Uttar Pradesh, India
Hotels in Varanasi, India
Varanasi is a major city in Uttar Pradesh, India with about 1.2 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 21 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, November and December, with average highs around 24–28°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- VNS · 21 km
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
- Best months
- January and November
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Varanasi
Radisson Hotel Varanasi
★★★★Hotels3.8 km from centre
7.8
Good
Arcadian Manor with Indoor Pool Indoor-Outdoor Games at Varanasi by StayVista
★★★★Villas6.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Asar Varanasi Junction by Orion Hotels
★★★Hotels2.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Kashi Heritage Palette Varanasi
★★★Private vacation home2.0 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel Vinayak Grand Varanasi
★★★Hotels3.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel Sunayana Guest House - Varanasi
★★Hotels2.0 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
The Commune Varanasi
★★Hotels1.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
★★★★★Hotels1.3 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel Shivam in Varanasi
★★★Hotels2.3 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel Mantavya - Varanasi near Temple
Hotels5.2 km from centre
9.2
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Varanasi?
| 5-star | 7 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 16 |
| 3-star | 78 |
| 2.5-star | 1 |
| 2-star | 61 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Hotels | 178 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 12 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 5 |
| Villas | 4 |
| Private vacation home | 3 |
| Resorts | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Varanasi by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 24 | 29 | 35 | 41 | 43 | 41 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 24 |
| Low °C | 8 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 110 | 249 | 200 | 146 | 33 | 2 | 5 |
Things to see
Famous places in Varanasi
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Varanasi
- VNS · Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport21 km
- IXD · Prayagraj Airport129 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Varanasi at a glance
- Country
- India
- Region
- Uttar Pradesh
- Population
- 1,164,404 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 86 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 25.317, 83.010
About
About Varanasi
Varanasi, or Kashi, is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. The city also has a syncretic tradition of Islamic artisanship that underpins its religious tourism.
From the Wikipedia article “Varanasi”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Varanasi hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Varanasi?
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How many hotels can I book in Varanasi?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Varanasi (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Varanasi?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, November and December usually offer the most comfortable weather in Varanasi. May is the warmest month (average high 43°C) and July is the wettest (249 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Varanasi?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) is about 21 km from the centre of Varanasi. Prayagraj Airport (IXD) is 129 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Varanasi?
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What are the most famous sights in Varanasi?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Lion Capital of Asoka, Gyanvapi Mosque, Alamgir Mosque.
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