We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Varanasi, India. We have also included accommodation in boats, guest houses, apartments, villas, holiday homes, romantic hotels and historic buildings. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Luxury Hotel.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. Beautiful views can be enjoyed from The Kamalya Terrace. Mangla Aarti tickets can be arranged at an additional cost. 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. Guided tour of Sarnath and Ramnagar Fort is available at an extra 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 magnificent hotel is situated on the riverfront, providing a lavish and distinctive stay. It is located in a palace from the 19th century, making it one of the oldest landmarks in the area.
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. 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. Live Instrumental Music in evening from 1900 hrs to 2230 hrs and Evening Aarti or Ritual at Nadesar Mata Temple at 1900 hrs” . 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. Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most beautiful, relaxing and romantic luxury hotels in Varanasi! It also has BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great location. Popular among couples.Opened December 2021. Boasting a restaurant, Gully Ghar is situated in Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh region, 300 metres from Assi Ghat and 1.3 km from Harishchandra Ghat. With a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Every room is equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast city views. At the hotel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Gully Ghar can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast. Kedar Ghat is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International, 30 km from Gully Ghar, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Gully Ghar is a charming hotel known for its excellent location near Assi Ghat. It has a cozy atmosphere and comfortable, well-maintained rooms. The rooftop terrace provides a beautiful city view.
Holiday Home. HERITAGE HOMESTAY@OLD CITY NEAR GANGES features a terrace and is located in Varanasi, within just 1.7 km of Manikarnika Ghat and 1.8 km of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, 4 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware and a kettle, and 4 bathrooms with a bidet and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is featured. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Varanasi, like cycling. An indoor play area is also available for guests at HERITAGE HOMESTAY@OLD CITY NEAR GANGES. Dasaswamedh Ghat is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Kedar Ghat is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 27 km from HERITAGE HOMESTAY@OLD CITY NEAR GANGES.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. OYO Flagship SHIVA VALLEY HOTEL is located in Varanasi, 2.9 km from Sri Sankata Mochan Hanuman Temple and 3.7 km from Banaras Hindu University. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Assi Ghat is 3.7 km from the hotel and Harishchandra Ghat is 4.6 km away. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a TV. At OYO Flagship SHIVA VALLEY HOTEL each room has bed linen and towels. Kedar Ghat is 4.7 km from the accommodation, while Dasaswamedh Ghat is 6.3 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 32 km from OYO Flagship SHIVA VALLEY HOTEL.Show full description
Newly opened, August 2023. Located within 3 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 3.3 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat, OYO Flagship Shivansh Paying Guest House provides rooms in Varanasi. This 3-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. Kedar Ghat is 3.6 km away and Manikarnika Ghat is 3.9 km from the hotel. At the hotel every room is equipped with air conditioning and a TV. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 3.3 km from OYO Flagship Shivansh Paying Guest House, while Harishchandra Ghat is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, April 2024. New lakshman guest house, a property with a terrace, is situated in Varanasi, 3.7 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat, 3.8 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, as well as 4 km from Manikarnika Ghat. It is set 1.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and features full-day security. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and parking on-site. The accommodation is non-smoking. For guests with children, the guest house provides a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at New lakshman guest house. Kedar Ghat is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Harishchandra Ghat is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 25 km from New lakshman guest house.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
Situated in Varanasi, 3.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Royal Guest House features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.8 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast. Speaking English and Hindi, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 3.8 km from Royal Guest House, while Harishchandra Ghat is 4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, December 2023. Set in Varanasi, near Harishchandra Ghat and Kedar Ghat, Garden Home PG House is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests. The guest house offers some units that feature garden views, and units are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Assi Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 28 km from Garden Home PG House.Show full description
Villa.Newly opened, April 2024. Janki Kunj Varanasi- 3 Room Home is set in Varanasi and features recently renovated accommodation, a kitchen and inner courtyard views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Varanasi Junction Railway Station is 5.8 km away and Dasaswamedh Ghat is 6.2 km from the villa. With 3 bedrooms, this spacious air-conditioned villa features 3 bathrooms with a bath, a shower and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. A car rental service is available at the villa. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 6.4 km from Janki Kunj Varanasi- 3 Room Home, while Manikarnika Ghat is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened April 2023. OYO Flagship 81093 Aroma guest House offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Varanasi. The property is set 2.7 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, 4.8 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 5 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. Manikarnika Ghat is 5.1 km from the hotel and Kedar Ghat is 6 km away. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Harishchandra Ghat is 6 km from OYO Flagship 81093 Aroma guest House, while Assi Ghat is 7.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Ayudh Bhawan is situated in Varanasi. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The property has an outdoor dining area. Continental and Italian breakfast options with fresh pastries, champagne and pancakes are available each morning at the apartment. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Ayudh Bhawan offers a selection of packed lunches. For guests with children, the accommodation features kids pool, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at Ayudh Bhawan. Varanasi Junction Railway Station is 3 km from the apartment, while Dasaswamedh Ghat is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 27 km from Ayudh Bhawan.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Ideally located in the Varanasi Cantt district of Varanasi, hotel! Varanasi is situated 5.5 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat, 5.6 km from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 5.8 km from Manikarnika Ghat. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.6 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At hotel! Varanasi the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or an Asian breakfast. Kedar Ghat is 6.4 km from hotel! Varanasi, while Harishchandra Ghat is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 23 km from the hotel.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, April 2024. Situated in Varanasi, 3.6 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station, Hotel GRG Varanasi Paradise Varanasi features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The property is non-smoking and is located 4 km from Dasaswamedh Ghat. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bidet. At Hotel GRG Varanasi Paradise Varanasi the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 4.2 km from Hotel GRG Varanasi Paradise Varanasi, while Manikarnika Ghat is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, 24 km from the hotel.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Set within 1.3 km of Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 4.1 km of Dasaswamedh Ghat, Kashi Inn Varanasi By GRG features rooms in Varanasi. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation offers an ATM, and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk, a terrace with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 4.3 km from Kashi Inn Varanasi By GRG, 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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