Government Museum. Some of the museum’s artefacts date back 5,000 years.

Find work by national artists, including Raja Ravi Varma, at the National Gallery of Modern Art. Learn about India’s aeronautical history at the Hal Aerospace Museum. Enjoy interactive exhibits at the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum.

The Garden City got its nickname from its many green spaces, most notably central Cubbon Park. Find one of India’s biggest collections of tropical plants at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Join a safari at Bannerghatta National Park and spot a deer, bear or bison.

Rise early and visit City Market to let the flower, spice and fruit stands awaken your senses. Experience the organised chaos of Gandhi Bazaar, with spices, jewellery, fabrics and electronics everywhere. Finish your day in the Shanthala Nagar area, where traditional teahouses and restaurants have the same appeal as Westernized bars and cafés.

Where to stay in Bengaluru

Default Image

Bangalore City Center

4/5(67 area reviews)

Bangalore City Center is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Mahatma Gandhi Road Station or Cubbon Park Station to explore sights like UB City.

Bangalore City Center
Default Image

Whitefield

3.5/5(38 area reviews)

Discover Whitefield, memorable for its spas. Popular attractions in Whitefield include Forum Neighbourhood and Park Square Mall, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Pattandur Agrahara Station.

Whitefield
Default Image

Indiranagar

4/5(7 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are some noteworthy features of Indiranagar. Make a stop by 100 Feet Rd while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Indiranagar Station to get around town.

Indiranagar
Default Image

Koramangala

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and spas in Koramangala. You might want to make time for a stop at St. John's Auditorium or 100 Feet Rd.

Koramangala
Default Image

Bellandur

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Bellandur is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Central Mall Bengaluru and Bellandur Lake.

Bellandur
Default Image

Electronics City

4/5(13 area reviews)

Well-reviewed for its restaurants, you'll find that there's more to explore nearby. A stop by Nageshwara Temple might round out your time in the larger area.

Electronics City
The Leela Palace Bengaluru

The Leela Palace Bengaluru

5 out of 5
23 Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
The price is €226 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
€226
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions M.G. Road and UB City ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews)
"Over experience was awesome. Well experienced staff and customer care was at the peak. Good experience. Will visit again Thanks to Vartika Nanda"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Taj Bangalore

Taj Bangalore

5 out of 5
Near Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli, Karnataka
The price is €115 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€115
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Devanahalli. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"This is a good property and is suitable for a transit stay"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Taj Bangalore
ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bengaluru

ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bengaluru

5 out of 5
No.1, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
The price is €125 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
€125
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (430 reviews)
Wouldn't stay anywhere else
"Great hotel in a great location"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bengaluru
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Airport Southgate

Airport Southgate

3.5 out of 5
BK Halli Rd, Bengaluru, KA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Devanahalli Fort and Padukone and ...
7.2/10 Good! (26 reviews)
Value for the money
"Photos looked too good. Upon arrival- neighbourhood area seemed scary as it was in a remote location- felt a bit insecure but turned out to be a great place. Will certainly consider once again for a transit stop"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Airport Southgate
Rainbow Services

Rainbow Services

2.5 out of 5
#139/1, Saravabouma Industrial Area, 1 St Main Road, 2nd Cross, Behind HSBC, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Bannerghatta Road and Lalbagh ...
Rainbow Services
Starlit Suites

Starlit Suites

3.5 out of 5
Neotown, Electronics City Phase 1, Near Fire Station, Anekal, Karnataka
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Anekal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Butterfly Park at ...
A good service Apartment at Electronic City,BLR
"I took two rooms at starlit service apartments. Getting there was a bit of trouble because of bad roads, however the place was very good. The rooms were good, have an owen, television, induction stove, tea/coffee maker, excellent beds. The staff were friendly and easily available for our service. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2015

Starlit Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do