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Ganga Monastery

3.0 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Durga Temple

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Ganga Monastery sits just steps from Durga Temple, offering travelers a quiet escape with its tranquil garden setting. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere while enjoying practical amenities like in-room WiFi, a welcoming coffee shop, and a library for quiet moments.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Cribs/infant beds
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
N-1/2 RM, Near Ravidas Ghat, Assi-Nagwa Road, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005

What's nearby

  • Sant Ravidas Ghat - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Assi Ghat - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tulsi Ghat - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durga Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sarnath Station - 15 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grey Bean Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pahelawan Lassi Bhandar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roma's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vegan & Raw - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Ganga Monastery

Hotel near Harishchandra Ghat
Located close to Durga Temple and Ramnagar Fort, Ganga Monastery provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, a reception hall, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Ganga Monastery have perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless 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
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 800.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Property is also known as

Ganga Monastery Hotel Varanasi
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ganga Monastery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ganga Monastery?

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

What time is check-out at Ganga Monastery?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Ganga Monastery provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 800.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ganga Monastery located?

Located in Varanasi, this beachfront hotel is on the riverwalk and within 1 mi (2 km) of Durga Temple and Harishchandra Ghat. Dasaswamedh ghat and Banaras Hindu University are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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