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Writers' Buildings, Kolkata
- 4.51.4k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Red-brick colonial building at BBD Bagh, built 1777 for East India Company clerks, now West Bengal government offices; seen mainly from outside.
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Writers' Buildings, Kolkata in short
When is Writers' Buildings, Kolkata open?
Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Writers' Buildings, Kolkata?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Writers' Buildings, Kolkata indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Writers' Buildings, Kolkata good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Writers' Buildings, Kolkata cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Writers' Buildings, Kolkata?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Writers' Buildings, Kolkata?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Writers' Buildings, Kolkata?
H8FX+GGJ, Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag N Rd, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001.
Is Writers' Buildings, Kolkata wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
25°
Clear
- Feels
- 28°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 11pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday10 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Writers' Buildings, Kolkata
- 2 Kona Dukan · 2 min
- 3 Gillander House · 5 min
- 4 The Bhoj Company · 5 min
- 5 Limelight Restaurant & Bar · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 15 min
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 1.4k reviews
Known for
- Colonial architecture
- BBD Bagh
- East India Company history
What people say
- People like:
- Heritage architecture and colonial history
Around Tiretta Bazaar
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Kona DukanCafé · 2 min walk
Gillander HouseLandmark · 5 min walk
The Bhoj CompanyBengali · 5 min walk
Good nowLimelight Restaurant & BarRestaurant · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time