We have created a list with the best five star 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 Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated March 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Charming. 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
This is likely the most charming, elegant and historic five-star hotel in Varanasi. It also has a great location, great affordability and outstanding views. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. 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
I would describe this as the most beautiful and relaxing five-star hotel in Varanasi.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. 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
Resort.Opened October 2020. Set in Varanasi, 7.6 km from Sarnath, Om Vilas Benares offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a bar, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, the rooms are equipped with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Asian options. At Om Vilas Benares you will find a restaurant serving French, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Varanasi Junction Railway Station is 10 km from Om Vilas Benares, while Dasaswamedh Ghat is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International, 19 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.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
Luxury Hotel.Luxurious. 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
Based on my research this is the most LUXURIOUS five-star hotel in Varanasi. It also has a highly rated breakfast, super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms!
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find five-star hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Varanasi here: Ghats of VaranasiVaranasi Cantt
Luxury Hotel. Hotel Clarks is located in Varanasi, just next to JHV Mall and 6 km from the city centre. It features an outdoor swimming pool and 5-star accommodation with a TV. Free parking is provided. Elegant rooms at Hotel Clarks Varanasi come with wooden flooring. Each is equipped with a personal safe, tea/coffee maker and bathroom with a shower. Amrapali and Kadambari restaurants serve a buffet spread of local, European and Chinese dishes. Other dining choices include tea and refreshing cocktails at Tarang Bar. Guests can work out at the fitness centre, or practice yoga and meditation at Amrit Rao Peshwa Palace. Car rental and currency exchange services are also provided for guests’ convenience. Clarks Varanasi is 6.5 km from Vishwanath Temple and the Holy River Ganges. Varanasi Babatpur Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, October 2023. Situated in Varanasi, 4.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Doubletree By Hilton Varanasi features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.5 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 5.7 km from the hotel, while Manikarnika Ghat is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 23 km from Doubletree By Hilton Varanasi.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located in Varanasi City, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi offers 5 dining options and an outdoor pool. It also boasts a spa, gym and a tennis court. Its spacious rooms feature lawn, pool, or Varuna River views. Offering a modern décor, rooms feature wood panelled walls and carpeted flooring. They are equipped with wired internet access and a TV with cable channels. Marble bathrooms come with a bathtub and hairdryer. In-room dining is possible. Ramada Plaza is 5 km from Varanasi City Railway Station and 6 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 23 km away. Guests may book an appointment with the barber/beauty salon, relax in the sauna or take a dip in the spa bath. Alternatively, there are shops within the hotel. Other facilities include a tour desk and business centre. Tadka, the in-house restaurant, offers Indian specialities. The Palate features all-day international buffet spreads. Drinks can be enjoyed at Toxic Bar & Lounge and Pool Side Bar. Kabab Junction serves kebab. Renovation work is done from 09:00 to 18:00 daily until the 31st of December 2023 . Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, March 2024. BNB Kashi Darsan is situated in Varanasi, 1.6 km from Harishchandra Ghat and 3 km from Assi Ghat. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 100 metres from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a terrace. Popular points of interest near BNB Kashi Darsan include Manikarnika Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat and Kedar Ghat. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, March 2024. Abhivadya Gange is set in Varanasi, 1.9 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat and 2.2 km from Manikarnika Ghat. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and others also feature city views. All rooms at the hotel have air conditioning and a desk. Varanasi Junction Railway Station is 2.3 km from Abhivadya Gange, while Kedar Ghat is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, February 2024. Bnb Nidhi is set in Varanasi, 2.1 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 2.3 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station. Rooms include a private bathroom, and some rooms at the hotel have a terrace. Manikarnika Ghat is 2.4 km from Bnb Nidhi, while Kedar Ghat is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, February 2024. De Costa Palace is situated in Varanasi, within 6.5 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 6.7 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.3 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at De Costa Palace also offer a city view. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. A vegetarian breakfast is available daily at De Costa Palace. Manikarnika Ghat is 6.8 km from the hotel, while Kedar Ghat is 7.6 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 21 km from De Costa Palace.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Varanasi, 3.6 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Hotel shivay offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.1 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 4.2 km from Hotel shivay, while Manikarnika Ghat is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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