few nights in mumbai -questions

cj85 · Oct 20th, 2009, 23:08

Hi there,

Myself and my friends will be flying into Mumbai in January and staying for a few nights before moving on.

Does anyone have any recommendations for accomodation? Looking for something clean, with air con and a private bathroom. Also does anyone have any tips on whereabouts to stay in Mumabi?

What recommendations do you all have for what to do during 2-3 days in Mumbai?

Also any idea which airline we should use to get to Goa from Mumbai?

Many thanks

catpat123 · Oct 21st, 2009, 00:37

I would recommend Residency Hotel in the Fort area. Very clean and inexpensive, also good location.

There's loads to see and do in Mumbai. I had several guide books for the main sights and a Time Out guide to Mumbai and Goa for bars and restaurants in the evening. Plenty available on Amazon or try your local library.

Alternatively, use the search facility on this site and you will get many recommendations.

Regarding airline to Goa, I think they are all much of a muchness. Kingfisher are good but for a 50 minute flight does it matter as long as you arrive in one piece? Have a look at www.cleartrip.com it shows all the airlines, flight times and prices.

My friend Goo · Oct 21st, 2009, 03:21

Most people prefer Coloba. At least first time mumbaikers.

I have stayed two times at Bentley's hotel and have been happy both times

http://www.bentleyshotel.com/

They have several buildings placed in Coloba, make sure to ask for a room on Oliver street, as the ones on coloba causeway aren't as good, cause of the noise.

zakjac · Oct 21st, 2009, 12:28

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Originally Posted by cj85

Hi there,

Myself and my friends will be flying into Mumbai in January and staying for a few nights before moving on.

Does anyone have any recommendations for accomodation? Looking for something clean, with air con and a private bathroom. Also does anyone have any tips on whereabouts to stay in Mumabi?

What recommendations do you all have for what to do during 2-3 days in Mumbai?

Also any idea which airline we should use to get to Goa from Mumbai?

Many thanks

Try out Hotel Lawrence in the Fort area.Its small but clean and Economical.The normal tariffs are around Rs 600/-.Its not a very fancy hotel but its livable if you are ok.
In case you wish to travel to Goa the most preferred way is to take an overnight train to Goa which is quite comfortable but needs to be booked in advance.There are a lot of airlines however-Kingfisher,Jet,Spicejet,Indigo and Goair of which the last two are the most economical(Close to Rs 2000/ ticket).You also have regular buses that take you to Goa.
Have fun

delhiwala · Oct 21st, 2009, 17:10

You may stay At Salvation Army Red Shield Hostel too ! They have double room at Rs. 600/- AC room for Rs. 891/-

Aarti Sinha · Oct 21st, 2009, 21:09

Overnight Volvo buses are a convenient way of getting from Mumbai to Goa.. usually abt 500-700 a tkt. Takes abt 12 hours but very comfortable. lemme know if you need any travel agent's number..ive been to goa several times..

aarti

delhiwala · Oct 21st, 2009, 23:48

I think when Konkan Railway is there, why to do such a long journey in bus ??

Aarti Sinha · Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:59

Tickets are often difficult to get last minute..that's the only thing..otherwise, of cos, traveling by train is better.

ovenman · Oct 23rd, 2009, 22:55

The Residency is my choice in Mumbai since Shelleys closed down a few years back. It's close to Colaba (a very short bus ride), close to Churchgate, and close to VT. You're looking at Rs 2000 or so for a room at The Residency though, so it's not as cheap an option as others have suggested.

Oct 20th, 2009, 23:08	#1
cj85 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 3	few nights in mumbai -questions Hi there, Myself and my friends will be flying into Mumbai in January and staying for a few nights before moving on. Does anyone have any recommendations for accomodation? Looking for something clean, with air con and a private bathroom. Also does anyone have any tips on whereabouts to stay in Mumabi? What recommendations do you all have for what to do during 2-3 days in Mumbai? Also any idea which airline we should use to get to Goa from Mumbai? Many thanks

Oct 21st, 2009, 03:21	#3
My friend Goo The guy from La Bamba Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 255	Most people prefer Coloba. At least first time mumbaikers. I have stayed two times at Bentley's hotel and have been happy both times http://www.bentleyshotel.com/ They have several buildings placed in Coloba, make sure to ask for a room on Oliver street, as the ones on coloba causeway aren't as good, cause of the noise. __________________ Ofelia's world The world through the eyes of an infant

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delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	You may stay At Salvation Army Red Shield Hostel too ! They have double room at Rs. 600/- AC room for Rs. 891/- __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Oct 21st, 2009, 00:37	#2
catpat123 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 63	I would recommend Residency Hotel in the Fort area. Very clean and inexpensive, also good location. There's loads to see and do in Mumbai. I had several guide books for the main sights and a Time Out guide to Mumbai and Goa for bars and restaurants in the evening. Plenty available on Amazon or try your local library. Alternatively, use the search facility on this site and you will get many recommendations. Regarding airline to Goa, I think they are all much of a muchness. Kingfisher are good but for a 50 minute flight does it matter as long as you arrive in one piece? Have a look at www.cleartrip.com it shows all the airlines, flight times and prices.

Oct 21st, 2009, 21:09	#6
Aarti Sinha Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 30	Overnight Volvo buses are a convenient way of getting from Mumbai to Goa.. usually abt 500-700 a tkt. Takes abt 12 hours but very comfortable. lemme know if you need any travel agent's number..ive been to goa several times.. aarti

Oct 21st, 2009, 23:48	#7
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	I think when Konkan Railway is there, why to do such a long journey in bus ??

Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:59	#8
Aarti Sinha Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 30	Tickets are often difficult to get last minute..that's the only thing..otherwise, of cos, traveling by train is better.

Oct 23rd, 2009, 22:55	#9
ovenman Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand Posts: 3	The Residency is my choice in Mumbai since Shelleys closed down a few years back. It's close to Colaba (a very short bus ride), close to Churchgate, and close to VT. You're looking at Rs 2000 or so for a room at The Residency though, so it's not as cheap an option as others have suggested.