Alka Hotel Varanasi

26 May'26

27 May'26

1 room, 2 guests

Alka Hotel Varanasi

Lahori Tola, Varanasi | Tue, 26 May - Wed, 27 May | 1 Room, 2 Adults

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Amenities

Rules

About

Reviews

Location

Rooms

₹1,980

₹1,390

/ night + ₹89 taxes & fees

Alka Hotel Varanasi

3-star Hotel · Lahori Tola, Varanasi

4.0 1k+ ratings

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Beautiful View ·

Clean Rooms ·

Polite Staff

AI generated highlights from recent guest reviews

Free cancellation

Fully refundable plans available

Amenities

Spa

Boating

Sauna

Commercial shops

Shuttle service

Airport shuttle service

Property rules

Check-in: After 12:00 PM, Check-out: 11:00 AM

Free cancellation available

Unmarried couples NOT allowed

Guests below 18 years of age NOT allowed

Alcohol consumption NOT allowed within the premises

About property

Located just a stone throw away from the River Ganga, Hotel Alka operates a 24-hour front desk to welcome guests at all hours. The Dashashwamedh Ghat is barely 400 m away while the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 500 m from the hotel. Some of the fan-cooled rooms feature flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning and clothes rack. Some of the rooms feature a private bathroom with shower. At Hotel Alka you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. The hotel is 3 km from both the Varanasi Railway Station and ISBT Varanasi. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 17 km away.

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JACKPOT DEAL

₹1,390

+ ₹89 taxes & fees

/ night

₹1,980

30% off

Free cancellation

Cleartrip ratings
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4.0

Very Good

1k+ ratings

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4.1

is the average rating of recent 10 guests

Consistently excellent

ratings for the last 6 months

72%

guests liked this property

COUPLES

2.9

FRIENDS

4.0

SOLO

2.9

FAMILY

3.5

AI generated summary from recent guest reviews

Location

4.5

Travelers say the hotel is located at the ghat with a beautiful view of the river. It is within walking distance of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Ganga Aarti. However, reaching the hotel with luggage can be a challenge as it is a 1.5-2 km walk from the nearest drop-off point.

Room Comfort

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Too few ratings

Travelers say the rooms are small and have cleanliness issues, insects, and bad smell. However, some rooms offer great views of the river, and the staff is helpful in accommodating room changes.

Dining Variety

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Too few ratings

Travelers say the food options are limited and the quality is average, with mixed reviews on taste. The hotel has a budget-friendly restaurant.

Service

3.0

Travelers say the staff at the hotel received mixed reviews, with some finding them polite and helpful, while others complained about rude behavior and unresponsiveness. In-room food service is not provided.

Rude Behavior

Unresponsiveness

In-room Food Service

Polite

Cleanliness

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Too few ratings

Travelers say cleanliness was a concern with complaints about dirty rooms and common bathrooms, but there were positive mentions of clean rooms and good housekeeping service.

Value For Money

3.0

Travelers say opinions on value for money varied. Some guests felt that the hotel was not worth the price, while others found it budget-friendly. The location and views were highlighted as the main positives.

Reviews

Excellent restaurant experience by waiter ‘Jidu’

5/5

Harry F on Sep 08, 2025

My wife and I were visiting Varanasi for a few days and looking for a vegetarian restaurant - we were suggested Hotel Alka by our guide. We were served by ‘Jidu’ who was professional and helpful from the very beginning, he spoke very well in English which naturally was a bonus - especially as we wanted to avoid meals with nuts in. Food was delicious - we had 2 plain daals, 1 cheese pulao, 1 cucumber salad, 2 lassies and 2 chai’s to finish. This all came to only 920 rupees (around £7.70). We were also able to get a table with a view of the River Gange. Jidu went above and beyond - especially on our 2nd occasion here, as I wasn’t feeling too well and he was there to provide assistance where we needed, without asking of him. Definitely recommended to visit 🙏🏼

4/5

Barry E on Jan 15, 2025

If you want to experience the bank of the Ganges from a veranda overlooking the river, this is the place to watch, and eat and drink from. Steps straight down to the bank and you are a stroll from the most interesting ghats and temples. The hotel is not easy to find and you will need a porter to help if your bags are heavy. Hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The food served in the restaurant is excellent value and very good. Note that the restaurant is separate from the hotel and if you are booked for bed and breakfast you still pay for breakfast. It's difficult spend very much so not to worry. The rooms are quite small and the bathroom also, but they are clean and comfortable. Note you have to ask for toilet paper, and the concept of coat hangers is alien. However, this is a three star hotel and we could find nothing to complain about.

4/5

Rahul B on Mar 31, 2024

All good Front Office to Housekeeping & restaurant staffs & food also okay & best thing was view of ganga stayed in royal view room but small suggestion i.e food prices can be reasonable which was higher side & kindly brief your Bell Desk because day of check-in they carry the luggages & bring to the room as well but day of check-out they mishabehaved asked for more money which I have already given day of check-in & check-out as well otherwise it will directly affect the company business in future. 🙏,Best of Luck & Take care & keep doing.....

5/5

AnAtul on Jan 12, 2024

It's location on the Ganga (Meer Ghat) is very useful for those seeking the peace of the river. It's also very close to Gate No 2 for a relatively fast darshan of Kashi Vishweshwar Temple complex.The view of the Ganga from the hotel is great. In addition, there are a few rooms with a direct view of the river.Our room was comfortable, and clean, the bed was cozy, the amenities were adequate. The welcome desk and the staff was responsive and helpful. We asked for and got a hot water kettle too. While the ghat is highly accessible, you will need to walk to it from the Godolia Chowk, about 300 meters away, where the cab drops you. Be mindful of this, if you have a lot of luggage. Overall a nice place, highly recommended.

1/5

mohitshrm651 on Dec 26, 2023

I stayed on 23Dec in standard room by paying 1200+ taxes online through GoIbibo. Online sites have wrong info about the amenities. Room is very very small, only 1 person can sleep. Its in the basement, no network, no window, lot of mosquitos, no TV, no Internet, no room service, no toiletries, awful smell, very less options for food . no privacy- the joint room can hear every noise from your room.. Only plus point is near the ghat.