Hubli–Dharwad Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Gokul Road and the airport area
Airport area · The Fern Residency is 5 km from the airport along Airport Road (Gokul Road), next to the Hosur bridge; it is also 2 km from Hubli railway station and 1 km from the bus station, useful for anyone changing mode of transport.
Best for: Short layovers and morning departures, when it's worth staying on the same Airport Road as the terminal.
- A single hotel covers both the airport and the railway station, 1-2 km from both
- Pool, poolside bar and buffet breakfast praised in the reviews
- A transit area between industry and junctions, little to do on foot in the evening
- Some reviews mention small bathrooms and weak water pressure
Recommended hotels in this area
- The Fern Residency Hubballi, Series by Marriott: On Airport Road next to the Hosur bridge, 5 km from the terminal, 2 km from the railway station and 1 km from the bus station; pool, poolside bar and buffet breakfast praised in reviews despite small bathrooms in some rooms.
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Unkal Lake
Neighbourhood · About 8 km and 15-20 minutes by car from the airport; the centre of Hubli and Hubli Junction station are another handful of minutes further on.
Best for: Anyone looking for a resort-style property with pool and gardens, a few minutes from the centre of Hubli.
- Both hotels overlook Unkal Lake, with the Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden park a few minutes away
- Pool, spa and tennis court at the area's largest property
- Residential area: for dinner outside the hotel you still need a tuk-tuk or taxi
- Some reviews mention cleanliness not always matching the price
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hotel Naveen Lakeside: A 92-room property on 9 acres by Unkal Lake, originally a 5-star Gateway (Taj group) hotel and now independently run with the same park, pool, spa and tennis court.
- The President Hotel: Right across from Unkal Lake, 4.4 km from the centre of Hubli; breakfast with a wide choice and renovated rooms, although some reviews mention cleanliness that isn't always consistent.
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Hubli Junction station
Near the airport link · The hotel is right across from the railway station; from the airport it is about 6 km and 15 minutes by taxi or car.
Best for: Anyone arriving or leaving by train: Hubli Junction is the main railway hub of South Western Railway.
- A few steps from both the platforms and the local bus station
- Spacious family rooms, praised in the reviews
- A busy, dusty area around the station
- Not the right choice for anyone seeking peace and quiet, only transfer convenience
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hotel Shringar Palace: On Station Road, right across from Hubli railway station and a few steps from the bus station; spacious family rooms, praised in reviews despite the busy area.
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Dharwad
Nearby town · About 20 km and 30-40 minutes by car from the airport along the highway connecting the two twin cities; there are no direct trains from the airport, only taxis or local buses.
Best for: Anyone who needs to reach the university or offices of Dharwad, the quieter, less industrial twin city of Hubli.
- Central location in Dharwad, convenient for offices and the university campus
- Rooms with balcony and city view according to the reviews
- 20 km from the airport, worth it only for those with specific business in Dharwad
- Reviews mention maintenance issues and the absence of an in-house restaurant
Recommended hotels in this area
- Crown Suites: Right in the centre of Dharwad, with rooms featuring a balcony and city view; convenient for anyone with business in the area rather than for a quick airport connection.
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