Rooftop Cabin in Calcutta's oldest part Shyambazar

Private room in loft in Kolkata, India

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 private bath
Hosted by Tathagata
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Great restaurants nearby

This area has excellent options for dining out.

City and park views

Soak up the views during your stay.
We are in Classic Old Calcutta,where the city still retains its unique flavour, unlike other parts of the city. We are surrounded by 100 y old eateries & Heritage sites, in a 250 year old neighborhood.This is an unique experience in the most timeless part of the city -5 minutes from a Metro Station

A loft style terrace cabin set amid lush greenery , with sunset from the bed. Sunrise from a terrace garden .The rooms are very clean & safe for single women or families.



*5th flr walk up.

The space
Amenities:
A strong fast Wifi
Air-conditioned
Attached bath with towels & toiletries.
Electric Kettle with tea & coffee pouches.
Water Filter
An Attached private Bath.
A fridge in the common area.
Washing Machine ( chargeable)
Abundance of air & natural light :)



The Room :
The cabin is like a nest in a tree so that you can enjoy a relaxing & quiet country experience plum in the core of Classical Old Calcutta ! We have been featured in Lonely Planet among the top three homestays in Kolkata in Dec 2019.

The spotless artistic cabin is completely different from a traditional boxed room with no windows . Here you have an 8ft bedside window, which overlooks the Old City & has great sunset views. Walk out of your room onto a green terrace & an unhindered expanse of greenery,where you have a treetop level view of the Largest park of Kolkata. !

Both the Owl's Nest cabins are unconventional from traditional rooms & are designed with lots of passion in the tiny house concept . Best for enjoying Nature in bustling Calcutta 5 minutes walk from the nearest Metro/Subway station. If you love Nature ,this is an experience you will not get in the heart of Kolkata !


Guests wanting exclusive use of the terrace, please book the entire terrace from the link or send a request.


Check In: 12 Noon
Checkout:10am.

Please send early check in requests ,but it can be confirmed only a day before arrival if there is no booking the previous day.

Stairs : We are on the 5th Floor and we do not have an elevator in the building like all buildings of the period . However a walk up the stairs will do a lot of good for your heart , other than the gorgeous views you can enjoy : ) . Luggage help can be provided between 9 am & 2 pm.



Meals:

1.Lots of eating options around the house.
2.You may also order outside food from food delivery apps.

*We have hosted guests from more than 50 countries with 325 top reviews in our three rooms in the same location.

Tours:
You can check out Calcutta Capsule for walking tour experiences.
The tours have been featured in the Lonely Planet , India (December 2019 edition

Guest access
You are welcome to the adjoining two terraces overlooking the Park and the city.

A loft style cabin with stunning views -sunrise& sunset from the bed. Quiet&Classic Old Calcutta,distinct frm other parts of the city &other rooms you have stayed in,5 min walk from a Metro stn. Listed in Lonely Planet among 3 homestays in Kol.

Other things to note
Proximity to the Ganges(1 km) and Kumartuli is an additional draw.Two very famous Jain temples are 1km to the North and East.
The birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore, the first Nobel laureate of Asia and Swami Vivekananda the sage who took India to the West are both around 2 kms from the house- because this was where Kolkata was born!!
Location:
Airport 20 mins at night,30-40 mins during day.
Metro Stn : 5min walk. 500 metres.
Howrah & Sealdah Stations : 30 mins.
A big Indian Bazar is 2 minutes away and shops for eating & buying anything are within 5 minutes.
Please look up Shyambazar on Wikipedia. The most attractive part of this listing is its unique location. This is the 'Real Kolkata' as many of our guests described it. Walk the alleyways all around us or take a walk to the Ganges for a Ferry ride or just enjoy the aritsan's village of Kumartuli- you can do it like a local from here.


Other things you can do here:

Walks & Tours with Calcutta Capsule (recommended by Tripadvisor )& a part of Airbnb Experience; is very popular with guests.
Walking/Running in the Park
Join a laughing club.

Our other Rooms:

1. The Sunny Room :
(150 reviews)

2.Owl's nest 2:
(60 reviews)

3.The complete terrace(2-4 guests)

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

City skyline view
Park view
Fast wifi – 127 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Paid washer – In building
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Welcome to the birthplace of Calcutta.
We are placed in the oldest residential neighborhood of Kolkata where 18th century Victorian influenced architecture has shaped most of the buildings in a distinct Calcutta style Heritage zone.
unlike other older parts of India this is the most silent part of Calcutta and works as a time machine to take you to world stuck in time.
Wander the alleyways around us and discover street food that will mesmerise you !
If you want to find what's distinct in Calcutta look up the residential areas of shyambazar and have an experience of staying like a local in Calcutta.

Meet your host

Superhost
403 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Speaks Bengali, English, and Hindi
Lives in Kolkata, India
Our Family has been in Kolkata for over a 150 years. We welcome guests to our home, if they share basic details about themselves . Soham our younger son (a Chemical engineer,software pro and videographer) has his own walking tours, which are No1 for Kolkata in all platforms like Trip Advisor, Airbnb exp etc. For review of his tours , please search for Calcutta Capsule. He is also a co-host of this listing.

Tathagata is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Soham

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Not suitable for children and infants