Hotel Bhooshan

About Hotel Bhooshan

Hotel Bhooshan suits travellers who want a no-frills base in central Pune. The location in Shivajinagar puts you close to the old city, the Pataleshwar caves and Shaniwar Wada. It is a practical choice for short stays, late arrivals or anyone who prefers to walk to many of Pune's historic sights rather than rely on transport.

The rating reflects a consistent standard for a budget property. The facilities listed are air conditioning, a safe and wifi. The hotel is not a resort or a boutique property; it is a straightforward place to sleep and store your belongings.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities are air conditioning, a safe and wifi. For couples or families, the air conditioning should keep the room comfortable in Pune's hot months. The safe is useful for storing passports and valuables. Wifi allows you to plan your day or check maps. Business travellers may want to confirm the desk space and power points for a laptop.

The setting

Hotel Bhooshan stands on 7 Revenue Colony in Shivajinagar, central Pune. In a straight line, it is 0.1 km from the Pataleshwar caves, 1 km from Shaniwar Wada, 1.1 km from Lal Mahal and 1.3 km from Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati. The Pune Junction railway station is 2.7 km away, and Swargate bus station is 3.1 km away. The airport is about 9.7 km in a straight line. The area is a mix of residential and commercial streets, with easy access to the old city core.

Location and neighbourhood

Shivajinagar is the civic and educational heart of Pune, lying along the Mula river. The area is home to the district court, several colleges and the Pune Metro interchange where the Purple and Aqua lines meet. For a first-time visitor, Shivajinagar offers a compact introduction to the city's history and daily life. The streets are busy with students, lawyers and shoppers. The Pataleshwar caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple, are a short walk from the metro station. The neighbourhood feels more orderly than the older parts of the city, with wide roads and a mix of colonial and modern buildings. You can explore on foot or by rickshaw.

Getting there and around

Pune International Airport is 9.7 km from Hotel Bhooshan. Pune Junction is 2.7 km away, and the central area is 1 km from Hotel Bhooshan. The Shivajinagar metro station is within walking distance, connecting you to the Purple Line towards Pimpri and Swargate and the Aqua Line towards Vanaz and Ramwadi. Rickshaws are easy to find on the main roads. For longer trips, the MSRTC bus stand at Shivajinagar has services to other parts of the city and beyond. The area is well-connected, so you can reach most sights in 15 to 30 minutes by rickshaw or metro.

Nearby sights and food

From Hotel Bhooshan, you can walk to the Pataleshwar caves on Jangli Maharaj Road. Lal Mahal, where Shivaji spent his boyhood, is nearby. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple draws large crowds, especially during Ganeshotsav. Tulshibaug market is a lively bazaar for textiles and spices. Chaturshringi temple sits on a hill north of the area and offers views of the city.

Shivajinagar has many small eateries and Irani cafés serving bun maska and chai. You can try misal pav, a spicy sprouted-bean curry with bread, or vada pav, a fried potato dumpling in a bun. Mastani, a thick milkshake with ice cream, is a local speciality. Bakeries sell Shrewsbury biscuits and bakarwadi, a crisp fried snack. The area also has thali restaurants where you can sample a full Puneri meal. Most places are casual and affordable.

A day from Hotel Bhooshan

A day from Hotel Bhooshan might start with a walk to the Pataleshwar caves, exploring the ancient rock-cut temple in the cool morning. Then take a rickshaw to Shaniwar Wada to see the remains of the Peshwa palace and hear its history. Stroll to Lal Mahal and the nearby Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple. Around midday, wander through Tulshibaug market for local crafts and snacks. After lunch, take a rickshaw or metro to Chaturshringi temple for late-afternoon views. Return to Shivajinagar for an evening meal at a local eatery, trying a thali or misal pav. The metro makes it easy to get around without traffic.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• Air conditioning
• Safe
• TV
• Wifi