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 Harishchandra Ghat and Hanuman Ghat.

Mahmoorganj
Morning river paddle on the Ganges, Varanasi.

Sigra

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

Sigra
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Godaulia

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

Godaulia
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 Bharat Mata and JVH Mall.

Varanasi Nagar Nigam
Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5 out of 5
Nadesar Palace Grounds Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is SAR 707 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 707
SAR 834 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (483 reviews)
Excellent service with courteous staff.

Reviewed on 24 December 2025

Taj Ganges, 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 1,894 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 1,894
SAR 2,347 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (216 reviews)
Amazing place

Reviewed on 26 December 2025

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions

Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions

2 out of 5
K 24/2, 3, 4, 9 & 102, Ramghat, Kotwali Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is SAR 1,456 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 1,456
SAR 1,718 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Varanasi. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Excellent stay excellent vibes and worth spending

Reviewed on 28 December 2025

Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions
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.
Kashi Heritage Palette Varanasi

Kashi Heritage Palette Varanasi

3 out of 5
Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
Stay at this vacation home in Varanasi. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Staff are very good hotel is very good good hotel

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Kashi Heritage Palette Varanasi
Khajuri Colony

Khajuri Colony

3.5 out of 5
S.8/375 Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
Stay at this aparthotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ...
Khajuri Colony
HOTEL GANESH KRIPA

HOTEL GANESH KRIPA

2.5 out of 5
Maqbool Alam Rd Khajuri Colony Varanasi UP
Stay at this aparthotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat ...
HOTEL GANESH KRIPA
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.