Stay where the food is
Indore is one of India's great street-food cities, and two names top every list: Sarafa Bazaar, a jewellery market by day that turns into a buzzing night food market, and Chappan Dukan, a lane lined with well-loved stalls and eateries. Staying nearby means stepping straight out of your hotel into the food — and booking direct on ZECOHO, a Zero-Commission platform, keeps 15–25% in your pocket for more of it.
The best base: the old city around Rajwada
The old-city area near the Rajwada palace puts you within easy reach of both Sarafa and Chappan Dukan, and keeps you central for sightseeing too — so you're not trading food access for a long commute. It's the natural home base for a food-first trip to Indore.
What Indore is known for
A few local essentials worth seeking out:
- Poha and jalebi, the classic Indore breakfast
- Sabudana khichdi and hot kachoris
- Bhutte ka kees and garadu in the cooler months
- Sarafa's late-night sweets, chaat and Indore's famous thick shikanji
Practical tips
- Sarafa Bazaar really comes alive in the evening, so an old-city stay makes the late finish easy
- Weekends are busier — book your room ahead
- Book direct and pay at the hotel: no prepayment, no commission markup
Why booking direct helps
The room is genuinely cheaper because the hotel isn't paying commission. You send a request, the hotel confirms, and you pay on arrival — simple, and it leaves more of your budget for the food.