Commercial Street, Bangalore

A well-known shopping destination in Bangalore, Commercial Street is a hot spot for foodies and shoppers. The street has various retail outlets, and one can find everything from electronics, and apparel to books and everyday items. Shoppers also get to taste various delicacies from street food vendors. Commercial Street is also popular for its nightlife, as it has many nightclubs and bars within its vicinity. Apart from being a commercial hub, it is also home to various residential projects. 

About Locality

Commercial Street sees a very high footfall during the day and night and is considered one of the most happening places in Bangalore. The locality also has some excellent options for buying a residential property. Owning a house in such a happening place with all the facilities is a dream of many. This is one of the reasons why Commercial Street attracts many home buyers as well as renters. Those interested can also rent various shops or other commercial places here. 

What’s Great about Commercial Street?

Commercial Street is a shopping hub and is well-connected to major areas of the city. Be it schools, hospitals, eateries, banks, or ATMs; it has them all within the vicinity. As Commercial Street is a shopping hub, residents need not look for other options. It is also located very close to some of the major landmarks of Bangalore.

What’s not Great about Commercial Street?

Commercial Street experiences a lot of footfall, especially during the night and holidays. This causes a lot of traffic snarls. Also, there is a lot of waterlogging during the monsoons, and the roads, too can be maintained a little better. 

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

Commercial Street is surrounded by some of the key areas of Bangalore, like Ulsoor, MG Road, Cubbon Road, Shivaji Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Frazer Town, and Coles Road. The area is also well-connected via cab and buses, and the nearest metro is at the MG Road Metro Station. 

Social Infrastructure

Commercial Street has all the facilities nearby. The locality has some reputed schools and colleges like JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Joseph's Convent Girls High School, and Stracey Memorial Composite PU College. There are various hospitals and clinics near Commercial Street; a few are Hsis Gosha Hospital, HBS Hospital, and Medic Star Hospital. 

Nearby Locality – Distance Calculator 

Approximate distance from Commercial Street to

Kengeri – 19 km

Bommasandra – 23.5 km

BTM Layout – 9.8 km

Banaswadi – 6.2 km

Commute time from Commercial Street to

Kengeri – 1 hour 12 minutes

Bommasandra – 1 hour 15 minutes

BTM Layout – 49 minutes

Banaswadi – 31 minutes

Cab fare from Commercial Street to

Kengeri – No information available 

Bommasandra – No information available

BTM Layout – One-way travel can cost Rs. 120 approximately

Banaswadi - No information available 

Transport Services Availability 

Commercial Street is well connected by road and metro. One can reach Commercial Street by taking a cab or bus. The area is also connected by metro, with the closest metro stations located at MG Road Metro Station and Shivajinagar Metro Station. 

How do People Rate Commercial Street?

Commercial Street is one of the top-rated shopping and residential hub. It offers the best when it comes to amenities and social infrastructure. Hence, it is a perfect locality to invest in a residential or commercial property. 

How to Visit Commercial Street?

One can take a BMTC bus to reach Commercial Street in no time. The buses to Commercial Street are available from all the major localities in Bangalore. The other modes of transport one can use a cab, metro, or auto rickshaw. It is also important to note that the fare depends on the time taken to travel, the traffic conditions, and the distance. One can also reach Commercial Street by taking a metro via the MG Road Metro.