subject: Hotels In Cochin [print this page] Famous for its natural harbor, one of the best in the world, Cochin has received the sobriquet "Queen of the Arabian Sea." Cochin is one of India's most fascinating cities. Here one can see the oldest church in India. The very old temples, churches and synagogues in this district are of extraordinary interest to the archaeologists and historians. Sine olden times, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese sea fares followed the sea route to Cochin and left their marks on the town.
A Jewish community with ancestry going back to 1000 AD, a 16th Century synagogue, and a palace built by the Portuguese and given to the Raja of Cochin which was later modernized by the Dutch are all an important element of Cochin. Cochin port is one of the principal in India. All the islands i.e. Willington, Bolghatty, Gundu, Fort Cochin and Vyppin are linked through ferry. The Portuguese Fort is located on the northern end of Vyppin Island at Pallipuram. Reservation for hotels in Cochin can be done easily online.
Places to Visit: Important places to visit in Cochin are Dutch palace, Mattancherry, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry , St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica Church, Bolghatty Island, Willington Island, Gundu Island, Siva Temple, Ernakulam, Kalady, Chinese Fishing Nets, M angalavanam, Pallippuram Fort, Malayattoor Church and Thattekad Bird Sanctuary.
Hotels in Cochin: Hotel Abad: Hotel Abad is remarkably well connected for easy reach to every part of Cochin.
The Metropolitan Hotel: The Metropolitan Hotel is a 3 star hotel. It is centrally air conditioned with 39 Rooms - 18 Double (13 Standard, 2 Deluxe, 3 Executive Single) and 21 Single. All rooms have TV and Telephone with direct dialing facility.
The Renaissance, Cochin: The Renaissance is a 4 star luxury hotel. It is approximately 3 Kms from Ernakulam town railway station and 23 Kms from Cochin International Airport.
Alappatt Regency: Alappatt Regency is situated at Palarivattam, on the Kakkanad Road. It is 28 km away from Cochin International Airport.
Brunton Boat Yard: Brunton Boat Yard is is a period hotel constructed according to the Dutch and Portuguese architectural principles of early 16th and 17th century. It is located at the historic site of a 19th century boat yard and has suites overlooking the Harbour mouth.
Hotel Aiswarya: Cordially located in the center of city. It is merely 30 minutes drive from airport and 2 minutes walk from the South Railway Station.
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