Varanasi Hotels

Varanasi once known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a historical city in northern India. The city is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. When staying in Varanasi, we recommend Hotel Sarin Inn (4 km northeast), Radiant YMCA Tourist Hostel (4 km northeast), Hotel Natraj Varanasi (4 km northeast), Hotel Atithi Satkaar (4 km northeast), and Hotel New Temples Town (4 km northeast).

a city saturated in holly Indian'ness ,were down narrow winding streets you loose yourself to the smells of chapati cooking , brahmin cows and constant incense to mask the odour of the burning ghats the constant calls of the chai wallah,the mighty Ghanga seething with bodies seeking holly … Amy M.

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A sunrise boat trip is essential. The best hotel in town is a 4 star - be careful of anything electric though as power outages are common. Scott C.

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The first thing you need to know about Varanasi is to be vigilant in getting from the train station to your hotel as the rickshaw men double as hotel touts, but not the kind who want to talk you into going to their hotel, the kind you trick you into it. If you say you want to go to, say Yogi Lodge … Sarah O.More Varanasi Tips  GeckoGo