Situated on the banks of the Panchganga River, Kolhapur is home to the famous Shri Mahalakshmi Temple and is also known as Dakshin Kashi. Popularly known as the “Sugarbowl of India”, Kolhapur is famous for its Kolhapuri Chappals - footwear made from leather and wood, Saaj, a type of antique jewelry and jaggery, or cane sugar, made from scratch in the mills of Kolhapur. Apart from these specialized items, artifacts, and gift items, all types of textile products in plentiful number are available in the many big and small malls of the city.
Located on the Pune–Bangalore National Highway No. 4, Kolhapur enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year, except during the summer. Some places, like the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Katyani Temple, the Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Museum, Panhala Fort, the Town Hall Museum, the Old Palace, Rankala Lake, and the palaces of the erstwhile royals, are must-visit attractions. Planning a trip to Kolhapur? Consider staying at one of these top Airbnb vacation rentals below!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.
1. Digvijay Residency - Standard room (from USD 14)
Located near the Bangalore Expressway, Digvijay Residency has three standard rooms on the first floor. Three beds and four to five mattresses can be placed in each room. Out of the three, one room has western toilet, the second one has wall mounted folding commode and the third one has Indian toilet.
Amenities include wireless internet, free parking, and tea and breakfast on chargeable basis. 24 hour hot and cold water and inverter backup power are also available in the accommodation. Sightseeing arrangements to holy, historic, and famous places are made by the host on demand. A Maruti Omni Van and an A/C Wagon R are available for local service.
Top guest reviews
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although we booked the only available non ac room remaining it was comfortablethe food: i am a fan of home cooked foodour stay was quite comfortableroom which was comfortable as climate was coolvery clean room with all amenities in tactCleanliness:
the place is clean and tidyclean hygienic and peaceful environmentplace is kept very clean and neatbathroom is sparkling cleanthe place is clean and most importantly pet friendlyHost:
ramesh sir is an excellent hostthe host is amazinghost is welcoming and helpfulamazing and friendly hoststhe hosts are very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location near to bangalore expresswaythe location is perfect if you're planning to stop for the night on a long drivea good place for night stay midwayperfect place to stop over enroute to goa from mumbai as it is very close to the highwaythe location is very easy to find and ramesh very promptly responds to all queries
2. Simple, standard, non-AC room (from USD 11)
This is a simple private room without air conditioning that has two beds, an attached toilet, and cable television. The room comes with soap, two towels and complimentary tea or coffee in the morning. The place is clean and economical and the host Vibhav, is quite attentive and takes care of the requests of guests.
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it was quite and clean placethe place is very pretty clean hygienic and economicalplace has basic rooms but all the essentials you need and are spotless cleanHost:
the host was very helpful and politevibhav is an amazing hostloved the food served by the hostit was a nice stay and the host provided amazing home cooked foodvery nice place and a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
vaibhav's place is nicely located close to the highwaythe place was neat and convenient and a great value for money
3. Gulmohar - Luxurious penthouse with AC (from USD 60)
Located in a residential area, in the heart of the city and on the fourth and fifth floors, this penthouse with air conditioning has three rooms and three baths with extra bedding. The house has a kitchen, wireless internet, and round the clock security. The elevator is right outside your door and, being centrally located, almost all important places are within a radius of 2.5 km (1.6 miles).
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beautiful apartment with fantastic view and prompt attentionCleanliness:
luxurious spacious beautiful and clean penthouseyour flat is amazing clean and well locatedbest location and clean placeHost:
and the manager was very helpfulvinod the care taker is very helpfulsumit is a great hostthe host was very good as was the placethe host is reactive and a sheer professionalism you can expect also he is very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the place is fantastic it is centrally located with almost all important places being within a radius of 2sumit is great host he helped us to find awesome food locations near bysumit’s place was fantastic and huge we had a wonderful time on our vacation through town
4. Comfortable stay with an amazing bird-watching deck (from USD 42)
This apartment is on the seventh floor, at the top of a building close to the historical New Palace, Rankala Lake, and the town hall. Multiple food options are near the accommodation, which is comprised of a lobby, an air-conditioned bedroom, a big drawing room, equipped kitchenette, and modern washroom.
The apartment has an elevator and wireless internet. The rooftop terrace offers spectacular views and is a great place to wind down after a hectic day. Mahavir Garden and Merry Weather Play Ground are within walking distance. The auto stop is nearby, with many good Kolhapuri food options and the Mahalaxmi Temple is just 1.5 km (.9 miles) from the accommodation.
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hi-speed wifi helps to get work done tooHost:
extra facility like free breakfast and prompt response by the host made the stay very easyRead more reviewsLocation:
best location and super cool placebeautiful house and good locationin hart of city at rich location & very near from mahalaxmi temple new palacethe property is located in a quiet neighbourhood within easy reach of the city centrea perfect place for a family stay
5. Kolhapur Terrace Garden - Penthouse (from USD 58)
This apartment is on the sixth floor, with huge terraces surrounding three sides of the building It has a fully functional kitchen, an outdoor hot tub and tent option. The bedroom has a double bed and a folding double mattress in the hall. Amenities include air-conditioning and an elevator. The location of the house is 10-15 minutes’ drive from all the attractions and all the famous restaurants of Kolhapur.
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superb apartment with 360 degrees glass windowsRead more reviewsHost:
the garden itself is amazing to host drinks and dinnervipin was very helpful with tipsvipin as host has been wonderful and very attentive for all details
6. Kolhapur - Serviced apartment (from USD 58)
Centrally located, this aesthetically designed, two bedroom, serviced apartment is equipped with AC in one bedroom, a fully functional kitchen, and washing machine. The accommodation has two double beds and four extra mattresses that can easily accommodate up to eight people. An elevator and free parking is also here.
The auto rickshaw stand is just 200 meters (656.2 feet) away. The state bus stand is 1.5 km (.9 miles) away and the railway station is 2 km (1.2 km) from the apartment. Several restaurants are within a 1-3 km (.6-1.9 mile) range.
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vipin is very helpful and warm to interact and very helpful as a host
7. Grey Stone - Lakefront penthouse with AC (from USD 62)
Located near the famous, historical Shalini Palace and close to the Mahalaxmi Temple, this luxurious penthouse offers a beautiful, panoramic view of Lake Rankala. You can enjoy the best of Kolhapuri streetfood along the lake. The penthouse has two bedrooms with two beds and three baths.
The common spaces have two sofa beds and three-floor mattresses. Guests can use the elevator and parking, as well. The bus stop and auto rickshaw stop are located just outside the property.
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amazing view with very good facilitiesCleanliness:
clean rooms and very helpful caretakerHost:
sumit is a wonderful host & i loved the restaurants he suggestedhe’s a wonderful host with loads of options to roam & eatRead more reviewsLocation:
awesome place centrally located and worth for every rupee you spendamazing place the location interior ambience is just so great
8. Digvijay Residency - Deluxe room (from USD 18)
Another style of room located in the same Digvijay Residency property as our first listing, there are also two deluxe rooms located on the ground floor. The clean, spacious AC rooms have washrooms with wall mounted, folding commodes. Three beds are in each room and an additional four to five extra mattresses can be added as per your requirements.
Amenities include tea and breakfast for an extra charge, wireless internet, and free parking on site. Guests can access the backyard and a terrace. Take home Kolhapur specialties, like Kanda-lasun masala, Kolhapuri chappals, and jaggery, all are available for guests to purchase.
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Cleanliness:
clean & tidy roomsa very clean home and mrsmr dani’s place was sparkling clean when we arrivedthe place is very well kept it's clean and comfortablethe rooms are very spacious and very cleanHost:
the host is very kind helpful and courteousgood thing was food and information provided by the hostvery warm welcome by hostthe hosts are very warm and genuinely welcoming and very keen on learning new thingsi would recommend the food made by the host - it is finger licking goodRead more reviewsLocation:
the place is bit away from the central kolhapur but is well connected by roadslocation is in a peaceful residential area and enough parking space to park our tempo traveller vanhis home is at wonderful location and very near from bangalore mumbai highwayi will surely recommend this placewe recommend this place for the families and groups visiting mahalaxmi temple or any other place near kolhapur
9. Cryons - Two-bedroom apartment
Located in a residential area, this two bedroom apartment has two baths, a fully functional kitchen, two large balconies, and a large living area. The common space has one couch and one floor mattress. The apartment has an elevator and free parking on site and there is an amazing view of the sunrise and sunset from the 10th floor.
2.36 km (1.5 mi) from Chhatrapati Shahu Palace
10. Four Winds at Pooja Greenlands Resort - Panhala
Four Winds Bungalow is a beautiful bungalow in a resort, located in the midst of the enchanting hills near Panhala Fort. It has one bedroom with three beds, 10 mattresses, and one bath. The accommodation has a cable TV and free parking on the premises. This place is good for families with kids, couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and big groups.
15.13 km (9.4 mi) from Chhatrapati Shahu Palace
Sugar Bowl of India
Popularly known as the Sugarbowl of India, Kolhapur is also known as Dakshin Kashi, due to the famous Shri Mahalakshmi Temple. With many tourists attractions like forts, temples, lakes, and museums, Kolhapur is a place worth visiting during your Maharashtra itinerary.
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