Sight Mattancherry, Kochi
Mattancherry Palace
A sight in Mattancherry, Kochi, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Portuguese-built palace with some of Kerala's finest Hindu temple murals.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kochi, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Paradesi Synagogue and Jew Town spice market. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Mattancherry
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Kochi, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Paradesi Synagogue
Built in 1568, with hand-painted Chinese floor tiles and Belgian chandeliers.
Sight · 0.1 km straight-line - 2Jew Town spice market
Lanes of spice warehouses, antique shops and textile stores in Mattancherry.
Shopping · 0.3 km straight-line - 3Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe
Long-running Mattancherry canteen famed for Malabar-style biryani.
Food · 0.7 km straight-line - 4Fort House Restaurant
Waterfront hotel restaurant serving Kerala seafood curries and fried fish.
Food · 1.6 km straight-line - 5Kerala Kathakali Centre
Nightly Kathakali dance-drama performances with a chance to watch the elaborate makeup.
Activity · 1.9 km straight-line - 6Kashi Art Cafe
Gallery café in a Dutch-era house, known for coffee, breakfasts and cakes.
Drinks · 2.0 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Mattancherry Palace is a stop on our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Kochi
2 more curated sights in Kochi. See the full Kochi guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Kochi run from 28°C in August to 33°C in March; June is usually the wettest month. For Mattancherry Palace itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Kochi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kochi weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Mattancherry Palace, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Mattancherry, Kochi, Keralam 682002, India
- Coordinates
- 9.95828, 76.25935
- Destination
- Kochi, India
- Website
- asi.nic.in
Mattancherry Palace: quick answers
How much time do you need at Mattancherry Palace?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Mattancherry Palace. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Mattancherry Palace?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Closed Fridays.
Where is Mattancherry Palace?
Mattancherry Palace is at Mattancherry, Kochi, Keralam 682002, India. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Mattancherry Palace?
Mattancherry Palace appears on Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Mattancherry Palace to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Kochi.
Plan Kochi
- Kochi travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Kochi weather by month
- Kochi to Munnar 91 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.