Head-to-head · India
Budget Hotels in Chennai vs Kolkata
Which city has better budget hotels in 2026? FindWise compared the top 5 budget hotels in Chennai and Kolkata live from Google reviews. Here's the verdict and the head-to-head.
Verdict
For budget hotels, Kolkata edges out Chennai on FindWise rankings — the top 5 budget hotels in Kolkata average 4.52★ across 13,552 reviews vs 4.48★ / 14,853 reviews in Chennai. Both cities have strong picks though, scroll down for the head-to-head.
Budget Hotels in Chennai
Avg rating (top 5)
4.48★
Total reviews
14,853
- #1
The Hydel Park (Business Class Hotel) Chennai
4.7(3,586) - #2
Sheraton Grande near Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MGR Central Railway Station at periamet
4.7(2,002) - #3
JJS PARK INN
4.5(2,241) - #4
GREEN TREE HOTEL
4.4(1,307) - #5
Hotel Pandian
4.1(5,717)
Budget Hotels in Kolkata
WinnerAvg rating (top 5)
4.52★
Total reviews
13,552
- #1
Sonar Bangla Guest House - Best Guest House In Esplanade | New Market | Dharmtala
4.7(949) - #2
Hotel Pan Asia Continental (A Unit Of Sharda Resources Limited)
4.3(10,179) - #3
Hotel Soft Petal (Hotel in salt lake, Kolkata)
4.7(585) - #4
Lakeside Suites
4.8(356) - #5
Hotel Crest Inn
4.1(1,483)