Urban Hometel

About Urban Hometel

The hotel is close to the Hinjewadi IT Park, making it practical for business trips. Baner itself has a mix of offices, shops and eateries, so you can step out for a meal or a quick errand. The area is quieter than the old city but still connected by road.

This is a 3-star hotel with a practical set of listed facilities. It offers free car parking, free WiFi, air conditioning, a bar, breakfast (including in-room), room service, a concierge, luggage storage, a safe, a lift, and a shuttle service. Pets are allowed. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and security. It is a no-frills option for those who value convenience over luxury.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi, and a safe. Family rooms are available, and breakfast can be served in the room. The hotel has a bar and offers room service. For late arrivals, the 24-hour front desk and luggage storage are useful. Confirm with the property whether the shuttle service covers your route and if any pet policies apply.

The setting

Urban Hometel is located on a street in Baner, a neighbourhood in West Pune. In a straight line, the hotel is about 9 km from Shaniwar Wada in the old city centre, 10 km from Pune Junction railway station, 11 km from Swargate bus station, 12 km from Koregaon Park, and 14.5 km from Pune International Airport. Hinjewadi IT Park (Phase 1) is about 5.6 km away. No major sights are within 5 km.

Location and neighbourhood

Baner's food scene is best experienced after dark. The main road fills with people moving between breweries, late-night cafés and dessert bars. You can find wood-fired pizzas, North Indian grills and Asian street food in the same stretch. The atmosphere is relaxed and modern, more like a new-town suburb than a historic quarter. Many places serve fusion dishes that blend global cuisines with local ingredients. The breweries are popular for their craft beers and pub-style menus. Quiet cafés stay open late, ideal for a post-dinner coffee or a milkshake. For a traditional meal, look for small restaurants serving Maharashtrian thalis or coastal seafood. The crowd is a mix of young professionals, students and families.

Baner also has dessert-only spots that specialise in mastani and ice-cream sundaes. Live music happens at some venues on weekends, adding to the lively evening culture. The area feels newer than old Pune, with wide roads in parts and ongoing construction. Baner Road runs along the base of the hill, lined with offices, cafés and breweries. The neighbourhood sits at the foot of a low hill that gives it its name. This setting makes for pleasant evening walks, especially in the cooler months.

Getting there and around

Urban Hometel is around 14.5 km from Pune International Airport and 10.3 km from Pune Junction. Baner Road is the main artery, and you can walk to many cafés and breweries if you stay near Urban Hometel. Auto-rickshaws are easy to flag down along the road. The Pune Metro does not yet reach Baner, but PMPML buses connect to Shivajinagar and the city centre. For longer trips, app-based taxis are the most convenient option. The Mumbai–Pune Expressway is a short drive away, making Urban Hometel a practical base for travellers arriving from Mumbai. Traffic on Baner Road can be heavy during office hours, so plan around it.

Nearby sights and food

Chaturshringi temple is the main sight within a short distance. It is dedicated to the goddess Chaturshringi and draws large crowds during Navratri. The temple offers a view of the surrounding area from its terrace. Pataleshwar caves, an 8th-century rock-cut temple to Shiva, are a short drive away. They are cool even on hot days and provide a quiet break from the city. Each of these sights is best visited by taxi or auto-rickshaw.

Baner's food scene is best explored on foot along Baner Road. You can start with a misal pav or vada pav from a small stall, then move to a café for a mastani or a Shrewsbury biscuit. For dinner, the breweries serve pub food alongside their craft beers. Many places offer a Puneri thali that includes bhakri, varan and a sweet. Bakeries in the area sell bakarwadi and other local snacks. If you want something light, look for a place that does good salads or sandwiches. The evenings are particularly lively, with several venues hosting live acoustic sets or DJs on weekends.

A day from Urban Hometel

A day from Urban Hometel could begin with a visit to Chaturshringi temple, followed by a late breakfast at a café on Baner Road. Spend the late morning at the Pataleshwar caves, then have lunch at a restaurant serving a Puneri thali or coastal seafood. In the afternoon, head to the Aga Khan Palace to see the memorials and the peaceful grounds. Return to Baner in the evening and walk along Baner Road, stopping at a brewery for a craft beer and some bar food. End the night with a mastani or an ice-cream sundae at a dessert bar. The whole day is relaxed and does not require long drives between stops.

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
• 24H. Security
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• Fan
• First aid
• Free Wifi
• Free car parking
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Lifts
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Room Service
• Safe
• Sheets
• Shower
• Shuttle service
• Special diets
• TV
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service