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title: "Andheri vs Colaba: where to stay in Mumbai?"
description: "Andheri vs Colaba in Mumbai, compared on 119 and 36 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/andheri-vs-colaba/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-19
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# Andheri or Colaba: where to stay in Mumbai?

Both are popular bases in Mumbai. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 119 hotels in Andheri and 36 in Colaba.

| In short ·  | [Andheri](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/andheri/) | [Colaba](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/colaba/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 119 | 36 |
| Average guest rating | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 3% | 6% |
| 5-star hotels | 9 | 4 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 84 | 27 |
| Median distance to the centre | 20 km | 2.3 km |
| Average location score | 5.8 | 5.5 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Colaba rate higher: 7.1 on average against 6.7 in Andheri.
-   Andheri has more hotels to choose from (119 vs 36).
-   For a 5-star stay, Andheri has 9 hotels against 4 in Colaba.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Andheri has more options: 84 vs 27.
-   The typical hotel in Colaba is closer to the city centre (2.3 km vs 20 km).
-   The two areas are about 22 km apart.

## Best-rated in Andheri

[Top-rated of 119 hotels in Andheri](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/andheri/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aurika-mumbai-international-airport-mumbai/)

Hotel ★★★★★ CPWD Colony

### [Aurika, Mumbai International Airport](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aurika-mumbai-international-airport-mumbai/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Swimming pool

9.1 **Excellent** 896 reviews 18 km

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/city-stay-mumbai/)

Hostel K/E Ward

### [City Stay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/city-stay-mumbai/)

9.5 **Exceptional** 100 reviews 20 km

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-mumbai-international-airport-mumbai/)

Hotel ★★★★ CPWD Colony

### [Hilton Garden Inn Mumbai International Airport](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-mumbai-international-airport-mumbai/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool

9.0 **Excellent** 368 reviews 18 km

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bloom-hub-weh-andheri-mumbai/)

Hotel ★★★★ K/E Ward

### [Bloom Hub WEH Andheri](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bloom-hub-weh-andheri-mumbai/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

8.9 **Excellent** 433 reviews 19 km

## Best-rated in Colaba

[Top-rated of 36 hotels in Colaba](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/colaba/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/taj-mahal-tower-mumbai-mumbai/)

Hotel ★★★★★ A Ward

### [Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/taj-mahal-tower-mumbai-mumbai/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.3 **Exceptional** 1,044 reviews 2.0 km

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-taj-mahal-palace-mumbai-mumbai/)

Hotel ★★★★★ A Ward

### [The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-taj-mahal-palace-mumbai-mumbai/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool

9.3 **Exceptional** 415 reviews 2.0 km

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/president-mumbai-ihcl-seleqtions-mumbai/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Koli Nagar

### [President, Mumbai - IHCL SeleQtions](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/president-mumbai-ihcl-seleqtions-mumbai/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Swimming pool

8.6 **Very good** 926 reviews 3.2 km

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/backpacker-panda-colaba-mumbai/)

Hostel A Ward

### [Backpacker Panda Colaba](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/backpacker-panda-colaba-mumbai/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

8.7 **Very good** 309 reviews 2.3 km

## More area match-ups in Mumbai

-   [Andheri vs Bandra](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/andheri-vs-bandra/)
-   [Bandra vs Colaba](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/bandra-vs-colaba/)

## FAQ: Andheri vs Colaba

### Which has better-rated hotels, Andheri or Colaba?

Colaba: its 36 hotels average 7.1 out of 10, against 6.7 for the 119 hotels in Andheri.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Andheri or Colaba?

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Andheri has more options: 84 vs 27.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/india/mumbai/area/andheri-vs-colaba/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/