Kivi stays

About Kivi stays

Kivi stays is a straightforward 2-star hotel on Baner Road in West Pune, designed for travellers who need a functional base. The property suits couples, solo visitors and business guests working in the nearby Hinjewadi IT Park. Baner is a busy commercial and residential area with shops, eateries and good road connectivity. The hotel offers free WiFi and parking, making it practical for those arriving by car. Late arrivals can use the 24-hour front desk. The area has a lively daytime atmosphere and reasonable access to the city's main sights.

This is a no-frills hotel with a 2-star official rating, focused on essential comfort rather than luxury. The listed facilities include free car parking, free WiFi, a shuttle service and wheelchair accessibility. The 24-hour front desk means check-in is possible at any time. It is a practical choice for short stays, work trips or as a stopover before heading to the airport or railway station.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities at Kivi stays include free WiFi, car parking, a shuttle service and wheelchair accessibility. The rooms are basic and functional, suitable for couples or solo travellers. Families may find the space adequate for a short stay. Business travellers can use the WiFi for work. The 24-hour front desk helps late arrivals.

The setting

Kivi stays is located on Baner Road near an IDBI Bank, in the Baner area of West Pune. Baner is a busy commercial corridor with offices, restaurants and shops. Hinjewadi IT Park (Phase 1) is roughly 6.9 km away. The Chaturshringi temple is within 5 km at about 4.3 km. The area is well connected by road and local transport.

Location and neighbourhood

For budget travellers and long stays, Baner offers a practical base. Several hostels and shared apartments are scattered in the side lanes, and the main road has supermarkets, laundries and affordable eateries. The area is less congested than central Pune, which makes daily life easier. You can walk to many essentials without needing a vehicle each time.

Long-stay visitors find Baner convenient for its mix of work and leisure. Co-working spaces and IT offices are within walking distance of many residential blocks. The hill behind Baner provides a quick escape for morning walks or evening jogs. The neighbourhood has a steady rhythm, quieter than Koregaon Park but busier than the far western suburbs. You can settle into a routine here without the noise of the city centre. Public transport links are improving, and the area feels safe at most hours. For those staying a month or more, Baner becomes a familiar base from which to explore Pune.

Getting there and around

Getting to and from Kivi stays is straightforward. Pune International Airport is around 13.6 km; a prepaid taxi or app-based ride takes roughly 40 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Pune Junction railway station is around 9.1 km, about 30 minutes by auto-rickshaw or bus. For local travel, the Pune Metro's Aqua Line has a station at Baner, connecting you to the district court, Pune Station and Kalyani Nagar. Check the current network for extensions. Buses run along Baner Road, and shared auto-rickshaws ply the main routes. For longer stays, renting a bicycle or two-wheeler is common in the neighbourhood. Kivi stays is well placed for both work and leisure trips.

Nearby sights and food

Within a few kilometres of Baner, you can visit the 8th-century Pataleshwar caves, a rock-cut temple on Jangli Maharaj Road. Parvati Hill, with its Peshwa-era temples and a long stone stairway, offers views over the city. Chaturshringi temple, dedicated to the goddess Chaturshringi, is a popular local shrine, especially during Navratri. For a walk, the Mula-Mutha riverfront has paths that are quieter in the mornings. The fort is linked to Tanaji Malusare's battle of 1670 and offers panoramic views of the Sahyadri hills.

Baner's food scene is best experienced after dark. The main road fills with people moving between street stalls and small restaurants. You can eat misal pav, a spicy sprouted-bean curry with bread, or vada pav, a fried potato dumpling in a bun. Bakeries sell bakarwadi, a crisp sweet-and-spicy snack, and Shrewsbury biscuits from Camp-style bakeries. For a drink, try a mastani, a thick milkshake with ice cream. Irani cafés serve chai and simple meals. Budget travellers will find plenty of thali joints and fast-food counters that offer filling meals at low prices. Staying at Kivi stays, you can easily sample these without travelling far.

A day from Kivi stays

A day from Kivi stays could start with a walk up Baner hill for a view of the city and the surrounding hills. Afterwards, head to the Pataleshwar caves, which are cool and quiet in the morning. From there, take an auto-rickshaw to Parvati Hill and climb the steps to the temple complex. For lunch, find a thali restaurant on Baner Road that serves a Puneri thali with rice, dal, vegetables and puris. In the afternoon, visit the Aga Khan Palace to see the memorials and the museum on the freedom movement. Return to Baner in the evening and explore the street-food stalls near the metro station. End the day with a mastani from a local shop. This plan keeps costs low and covers a range of Pune's history and food.

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
• Car parking
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Sheets
• Shuttle service
• Towels
• Wheelchair accessible