Hotel Mint Highstreet

About Hotel Mint Highstreet

Hotel Mint Highstreet suits business travellers and visitors to West Pune. Its location in Balewadi places you close to Hinjewadi IT Park, a major employment hub. The hotel offers practical amenities for short stays. You can reach the airport and railway station with a straightforward drive. The area is quieter than the old city, which helps after a long day.

The score reflects guest satisfaction with the service and facilities. The hotel provides a comfortable base for exploring Pune or working in the western suburbs. You get essential services without frills, making it a reliable choice for a no-nonsense stay.

Rooms and listed facilities

The hotel lists a 24-hour front desk, concierge, free Wi-Fi, free car parking, free newspaper, laundry service, luggage storage, and a restaurant. These facilities suit couples, families, and business travellers. For late arrivals, the front desk is always staffed. Families can use the restaurant for meals, and the free parking helps if you drive. Confirm room sizes and bedding directly with the property, as the supplier does not specify these details.

The setting

Hotel Mint Highstreet is on Plot No 39 & 40 Survey Number 33, in Balewadi, West Pune. The hotel is roughly 11.4 km from Shaniwar Wada in the old city, 12.6 km from Pune Junction, and 16.2 km from Pune International Airport. Koregaon Park is about 14.2 km away. You will need transport to reach most sights.

Location and neighbourhood

The area also suits families with children. Balewadi High Street offers restaurants and a lively evening scene. The sports complex nearby draws spectators and athletes during events. Balewadi feels modern and open, with less congestion than central Pune. Many visitors use it as a base for quick work visits or as a transit stop before heading further west. The highway connection makes it practical for early departures and late arrivals.

For those arriving on late flights or departing early, Balewadi's location near the highway reduces travel time to the airport. The area is quieter late at night than central Pune, which suits travellers who need rest between connections. Transit passengers often stay here for a single night before continuing to Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar or the hill stations. The road network allows easy access without entering the city's older, denser areas. Balewadi works well for anyone who values convenience over sightseeing. The area also suits couples looking for a slow weekend away from the city's older, denser neighbourhoods.

Getting there and around

Getting to Hotel Mint Highstreet from Pune International Airport takes around 16.2 km via the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway, a drive of about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Early morning flights mean leaving by 5 am; late arrivals reach the hotel by midnight without crossing the city centre. Pune Junction is around 12.6 km away, roughly 40 minutes by car or taxi. The Pune Metro does not yet reach Balewadi; check the current network for extensions. For local travel, app-based taxis are widely available. The highway connects directly to the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, making Lonavala and Khandala about an hour away. For transit travellers, the area offers practical access without navigating narrow inner-city streets.

Nearby sights and food

Most visitors drive to central Pune for the Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada or the Pataleshwar caves. The sports complex hosts cricket and football matches; check the event calendar. Parvati Hill's temples are a 20-minute drive east. For a green break, the Pashan lake area is close by. The Sahyadri hills and their monsoon greenery are best visited between June and September, though trails can be slippery after rain. The Pataleshwar caves are an 8th-century rock-cut temple on Jangli Maharaj Road.

Pune's food culture is easy to sample near Balewadi. Misal pav and vada pav are common at local eateries. Bakeries sell Shrewsbury biscuits and bakarwadi, a sweet snack. Mastani, a thick milkshake with ice cream, is a popular drink. Irani cafés serve bun maska and chai. For a full meal, a Puneri thali offers a variety of regional dishes. Street food stalls appear in the evenings near Balewadi High Street. The area also has restaurants serving North Indian, South Indian and Chinese food. Most places are casual and family-friendly.

A day from Hotel Mint Highstreet

A day from Hotel Mint Highstreet could start with an early drive to Sinhagad fort, leaving before 7 am to catch the morning light and avoid heat. The fort takes about two hours to explore. Return to Balewadi for a late breakfast at a local café. Mid-morning, head to the Aga Khan Palace in central Pune, about 25 minutes away. The memorials to Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai are sobering. Lunch near Deccan Gymkhana offers a choice of thalis or street food. Afternoon: visit the Pataleshwar caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple, then walk through the Camp area for bakeries and Irani cafés. Evening: return to Balewadi High Street for dinner. For late arrivals, a direct taxi from the airport to Hotel Mint Highstreet avoids all city traffic.

Distances

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.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Concierge
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Free newspaper
• Laundry Service
• Luggage storage
• Restaurant(s)
• Surcharge
• Wheelchair accessible