Hotels in Nellore

About Nellore Hotels 

Nellore lies on the banks of river Penna and is a beautiful city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Nelluru gets its name from the Tamil words Nel – meaning paddy – and ooru – meaning place. The city is a huge exporter of rice, sugarcane and cane-based products, assorted crops and shellfish like prawns and shrimp. The city’s economy is largely agriculturally dependent.

Booking hotels in Nellore is fairly easy. There are quite a few options that are easily available. Nellore’s hotel lists will prominently feature many of Nellore’s budget hotel accommodations. But there are also a few high end hotels in Nellore.

Places to visit in Nellore

Beaches in Nellore

Nellore has some beautiful beaches. One example is Kodur (Beach, boating, and Temple). It is located 18 km away from the city. The Velangani Maatha Church stands right next to the seashore. The sunrise from here is beautiful

Penchalakona ( Temple, Forest and Waterfalls)

This place is ancient and sacred. You can find it in Rapur Mandal 70km away from Nellore City. This is believed to be the place where Lord Narasimha manifested himself as a rock in yoga mudra. The waterfalls here are beautiful, and there is a serene pleasurable experience in walking from the temple to the waterfalls.

Things to do in Nellore 

Go boating at the beaches. And generally enjoy the seaside atmosphere here. 

There are many temples that are beautiful spiritual havens 

Taste the food here, Nellore’s cuisine knows how to play with your taste buds. 

Why visit Nellore?

Nellore is a magical place that has nearly everything one could want in a holiday. When you stay at the hotels in Nellore during your visit, you can look forward to fun places to visit, nature to explore, beaches to unwind at, spiritual places to meditate in, food to indulge in, Nellore has it all.

Nellore Hotels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where can I find the best hotels in Nellore?

A. If you book hotels online in Nellore, one quick search will show you all the Budget hotels in Nellore, mid range hotels in Nellore and the high end hotels in Nellore. You are sure to find something that fits your needs.

2. Where to find the best street food in Nellore?

A. Nellore’s very own Nellore Reddy Cuisine is popular all across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The food here is enriched with ‘pulusu’ and ‘kodikura’ and is quite spicy. The Thalis here are a must-try. Durg your stay at Nellore’s hotels you must try the authentic Chepala Pulusu and Nellore style Dosa, the chutneys are very delicious too, Riyaz biryani, fish pulusu, and karam dosa also must be given a try.

3. What is the best time to visit Nellore?

A. The months between October and February are best for booking your stay at the hotels in Nellore. Nellore is a tropical place and is close to the coast, so the summers are hot and humid. Also, keep in mind that rainfall here occurs between October and December as this is the period when North East India usually experiences its monsoon. Cyclones are common during monsoons and sometimes result in flooding.

4. Is Nellore expensive?

A. Nellore is not a very expensive city to visit. One quick search will show you that there are many budget friendly hotels in Nellore.

5. Best shopping places to visit in Nellore?

A. During your stay at Nellore’s hotels, there are plenty of shopping malls that you can go to to get your fix.

6. Are there budget hotels in Nellore?

A. When you look at Nellore’s hotel details, you will find that a great many of them are budget hotels in Nellore.

7. Is Nellore safe?

A. Yes Nellore is a relatively safe place for tourists. And while there is no special cause for concern, it is always a good practice to take basic precautions whenever travelling to a new place.

8. How to travel in Nellore?

A. Nellore has a good bus service to take you around all the major areas of Nellore. If speed and privacy are your main criteria, then there are taxis available too.

9. What is the closest airport to Nellore?

A. The closest airport to Nellore is Tirupati Airport – roughly 103 km away but is not very well connected. Chennai airport is the next closest – 177km away. There are taxi services available to take you to Nellore from Chennai – it's roughly a 3-hour ride.

10. What is the best way to travel to Nellore?

A. There are plenty of buses that travel between Nellore, and Chennai and Hyderabad. By car, Nellore is a 3-hour journey from Chennai. The roads are well connected and well maintained. Nellore railway station is well connected to cities like Chennai, Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh. It takes roughly three and a half hours to reach Nellore from Hyderabad by train.