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The India Benares

3.5 star property
Immerse yourself in vibrant nightlife at the nightclub or enjoy relaxing moments by the poolside bar.

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A hotel entrance with a grand staircase, a decorative wall with the hotel's name, and a water feature. - The India Benares (Varanasi)
A restaurant with round tables, chairs, and chandeliers. - The India Benares (Varanasi)
Restaurant - The India Benares (Varanasi)
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "INDIA BENARES," featuring a modern design with a red and white logo, potted plants, and a red carpet leading to the entrance. - The India Benares (Varanasi)
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a large chandelier. - The India Benares (Varanasi)
Experience the vibrant energy of The India Benares, a hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet, unwind by the poolside bar or explore designer stores on site. With free in-room WiFi and express check-in/out services, this hotel offers convenience and style.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, remote control, wooden floor, desk, chair, television, and artwork on the wall.

Superior Room, City View

  • City view
  • 278 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE CITY VIEW KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Varanasi is home to The India Benares. Notable landmarks in the area include Dasaswamedh ghat and Assi Ghat. Visit our Varanasi travel guide
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59 Patel Nagar, Cantt Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

What's nearby

  • A busy street with colorful umbrellas and a large archway.
    Dasaswamedh ghat
    4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A large temple with a tall spire and multiple smaller domes.
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A riverside cityscape with boats, a temple, and a crowd of people.
    Assi Ghat
    8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • JVH Mall
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bharat Mata
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Varanasi City Station
    11 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Taste Factory
    5 min drive
  • Shree Shivay Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Sri Annapurna
    3 min drive
  • Saffron And Spice
    15 min walk
  • Barbeque Nation
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Nightclub
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 19 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 1500.0
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1 (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2000.0
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1 (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on April 04 per adult: INR 2000.0
  • Gala Dinner on April 04 per child: INR 1 (from 1 to 6 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The India Benares 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 The India Benares?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The India Benares?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The India Benares provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1000.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The India Benares located?

Situated in Varanasi, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from JVH Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bharat Mata and Alamgir Mosque. Scindia Ghat and Kaal Bhairava Mandir are also within 3 mi (5 km). Varanasi Junction Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The India Benares Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s located outside main City but convenient and easily accessible. Daily morning breakfast is excellent with lots of variety. The staff is very helpful and polite. I would say very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Vishal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room that booked was deluxe but got the standard room Bathroom has horrible smell all the time seems it has gutter drainage under very small bathroom and can hardly move in there Bed and pillow was nice Guest service was good Restaurant service was excellent and food choice was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Well staffed and very attentive, helpful and respectful at all times. Amenities were adequate. Hotel is somewhat older but room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! The restaurant had great chicken tikka.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Yashaswita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great hotel at affordable price!

The breakfast was amazing, loved the beds and reception staff. The only issue was heater and hot water during our stay - the service was super slow. Otherwise, I really appreciate the cleanliness and well kept rooms. Thumbs up for great rooms at affordable prices!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good

Pallav Bhadauria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good location and family friendly

It was a good clean nice tidy room, staff on reception very helping and responsive but the restaurant staff were not so responsive. Breakfast menu was great but service let it down. A good hotel to stay because of location and family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were dirty. Food was average
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Krati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Rajeeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good but the cost is bit higher
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

HARSUKHLAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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4/10 Poor

Jalandhar

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was extremely low and small and not enough water to flush. Bathroom amenities very small quantity not even for a day’s use. Staff was friendly but the food menu does not have any healthy options such as vegetables that are fresh and available in the market. Most food items come with added sugar. Nit sure what is the fascination of everywhere in India adding unnecessary sugar. This facility is not ideal for foreigners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Sarvadaman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They mentioned a weird rule that only married couples can share a room Furthermore, visitors are not allowed in a room occupied by one person Wasted my booking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Tandaw

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stained and dirty sofa and linens

Stains were found on sofa, bed and towels. No definite explanation given by the cleaning supervisor nor the resident manager of the hotel nor much intent to reclean the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay only as last resort.

We had gone for a family holiday, booked 4 rooms. The Rooms were just not upto mark..Door chain not functioning, Mini fridge either absent or not working in some rooms. Hotel seemed short staffed. Toaster was malfunctioning, got repaired next day. Coffee Machine was not working. The sad part was the non responsive attitude of the front desk who made no attempt to rectify shortcomings. Basics like hand towels/Napkins had to be requested for each day. All in all not a value for money proposition. Its at best akin to a TWO star property at fancy prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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6/10 Okay

Taro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
シャワーが微温いお湯しか出ない。 部屋が安臭い。 施設が古く暗く感じる。 朝食はお世辞にも美味しく無い。 スタッフは親切でとても良い感じな方が多いのでそこは救われました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast was good Location is good Cleanliness needs improvement -
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forse , forse ci ritornerei

Hotel situato fuori dal caos più totale della città, quindi posizione ottimale. Alla reception c era un impiegato non troppo gentile. La colazione era solo di tipo indiano, quindi per noi impossibile mangiare qualche cosa. Nel complesso per un rapporto qualità/prezzo, niente male.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WELL ITS A NICE PROPERTY BUT THE BREAKFAST SERVED IS VERY LOUSY
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Plesant Stay.

Great Experience, it was a comfortable stay.It was amusing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
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6/10 Okay

m h

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

조용한곳

1.디럭스 룸을 예약 하였으나 스텐다드 룸을 배정 하였음.예약된 룸을 강력히 요청하였으나 거절. -다음날 디럭스룸으로 바꾸었으며, 룸 비용-차액은 되돌려 받지 못했음.(아그라 타즈 리죠트에서도 차액 되받지 못 헀음). 2.wifi 이용 심히 불편.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Awful...

Room was supposedly “done” being renovated but wasn’t painted and the floor was already popping up. It was incredibly dusty, dirty and noisy as well. Front desk staff was rude, poorly trained, and mostly incompetent. I had to fight not to be double-taxed at check-out on meal charges and given a hard time when I wanted to pay with a credit card. Travel desk was more interested in charging exhorbitant fees for transportation rather than providing quality service. He was really nasty too. $100 is a lot for a hotel room in India, and this hotel simply wasn’t worth it. Save your money and stay somewhere else. Two positives: the restaurant staff was mostly nice and the food was pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Decent stay

Good location and friendly staff. Decent breakfast. Only drawback, they issue only one electronic key per room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two single women travellers: it was just an ok hotel. I wouldn’t rate it as a 3,5 stars though. The only good part of the hotel was its lobby. the rest seemed to be under construction and was smelly. The rooms smelled bad. Cleanliness was questionable as well. There was a food stain on the curtain in my room as if somebody wiped his hands after eating tikka masala. There was a dried green pea on the floor. The linens had stains. I understand that they were washed but seeing stains didn't make me feel comfortable. Sandra’s window looked on concrete wall so there was no day light coming in. The toilet paper roll had only 1,5m of paper. We had to ask for a new roll almost every day. I had a problem with WiFi every evening and had to go ask for a new password every day. The area was OK, quiet, next to another hotel. Some staff was a little nicer than others. Still it would have been OK if we haven’t had that incident. The incident was a person knocking and ringing persistently on one of the travellers doors at 3am. The guest was afraid to ring to the desk as the person would hear there was someone in the room. Finally after 30 minutes she decided to ring and then the knocking stopped. She couldn't sleep and the two checked out the next day in fear of their safety.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

It’s a trick!

This hotel is a trick! They said the room had a lagoon view and there is NO lagoon in Varanasi. Also, the reservation mentioned a room with 240m2 and the real room was extremely tiny! Internet has passcode for each device, they change it daily and signal was very poor. Staff bothers you all the time even with “don’t disturb” outside the door! Location is far & breakfast was just regular. Don’t be fooled by the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
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8/10 Good

Nalin

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

Overall good. I will like to stay there again.

It was quite good. They served us good food even when it was past midnight. The staff was courteous but appeared a little inexperienced in technology. they couldn't resolve the Wi-Fi issue despite best efforts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017