The India Benares
3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
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Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Room service
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
59 Patel Nagar, Cantt Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002
- Dasaswamedh ghatPlace, Dasaswamedh ghat4 min drive
- Kashi Vishwanath TemplePlace, Kashi Vishwanath Temple4 min drive
- Assi GhatPlace, Assi Ghat7 min drive
- Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)Airport, Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)24 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Superior Room, City View
Superior Room, City View
- 2992 sq ft
- City view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View
Deluxe Room, City View
- 325 sq ft
- City view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
Varanasi
In Varanasi .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Varanasi hotel, you'll find JVH Mall and Bharat Mata. Alamgir Mosque and Scindia Ghat are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- Dasaswamedh ghat - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
- Kaal Bhairava Mandir - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
- Hanuman Ghat - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
- Assi Ghat - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
Getting around
- Sarnath Station - 10 min drive
- Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
- Sri Annapurna - 3 min drive
- lemon grass - 3 min drive
- Shree Shivay Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Nadesar Palace Hotel - 9 min walk
- Varuna - 8 min walk
About this property
The India Benares
3.5-star hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A nightclub, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The India Benares. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Varanasi hotel.
- 70 guestrooms or units
- Meeting rooms
- Buffet breakfast (free)
- Nightclub
- Business facilities
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Terrace
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Onsite shopping
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Bar by the pool
- Dining venue
The India Benares offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Varanasi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
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
Accessibility
- Elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
- Pay movies
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- No pets 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
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000.00 per vehicle (one-way)
- Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and the 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.
We should mention
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
India Benares Hotel Varanasi
India Benares Hotel
India Benares Varanasi
India Benares
The India Benares Hotel
The India Benares Varanasi
The India Benares Hotel Varanasi
Frequently asked questions
How close is The India Benares to the airport?
The India Benares is 13.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The India Benares?
As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The India Benares on Nov 21, 2025 start from $72.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does The India Benares have an airport shuttle?
The India Benares offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of INR 1000.00 per vehicle, one-way.
Does The India Benares offer free breakfast?
The India Benares offers free buffet breakfast every day.
Is there a casino at The India Benares?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at The India Benares?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at The India Benares?
This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.
Does The India Benares have a pool?
The India Benares does not have a pool.
Does The India Benares have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does The India Benares have a spa?
This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.
How close is The India Benares to downtown Varanasi?
The India Benares is 1.3 mi away from Varanasi.