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BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Varuna Burj with Ganges View | Lake view
Boating
Interior
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
BrijRama Palace, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, offers a peaceful haven in bustling Varanasi. Enjoy Swedish massages or aromatherapy at the spa, relax on the terrace, or explore the sacred river on guided boat tours. Attentive staff and reliable WiFi ensure comfort.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Nadidhara Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Nadidhara Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Varuna Burj with Ganges View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Varuna Burj with Ganges View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dhanurdhara Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Dhanurdhara Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jaladhara Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Jaladhara Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Maharaja suite with Ganges View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Maharaja suite with Ganges View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Mahidhara | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Mahidhara

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Vasundhara Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Vasundhara Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221 001

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hanuman Ghat - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Assi Ghat - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Marnikanika Ghat - 8 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sarnath Station - 12 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kashi Chat Bhandar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Phulwari Restaurant & Sami Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Madhur Milan Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lakshmi Tea Stall - ‬10 min walk

About this property

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

Luxury historic hotel near Dasaswamedh ghat
Located close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Hanuman Ghat, BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a facial, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a steam room and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Massage treatment rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1801
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
During monsoon season (approximately July 20 - September 5), this property is only accessible by foot via a narrow 0.93 mile-long (1.5 km) street.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 14160 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2500 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 14160 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: Drones and satellite phones are not permitted at this property. Cellular phones are permitted.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

BrijRama Palace Hotel Varanasi
BrijRama Palace Hotel
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BrijRama Palace Heritage Hotel Varanasi
BrijRama Palace Heritage Hotel
BrijRama Palace Heritage Varanasi
BrijRama Palace Heritage
BrijRama Palace
BrijRama Palace A Heritage Hotel
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BrijRama Palace Varanasi By the Ganges
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges?

Check-out is at noon.

Does BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dasaswamedh ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Hanuman Ghat and Assi Ghat are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 205 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is an outstanding palace. The service the cultural traditions were increíble
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience beautiful historical building and the staff is the best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
serene and tranquil environment; offered a variety of hotel activities; fantastic facial in the spa with Merry; wonderful attentive staff - Rudresh, Ashutosh, Avi, Ravi & Fahad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely and beautiful hotel!! The best place to stay in varanasi. Cecilia was beyond helpful. She made our stay wonderful. She made sure all our questions were answered. Govind and Nand were especially helpful. The chefs and waitors catered to our every need. It was a beautiful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Great location, service and property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhaval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tapan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an AMAZING palace located in the best part of Varanasi, a 5 minute walks to the ceremony sight and right on the ghat. We only planed 1 day stay but wish we had stayed longer. The staff made us feel like family and helped us make it to everything!! Ravi and the chef were super nice and accommodated our preferences making our dinner and breakfast unforgettable!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay. Our stay in the hotel was from start to finish an experience in itself and we would not want to stay anywhere else in Varanasi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovated palace, extremely convenient and the restaurant was superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAILESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amrith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, totally recommend it, staff is excellent, unmatched hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great and enjoyed the service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Amazing place fabulous staff food excelled can’t praise it enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough about our recent stay at Brijrama Palace in Banaras. We were there for Shree Kashi Viswanath Darsan, and from the moment we arrived, we were completely captivated by the palace's stunning location right on the banks of the sacred Ganga. It truly feels like a place that embodies the spirit of Banaras, and our time there was amazing. The food was a major highlight. Chef Akhilesh is a genius in the kitchen—every dish was fantastic, but the Gulab Jamun was a true standout. It tasted exactly the way it's supposed to, with a genuine hint of rose. Our server, Bikas, was incredibly kind and took such good care of us in the restaurant. The best part, though, was when Chef Akhilesh came out personally to see how we liked the food and even offered to make us something we’d like for our next meal. That kind of personal attention is just incredible. What really set this hotel apart was the genuine warmth of the staff. Traveling with our five-month-old baby, we were a little stressed about logistics. But the housekeeping team went above and beyond, kindly helping with sterilizing our baby’s milk bottles. Plus, they were so helpful in arranging a wheelchair for darshan for one of our parents who had accessibility issues. Their thoughtfulness took a huge weight off our shoulders and let us just relax and enjoy our trip. The whole vibe of the palace is peaceful and welcoming. The staff's dedication to making guests feel at home is what makes this place so special. I wholehe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very expensive Transport difficult Inaccessible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to experience Varanasi then Brijrama Hotel is a great place to call your home base! It is perfectly located in a beautiful former palace right on the river. They will provide a boat to take you up and down the river to watch and participate in one of the greatest spiritual traditions on earth!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location in Varanasi ! Would highly recommend, wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niyati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay at Brijrama

It was an amazing stay! The place is just stunning and it is an experience all through! Abhilash the front desk manager was great and the staff Khushi, Kewal, Prince, Satish and Sankalp made sure the stay was enjoyable! Will definitely go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Try to arrive during the day, so you can come by boat to the hotel. At night, the boats aren’t used, and you have to walk a considerable distance through dark narrow alleyways to reach the hotel from the nearest car. The rooms are a bit disappointing, small and not very luxurious, but clean. The food is delicious, with a wide variety of choices. The yoga instructor on the roof is sweet and does his best to encourage mind body connection. But it’s the location, with the ghats directly accessible by elevator, that makes this palace special.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tinu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The BrijRama Palace is a magnificent property to stay when in Varanasi. It is rare to stay in a place like this along the Ganges. The views from the lobby balcony are stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is outstanding! It is an oasis in the chaotic, frenzied city of Veranasi. The staff are well trained, attentive, eagerly to please and friendly but respectful. In particular Kushi at the front desk is a problem solver.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get to stay in an actual palace! The staff is very attentive, courteous. and provide their services promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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