Famed for its natural harbour, one of the finest in the world, Cochin has earned the sobriquet "Queen of the Arabian Sea." Cochin is one of India's most interesting cities. Here you can see the oldest church in India. The ancient temples, churches and synagogues in this district are of special interest to the archaeologists and historians. From tome immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese sea fares followed the sea route to Cochin and left their impressions on the town.

A Jewish community with roots going back to 1000 AD, a 16th Century synagogue, and a palace built by the Portuguese and given to the Raja of Cochin which was later renovated by the Dutch are part of Cochin. Cochin port is one of the largest in India. All the islands i.e. Willington, Bolghatty, Gundu, Fort Cochin and Vyppin are connected by Ferry. Bridges are road connect Ernakulam with Willington Island are the Fort Cochin / Mattencherry. The Portuguese Fort is situated on the northern end of Vyppin Island at Pallipuram. Cheap Hotels in Cochin, Information about cheap hotels in cochin, cochin hotels & also provides exclusively safe and secure online hotel reservation for hotels in Cochin through Cheaphotels.net.in

Places to Visit: Dutch palace, Mattancherry, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry , St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica Church, Bolghatty Island, Willington Island, Gundu Island, Siva Temple, Ernakulam, Kalady, Chinese Fishing Nets, M angalavanam, Pallippuram Fort, Malayattoor Church, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary.

Museums: The Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, The Hill Palace Museum, Museum of Kerala History, Edappally, AlUVA, Kathakali Centres, Kalaripayattu Centres.

Hotels in Cochin: Hotel Abad: Hotel Abad is excellently well connected for easy access to every part of Cochin.
The Metropolitan Hotel: The Metropolitan Hotel is 3 star classified, centrally air conditioned with 39 Rooms - 18 Double (13 Standard, 2 Deluxe, 3 Executive Single) and 21 Single. Attached bath, hot and cold water, for viewing pleasure all rooms have TV and Telephone with direct dialing facility.
The Renaissance, Cochin : "The Renaissance, Cochin" a 4 star luxury hotel, located at Palarivattam, about 3 Kms from Ernakulam town railway station and 23 Kms from Cochin International Airport.
Alappatt Regency: Alappatt Regency is located at Palarivattam, on the Kakkanad Road off the bypass and about 28 km. from Cochin International Airport.
Brunton Boat Yard: Brunton Boat Yard is a period hotel built to the Dutch and Portuguese architectural principles of early 16th and 17th century. It is situated at the historic site of a 19th century boat yard and has suites overlooking the Harbour mouth.
Hotel Aiswarya: Cordially located in the heart of city. It is just 30 minutes drive from airport and 2 minutes walk from the South Railway Station.

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Hotel rates start from an unbelievable Rs 100 per night to few thousand