Hotels Near
Connaught Place

The Saltstayz hotel in Connaught Place is Saltstayz Autograph Connaught Place, at K9 to K11A, Connaught Circus, Block K. Rajiv Chowk metro is about 300 m away, a 4 minute walk, and the Moti Mahal restaurant is on the property.

Connaught Place is Delhi's central business and shopping district, built as a double ring of colonnaded blocks around Rajiv Chowk. The Blue and Yellow metro lines cross directly underneath, and the Airport Express from New Delhi station reaches Terminal 3 in about twenty minutes.

Who stays in Connaught Place

Corporate guests working out of the Barakhamba Road and Kasturba Gandhi Marg offices, consultants on short Delhi assignments, and families using CP as a base for Old Delhi and the central monuments. It also suits transit travellers with an early train or an onward flight, because both stations and the airport are reachable without crossing the city.

Distances from the hotel

1. Rajiv Chowk metro (Blue and Yellow Lines): 300 m on foot
2. Janpath and the Barakhamba Road offices: inside the CP circles
3. Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan: 3.1 km, about 10 minutes
4. India Gate and Kartavya Path: 3.9 km
5. IGI Airport Terminal 3: 20 km by road, about 40 minutes outside peak hours

Where to stay in CP

Saltstayz Autograph Connaught Place has 28 rooms across four categories (Deluxe, Superior, Twin and Premium), a gym and Moti Mahal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Direct bookings include a 12 PM check-in, free cancellation until 6 PM on the day of arrival and pay at hotel.

Nearby areas: Central Delhi, Karol Bagh, Chanakyapuri and Chandni Chowk.

Getting there

By metro: Rajiv Chowk, 300 m from the hotel, is the interchange for the Blue and Yellow Lines. Around the circles you also have Barakhamba Road on the Blue Line, Janpath on the Violet Line and Shivaji Stadium on the Airport Express Line.

By rail: New Delhi metro station is one stop north of Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line and connects to New Delhi railway station by a skywalk.

From the airport: Terminal 3 is 20 km by road, about 40 minutes outside peak hours. The Airport Express runs from New Delhi station in about 20 minutes and also stops at Shivaji Stadium on the edge of CP.

Finding the hotel: CP is laid out as an Inner, Middle and Outer Circle. The Outer Circle is Connaught Circus, officially Indira Chowk, and the hotel's Block K address is on it.

Places to visit near Connaught Place

1. Janpath: the radial road off CP known for handicraft shopping.
2. Palika Bazaar: one of India's first underground markets, at the centre of CP, with its own underground parking.
3. Jantar Mantar: the historic astronomical observatory on Parliament Street.
4. Agrasen ki Baoli: a medieval stepwell tucked among the office blocks of CP.
5. Hanuman Temple, Baba Kharak Singh Marg: a temple that draws worshippers from across the city.
6. Moti Mahal: on the property, covered in our Moti Mahal Connaught Place guide.

Tips for your stay

1. Business travellers: the Barakhamba Road and Kasturba Gandhi Marg offices are inside the CP circles, so most meetings are a walk away.
2. Sightseeing: the Yellow Line north from Rajiv Chowk reaches Chawri Bazar for Old Delhi, and the Blue Line east reaches Bharat Mandapam via Supreme Court station.
3. Transit guests: for a train, take the Yellow Line one stop to New Delhi. For a flight, change to the Airport Express there or at Shivaji Stadium.
4. Driving: Palika Bazaar has underground parking, but with three metro lines at Rajiv Chowk the metro is usually simpler.

Frequently asked questions

Which metro station is closest to Connaught Place?

Rajiv Chowk, on the Blue and Yellow Lines, sits directly under the inner circle. Saltstayz Autograph is about 300 m from it on foot.

How far is Connaught Place from Delhi airport?

Saltstayz Autograph is 20 km from Terminal 3 by road, about 40 minutes outside peak hours. The Airport Express from New Delhi station takes about 20 minutes.

How far is Pragati Maidan from Connaught Place?

Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan is 3.1 km from Saltstayz Autograph, about 10 minutes by road.

Is Connaught Place a good base for sightseeing?

Yes. India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid and Qutub Minar are all reachable by metro or a short cab ride from the inner circle.

Are there budget hotels in Connaught Place?

CP spans a wide range. Rates drop toward Paharganj and Karol Bagh a few minutes west, while the inner and outer circle addresses carry a premium for the metro access.

How do I get from Connaught Place to New Delhi railway station?

Take the Yellow Line one stop from Rajiv Chowk to New Delhi. The metro station connects to the railway station by a skywalk.

Is there an Airport Express station in Connaught Place?

Yes. Shivaji Stadium on the Airport Express Line is in the Connaught Place area, one stop before New Delhi station.

What is the difference between Connaught Place and Connaught Circus?

Connaught Place is the whole district. Connaught Circus is its Outer Circle, officially Indira Chowk, where Saltstayz Autograph is located in Block K.

What can I see within walking distance of Connaught Place?

Janpath, Palika Bazaar, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki Baoli and the Hanuman Temple on Baba Kharak Singh Marg are all close to the circles.