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Spa/Wellness packages
Beachfront
Free wifi
Room service
Steam room
Free Airport Shuttle
Beach
Air conditioning
Welcome to Hotel Alka, your riverside retreat nestled in the heart of Varanasi! Just a breezy 0.5mi from the bustling city center, this charming 3-star hotel is the perfect blend of comfort and Indian hospitality. With affordable rates starting from just $20, it provides a warm welcome to travelers looking for an unforgettable experience. Picture yourself waking up in your air-conditioned room, sipping a steaming cup of coffee on your private balcony as you soak in stunning river views.
At Hotel Alka, adventure and relaxation go hand-in-hand! The hotel boasts a variety of amenities designed to rejuvenate and pamper. Dive into spa and wellness packages, enjoy a steam room session, or lounge in the lush garden with a good book. Feeling adventurous? The dedicated tour desk will help craft your perfect Varanasi exploration itinerary, and you can even enjoy the beachfront close by! Reviews rave about the friendly 24-hour front desk staff and the delectable breakfast that sets your day off on the right foot.
As you explore close to home, admire the scenic river views and delve into the local culture. Hotel Alka keeps you connected with free Wi-Fi and offers room service to indulge in a scrumptious meal from the comfort of your room. With 502 glowing reviews, it’s easy to see why guests leave with memorable experiences and hearts full of joy. Come discover the local charm of Varanasi while enjoying a cozy retreat at Hotel Alka!
Indulging in the charm of Varanasi is a delightful journey, and Hotel Alka offers an array of room types to suit every traveler’s needs. Whether you’re seeking the panoramic views from a Deluxe room or prefer the intimate atmosphere of a Budget room, the choice is undeniably yours. Picture yourself awakening to the sun’s golden rays filtering through the window of your Royal Club Deluxe, or perhaps, enjoying a cozy stay in a Standard, Ganga/Temple View room, where every morning greets you with splendid vistas over the sacred river. With accommodations for up to 10 guests in some rooms, it’s an excellent spot for groups and families looking to share unforgettable moments together.
As you settle in, let the on-site dining options tantalize your taste buds! Start your day right with the hotel’s delectable breakfast offerings, and satisfy your cravings with room service that brings culinary delights right to your door. After exploring the vibrant streets of Varanasi, retreat back to your comfy haven where you can unwind and savor an evening snack while reminiscing about your adventures. It's the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, designed to elevate your stay and make it a memorable one.
At Hotel Alka, every detail is considered to ensure a pleasurable experience. You'll find the staff ever-ready to assist you at the 24-hour front desk, always willing to share insider tips about the city's hidden gems. Need help arranging a sightseeing tour? Or perhaps you want to know which local delicacies to try? The friendly team will gladly set you on the right path! Don't miss the chance to enhance your visit to Varanasi with this vibrant retreat that combines local culture, cozy accommodations, and unforgettable memories, making every moment spent at Hotel Alka truly special.
Closest airports
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
13.8miSpa/Wellness packages
Beachfront
Free wifi
Room service
Steam room
Free Airport Shuttle
Beach
Air conditioning
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
River view
Garden view
Garden
Balcony
Soundproof
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Royal, Ganga/Temple View
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Futon Mat Bed
205 sqft
River view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Experience the mesmerizing views of the Ganges river and Kashi Vishwanath Temple from the comfort of your Royal View Room, with assistance to the temple's Darshan and Ganga Aarti included. Relax on the balcony overlooking a serene garden in this spacious 205 sqft double room.
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Deluxe, Ganga/Temple View
1 Double Bed
1 Futon Mat Bed
185 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Experience luxury in our Deluxe Double Room featuring a stunning garden view, soundproof walls, and a personalized assistance to experience the Ganga Aarti and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Perfect for 3 adults and 1 child.
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Premium, Ganga/Temple View
1 Double Bed
1 Futon Mat Bed
205 sqft
River view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Stay in our Premium Double Room with stunning views of the Ganges River and lush garden from your private balcony. Enjoy a peaceful getaway with assistance for the sacred Ganga Aarti and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, accommodating up to 3 adults and 1 child.
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Standard, Ganga/Temple View, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
1 Futon Mat Bed
150 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Cozy Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom, includes assistance to Ganga Aarti and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. A perfect stay for 3 adults and 1 child, with air conditioning for added comfort.
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Standard, Ganga/Temple View
1 Double Bed
1 Futon Mat Bed
185 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Shower
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Experience the perfect blend of comfort and spirituality in our cozy Standard Double Room, featuring assistance for Ganga Aarti and Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Unwind in a charming space with essential amenities and a private bathroom.
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Standard, 2 Bed, Ganga/Temple View
200 sqft
Flat-screen TV
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This double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Deluxe
1 King Size Bed
Flat-screen TV
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Budget, 1 Bed, Ganga/Temple View
75 sqft
Flat-screen TV
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This single room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
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Standard Room
Flat-screen TV
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x3
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Royal, View
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
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Premium
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
x10
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x6
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Budget
Flat-screen TV
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Featured reviews:
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Lynne
8.2
February 2024
The location is excellent ,overlooking the Ganges and right next to the Ghats we wanted to visit. The staff are lovely people ,very helpful and even packed us sandwiches for our flight home. The garden patio overlooks the river and is a pleasant view, food was good and excellent coffees
We booked a deluxe room with a hairdryer in the bathroom and seating in the room plus a drying rack and wardrobe.......... Very tiny room ,no hairdryer, no seating and just enough room to get round the bed.No wardrobe or drying rack, no toilet paper and hot water didn't work. Toilet seat was broken.I guess we were given a basic room? Nothing like the photos on the site.
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Ольга
10
February 2023
Clean comfortable bed and own bathroom in the dungeon. Why not?)) Every castle has a dungeon. In Alka, there are rooms "no AC" in it. Why AC in the dungeon? It's so cold in here. Very comfortable temperature in the room. And the humidity is high, because the Ganga is close and the underground waters come to the surface of the walls of the underground rooms. Breakfast is freshly cooked, Indian breakfast is delicious. The staff is welcoming and friendly. The environment is peaceful and safe.
I put 10. This place gave me the best thing I needed on Maha Shivaratri - the perfect viewing and meditation platform for the whole night. The hotel has a beautiful meadow with a lawn and green spaces. It offers a magnificent view - on the left are the fires of Manikarnika, on the right is the beauty of the evening Ganga Maha Aarti on Dashashwamedh Ghat, down a few meters to the embankment - view from the central box of the opera theatre. From the observation deck there is direct access to the embankment. Two minutes to the beautiful Nepali Temple, four minutes to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. And this splendor was accompanied by a clean comfortable bed and a private bathroom in a dungeon.
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Parin
8.2
December 2021
This property is right at the ghats and walking distance from KashiVishwanth Ji temple and Dashashwamedh ghat - if you have good set of binoculars, you can also watch famous Ganga Aarti from this place. Place was clean and well maintained. Staff was cooperative and courteous. You can definitely opt for this one if you’re going with Family (and they can Walk and climb stairs)
In hindsight, didn’t check that it is shared bathroom and toilet. Also it is squat toilet, so please be careful if you have some physical issues.
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Mark
8.2
September 2023
This was fine for the money. Hotel porters met us from the Uber and carried our luggage all the way down to the hotel (and back again when it was time to leave). The staff were excellent here and went out of their way to help. Really made a difference. Views are superb. Also, you can get a wide variety of food and drink here without ever having to go look elsewhere. Bear in mind Varanasi is basically vegetarian!
Bathroom could've been nicer but we weren't expecting the Ritz. It is a bit of a trek to the hotel but if they know you've arrived, they'll meet you. Make sure you tip well - they're worth it!
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Rudradeep
8.2
September 2023
Location: Supremely Awesome location to have a view for Mother Ganga. Staff Behaviour: They are very helpful and can guide us to best possible tourism.
Restaurant : Prices for food are super expensive and due to lack of lift in the hotel the restaurant guys do not want to come for a room service. This is pathetic mindset and bad behaviour. Prices are very expensive. Rather, walk out and enjoy street food to relish #theKashi
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Jayati
8.2
June 2023
Location is very nice just on the bank of Gangaji. Near to the Vishwanath temple. However, Vishwanath gali are so narrow and congested. Reaching the hotel from the main road it's quite difficult. You will have to walk from PVR mall. But plus point of this hotel is very near to Dasashamedh Ghat Arati location. And temple just 10 mins. (Gate no. 2) by walk. Also, it will be wrong not to mention the service and help of Munnaji. We will remember always. Definitely we will visit again.
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Abhishek
9.1
March 2024
The location is perfect, if you want the feel of living in Benaras. Just by the Meer Ghat. It offers fantastic views and has a super kind and accommodating staff.
It is a little inaccessible as it's deep in the heart of the streets of Benaras, so one has to walk about 500m from the nearest auto stop. The shared washroom could use a Lil more space and remodeling.
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Arijit
8.2
June 2022
The location is awesome. Undeniably it's the best to have the panoramic view of the historic ghats of Varanasi. It's great!
The route that leads to the property is not very good. You don't have a choice but to walk through the narrow overcrowded alleys for almost more than a KM to reach the spot. Carrying luggage is very very difficult. The property doesn't have a lift. The property functions with very limited staff, so needs longer duration for any service that's requested. Having said all off that, the view from the hotel can't be compared with as equally serene in the city.
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Colonel
10
December 2023
On the banks of river Ganges is: really a treat to watch all activities and boating in the midst of seagulls.... Having a dip in Ganges in the early hours with clean water flowing. Cleaning of Ganges by the mech cleaner . Support provided by the hotel staff. Very humble and respectful with our any expectation.
The narrow lines to reach the ghats.
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Adhikary
8.2
March 2024
The best about the hotel is the location. You can leisurely seat on terrace while having your food. Room was good but cleaning was not done on a regular basis.
Attractions
Manikarnika Ghat
0.2miDashashwamedh Ghat
0.2miGanges River (Ganga)
0.2miVaranasi Ghats (Banaras Ghats)
0.3miKedar Ghat
0.7miKashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
1.6miChaukhandi Stupa
4.6miSarnath
5miDhamek Stupa
5miAttractions
Manikarnika Ghat
0.2miDashashwamedh Ghat
0.2miGanges River (Ganga)
0.2miVaranasi Ghats (Banaras Ghats)
0.3miKedar Ghat
0.7miKashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
1.6miChaukhandi Stupa
4.6miSarnath
5miDhamek Stupa
5miAirports
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
13.8miSpa/Wellness packages
Beachfront
Free wifi
Room service
Steam room
Free Airport Shuttle
Beach
Air conditioning
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
River view
Garden view
Garden
Balcony
Soundproof
Activities
Beach
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Food & Drink
Fruit
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Lockers
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Heating
Room service
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Beachfront
Garden
Terrace
Room Amenities
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beauty services
Body scrub
Body treatments
Facial treatments
Makeup services
Manicure
Pedicure
Spa
Spa facilities
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Spa/Wellness packages
Steam room
Waxing services
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Car rental
Free Airport Shuttle
View
Garden view
River view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Parking may not be available
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$2 per person per day
The price in INR has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for cribs.
This property accepts cash only.
What's the nightly rate at Hotel Alka?
For Hotel Alka, room prices kick off at $20. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.
Which room categories can I book at Hotel Alka?
Hotel Alka offers a variety of rooms including Standard, Deluxe, Royal View Room, Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom, Deluxe Double Room, and Premium Double Room. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 3 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes vary from Double to Queen size, with some rooms including a Futon Mat for additional sleeping space.
What is there to do in Hotel Alka?
Guests at Hotel Alka can spend their time indulging in the spa and wellness packages, taking in the beachfront views, and making use of the steam room. They can also enjoy the convenience of the airport shuttle service, relax in their soundproof rooms with garden or river views, or even explore the beach. For those seeking leisure, the hotel offers garden areas and terraces for a peaceful retreat. Room service is available for added comfort. Additionally, guests can bring along their pets, make use of the complimentary Wi-Fi, and benefit from the 24-hour front desk service.
Which payment methods are supported by Hotel Alka?
Hotel Alka only supports cash payments.
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