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Low season

May

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

$147

Average price (weekend night)

$148
Cheapest month to stay with an average 38% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 238% rise in price.
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Top tips for finding Varanasi hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Varanasi, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Varanasi in May and April.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Varanasi if you stay on a Thursday. The opposite is true for, Friday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Varanasi accommodation.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Varanasi for 1 day.
  • If it’s your first time in Varanasi, select a hotel overlooking the River Ganges, close to key historic sites and temples. For a unique experience, try a room at the Brijrama Palace, a few minutes’ walk away from one of the most sacred embankments leading down to the Ganges, Dasaswamedh Ghat.
  • For travellers who prefer a luxury resort away from the hustle and bustle of the centre, opt for the Taj Nadesar Palace, a five-star hotel set in a historical palace. It’s a 20-minute drive from the centre of Varanasi and is surrounded by vast gardens with an outdoor pool. Rooms all have four-poster beds, marble bathrooms with bathtubs, flat-screen TVs and DVD players.
  • If you’d like an oasis of tranquillity in central Varanasi, choose Suryauday Haveli – An Amritara Resort, a boutique hotel which has 14 cosy rooms and suites, some of which have river views. It’s located at Shivala Ghat, a ten-minute walk from Dasaswamedh and Assi Ghat. A continental buffet breakfast is included, free evening boat rides for evening prayers are offered, and there is live music daily. Guests particularly appreciate this hotel’s attentive service.
  • For budget travellers, look no further than Hotel Alka, a three-star hotel with a large central courtyard and balcony. The hotel has a wide choice of rooms, from basic to premium, and many have good views. There’s an on-site vegetarian restaurant, a souvenir shop and an ayurvedic spa offering a range of massages and beauty treatments.
  • For hotels in Varanasi close to Varanasi Junction Railway Station, book a room at The Gateway Hotel Ganges, which is 1.5 kilometres from the station. Guests can choose between rooms and suites, and there’s a business centre, fitness room, spa and an outdoor pool contained within the hotel. Dining and drinking options include two restaurants and a bar.

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