My mum wants to visit a few places in Pune and we would be traveling from Mumbai, so our stay in Pune would be in a hotel. I need some help in finding hotels in Shivaji Nagar in Pune which is in the range of between Rs1200 to Rs1500. As we wont be able to travel much it would be good to have the location of the hotel near some restaurants.
Hello, @Hanspal, welcome to the forum! (Images from Shankyrosh, Noopur, Superfast and Superfast) Overview Shivaji Nagar is an important locality in the city of Pune. Set in the centre of the city, it has easy access to major schools, restaurants and even transportation hubs. It is in fact the location for the Shivaji Nagar Railway Station, a main halt for the suburban trains of Pune. The Mula River flows in the eastern side of the locality. Over the years, Shivaji Nagar has become an important part of the city, being developed and progressive, with balance pacing with the rest of the modern Pune. You won't find just shopping centres or restaurants here but also hotels that range from the budget to the luxury range ones. But in this guide, we would be focusing more on the budget properties around Shivaji Nagar with the criteria you have mentioned above. Best Budget Hotels in Shivaji Nagar Pune (Within Rs. 1,500/Night) 1. Hotel Park - Hotel Park is located just four minutes of walking to the south of the Shivaji Nagar Railway Station. The Shivaji Nagar Bus Stand is also just a minute of walking away from the property. Restaurants within walking distance from the hotel are Mayureshwar Bhawan (Street Foods), Bamboo House (North Indian) and Shivanand Snacks Centre (Indian Snacks). Hotel Park is a trendy property boasting of very affordable rates. They only have two room types, namely: Standard Room and Executive Room. Both rooms exude the same fresh vibe, white-washed walls with funky accents and chic furnitures. The difference is that the former doesn't have any attached bathroom. So if privacy and comfort is your utmost priority, just opt for the latter type of room. The hotel doesn't have its own restaurant but as mentioned above, there are many dining options just outside of it. The hotel also provides for room services so you can just opt to order for your meal via this means. Other facilities in the property are luggage storage, travel desk, shuttle, parking and business centre. Internet is widely available in the hotel as well, free of charge for all staying guests. A known name in the industry because of being in existence for over 50 years now, Hotel Park is a good budget accommodation option when staying in the Shivaji Nagar Pune area. Room Tariffs - Standard Double Room at Rs. 1,000/Night and Executive Double Room at Rs. 1,200/Night Room Amenities - Electric Fan, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet and Shared/Attached Bathroom Hotel Amenities - Internet, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Shuttle, Parking and Business Centre Address - No. 10/1A/2, Opposite Shivaji Nagar State Transport Stand, Next To Railway Station, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India Contact Number - +91 20 2553 6058 Hotel Park (Image from Booking) 2. Maurya Residency - Maurya Residency is located off the Fergusson College Road, to the eastern side of the Model Colony Lake. Sir Misal, famed for their Puneri Misal, is located just a minute to the north of the property. Similarly, the Yana Sizzlers and Wok, a Chinese cuisine restaurant, is just a minute of walking to the south of the property. In itself, Maurya Residency is housed in a traditional pure white building. The reception is just small and simple but the warmth of the staff is sure to entice you. The rooms are very simple, with tiled flooring and creamy walls in hue. Amenities provided in the rooms are basic and even the television is of the old style. But thankfully, cleanliness and maintenance are top notch so they balance the simplicity with it. For dining, your only option is via room service from which the hotel gets their food from the outside. But since it is within walking distance from other restaurants, you can also opt to just dine outside. Other facilities provided for by the hotel are parking and power back-up. Internet is something that this hotel lacks so if you need to catch up on some work during your stay, make sure you have your own device for that. Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 1,350/Night Room Amenities - Electric Fan, Television, Direct Dial Phone, Closet and Attached Bathroom Hotel Amenities - Parking, Power Back-Up and Terrace Address - Tukaram Padhuka Chowk, Fergusson College Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India Contact Number - +91 20 2553 5073 3. Hotel Sheetal - Next we have the Hotel Sheetal which is also located on the Fergusson College Road. It is just adjacent to the Pati Bhavan Bus Stop and behind it is the Pragnya College. Restaurants under a few minutes of walking from the hotel are Delhi Spice and Herb 'N Spice. If you walk further to the south, you would find the popular Cafe Coffee Day as well. Hotel Sheetal is a no frills property located amidst a busy area of Shivaji Nagar. You can choose from either their Standard AC Room or Standard Non AC Room. Aside from the difference of one having an air conditioner while the other doesn't have it, both rooms exude a cozy ambience. The lovely neutral hues coupled with the modern amenities would surely make your stay more satisfying. The property doesn't have its own restaurant but it does have room service, from meals outsourced via another restaurant. The hotel also has facilities such as parking and power back-up for guests. Internet is widely available as well, no charge for staying guests but signal might not be as strong. Room Tariffs - Standard Non AC Single room at Rs. 1,600/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Electric Fan, Television, Direct Dial Phone, Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Amenities - Parking, Power Back-Up and Internet Address - No. 1180, Fergusson College Road, Revenue Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India Contact Number - +91 20 2553 5165 Hotel Sheetal (Image from Booking) 4. SK Hospitality - SK Hospitality is located to the north of the Shivaji Nagar Railway Station, just seven minutes of walking away. Its best feature is its location, close to the centre yet away from its chaos. SK Hospitality has a service apartment like ambience, especially with the homely asymmetrical building type. Even the reception area has comfy couches that are truly inviting. The rooms were practically designed, with many spots for storage of bags and luggages. The design is minimalist yet modern, with touches of vivid hues here and there. Bathrooms are spacious and have their own showering area. As a part of the Oyo Rooms, SK Hospitality has very limited facilities such as power back-up and parking. For meals, they can provide for complimentary breakfast courtesy of the nearby restaurants. Some of your options for dining within the vicinity are Sri Bakshla Bhavan, Sri Kamlesh and WS Bakers. If a simple room with modern amenities fit your criteria, then opt for the SK Hospitality in Shivaji Nagar. Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 1,087/Night Room Amenities - Electric Fan, Cupboards, Closet, Work Desk, Television and Attached Bathroom Hotel Amenities - Power Back-Up, Parking and Terrace Address - Pune, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India Contact Number - +91 98 9032 3195 5. Smart Inn - Last on this guide is Smart Inn, a new property located at the southern side of Shivaji Nagar. If you want to be in a location where you can easily access shopping hubs and restaurants at the same time, this is the place to be. Plus, the all-in-one entertainment centre, Deccan Gymkhana, is also just four minutes of walking from the hotel. It is also located close to popular restaurants such as Amrapali (Pure Vegetarian) and Asha Dining Hall (Maharashtrian). Housed on a peach-hued building, Smart Inn has this very fresh vibe to it. Attention to details have been given from the wonderfully crafted interiors. Rooms are spacious with pleasing yellow tones and wooden accents. Even the bathrooms are tastefully designed and provides for ample spacing. The hotel also serves buffet breakfast but for the other meals, you need to venture outside for them. For members of the hotel, they can check-in by themselves through the kiosk at the lobby area. Other facilities such as parking, vending machines and an atrium lounge can also be found here. For internet, you can avail of it for free and the good news is that the speed is very fast as well. Room Tariffs - Executive Room at Rs. 999/Night and Superior Room at Rs. 1,460/Night Room Amenities - Electric Fan/Air Conditioning, LCD Television, Work Desk, Tea/Coffee Maker and Attached Bathroom Hotel Amenities - Check-In Kiosk, Parking, Vending Machines, Atrium Lounge and Internet Address - No. 1226/2, Off Fergusson College Road, Next to Venus Traders, Shivaji Nagar, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India Contact Number - +91 20 2553 8811 Smart Inn (Image from Smart Inn Website) Conclusion These are your best budget options in the Shivaji Nagar area of Pune. For a budget of Rs. 1,500 and under, you have very limited options. There are some more properties that you can find in Pune offering rooms at such rates, but their level of services and facilities are not as praised. With the properties mentioned above, they were rated and praised highly by previous guests. There is no compromise to the quality of services such as hygiene or warmth when it comes to these hotels. While you have to let go of certain luxuries such as air conditioning or internet on some properties, if you're only staying for a short time, you won't have to compromise much on comfort. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
