Question 1

Where is the best place to stay in Varanasi?

Accepted Answer

Taj Nadesar Palace is a favorite property for Expedia customers. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Traveler reviews also recommend Amritara Suryauday Haveli and HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND as top options for your stay. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Varanasi.

Sigra is one of the city's most popular neighborhoods.

Question 2

What's the top vacation rental in Varanasi?

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Only 1.5KM away from Kashi Vishwanath Temple, My place resides in heart of Kashi: Visitors like this Varanasi vacation home rental. It has air-conditioning and WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Other favorite homes for rent in Varanasi are Neerja Guest House, super closer to Assi Ghat and famous temples and Shri Ram Paying Guest House. See all vacation rentals in Varanasi.

Question 3

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Varanasi, will I receive a refund?

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Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Varanasi.

Question 4

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Varanasi?

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For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Varanasi, click here.

Question 5

What's the best place to stay on a budget in Varanasi?

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Based on our traveler reviews, Backpackers Park is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good options to stay on the cheap include Pearl Courtyard Dormitory and Wander Station Varanasi. View all budget hotels in Varanasi.

Question 6

What's the best place to stay in Sigra?

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Based on our traveler data, Treebo Trend Janki International is one of the top choices for your stay in Sigra. This 3-star hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Castillo and OYO 1294 Hotel Padmini International.

Question 7

What's the best hotel for a family trip to Varanasi?

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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options to stay with the kids include Radisson Hotel Varanasi and Amritara Suryauday Haveli. Kids of all ages will also enjoy a visit to Ashoka Pillar. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Varanasi.

Question 8

What's the best accommodation for a romantic getaway to Varanasi?

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BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges is a favorite hotel for couples, and features a full-service spa and free WiFi. Other good choices for your romantic getaway include Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi and Taj Ganges, Varanasi. See all romantic hotels in Varanasi.

Question 9

What's the best all-inclusive hotel in Varanasi?

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The Century Plaza Hotel is a hotel featuring a terrace and a garden, and a favorite with Expedia travelers. Other good choices for your stay include Hotel Shivratri Guest House and Hotel Vikram Palace. See more all-inclusive resorts in Varanasi.

Question 10

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Varanasi?

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Radisson Hotel Varanasi is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features 2 restaurants and free WiFi. The Tree of Life Resort & Spa, Varanasi and Hotel Buddha are other good choices for your trip. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Varanasi.

Question 11

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Varanasi?

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Taj Ganges, Varanasi is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers a full-service spa and a restaurant for its human guests. Other good options to stay with your pet include The Tree of Life Resort & Spa, Varanasi and Hotel Yash Residency Assi Ghat & Bhu. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Varanasi.

Question 12

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple?

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Adjacent to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Guleria Kothi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4.5-star hotel offers 2 restaurants and free valet parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Alka and BrijRama Palace.

Question 13

What about the best place to stay near Dasaswamedh ghat?

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One of the top choices for your stay is BrijRama Palace, located next to Dasaswamedh ghat, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Hotel Alka and Hotel Sita are two other good choices in the immediate area.

Question 14

What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Varanasi?

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Ganga Monastery is a top hotel with free WiFi and free parking, and it's located on the beach. Other good choices to stay near the beach include Amritara Suryauday Haveli and Hotel Alka. See more stays near the beach in Varanasi.

Question 15

What's the best luxury accommodation in Varanasi?

Accepted Answer

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges is a luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a terrace, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi and Taj Ganges, Varanasi are two other upscale options for your vacation. Find more luxury hotels in Varanasi.

Question 16

Where is the best area of Varanasi for sightseeing?

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Lanka is one of the best areas of the city for sightseeing so enjoy the local sights like Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Question 17

What are some accommodations with pools in Varanasi?

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Hotel Surya is a top hotel with a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. A couple of other options that feature an onsite pool include Hotel Zeeras and The Pinnacle INN Sarnath . View all hotels with pools in Varanasi.

Question 18

What is the best spa hotel in Varanasi?

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BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges is a highly recommended luxury spa hotel featuring a fitness center and a restaurant. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you’ll find facials, body scrubs, and detox wraps. Other popular spa hotels in Varanasi include Taj Ganges, Varanasi and Taj Nadesar Palace. See all spa hotels in Varanasi.

Question 19

What's the most popular hotel in Varanasi with an on-site water park or a water park nearby?

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Hotel SGT Plaza is a popular hotel featuring a restaurant and water park access. Check out all hotels with or near waterparks in Varanasi.

Question 20

What's the best place to stay near Babatpur Airport (VNS)?

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Hotel Royal Country Club is one of the top choices for your stay and is a popular 3-star hotel featuring a restaurant and free parking. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Babatpur Airport. Other good choices near the airport include The Tree of Life Resort & Spa, Varanasi and OYO 23416 Maharaja Hotel.

Question 21

How is it to stay in Varanasi?

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Budget-minded travelers will find good deals in Varanasi, and many visitors are sure to appreciate the temples and riverfront. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its monuments. A top sight in the city is Kashi Vishwanath Temple. In Varanasi, there are 426 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Varanasi.

Question 22

What should I do while I'm visiting Varanasi?

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Landmarks like Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dasaswamedh ghat, and Harishchandra Ghat might be worth a visit. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Hanuman Ghat and Tulsi Ghat. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Varanasi guide.

Question 23

How can I get around Varanasi?

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If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Varanasi Junction Station, Banaras (Manduadih) Station, or Varanasi City Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Varanasi for your journey.

Question 24

What's the seasonal weather like in Varanasi?

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The hottest months are usually May and April with an average temp of 91°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 68°F. The rainiest months in Varanasi are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.