Hyderabad/Central

• Telangana State Archaeology Museum

  phone: +91 40 2323 4942
  address: Public Gardens, Nampally
  Displays a stunning array of artifacts dating back to the 1st century to the 20th century. Ranging from the Lotus Medallion of the 1st century to the Amazing Kalankari work that adorned the bed-spreads of the Nizams to a period room that displays the typical living room of the Nizam time to the Jain sculptures and Statues - this place has it all.

• Osmania Arts College

  address: Osmania University, Amberpet
  Built during the period of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. The imposing facade of the building is a great sight.

• The B. M. Birla Science Centre

  phone: +91 40 2324 1067
  address: Secretariat, AG Office Rd, Adarshnagar, Hyderabad -63
  The show at the Planetarium lasts 35 min and is moderately interesting. The Science Museum, on the other hand, is poorly maintained. The Dinosaurium at the upper level is interesting. It contains a complete skeleton of a dinosaur Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis discovered in the village of Yemanapalli in 1988. Modern Art Gallery is now located near the Dinosaurium (ignore the signboard near parking directing to lower level). It's the personal collection of Nirmala Birla; also quite interesting.

• Kala Bhavan

  address: Ravindra Bharathi complex, Saifabad, Lakdikapul Rd,
  An art gallery

• Jalavihar Family Water Park

  address: Necklace Rd

• Archival Museum

  phone: +91 40 2701 8371, +91 40 2700 2373
  address: Rajya Abhilekha Nlym, Upl Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad-7

• Exhibition

  phone: +91 40 2460 3266
  address: Nampally (Vanitha College)
  An exhibition that runs in the months of January & February every year. It showcases various items made across India. It runs every year starting 1 Jan-15 Feb in the Exhibition grounds.

• The Kothi Residency

  phone: +91 40 2473 7692
  address: Koti Main Road, Essamiya Bazaar, Kachiguda

• Charminar HyderabadThe Charminar Hyderabad, an architectural 4 minarets composition in Indo-Saracenic type with open arches and, is regard as the supreme achievement in the Quṭb Shāhī period.
  
  Charminar Hyderabad is in the center of the city.it has four miners constructed and that's why its name is Char minar. A famous market Laad bazaar or chudi bazaar is also located near to the Charminar.
  
  Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591.he was the fifth king in the dynasty of Qutb shahi. Char minar is the first building in Hyderabad at the time of Qutb Shahi new capital establishment. After the passing year, it has become the best heritage cities in India and the monument of Charminar become an iconic symbol of the city.
  
  charminar Hyderabad structure is the best architecture example of Indo-Islamic with Persian influences. The arch dome in monument influences of Islamic architecture.persian prominent from minarets influence. The outside walls, balconies and the embellished with delicate stucco the floral ornamentations on monument ceiling, showcases the Hindu style of architecture.

• Ramoji Film City

  address: Anaspur Village, Hayathnagar Mandal, Hyderabad, Hyderabad Telangana, 501512, India
  Ramoji Film city hyderabad is the best attractions in Hyderabad city. It was nearly 30 Kilometers away from Hyderabad city. It was made in the year of 1996.Hyderabad tourism Ramoji film city is the favorite spot of every filmmaker because it has every spot for pre and post film making.Hyderabad Tourism ramoji film city is also placed in the Guinness book of world record.It has been spread more than 2000 acres to 2500 acres space.it was the largest and beautiful place for each and every filmmaker.

Ancient sites

• Golconda FortThe Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. Set aside a minimum of 2 hr to do justice to your visit the outer wall measures 10 km. Learning a little about the fort ahead of time is recommended, as it is easy to get confused or lost in the massive space. If you accept one of the local guides (who hustle you at the entrance gate) try to pick one who actually knows his stuff (₹ 500 per tour and the guide would also ask you for tips in the end, however it is entirely up to you whether to give tips or not), rather than someone who was actually just passing by, spotted you and will tell you bits he once read in a guidebook. The genuine old Muslim guide who gained his encyclopaedic knowledge of Golconda as an infant from his 118 year old grandmother knows the history of every inch of the place and will show you with expertise the echo/architecture system built into the fort that the ruler used as a communication/spying system. After sunset, there is an hour-long light and sound show telling you the story of the Golconda fort which is worth seeing, though it could be a little boring. Price for foreigners ₹50/100 for normal/executive ticket. The English show runs Nov-Feb 18:30 daily and Mar-Oct until 19:00 daily. Hindi and Telugu shows are run afterwards on certain days. Afterwards, have a wander through the tiny streets and shops surrounding the fort. The beautiful scruffy old shops and houses will sell you everything from naan bread to bangles, and the fading and gaudy old painted gates and houses are a delight, as are the friendly locals.

• Hussain Shah Wali Dargah

  address: Madhapur

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• Qutb Shahi Tombs

  address: Seven Tombs Colony, Shaikpet
  The tombs of the Qutubshahi dynasty. Most of them were built by Quli Qutb Shah, the founder. Sadly in May 2010 local newspapers revealed that shoddy 'restoration' work allegedly using unskilled labour with road drills (bought in by one government department that didn't bother to seek professional advice or inform the local archaeological or environment departments) has been damaging these beautiful buildings.

• Qutub Shahi Tombs Site Museum

  phone: +91 40 2351 341
  address: Seven Tombs Colony, Shaikpet, Toli Chowki

• Toli Masjid

  address: Karwan
  300 years old. Known for its splendid architecture.

Places of worship

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• Birla Mandir

  address: Adarsh Nagar, Naubat Pahad
  The industrial house of the Birlas have the tradition of building magnificent marble temples in cities of India, all of which are known as Birla Mandir. This one is one of the best. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkala temple architectures. It is made of 2,000 tonnes of Rajasthani white marble. The granite of the presiding deity is about 3.4 m tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagpole in the temple premises which rises to a height of 13 m. Located on top of Naubat Pahad (mountain), this clean, sparkling white temple dedicated to Venkateshwara has viewing areas that afford a great view of the city. Sadly, cameras and camera mobiles are banned; your bags are checked at the entrance. Shoes are not allowed, so come early in the morning so the ground will not be too hot. There is a free cloakroom available for both electronics and shoes.

• Khairtabad Mosque

• Balaji Temple

  address: Chilkur, RTC Cross Roads
  Chilkur is an important pilgrim centre in Hyderabad. The Lord here is Sri Venkateswara Swamy in a standing posture, beside whom is Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhudevi. People with wishes, take 11 rounds a round the core of the temple. Once their wish as been fulfilled they return to perform 108 more rounds. You will find people ticking away at the pieces of paper with the numbers to track the count.

• Jama Masjid Musheerabad

• St Joseph's Cathedral

  address: Gun Foundry Area
  Established in 1820, this is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad.

• St George's Church

  address: Abid Rd
  St George's Church is one of the oldest churches in the city of Hyderabad, India. It was built in the year 1844 AD. The church was built as an Anglican church but is now under the auspices of the Church of South India.

• Iskon Temple

  address: Abids

• Peddamma Temple

  address: Jubilee Hills

Parks and lakes

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• Hussain Sagar Lake

  address: Necklace Rd
  The artificial lake is a historical landmark, built during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1562 by damming the Musi. This forms the boundary between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Surrounding the lake are various parks, temples, statues and historical buildings. This is one of the few walkable places in the city. At the centre of the lake stands a famous 18m high installed in 1992. Boat rides to the Buddha statue are available from Eat Street (near Necklace Road MMTS Station) and Lumbini Park. Speed boats do not stop at the Buddha statue. The road circling the lake on the north and west is known as Necklace Road, and is nicknamed "the Chaupati of Hyderabad" due to its resemblance to the Chowpatty promenade in Mumbai.

• Indira ParkA sprawling 76 acre park located near Tank Bund with a nice, but polluted, little pond and boating.

• Public GardensKnown as the Bagh-e-aam (Garden for the commoners), it has well laid out gardens and is surrounded by the imposing State Legislative Assembly building, the Jubilee Hall, the Jawahar Bal Bhavan, the Health Museum and the State Archaeological Museum. This was the old zoo and now is a beautiful place for both children and adults.

• Sanjeeviah ParkGood for bird watching

• Chacha Nehru Park

  address: Masab Tank
  For pleasant morning walks with kids.

• Krishna Kanth Park

• Jalagam Vengal Rao Park

  address: Banjara Hills
  With lake.

• Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National ParkThe Chiraan Palace is located in the park.

• Lotus Pond

  address: Jubilee Hills

Art galleries

• Alankrita Art Gallery

  phone: +91 40 4020 7171
  address: 41 A, Kakateeya Hills Ext. of Jubilee Hills Road No. 36

• Le Cafe De Art

  phone: +91 40 6550 6661
  address: Rd No.1 Banjara Hills

• Gallery Space

  phone: +91 40 6554 1836
  address: Rd No.12, Road Number 86, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills

• Kalahita Art Foundation

  phone: +91 40 2335 0543
  address: Lakshmi Towers, Nagarjuna Hills

• Pegasus Art Gallery

  phone: +91 40 23608883
  address: Road No.72 Jubilee Hills

• State Gallery Of Art

  phone: +91 40 2311 3308
  address: Road No. 1, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills

• Vishwakarma arts gallery

  phone: +91 40 6661 5039
  address: Banjara Hills, Panjagutta, Dwarakapuri colony, Esteem House, Backside of Model House

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• Lumbini Park

  address: NTR Marg
  See water cascades, go on guided car rides. Go on a boat ride and see the Buddha statue at the centre of the lake. It also offers nice Laser Shows in the evening which is first in India.

• NTR Gardens

  address: NTR Marg
  Built by Chandrababu Naidu in memory of N. T. Rama Rao, his father in law and ex-Chief Minister, this is an amusement park which houses some nice attractions like a mini-train, a haunted house, a boat ride, etc. There is a cafe where the seating is in the shape of vintage cars. You can either spend money on the rides or generally stroll around and gape at the fountains and the giant insects. For rides, the ₹ 45 combo you can buy at the entrance is a good deal.

• Snow World

  phone: +91 40 6599-0167
  address: Lower Tank Bund Road
  Asia's largest Snow Theme Park.

• Diginet Digital Experience Zone

  phone: +91 40 5558 0009
  Gamecentre. WiFi hotspot, coffee shop, shopping.

• Ocean Park

  phone: +91 40 2322 5660-2322 3824
  address: Gandipet
  A water-theme park.

• Treasure IslandTheme park with go-karts.

• Hyderabad Golf Club

  phone: +91 40 2356 7207
  Golf course.

Bazaars

• Sultan BazaarWholesale clothes market.

• Mozamjahi Market

  address: Nizam Shahi Rd
  Fruit market.

• Begum BazaarWholesale market.

Jewelry

• Ghanshyamdas Jewellers (opp Abids Police Station). Genuine pearls

• C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons-The Flagship Boutique

  phone: +91 40 3256 1869
  address: Taj Deccan

• Jagdamba Pearls

  phone: +91 40 6656 6777
  address: Gupta Estate, Basheer Bagh
  One of the oldest and the largest pearl companies in India.

• Lilac Boutique

  phone: +91 92 4658 1851
  address: Liberty Rd, Himayathnagar
  Designer and made-to-order & customised heavy suits, sarees and fancy blouses.
• Mohal Jewells. On the Golden Mile Somajiguda for Pearls, Silver, Gold. phone=" +91 40 2341 9757"
• Ornaments & jewellery (Punjagutta, Abids and Somajiguda)
• Pearls of Hyderabad, (Abids and Somajiguda Jewellery shops). Choose from 3 varieties, natural pearls, cultured and imitation.

Handicrafts

• Bidri Crafts

  phone: +91 40 2323 2657, +91 40 2323 3663
  address: Gunfoundry, Abids

• Kalanjali

  phone: +91 40 2323 1147, +91 40 2329 7196
  address: Margadarsi House, 5-10-195, Fathemaidan Raod

• Lepakshi

  phone: +91 40 2766 8178

• United Designers

  phone: +91 40 2335 5441, +91 98 85404944
  address: Banjara Hills Rd#4
  Designs by a new wave of young Hyderabadi fashion designers, they also have natural hand-made soaps for body and hair.

Other

• The Golden Mile of Hyderabad for shopping, consisting of shopping plazas, malls, designer boutiques and upmarket shops - Starting from Lifestyle near the Begumpet Flyover and extending all the way till Road No.1 Banjara Hills.

• Ladida-lingerie store

  phone: +91 40 40020267
  address: #2, R.K.Plaza, Greenlands Rd, Panjagutta
  Lingerie shop (lingerie, ladies wear, nightwear).

Budget

• Chutneys

  phone: +91 40 2335 0569, +91 40 2335 8484, +91 40 5557 8651
  address: 1: 2: Nagarjuna Circle, Near Punjagutta flyover
  Vegetarian, and quite well-known in Hyderabad. South Indian dishes like dosas, idlis and uttappas. "North Indian" also available, but best avoided. Is extremely crowded on weekend nights, and there is a waiting time of up to 30 min. Does not serve alcohol.

• Cafe Bahaar

  phone: +91 40 2324 3798, +91 40 2323 7605
  address: Opp. Commissioner Office, Old MLA Quarters, Basheerbagh
  Biryanis and meat curries, moderately priced.

• Baawarchi

  phone: +91 40 2760 5308, +91 40 2763 4490
  address: Plot no. 66, RTC Cross Rd's, Chikkadpally Musheerabad
  Biryanis

• Kholani's Kitchen

  phone: +91 40 2475 3444, +91 40 2475- 657
  address: 4-3-548/1, Shop No. 16 & 17, Needs Arcade, Tilak Rd, Abids
  Try the excellent malai kebabs (chicken) and apollo fish

• Rayalseema Ruchulu

  phone: +91 40 6510-0033, +91 40 6510-0044, +91 98 85650789
  address: 1st Main Rd, Shanti Nagar, In The Lane Behind JNTU, Masab Tank
  Mildly spiced food from Rayalaseema, rustic decor. Not for vegetarians.

• Taj Mahal Restaurant

  phone: +91 40 2475-8250, +91 40 6551-1122
  address: # 4-1-999 Abids
  One of the original "Udupi" style restaurants, this is strictly vegetarian and does not serve alcohol. It is part of the Taj Mahal Hotel, not to be confused with the Taj chain of luxury hotels. The food in the restaurant is tasty and good, and like Udupi restaurants, serves South Indian, North Indian and "Chinese". You are advised to stick to South Indian. The ambiance in the air-con section is old-school.

Mid-range

• 4 Seasons

  phone: +91 40 65578671
  address: 9-4-77/3/D/4/5/6, Yousuf Tekri, Tolichowki
  Serves multiple cuisines, but raved about for its Arabic and Lebanese food. Lunch and dinner. Credit cards accepted.

• Ming's Court

  phone: +91 40 2329 8811, +91 40 2329 8822, +91 40 2329 8855
  address: Baseraa Inn Hotel, Basheerbagh
  Mostly Indian Chinese.

• Ullaasa

  phone: +91 40 2373-9091, +91 40 2373-9097
  address: 7-1, 59/1, Athithi Inn, 5th Floor, Dharam Karam Rd, Ameerpet
  Nice ethnic ambience and the rooftop setting is amazing, and the food is excellent.

• Bombay Palace

  phone: +91 40 2333 5555
  address: # 6-1-79 & 80 Hampshire Plaza, Lakdi-Ka-Pul
  Has a decor that reminds you of Mumbai. Menu specialities include ragda patties and other items popularized by Mumbai's streets in addition to Mughlai and Hyderabadi dishes. Live Ghazals every evening.

• Moksh

  phone: +91 40 6620 0111, +91 40 6620 0112
  address: Necklace Rd
  The ₹ 199 Non-Veg, Lunch-buffet is really tasty. Service, ambiance and the lake-side location is awesome.

• MoMo Cafe

  phone: +91 40 2752 1222,
  address: 1-3-1024 Lower Tank Bund Rd
  Mughlai, Chinese and Hyderabadi dishes.

• Celebrations

  phone: +91 40 4010 0888, +91 40 2360 2888
  address: Plot No.66A, Rd No.1, Jubilee Hills
  A complex of four restaurants and one bar.

• Chinese Pavilion

  phone: +91 40 6678-5680
  address: Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
  Makes an attempt to move away from Indian Chinese.

• IndieJoe

  phone: +91 40 6657-0000, +91 40 6668-3333
  address: 5th Floor, City Center Mall, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
  Serves global cuisine. Only buffet for lunch and only a la carte for dinner.

• Mainland China

  phone: +91 40 2330-4500,+91 40 5521-4500, +91 40 2330-4700
  address: G. S. Plaza, Gr. Floor, S-2-672, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
  Excellent Chinese place, though it tends more towards Indian Chinese. Try the dim sums and the darsaan for dessert. Good ambience and excellent service.

• Our Place

  phone: +91 40 23353422
  address: 8-2-602/E, Charan Pahadi, Rd No. 10 Banjara Hills
  Has received great reviews for its kebabs and tandoori dishes. But avoid the Thai stuff, as it looks like a pale imitation. The ambience is great, the seating is outdoors amidst much greenery. Often, they have live gazal music for dinner.

• Punjabi by Nature

  phone: +91 40 2331-7284,+91 40 2331-7285
  address: MJ Towers, Rd No.12, Banjara Hills.
  Kitschy decor, good food, but overpriced. As the name suggests, serves Punjabi and Mughlai food, but the menu is entirely mainstream. The drink menu has exotic stuff like golgappa with vodka, and gulab jamun with brandy.

• Serengeti

  phone: +91 40 2330-2200
  address: 8-2-682/3, Rd No. 12, Banjara Hills
  Cuisine is from the Northwest Frontier Province while the decor tries to create the ambience of an African safari. The food is good, the wine list is extensive and quite good.

• Sahib Sindh Sultan

  phone: +91 40 66683337
  address: City Centre, 5th Floor, Road no. 1 & 10, Banjara Hills
  Themed on the eponymous 19th century train. Seating is available inside the "carriage" or on the "railway station". Waiters are dressed in turbans and railway announcements are interspersed with the music. The food is good, the pickles interesting and you have a good choice of drinks. Try the licchi ki taheri for dessert.

• Southern Spice

  phone: +91 40 2335-3802, +91 40 2335-3803, +91 40 6682-2619
  address: 8-2-350/3/2, Road Number 3, Plot Number 34, Banjara Hills
  Highly rated for Andhra delicacies like ragi sangati and gongura mamsam

• Tex Mex

  phone: +91 40 2354-1493, +91 40 2354-2835
  address: Plot 217, Road No 2, Banjara Hills
  Indian and World cuisine.

• Zafraan Exotica

  phone: +91 96521 15500
  address: Road No. 12, Banjara Hills
  A rooftop restaurant with an exotic ambience. Serves Mughlai and Chinese.

• Angeethi

  phone: +91 40 6525 5550
  address: Unit 701-703, 7th floor, Reliance Classic, Rd # 1 Banjara Hills
  The ambience is of a Dhaba, complete with a pan shop, a well and a quack peddling herbal remedies for "marital problems". Interesting variations on traditional Punjabi dishes, but the dessert selection is meagre.

• Barbecue Nation

  address: Banjara Hills
  Unlimited starters on a barbecue grill on your table. Desserts are OK.

• Terrace Bay

  phone: +91 40 2341-8545, +91 40 2341-8546
  address: 501, 5th Floor, Babukhan Mall, Punjagutta
  A fairly successful attempt to recreate Mexican cuisine in Hyderabad. To be visited more for the food than for the ambience.

Splurge

• The Water Front

  phone: +91 40 2330 8899, +91 40 6527 8899
  address: Beside Eat Street, Necklace Rd
  Has a nice view of Hussain Sagar lake, but the food, at its best, is passable.

• Arena

  phone: +91 40 6666-3939
  address: Taj Deccan, Rd Number 1, Banjara Hills
  Coffee shop serves Sunday brunch. Sushi Bar.

• Fusion 9

  phone: +91 40 6657-7722, +91 40 6657-7755
  address: Number 4, First Avenue, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
  Lounge bar and restaurant, with a wide range of cuisines from different parts of the world. Closed until december 2017 for renovation.

• Golden Dragon

  phone: +91 40 6666-2323, +91 40 2339-2323
  address: Taj Krishna, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
  Opulent Chinese restaurant.

• Hall Of Fame

  phone: +91 40 64516969, +91 40 64526969
  address: Plot Number 1098, Road Number 36, Jubilee Hills
  Sports Grill. American, Italian and Mexican food with sport viewing.

• Kebab-e-Bahar

  phone: +91 40 2339-9999
  address: Taj Banjara, Banjara Hills
  Kebabs from all over, including Hyderabad and Northwest Frontier.

• Little Italy Bar and Restaurant

  phone: +91 40 2355 8001
  address: 275, Film Nagar
  Italian style, completely vegetarian.

• Spice Junxion

  phone: +91 40 6666-3939
  address: Taj Deccan, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
  South Indian cuisine with a trendy twist. Lunchtime platters with 10 starters, 8 main course items and 4 desserts served in a span of 40 min. Regular menu items are dosa with mutton curry and idly with chicken curry. The condiment trolley has 17 different types of chutneys, pickles, spicy powders, papads and vadiyalu from South India. Desserts; paan ice cream, all-spice chocolates and traditional south Indian sweets are made in-house.

Bakeries

• Karachi Bakery

  address: Mozamjahi Market, Road No.1, Banjara Hills

• My Cafe Latte

  phone: +91 40 2355 3709
  address: Plot No. 1100, Road No. 36 Jubilee Hills
  Coffee, mocktails and sandwiches, with Hollywood themed decor.

• Sarvi Bakers and Confectioners

  phone: +91 40 6663-1113, +91 40 6663-1114
  address: Opposite Care Hospital, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
  Place for sandwiches, burgers and puffs.

• Ofen

  phone: +91 40 2337 2205, +91 40 2337 2235
  address: Plot Number 49, Road Number 10, Banjara Hills
  Excellent place for breads and related foods - especially for health conscious. Includes breads like whole grain breads, ragi breads and sugar free cakes.

• The Chocolate Room

  phone: +91 40 6458-9595
  address: Plot no 268, Kavuri hills
  Wonderful drinking chocolates and crepes. Also a good place to hang out and have a conversation, though it does get crowded on weekends during the evening.

• Almond House

  phone: +91 40 2322-6068
  address: Shop No. 3-6-237, Lingapur Building Himayath Nagar
  Quality Indian sweets.

• King & Cardinal

  phone: +91 40 6661 5444
  address: 3-5-907, Himayathnagar X Roads, Himayathnagar
  Pizzas and burgers. Also serves Indian Chinese snacks.

• Universal Bakers

  address: 3-6-12, Himayatnagar, Himayathnagar Paradise, Himaythnagar & Masab Tank
  Baked biscuits, cakes and burgers. Has 3 outlets.

Pubs

• Easy Rider

  phone: +91 498 4903 2297
  Lakeview Palace, Road no 1, Banjara Hills, (opposite Taj Banjara). 11:30-23:00

• Hard Rock Cafe

  address: 1 Mall Rd
  GVK No 1 Banjara Hills. Part of world wide chain. Excellent ambiance, check their website for events.
• Club8, Life style building Ameerpet, cheap beer, usually have a (1+1) offer available before 19:00.
• H20 Amrutha castle, (near lumbini garden). ₹ 150-300.

Bars

• Atrium Bar

  phone: +91 40 2339 2684, +91 40 6666 3939
  address: Taj Deccan, Road No.1 Banjara Hills

• Fashion (FTV)

  address: Banjara Hills
  Trendy lounge bar.

• Liquids Again

  phone: +91 40 6625 9907, +91 406625-9908
  address: 5th Floor, ABN Amro Bank Complex, Bhaskara Plaza, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills
  Sleek, trendy lounge bar.

• Seventh Heaven

  phone: +91 40 6666 8833, +91 40 6666-8822
  address: 6-3-883/5, Seventh Floor, Venkat Plaza, Punjagutta
  Nice rooftop bar and restaurant.

• Touch

  phone: +91 40 2354 2433, +91 40 2354 2422, +91 40 6651 6666
  address: 1st Floor, Trendset Towers, Road Number 2, Banjara Hills
  Upscale, celebrity hang-out, great place but very expensive. Has a dress code, shoes mandatory.

• Hydrate

  phone: +91 40 2333 5555
  address: # 6-1-79 & 80, Hampshire Plaza, Lakdi-Ka-Pul
  Elegant bar at Hampshire Plaza.

Budget

• Aahwaanam

  phone: +91 40 2474 0301, +91 40 2474 0305, +91 92 9133 3108
  address: NTR Estate, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Abids
  Basic budget hotel. Most rooms are not air-conditioned.

• Classic Lodge & Boarding

  phone: +91 4023200159, +91 4023200537, +91 8121179866, +91 9000005320
  address: 5-8-112 to 173, 21st Century Commercial Complex, Nampally
  Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned deluxe rooms & 25-bed dormitory with multiple bathrooms, and all basic facilities available.

• Hotel Geetanjali

  phone: +91 40 66635500
  address: 4-1-938/26/A, New Marketing Complex, Abids, Tilak Rd
  Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned rooms. Budget hotel, offers room service, clean & economical rooms and free wifi, online reservations, rated environmentally friendly, no restaurants. Close to transportation.

• Hotel Haridwar

  phone: +91 40 2465 6711, +91 40 2473 2780
  address: 4-6-464, Esamiya Bazar, Koti
  Basic functional hotel with attached vegetarian restaurant. Caters mainly to visitors from North India.

• Hotel Minerva

  phone: +91 40 2322-0448
  address: 3-6-199/1, Himayat Nagar
  Close to the Birla temple and other attractions. Good budget choice in an area where there aren't many budget hotels.

• Sitara Paradise

  phone: +91 40 2373 5222, +91 40 2373 5333, +91 40 6684 4449
  address: No. 6-3-788/34, Opp. Lane of Chandana Bros, Ameerpet
  Small hotel in the middle of the Ameerpet shopping district. Don't expect a quiet stay, but the rooms are spacious and elegant. This hotel is geared more towards weddings and celebrations, not for business travellers or tourists.

• Best Western Ashoka

  phone: +91 40 2323 0105, +91 40 6651 0222, +91 40 3062 0222, +91 40 6651 0220
  address: 6-1-70, Lakdi-ka-Pul
  Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned rooms.

Mid-range

• Amrutha Castle

  phone: +91 40 6663 3888
  address: #5-9-16, Opp. Secretariat, Saifabad
  Designed after castles from medieval Bavarian Europe. All-suite accommodations, meeting and event space, onsite restaurants, a fitness centre and swimming pool. Close to important attractions.

• The Central Court

  phone: +91 98 493-23232, +91 40 2323-2323, +91 40 2323-3262
  address: 6-1-71, Lakdi-ka-Pul
  Centrally located and targeted at the business traveller who needs a place to sleep. Provides complimentary internet and most other business facilities. In addition, it has a couple of reasonable restaurants.

• Quality Inn Residency

  phone: +91 40 3061 6161, +91 40 2320 4080,+91 40 5551 4060
  address: 5-8-231/2, Public Garden Rd
  Business hotel, internet, conference facilities. Venue, a vegetarian restaurant is part of the hotel, as is One Flight Down, a basement pub. The location is more suited for access to the main city rather than Hi tech city.

• Rukmini Riviera

  phone: +91 40 6678-5566, +91 92 4659 1237
  address: 6-1-1062, Lakdi-ka-Pul
  Basic, functional and clean hotel. 2 restaurants, one is vegetarian and the other has a bar. It is located near the city centre, at a reasonable distance from both tourist attractions and office complexes, though it is not suitable if you need access to Hi tech city. 2 banquet halls, geared more towards weddings and other celebrations.

• Hotel Marjan International

  phone: +91 40 2324 4041,+91 40 2324 4042,+91 40 2324 4043
  address: Opp. Public Gardens, Chapel Rd, Nampally
  An adequate and comfortable hotel, located close to the Nampally railway station. Large rooms, restaurant.

• Athithi Inn

  phone: +91 40 2373 9091
  address: # 7-1-59/1, Dharam Karam Rd, Ameerpet
  Cozy hotel, slightly far from the city centre. Room service and laundry available. Has conference room facilities. Houses 2 restaurants.

• Hotel Harsha

  phone: +91 40 2320- 2729, +91 40 2320 1188, +91 40 6663 1188
  address: 39 Public Garden Rd, Nampally
  Close to the railway station. Basic, but adequate facilities. Vegetarian dining available. As it is close to the main road, it is somewhat noisy.

• Hotel Mandakini Jaya International

  phone: +91 99 9945 5063
  address: 3/1 & 3/2 Reddy Hostel Lane, Hanuman Tekdi, Abids
  Chic hotel located at the market area of Abids and well connected with city and other business centres. Good for business and leisure travellers and is very close to the airport.

• Minerva GrandPromoted as a "Boutique Business Hotel". Rooms are elegantly furnished and provide a cozy atmosphere without pampering you too much. It has a business centre, internet in all rooms, and both locations have branches of Blue Fox, a multi-cuisine restaurant.

• Sai Prakash

  phone: +91 40 2461 1726
  address: 5-4-434, Station Road, Nampally
  Close to the airport, strictly adequate.

• Falcons Nest Imperia Suites

  phone: +91 40 2360 0060,+91 40 2360 0029
  address: 1299F, Road no 68, Jubilee Hills
  A good,, reasonably priced hotel. Has been renovated, and the suite rooms are luxury. Free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast.

• I K London Residency

  phone: +91 40 6662 5555, +91 40 6675 9516, +91 40 6675 9517
  address: 6-3-656, Kapadia Lane, Somajiguda,
  Caters to business travellers and has easy access to Punjagutta, Begumpet and the secretariat areas. Complimentary breakfast, WiFi and most other facilities you'd expect from a business hotel.

• Minerva Grand Banjara

  phone: +91 40 6612 7373
  address: 8-2-616, Road No 11, Banjara Hills
  This is a newer property. Has Stir, an all-day coffee shop.

Splurge

• Hampshire Plaza

  phone: +91 40 2333 5555
  address: 6-1-79 & 80, Lakdi-ka-Pul
  Well worth a stay if the location is right. Well-appointed rooms, with WiFi and all amenities you would expect at the price.
• Marriott has 2 properties within walking distance of each other in the Tank Bund area near Hussain Sagar Lake and the Courtyard:

• Courtyard Hyderabad

  phone: +91 40 2752 1222
  address: 1-3-1024 Lower Tank Bund Rd
  Opened in December 2009. Business hotel, many rooms have a view of the lake.

• Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre

  phone: +91 40 2752-2999
  address: opposite Hussain Sagar Lake, Tank Bund Rd
  The more expensive rooms have a view of the Hussain Sagar Lake right across the street. WiFi and wired internet available in all rooms, charged extra. There are 3 restaurants and a bar, including Bidri an Indian restaurant serving Hyderabadi cuisine.

• Taj Banjara

  phone: +91 40 6666 2323
  address: Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
  Taj Banjara is located by the side of its own private lake. The lake is not very well-maintained or clean, but the rooms are. Conference facilities and good for business events. Open-air restaurant Kabab-e-bahar serves Indian BBQ. Underdeck, a basement pub.

• Taj Deccan

  phone: +91 40 6666 3939
  address: Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
  The least expensive of the 3 Taj hotels. Restaurant Spice Junxion serves fusion South Indian cuisine, with a wide variety of pickles, spiced martinis are a speciality of the restaurant.

• Taj Krishna

  phone: +91 40 6666 2323
  address: Road No. 1, Banjara Hills
  This is the closest that Hyderabad has to a grand old hotel. Taj bought a failing property and turned it into one of the premier hotels in Hyderabad. The hotel interiors are over the top, but rooms are tastefully done, though the hotel's age shows in some places. Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant, Ahala the pub, conference facilities available.