We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Varanasi, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Charming. Hip. Superb interior design. Situated on its own ghat, BrijRama Palace – A Heritage Hotel was built in the 18th Century and is considered as one of the oldest structures in Varanasi. Overlooking the Ganges, the property is a stone’s throw away from the popular Dasashwamedh Ghat. It offers 2 dining options and a rooftop terrace. Complimentary boat check in/check out is provided (except monsoons). Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Hi-tea, yoga sessions and bottled water are complimentary. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities are available at a surcharge. Room service is available. Live classical music can be enjoyed at the Bada Aangan. Ahilhya features traditional, rich Banarasi Silk, Ayurvedic cosmetics and religious mementos for gifting. Beautiful views can be enjoyed from The Kamalya Terrace. Guided tour of Sarnath and Ramnagar Fort is available at an extra cost. Mangla Aarti tickets can be arranged at an additional cost. Dining options include Darbhanga that serves a selection of International vegetarian delights. Kedar Ghat is 700 metres from BrijRama Palace while the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 400 metres. The Nepali Temple is 1 km and the Sankat Mochan Temple is 4.5 km.Show full description
A gorgeous boutique hotel built from stone with intricate carvings and offers a complimentary boat ride to see the Aarti ceremony. The hotel also has OUTSTANDING views from a rooftop terrace!
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. This historical palace sits amidst mango orchards and jasmine fields, 6 km from the scenic River Ganges. Just 20 minutes' drive from Varanasi City, this architectural wonder boasts antique artwork, an outdoor pool and a pampering spa. Over the years, royalty and celebrities have stayed in the luxurious and spacious rooms at Taj Nadesar Palace. Featuring four-poster beds and traditional furnishings, all come with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and minibar. Large marble bathrooms have a bathtub. Taj Nadesar Palace is 1 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 1.5 km from the local shopping malls. It is 21 km from Babatpur Airport. Free parking is available. Ancient Indian methods are used at Jiva Spa, which provides aromatherapy massage, body scrubs and other beauty treatments. The Palace Butlers can help guests arrange yoga classes, golf games and river cruises. A daily breakfast can be enjoyed at the sun terrace. There are also pool-side barbecue dinners in the evenings. Complimentary Fruit and Amenity Platter, Traditional Welcome Drink on arrival and Royal Horse Carriage Ride. Live Instrumental Music in evening from 1900 hrs to 2230 hrs and Evening Aarti or Ritual at Nadesar Mata Temple at 1900 hrs” . Show full description
A beautiful, quiet oasis is a perfect choice for a zen state. This place has historical importance and modern amenities. WOW! This is likely the most beautiful and romantic luxury hotel in Varanasi.
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Spread over 40 acres of tropical gardens, Taj Ganges, Varanasi is a peaceful getaway in the ancient temple city of Varanasi. Offering an outdoor pool and a spa, it also has 24-hour room service. The modern air-conditioned rooms are all equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. All enjoy views of the garden, pool or city. Bathrooms come with shower facilities. The Taj Ganges, Varanasi is 6 km from Varanasi City Centre, commonly known as The Chowk. It is 1 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 21 km from Lal bahadur Shastri Airport. Guests can exercise at the fitness centre, relax with a massage or buy souvenirs at the shopping arcade. There is a doctor on-call and a business centre. Both buffet and à la carte dishes are available at Chowk coffee shop, which serves Indian, Pan-Asian and international delights. Varuna offers authentic Indian fine dining, while wines and cocktails can be enjoyed at Prinsep Bar.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Set within 2.4 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 2.5 km of Harishchandra Ghat, Hotel Janaki! Varanasi! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel family-friendly-hotel, near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple and Ganga ghat features rooms in Varanasi. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.3 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Kedar Ghat is 2.5 km from Hotel Janaki! Varanasi! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel family-friendly-hotel, near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple and Ganga ghat, while Manikarnika Ghat is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International, 27 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Varanasi, less than 1 km from Harishchandra Ghat, HOTEL VEDANGAM INN! VARANASI - Forɘigner's Choice! fully Air-Conditioned hotel with Parking availability, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Ganga ghat offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kedar Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 28 km from HOTEL VEDANGAM INN! VARANASI - Forɘigner's Choice! fully Air-Conditioned hotel with Parking availability, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Ganga ghat.Show full description
Resort. Unlike many of the popular tourist destinations that you may have visited, this city goes on in spite and not because of its visitors. It is a city that requires you to be sensitive, spiritual, careful, and open-minded. Done in a local style architecture, each Junior Suite allows you the luxury of space and privacy. Tree of Life Resort & Spa, Varanasi is set in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh Region, 14 km from Godowlia. The resort has a sun terrace and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. we offer you our Junior Suites, each with a private area of around 650 sq.ft. High ceiling, teak wood carved furniture, hand painted Shiva on the wall, a separate living area with a sofa and a large flat screen television; very spacious and well en suite 150 sq.ft bathroom with a style so unique you would not have seen else where. And added to all of thi is your large private sit-out overlooking the gardens, and the ‘Ganga Kund’ (religious pond) and the open spaces around.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Offering a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool, Radisson Hotel Varanasi offers 3 dining options and a bar along with a pool side barbeque. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Radisson Hotel is located 3 km from local Bus Station and Varanasi Cantonment Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Sarnath Buddhist Place, Main Ghats at the mighty Ganges and Kashi Vishwanath Temple which are at 6 km. The Tulsi Manas Temple is 8 km away while the Lal Bahadur Shastri Babatpur International and Domestic Airport is 22 km. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar, seating area and flat-screen satellite TV. The attached bathroom comes with a hairdryer, shower and free toiletries. With a 24-hour front desk, the property provides services like luggage storage and currency exchange. A meeting/banqueting space and business centre are available. Guests can pamper themselves with a relaxing massage. A tour desk is available to make travel arrangements. EastWest, the coffee shop offers hot beverages. The Great Kebab Factory (TGKF) serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs. The Oakwood Bar serves alcoholic beverages while R The Lounge serves alcoholic as well as piping hot refreshing beverages. Guests can enjoy their favourites at the Poolside barbeque.Show full description
Resort. Housed in a refurbished 20th century fort-style mansion, Suryauday Haveli is situated in the holy city of Benaras, just a 15-minute walk from the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Babatpur Airport is a 15-minute boat ride, followed by an hour’s drive away. The Varanasi Bus Stand and Varanasi Junction Railway Station are within 7 km away. Fitted with wooden flooring, air-conditioned rooms offer cable TV, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities are included. Select rooms offer views of the river. The cosy dining area serves Indian vegetarian dishes. The rooftop terrace offers snacks and beverages, accompanied with panoramic views of the surroundings. Suryauday’s 24-hour front desk can assist with currency exchange, laundry and tour arrangement. Room service is also available.Show full description
Built in 1818, the building Hotel Surya used to be a royal palace of an ancient Nepali king. Located in Varanasi, it has an outdoor pool, a large lawn area and a full service spa. Room service is available 24 hours. The air-conditioned rooms feature a mixture of traditional and modern design elements. Fitted with a private balcony, all come with a cable TV. Private bathrooms have shower facilities. Hotel Surya is 5 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 6 km from Manikarnika Ghat. It is 9 km from the holy site of Sarnath and 21 km from Babatpur Airport. Aarna Spa provides relaxing body massage, facials and manicures. Day trips, flight and railway tickets can be booked at the tour desk. Guests can also get a traditional Henna tattoo or buy Indian handicrafts. Canton Royale serves a wide selection of international dishes, with the option of al fresco dining. Located under a mango tree, Mangi Ferra Cafe serves fresh juice and coffee. Cocktails and beer are available at SOL Bar.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Featuring 4-star accommodation, Hotel Devilla inn! V ค ʀ ᴀ ɴ ᴀ s i! Forɘigner's-Choice! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel with-Parking-availability, near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple, and-Ganga-ghat is situated in Varanasi, 1.6 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 3.8 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. The property is around 3.9 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 4.1 km from Manikarnika Ghat and 4.7 km from Kedar Ghat. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Harishchandra Ghat is 4.7 km from Hotel Devilla inn! V ค ʀ ᴀ ɴ ᴀ s i! Forɘigner's-Choice! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel with-Parking-availability, near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple, and-Ganga-ghat, while Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple is 6.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Offering rooms with free Wi-Fi access, Hotel Meraden Grand features an art gallery, 4 dining options and a bakery. Situated in Varanasi City, it also provides 24-hour room service. Fitted with carpeted flooring and a seating area, air-conditioned rooms feature cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Coffee/tea making facilities are included. Select rooms offer a living area and a fax service. The hotel is 500 metres from Bhulanpur Railway Station and about 4 km from New Vishwanatha and Durga temples. The Varanasi Airport is 20 km away. Featuring an open kitchen, the multi-cuisine Chef & I is situated on the lobby floor. Overlooking the waterfall and surrounded by greenery, Green House offers all-day dining and also serves the daily breakfast buffet. Offering Indian dishes from the Rajasthani province, Mewar also boasts city views from its rooftop location. The Patiala Peg bar serves a variety of drinks, along with finger foods. Alternatively, Tempts features homemade confectionery. Meraden Grand has a tour desk and a business centre. The 24-hour front desk may assist with ticketing, same-day laundry/dry cleaning or shuttle services. Drivers can park on-site for free.Show full description
Opened April 2022. Situated in Varanasi, 5.4 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, PRIME LAND features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath and a wardrobe. At the hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 6.7 km from PRIME LAND, while Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Set in Varanasi, 2.1 km from Sarnath, The Fern Residency Sarnath offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation features a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom, all guest rooms at The Fern Residency Sarnath come with a TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a seating area. All rooms feature bed linen. Manikarnika Ghat is 6.9 km from the accommodation, while Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 7.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 27 km from The Fern Residency Sarnath.Show full description
Newly opened, February 2024. Featuring 4-star accommodation, Hotel Nandini Palace! Varanasi!! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel family-friendly-hotel, near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple and Ganga ghat is located in Varanasi, 3.4 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 3.7 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station. Manikarnika Ghat is 3.8 km from the hotel, while Kedar Ghat is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 25 km from Hotel Nandini Palace! Varanasi!! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel family-friendly-hotel, near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple and Ganga ghat.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Conveniently situated in the Varanasi Cantt district of Varanasi, Hotel Silk! Varanasi is located 4.5 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, 5.4 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 5.6 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Silk! Varanasi each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Manikarnika Ghat is 5.7 km from the accommodation, while Kedar Ghat is 6.3 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International, 23 km from Hotel Silk! Varanasi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Trendy. Stylish. Superb breakfast. Situated in Varanasi, 1.8 km from Godowlia, Hotel Madin features free WiFi access and free private parking. The hotel has a terrace and views of the city, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 5.5 km from Hotel Madin, while Kedar Ghat is 5.4 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 24 km from Hotel Madin.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast, super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Pearl Courtyard is 400 metres from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Main Ghats at River Ganges. It offers a rooftop restaurant, a massage service and paid parking on site. Air conditioned guest rooms come with a television set. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared for guests in dormitory rooms, while an attached bathroom is available for guests in private rooms. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Laundry services are offered. Car hire services are available for guests who wish to explore the area. The rooftop restaurant serves a variety of international and Mediterranean dishes. Atithi Satkaar Hotel is within 5 km of the Ramnagar Fort and Varanasi Junction Railway Station. It is 24.5 km from Varanasi Airport.Show full description
Newly opened, August 2023. Set in Varanasi, within 4.9 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 4.9 km of Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple, HOTEL PARQUE INN offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a city view. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at HOTEL PARQUE INN will be able to enjoy activities in and around Varanasi, like skiing and cycling. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 4.9 km from the accommodation, while Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 29 km from HOTEL PARQUE INN.Show full description
Newly opened, February 2024. Situated in Varanasi, 1.3 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Hotel SHIVAM! Varanasi Forɘigner's-Choice! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel, lift-and-Parking-availability near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple and-Ganga-ghat features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 3.4 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 3.7 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 3.8 km from Manikarnika Ghat. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Kedar Ghat is 4.6 km from the hotel, while Harishchandra Ghat is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 25 km from Hotel SHIVAM! Varanasi Forɘigner's-Choice! fully-Air-Conditioned-hotel, lift-and-Parking-availability near-Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple and-Ganga-ghat.Show full description
Set in Varanasi and with Varanasi Junction Railway Station reachable within 2.1 km, Hotel Rudransh Residency, Varanasi offers a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. An à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. Manikarnika Ghat is 2.3 km from Hotel Rudransh Residency, Varanasi, while Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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