Mumbai on a Budget: Where to Find Comfort, Culture, and 3-Star Hotel Stays

A trip to Mumbai is a dream for many. But making it within the estimated budget is difficult. Mumbai is a blend of both work and fun. This makes the city worth adding to the itinerary. Yes, that’s real! It has places suitable for both couples and families, making it ideal to visit during vacations.

But the catch here is, how to make it budget-friendly? Is it even possible to do so?

Why not? It’s possible. Let us shortly cover some important places, which are suitable for both families and couples, some important foods to try, and lastly, the answer to the million-dollar question [to make the trip budget-friendly].

Oh, just a minute! When I mentioned the food, I forgot to mention that Mumbai is famous for street food. Let us look at everything.

Best places to visit in Mumbai

1. Marine Drive

We can start from the ‘Marine Drive’ of Mumbai. This road is very popularly known as ‘Queen’s Necklace’ as it looks like a necklace when viewed from above, where the street lights seem like pearls.

There are more eateries and restaurants along the road, and you can consider visiting them. We can dive deeper into the ‘must-try foods of Mumbai’ in the later part of this blog.

2. Elephanta Caves

Next comes a historical gem, the ‘Elephanta Caves’. It is located on the island of ‘Gharapuri’. To get there, you have to travel by ferry from the Gateway of India to that island. The travel may take about an hour or so.

The place is also famous for the ‘cave temples’.

3. Juhu Beach

Another must-visit place in Mumbai is ‘Juhu Beach’. People love to watch the sunset here. Visit there, watch the sunset, and don’t forget to try the street food there. There are various leisure activities there.

4. Colaba Causeway

Visit Colaba Causeway for a perfect and unforgettable shopping experience. Most of the consumer products, like trendy clothes, fancy jewels, handicrafts, books, etc. Beyond shops, you will also find many street vendors there. Whenever there are street vendors, we can always see the scene of people bargaining. This makes me think that street vendors and bargaining can never be separated, and are closely bonded 😜😄.

Best street foods to try in Mumbai

1. Vada Pav

When we hear Mumbai, the first dish that comes to mind is ‘vada pav’. Yes, it’s that famous street food in Mumbai. Vada pav along with chutney and fried chillies, sss wow! See, I get cravings while writing about that. Then just imagine its taste.

2. Pav Bhaji

The soft bread rolls [pav], dipping and mixing with the spicy mashed vegetable curry, give you a perfect treat in the evening.

3. Pani Puri

Whatever dishes you may have, don’t miss pani puri, if you want to explore street food. The crunchy puri filled with mashed potatoes and dipped in the spicy flavoured water has an unique taste.

4. Bombay sandwich

This is a kind of sandwich in which the toasted bread slices are stuffed with vegetables and chutney. It gives a different taste than the traditional one, which we get everywhere.

How to make your Mumbai trip budget-friendly?

We have seen various places above. You may not be able to visit all in a single day. To visit all these places, you should plan a two whole day visit to Mumbai. But I had a picture of visiting in one day. The above given are the best places, out of which you can select the best one.

To answer the question “ how to make the trip budget-friendly?”, the only way is to save more on your stays. You can try to stay in some 3-star hotels at a budget cost. There are various online hotel booking platforms to book 3-star hotels at a lower cost.

One such platform is the ‘Bag2Bag’. They are a start-up and are scaling up at a faster pace. You can give it a try to book any kind of hotels, resorts and homestays. Their services look reasonable and trustworthy. It is evident from the hotels they list. That’s why we recommend using their services.

Booking 3-star hotels in Mumbai, using such platforms, allows you to have a secure stay at an affordable cost without compromising comfort.

Conclusion

With that said, we have explored some of the most famous food and places in Mumbai. If you are not able to cover all those places in a single day, try visiting in two to three days. If your plan is for one day, then you can select the best places to visit as per your choice. When booking hotels in Mumbai, you can check Bag2Bag’s platforms or any other similar platforms to book good hotels. You can save more by booking with such recognised hotel booking platforms.

We wish you a happy journey and a happy stay!