Bathroom Guide for Mumbai
Mumbai's restroom landscape has improved dramatically in recent years, particularly in malls and chain restaurants.
Neighborhoods
Colaba
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel lobby and Colaba Causeway shops have facilities.
Bandra
Linking Road shops and Carter Road restaurants have restrooms.
Lower Parel
Phoenix Palladium and High Street Phoenix have well-maintained restrooms.
Andheri
Infinity Mall and DN Nagar area have facilities.
Local Tips
Malls are your best option — Phoenix Palladium, High Street Phoenix, and Infinity Mall.
Five-star hotel lobbies (Taj, Oberoi, Marriott) are reliable but may have security.
McDonald's and Starbucks locations consistently have Western-style, maintained restrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are public restrooms free in Mumbai?
Mumbai has a mix of free and paid public restrooms. The city's Sulabh Sauchalaya network provides low-cost facilities (typically ₹2–5) throughout the city. Shopping malls like Phoenix Palladium and High Street Phoenix have free, clean restrooms. When you rate a place in Throne Score, you can tag it Needs Code and add a private note about any fee, so you remember next time.
Where are the best restrooms in Colaba?
Colaba Causeway's shopping area has restrooms in the larger stores and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel lobby (accessible to non-guests). The Colaba Market area has limited public facilities.
What are the cleanest restrooms in Bandra?
Bandra's Linking Road and Hill Road shopping areas have restrooms in the larger stores and malls. Carter Road's cafes and restaurants are generally welcoming. The Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) has excellent facilities in its corporate buildings and food courts. Use the Throne Score app to compare nearby estimated scores when Google ratings are available.
Are there restrooms at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST)?
Yes — CST (formerly Victoria Terminus) has public restroom facilities, though they can be busy during peak commute hours. The nearby Churchgate Station also has facilities. For cleaner options near the historic station, the nearby McDonald's and Starbucks are popular alternatives. Use the Throne Score app to compare nearby estimated scores when Google ratings are available.
Is there an app for finding clean Restrooms in Mumbai?
Yes. Throne Score is free on iPhone and iPad: a color-coded map of nearby places with estimated scores, one-tap Emergency Mode to the nearest open restroom, and 10-second ratings that stay on your phone. No account.