Kozhikode was capital of the Zamorins and was an important trade and commerce centre in the past. Kozhikode was one of the most important regions of Malabar. Kozhikode became important in the World History with the discovery of Sea Route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama. Vasco Da Gama landed at the Kappad sea shore with three vessels and 170 men.
A monument is constucted here to commemorate the historical landing.Kozhikode is a historical town with a hoary past. From time immemorial, the city attracted travellers, with its charming physical features and prosperity. Today Kozhikode became an important tourist centre with its green countrysides, serene beaches, historic places, wildlife sanutaries, rivers, hills, and its unique culture.
Being one of the tourist destinations in Kerala, there are several hotels in Kozhikode. The Gateway Hotel, Malabar Palace, West Way Hotel, Beach Hotel, Hotel Thushara International, Hotel Hyson Heritage, Kappad Beach Resort, Hyson Heritage, Khaleej Residency, Malabar Palace, New Residency Park Hotel, Metro Tourist Home, East Avenue Suites, Hotel De Grand Heritage, Hotel Maharani, Hotel Sasthapuri are some of the good hotels in Calicut.
There are several luxury and budget hotel Kozhikode that are easily available to the tourists.
The following is a list of hotels in Kozhikode
Hotel Asma Tower
Kadavu Resort & Ayurveda Center
Westway Hotel Calicut
Hotel Marina Residency
The Gateway Hotel Beach Road Calicut
Hyson Heritage
Calicut Towers Hotel
Malabar Gate Hotel
Kappad Beach Resort
Alakapuri Hotel
Whitelines
Malabar Palace
Khaleej Residency
Hotel Maharani
New Residency Park Hotel
Metro Tourist Home
East Avenue Suites
Hotel De Grand Heritage
Sajina Hotel
Hotel Sasthapuri
Aradhana Tourist Home
Eagle Crest Holiday Home
Thushara International Hotel
The Taj Residency
Harivihar Ayurvedic Heritage Home
Beach Hotel
West Way Hotel
Malabar Palace
Asma Tower Hotel
The North Park