Jayamahal PalacevsCuckoo Hostel
Both Jayamahal Palace and Cuckoo are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Jayamahal Palace scores significantly better than Cuckoo. Jayamahal Palace has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Jayamahal Palace
1 Jayamahal Road behind the containment railway station, Behind the Containment Railway Station, Bangalore 560046, India
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"When to go: October through February.
Which room to book: The Royal Suite has wonderful stained glass windows; the Gujarat Suite includes a wooden swing (doubles, $112–$212).
Amenities:..."
Lonely Planet
"Once an Englishman’s residence, this heritage structure is now royal property, owned by the former royal family of the Gujarati princely state of Gondal."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The rooms are large enough for the royalty that once lived here. The bathrooms are about the size of a room at the W hotel and completely modernized." Full review
Cuckoo Hostel
No. 561 17th A Main 6th F Cross | Koramangala 6th block, Bengaluru 560034, India
From $7/night
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
"A lot of thought has gone into this new hostel which is run by and attracts a creative crowd, with regular craft, art, music sessions and occasional debates about the environment and global issues." Full review