Bangalore is really a collection of very different neighbourhoods. Where you should live depends on where you work, your budget and whether you want nightlife or quiet, apartments or independent homes. Here’s a practical guide.
For young professionals & nightlife
- Koramangala — cafés, startups, restaurants; central and vibrant.
- Indiranagar — 100 Feet Road, pubs, boutiques; premium and lively.
- HSR Layout — a startup favourite with a great social scene.
For IT professionals (close to work)
- Whitefield — near ITPL and east Bangalore tech parks.
- Electronic City — affordable, close to Infosys, Wipro and more.
- Marathahalli & Bellandur — central to the Outer Ring Road IT belt.
- Sarjapur Road — fast-growing, good schools and apartments.
For families
- Jayanagar & JP Nagar — leafy, established, great for families.
- Hebbal & Yelahanka — north Bangalore, near the airport, spacious.
- Banashankari — well-connected, value-for-money south Bangalore.
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