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BrijRama Palace
Varanasi
A nineteenth-century palace on the Ganges at Darbhanga Ghat, restored as a small luxury hotel.
Old town & heritage · No. 8 in India
Boutique hotels in Varanasi
Varanasi's finest stays are riverfront palaces and havelis on the ghats above the Ganges.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Varanasi
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Guleria Kothi
Varanasi
A heritage house in the old city near the burning ghats, with a rooftop looking over the river.
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Suryauday Haveli
Varanasi
A haveli on the Shivala Ghat on the quieter southern stretch of the river, with Ganges views.
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Taj Nadesar Palace
Varanasi
A palace set in gardens on the edge of the old city, with just a few suites.
Varanasi is among the oldest living cities in the world, and the best way to see it is from a hotel on the ghats. The old havelis along the Ganges give front-row views of dawn rituals on the water, with their courtyards offering quiet from the narrow lanes.
Where to stay
Choose a ghat-side haveli for atmosphere. The southern ghats near Assi are calmer and greener, and the central ones around Manikarnika are the most intense. Palaces on the edge of the old city give more space and gardens.
Good to know
October to March is the best season. Arrange a dawn boat ride through your hotel, and expect to walk the last stretch to most riverside places.
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Questions about Varanasi
How many boutique hotels are there in Varanasi?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Varanasi, including BrijRama Palace, Guleria Kothi and Suryauday Haveli.
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