Mumbai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mumbai
The heart of the Bollywood film industry is a lively metropolis, featuring diverse architecture, beautiful sea views and some of India’s busiest streets.

Mumbai is India’s financial and entertainment centre and one of the world’s biggest cities. As a result of its long colonial history, Mumbai is a world city, filled with churches and architectural landmarks built in eastern and western styles. Discover the city’s historic buildings, trawl markets to find handicrafts and fresh produce and watch the sunset over the Arabian Sea.

Originally, Mumbai was a collection of towns spread across numerous islands off India’s west coast. After the Portuguese and then the British colonised the area, the waterways were filled in and the towns were incorporated into the city of Bombay. The city’s name was changed to Mumbai in 1995, long after India had gained its independence.

Visit Mumbai’s colonial buildings to see the remnants of British-occupied Bombay. See the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station, a massive Gothic-Revival structure. Check out the early 20th-century Gateway of India, a tribute to King George V’s first steps onto Indian soil. Learn more about the history of India and Mumbai at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Bombay Museum).

Impressive religious structures are common throughout Mumbai. Visit the island-bound Haji Ali mosque, see the ancient Hindu temple of Mumba Devi and tour one of the city’s earliest colonial churches, St. Thomas Cathedral.

Take a walk through Mumbai to get the best sense of this exciting metropolis. Shop at one of the city’s open-air markets. Look out on the Arabian Sea from Marine Drive, which lines the vast curve of the waterfront. Every night, people crowd along the waterfront to watch the sun set over the sea.

Explore Mumbai’s natural environment at the Hanging Gardens or the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which features caves and a vast network of trails.

Reach Mumbai by flying into Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Many bus and train services link Mumbai to the rest of India, making it the perfect gateway to explore the rest of this fascinating country.

Where to stay in Mumbai

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Bandra Kurla Complex

Bandra Kurla Complex is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to JioGarden or MMRDA Grounds.

Bandra Kurla Complex
Gateway of India which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Colaba

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Colaba. A stop by Gateway of India or Colaba Causeway might round out your trip.

Colaba
Mt. Mary Church showing heritage elements as well as a large group of people

Bandra West

Travellers come to Bandra West for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Linking Road and Mt. Mary Church while you're in town.

Bandra West
ISKCON Temple featuring heritage architecture

Juhu

While visiting Juhu, you might make a stop by sights like Juhu Beach and ISKCON Temple.

Juhu
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Andheri East

Appreciated for its cafes and spas, you might consider exploring Andheri East. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mahakali Caves, and jump on the metro at Chakala Metro Station or Western Express Highway Station to get around the city.

Andheri East
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Andheri West

The parks and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Andheri West. Versova Beach and Juhu Beach are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at D.N. Nagar Station or Versova Station to get around the larger area.

Andheri West
Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge Terminal 2 Arrivals
Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge Terminal 2 Arrivals
4 out of 5
Terminal 2 , Landside Terminal, CSI Airport, Sahar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The price is NZ$156 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$156
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mumbai. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Very convenient. Clean well furnished rooms. No noise of aircrafts atall. Only improvement needed..plumbing in the toilets need to much bett"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge Terminal 2 Arrivals
The Leela Mumbai
The Leela Mumbai
5 out of 5
Sahar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The price is NZ$195 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$195
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Mumbai. Enjoy free parking, 4 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"It was affordable, safe, It needs a bit more upgrade in terms of rooms since its a 5 starrer"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

The Leela Mumbai
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
5 out of 5
IA Project Road, Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The price is NZ$224 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$224
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mumbai. Enjoy free valet parking, 3 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (734 reviews)
"Amazing 5 star hotel in true sense"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
U Tan Sea Resort
U Tan Sea Resort
3 out of 5
chowk via uttan, bhayander (w) thane, Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra
Stay at this 3-star villa in Mira Bhayandar. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Uttan Beach and Bassein Fort are located ...
U Tan Sea Resort
Krishna Avtar Services Apartment
Krishna Avtar Services Apartment
3 out of 5
Plot No 1 A, Kamothe Police Station Rd, Sector 9, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Navi Mumbai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Karnala Fort and Kharghar ...
4/10 (1 review)
"Property is good but unmaintained, there is no in house kitchen"

Reviewed on 1 Oct. 2021

Krishna Avtar Services Apartment
Theory9 Premium Serviced Apartments Bandra
Theory9 Premium Serviced Apartments Bandra
3 out of 5
193 Turner Rd St, Martins Rd, Opp Rolex Showroom, Bandra West, Mumbai, MH
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Mumbai. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Linking Road and Hill Road are located ...
6/10 (5 reviews)
"I have always enjoyed my stay at Theory9, however, this time there were extremely noisy guests living on the same floor who didn't sleep till 2am, cooked a full meal in the kitchenette, left the dishes unwashed and unusable for the other guests on the floor. The staff saw this but didn't say anything ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2023

Theory9 Premium Serviced Apartments Bandra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mumbai

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1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
5 Feb 2020

Bad pollution. Terrible traffic congestion. No English speaking drivers so didn’t go anywhere

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Jan 2020

Mumbai was a complete surprise packet that kept on delivering the goods.

3/5 - Okay

ShabbirKhambati
19 Dec 2019

Due to metro construction, Mumbai streets have become more crowded and has increased traffic congestion.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
15 Dec 2019

traffic is too much and pets should be controlled in India like stary cats and dogs

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Dec 2019

The clash of the very rich and very poor was mind bending. Hindu Indians were lovely and ultra helpful. The smell of the city takes some getting use to but I will defiantly be back

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
9 Dec 2019

Impossible to get around, unsafe, crowded, noisy, you cannot see the sky, the smell is horrendous. Many locals do not like Westerners or alternatively, hound you for selfies and money. My female companion was harassed and touched many times.

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