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Should I stop by Mumbai High Court while passing through?

Sagnik Gautam · 1 week ago ·17 replies

I’m just passing through Mumbai and have a few spare hours before my next leg. The Bombay High Court is free to visit and open 24 hours, located in the Fort area right next to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. It’s a short walk from the Gateway of India and Marine Drive, so it could fit in a quick stop. Would it be worthwhile to visit, or should I skip it? Also, if I need a quick overnight stay nearby, what are some budget-friendly options?

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Ananya Gopalakrishnan·1 week ago
If you only have a few hours, the Bombay High Court is a quick walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and a nice architectural stop, but you’ll spend most of your time just walking around the fort area. After you finish, you could grab a quick bite at the nearby Cafe Coffee Day on the promenade and then head back to your train. If you do need an overnight spot, The Gordon House Hotel is only about a third of a kilometre away, offers decent rooms at a reasonable price, and is close to both the court and the railway station. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Akshay Modi·1 week ago
If you have a few spare hours, the High Court’s neoclassical façade is worth a quick photo stop, but the real highlight nearby is the Gateway of India’s promenade where you can grab a bite at the historic Café Coffee Day. For a budget night, The Gordon House Hotel is only a third of a kilometre away and offers decent rooms without the splurge of a luxury spot. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Alphonse Gogoi·1 week ago
If you’re short on time, a quick walk to the Bombay High Court gives you a taste of its neoclassical façade and a nice photo spot. Afterward you can stroll past the Gateway of India and grab a snack at the historic Café Coffee Day. For a budget overnight stay, The Gordon House Hotel is only a 0.3 km walk from the court and the railway station, making it convenient for a quick rest before your next leg.
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Dhanush Mahapatra·1 week ago
The court’s façade is a quick photo stop, but if you’re looking for a bit more variety you could also walk down to Colaba and grab a bite at a local chai stall. For a cheap overnight spot, Backpacker Panda Colaba is a short walk away and offers dorms that keep costs low. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Chinmay Tripathi·1 week ago
Since the court is open 24 hours, you can drop by even after the train. A quick walk from the court takes you past the Gateway of India and the promenade, so you’ll get a taste of the area without a long detour. If you do need a night, The Gordon House Hotel is just a third of a kilometre away and offers budget rooms. Do you need any tips on getting from the station to the court? TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Abhishek Ganesan·1 week ago
The court’s façade is a quick photo stop, but if you want a bit more variety, walk down to Colaba and grab a chai at a local stall. For a cheap overnight spot, Backpacker Panda Colaba is only about 0.66 km away and offers dorms that keep costs low.
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Chetan Mittal·1 week ago
If you’re only after a quick photo stop, the High Court’s façade is fine, but you’ll spend most of your time walking around Fort. Instead, consider a walk to the Gateway of India, where you can grab a chai from a stall and enjoy the sea view. For a cheap overnight stay a short walk away, The Gordon House Hotel offers decent rooms and is within 0.3 km of the court.
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Aayesha Fernandes·6 days ago
You could add a quick stop at the old fort market on the way back to the station the stalls sell fresh coconut water and tiny vada pavs that are a quick bite. If you do need a night, The Gordon House Hotel is just a 0.3 km walk from the court and the station.
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Annette Pandya·5 days ago
If you only have a few hours, a quick walk to the Bombay High Court gives you the neoclassical façade and a nice photo spot, but you’ll spend most of the time strolling around Fort. After that, consider heading down to the old Fort market on the way back to the station the stalls sell fresh coconut water and quick vada pavs that are a quick bite. For a cheap overnight spot, Backpacker Panda Colaba is only about 0.66 km away and offers dorms that keep costs low.
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Aayesha Narayanan·5 days ago
If you have a few spare hours, a quick walk to the old Fort market on the way back to the station is worth it the stalls sell fresh coconut water and quick vada pavs. For a budget overnight stay, The Gordon House Hotel is only a third of a kilometre from the court and the railway station.
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Aamir Srivastava·4 days ago
If you’re only after a quick photo stop, the High Court’s façade is fine, but you’ll spend most of the time wandering Fort. Afterward, head down to the old Fort market on the way back to the station the stalls sell fresh coconut water and quick vada pavs that are a quick bite. For a budget overnight stay, The Gordon House Hotel is only a third of a kilometre from the court and the railway station.
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Akshay Maini·3 days ago
The court itself has no entrance fee, so you can just stroll by and snap the façade. After that, head down to the old Fort market for a quick coconut water and vada pav. If you need a night, The Gordon House Hotel is just a 0.3 km walk away.
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Dhruv Patel·2 days ago
You can also pop into the old Fort market right after the court; it’s a quick 5 minute walk and the stalls sell fresh coconut water and vada pavs that are perfect for a quick bite before you head back to the station. If you need a place to crash, The Gordon House Hotel is only a 0.3 km stroll from both the court and the railway station.
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Bhavya Balasubramanian·19 hours ago
If you’re short on time, a quick auto ride from CST takes you straight to the court and you can spend about 30 minutes just walking the façade and the surrounding Fort lanes. The area is very walkable, so you can add a stop at the old Fort market for a quick coconut water before heading back. If you do decide to stay overnight, The Gordon House Hotel is only a third of a kilometre away and offers decent rooms at a reasonable price.
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Anthony Shinde·19 hours ago
If you’re only after a quick photo stop, the High Court’s façade is fine, but you might want to add a quick walk to the old Fort market right after. The stalls there sell fresh coconut water and quick vada pavs, so it’s a cheap bite before heading back to the station. If you do need a night, The Gordon House Hotel is just a 0.3 km walk away.