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( 22200024; 47 SC Rd; s/d ?546/780, with AC ?936/1444; )
A largish and popular budget option
near the station, with unfussy rooms with clean sheets. Downstairs is a good veg restaur-
ant, Indraprastha.
HOSTEL
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Youth Hostel Bangalore
( 25924040;
www.youthhostelbangalore.com
; 65/2 Millers Rd; dm/d ?150/650, d with AC ?850)
One for those
watching their pennies, with the very basics on offer, but you can opt in for extras like
bucket hot water (?15), wi-fi (per hour ?20) and downstairs security lockers (per day ?15).
It's popular with Indian students and discounts are available for YHA members.
Villa Pottipati
HERITAGE HOTEL
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( 23360777;
www.neemranahotels.com
; 142 8th Cross, 4th Main, Malleswaram; s/d incl breakfast from ?3000/4000;
)
Located a little off-centre, this heritage building was once the garden home of
the wealthy expat Andhra family. Needless to say, it's flooded with memories in the form
of numerous artefacts scattered within its rooms. Dollops of quaintness are added by fea-
tures such as antique four-poster beds and arched doorways, while the overall ambience
gains from a garden full of ageless trees, seasonal blossoms and a dunk-sized pool.
Taj West End
( 66605660;
www.tajhotels.com
; Racecourse Rd; s/d incl breakfast from ?14,000/15,000; )
The West
End saga flashbacks to 1887, when it was incepted by a British family as a 10-room hostel
for passing army officers. Since then, nostalgia has been a permanent resident at this
lovely property which - spread over 20 acres of tropical gardens - has evolved as a defin-
itive icon of Indian luxury hospitality.
HERITAGE HOTEL
$$$
Eating
Bengaluru's adventurous dining scene keeps pace with the whims and rising standards of
its hungry, moneyed locals and IT expats. You'll find high-end dining, gastro pubs and
cheap local favourites.
5
MG Road Area
Queen's Restaurant
INDIAN
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