Esparan Heritage

A 15-minute walk from the Botanical Garden, this casual budget hotel in a colonial-style building is 2 km from both Puducherry train station, and the iconic Old Lighthouse overlooking the Bay of Bengal. \n \nSimply furnished rooms with sitting areas feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges and free Wi-Fi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have 4-poster beds. Room service is offered. \n \nThere's a straightforward restaurant; breakfast is available.