Varanasi Nagar Nigam

Varanasi

Hindu Holi city of Haridwar near Ganges, Uttranchal, India
Hindu Holi city of Haridwar near Ganges, Uttranchal, India
Ganga Aarti performed at dusk on the banks of the Ganges River in one of the oldest living cities in the world. Boats are filled to the brim with people wanting to watch the performance.
Early morning boat ride along the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. As with most Indian cities, this one is full of tight streets, hidden alley ways and of course, monkeys. The Ganges provides a little breathing room from the congested city streets in theory, but the river in lined with "burning ghats" where people are constantly being cremated. Varanasi is an extremely holy city and many believe its good luck to die and/or be cremated in this city. Ashes are then placed in the Ganges River, which also holds high religious significance. #UrbanJungle
The off-season is hot, but the tourists are few. The beauty is astounding.

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Top hotels in Varanasi Nagar Nigam

PRISTINE HOTEL

PRISTINE HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
THE MALL ROAD CONTONMENT Varanasi UP
Stay at this hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Room was great

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

PRISTINE HOTEL
Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5 out of 5
Nadesar Palace Grounds Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is €166 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
€166
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (496 reviews)
Owais at the front desk stood out for his charm, efficiency and courtesy. The Satvik thali at the Varuna stood out as it was absolutely delicious. The welcome was somewhat lacking and half hearted - didn’t get the drum and sweets, which I saw others receive. The rooms were clean, comfortable and ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Taj Ganges, Varanasi
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi

5 out of 5
The Mall Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is €143 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
€143
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (376 reviews)
false advertisement from this hotel about being a five star or even a four star facility. I checked in with my two elderly parents 88 years old, who noticed that every time the flush was used there was water digging from behind the toilet. At 2 AM I rushed to my mother, was about to slip on the floor ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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 €479 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€479
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
We booked two rooms in January of 2026. This hotel is an unbelievably beautiful property. We truly felt that we traveled back in time and felt like royalties. The ambiance, amenities, staff, service, food..just WOW !!! Will highly highly recommend this place to anyone who travels to Varanasi. It ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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 €392 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
€392
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Varanasi. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Had an amazing stay with Avantika Taj this month. Rooms have a breathtaking views. Cleanliness,Hospitality is extremely impressive. The hotel is new, hence the service is slow but overall experience is great. The only challenge could be taking 50-60 steps every time ( especially for elders) which ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi

DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi

4 out of 5
SA 2/320 Chhota Lalpur, Pandeypur Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is €100 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€100
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Varanasi Nagar Nigam

Varanasi, India - March 07, 2025: Main ghat at Ganges river in Varanasi city, India

Godaulia

While Godaulia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Scindia Ghat and JVH Mall.

Godaulia
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Boats moored on Ganga river near ghats. Hundreds of tourists and locals come in boats to watch Ganga Maha Aarti ceremony and the fire ceremony. Purple sunset sky

Sigra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sigra and surrounding area, you can visit Dasaswamedh ghat and Harishchandra Ghat.

Sigra
 River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India; 30-Jan-2019; Siberian migratory birds over river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mahmoorganj

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Mahmoorganj, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Scindia Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat.

Mahmoorganj
Historic Buddhist temple in Varanasi, India. Buddhist temples structure like  Bangkok ,Thailand

Lanka

When in Lanka, you can plan a visit to Sant Ravidas Ghat and Assi Ghat, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lanka


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