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Port Blair is a small city spread along the coast and over low hills, with most visitor activity concentrated in Aberdeen Bazaar, Marine Hill, and the harbor areas. The islands of Havelock and Neil are usually grouped with Port Blair in trip planning even though they sit 40 to 60 km offshore. Here is a guide to the Port Blair neighborhoods and island areas, who each suits, and typical hotel prices. For detailed hotel names in each, see where to stay in Port Blair.
Port Blair Neighborhoods: Aberdeen Bazaar
Aberdeen Bazaar is the commercial centre of Port Blair, a grid of streets packed with shops, ATMs, restaurants, and the ferry booking offices for Havelock and Neil. It suits first-time visitors and budget travelers who want everything walkable, and it is a 5-minute drive from Aberdeen Jetty. Budget hotels and guesthouses here run ₹1,200 to ₹3,000 a night, with a few mid-range options at ₹3,000 to ₹5,000. For monthly temperatures and rainfall, see our Port Blair weather by month.
Port Blair Neighborhoods: Marine Hill
Marine Hill climbs the slope above the Cellular Jail and holds government bungalows, the more upscale hotels, and sea-view restaurants. It is quieter than Aberdeen Bazaar and about 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw to the centre. It suits couples and travelers who want a view and more space. Hotels here start around ₹4,000 and reach ₹10,000 for the top properties such as the Bay Island resort. the best months to visit is covered in our best time to visit Port Blair guide.
Port Blair Neighborhoods: Haddo and Phoenix Bay
Haddo and Phoenix Bay sit around the main harbor and ferry jetties, with the government ferry terminal, the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, and the Foreshore Road waterfront. This is a working port area rather than a tourist zone, so it suits short stays before early ferries. Accommodation is mostly budget at ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 a night, and dining is cheaper here than in Aberdeen Bazaar. See our things to do in Port Blair for attractions and activities.
Port Blair Neighborhoods: Corbyn’s Cove and the Airport Strip
The coast road from the airport to Corbyn’s Cove Beach is lined with a few mid-range and resort hotels, including the Symphony Samudra and other beachfront properties. It suits travelers who want beach access within minutes rather than an island ferry away. Expect ₹3,000 to ₹7,000 a night, and note that this strip is 7 to 10 km from Aberdeen Bazaar, so you will need taxis for most meals and sightseeing. For the annual event calendar, see our events and festivals in Port Blair.
Port Blair Neighborhoods: Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Havelock, 2 to 2.5 hours by ferry from Port Blair, is where most beach-focused travelers actually stay. The island’s main clusters are Village No. 5 around Vijay Nagar Beach and Beach No. 7 at Radhanagar. It suits honeymooners, divers, and anyone whose trip is about beaches over town sights. Rooms range from ₹2,500 guesthouses to ₹25,000-plus for the Taj Exotica. For hotel picks, see where to stay in Port Blair. ferries, costs and practical advice is covered in our Port Blair travel tips guide.
Port Blair Neighborhoods: Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Neil Island, a shorter ferry hop from Havelock, is the slow-paced alternative, flat enough to cycle across in an hour. It suits travelers who want quiet beaches, coral at Bharatpur, and minimal nightlife. Accommodation is simpler, mostly ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 a night across small resorts and cottages. There is little to do after dark, so plan on early nights and sunrise beach walks. See our Port Blair travel guide for an overview of the city.
