Varanasi

Travel Guide

Varanasi which includes boating, a bay or harbor and a coastal town
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Tulsi Ghat showing religious aspects, general coastal views and boating
Varanasi featuring a bay or harbor and boating
Tulsi Ghat featuring a sunset, fishing and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Varanasi

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Lanka

Though Lanka might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sant Ravidas Ghat and Assi Ghat.

Lanka
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Mahmoorganj

Though Mahmoorganj might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hanuman Ghat and Tulsi Ghat.

Mahmoorganj
Morning river paddle on the Ganges, Varanasi.

Sigra

When in Sigra, you can plan a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sigra
Varanasi which includes religious elements as well as an individual male

Varanasi Nagar Nigam

While Varanasi Nagar Nigam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like JVH Mall and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Varanasi Nagar Nigam
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Godaulia

While Godaulia isn't home to many top sights, JVH Mall and Kashi Vishwanath Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Godaulia
Taj Ganges, Varanasi
Taj Ganges, Varanasi
5 out of 5
Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The price is SAR 555 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 555
SAR 655 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (437 reviews)
"Great hotel. Enjoyed."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Taj Ganges, Varanasi
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
5 out of 5
The Mall, Cantonment, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The price is SAR 333 per night from May 8 to May 9
SAR 333
SAR 373 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (339 reviews)
"Excellent price for the package - if you’re doing a couple of days in Varanasi for sight-seeing, then the included breakfast, high tea and 2 pieces of laundry are very helpful. Frustratingly, the hotel has a “no outside food” policy, but the dining options are pretty reasonable, so it’s not too bad. ..."

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
5 out of 5
Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The price is SAR 1,057 per night from May 13 to May 14
SAR 1,057
SAR 1,310 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
"Great location, service and property"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Serene Stay 5bhk Luxury Villa Varanasi
Serene Stay 5bhk Luxury Villa Varanasi
Varanasi
Stay at this villa in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"綺麗な場所、シャワーの水圧なども問題なく快適にすごせました。"

Reviewed on 26 March 2024

Serene Stay 5bhk Luxury Villa Varanasi
Spacious hotel in charming Varanasi with WiFi, AC
Spacious hotel in charming Varanasi with WiFi, AC
Varanasi
Stay at this vacation home in Varanasi. Enjoy in-room jetted tubs, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and ...
Spacious hotel in charming Varanasi with WiFi, AC
Pleasant 9-bedroom hotel in Varanasi with a serene atmosphere
Pleasant 9-bedroom hotel in Varanasi with a serene atmosphere
Varanasi
Stay at this vacation home in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat are located ...
Pleasant 9-bedroom hotel in Varanasi with a serene atmosphere
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Varanasi

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
21
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
3
1 - Terrible 8%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Unique experience.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I had good time in Varanasi . Boat ride and Aarati on river Ganga was excellent in evening. It’s more then 400 years old city , lots of visitors from all around world . Government is spending lots of time and money. Airport is very well built

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Be prepared, Varanasi is not like anyplace we have been. It is a crowded, crazy and amazing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It depends on what you are looking for- if a spiritual journey, then the chaos and the smells of a crowded city will not be a problem. If you are looking for anything else to just have comfort, may be you can go somewhere else.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

This hotel is a rip off!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Do not come in summer is very hot.