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Hotel Alka

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy a complimentary manager's reception at this tranquil beachfront retreat, where local charm meets relaxation just steps from the water.

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Hotel Alka sits near Dasaswamedh ghat, offering guests a welcoming atmosphere with daily manager's receptions and on-site shopping. Visitors can explore the nearby Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Temple before unwinding in the steam room or peaceful garden.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Room options

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Alka Premium View Room

Alka Premium View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Alka Basic Room Common Bath

Alka Basic Room Common Bath

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Alka AC Room

Alka AC Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Varanasi, Hotel Alka is connected to a shopping centre. Notable landmarks in the area include Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple. Dasaswamedh ghat and Marnikanika Ghat are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Varanasi travel guide
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D3/23, Meer Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221001

What's nearby

  • vishwanath temple bhu varanasi
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat showing markets as well as a large group of people
    Dasaswamedh ghat
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vishalakshi Temple
    3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marnikanika Ghat
    9 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Lassi
    13 min walk
  • Monalisa Cafe
    11 min walk
  • Kashi Chat Bhandar
    8 min walk
  • Phulwari Restaurant & Sami Cafe
    8 min walk
  • baba lassi
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alka

Hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Located close to Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat, Hotel Alka provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site vegetarian cuisine restaurant, Apex Ganges restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and a reception hall
  • A lift, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Alka have thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 250 for adults and INR 250 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Apex Ganges restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1947
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 400 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately INR 250 for adults and from INR 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 950.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 950.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 400 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Alka Varanasi
Hotel Alka
Alka Varanasi
Alka Hotel Varanasi
Hotel Alka Hotel
Hotel Alka Varanasi
Hotel Alka Hotel Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Alka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Alka?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alka?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Alka?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Alka provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 950.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Alka located?

Located in the heart of Varanasi, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. Marnikanika Ghat and Durga Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Alka Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Great location! Very pleasant! Awesome service! The staff was very friendly and they made sure all my needs were met. I loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel on the ghats is excellent - though be aware that the atmosphere can be smoky at times as the cremation grounds are not far away. I got absolutely what I paid for. Staff were helpful at all times and food in the restaurant is both good and reasonably priced. Why four rather than five stars? No hot water for half of my stay - and decor is a tad tired and almost gloomy. This was evidently the fashion at some point - as my (considerably worse) Delhi hotel was similar. I was a solo older female traveller and never felt unsafe or unduly pressurised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good hotel with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Umang

Disliked: Cleanliness
Super convenient to Vishwanath Temple. Indian hotels needs a big customer service lesson in regards to toiletries. Asked many times for fresh hand towels but never received for the first 2 nights. After repeatedly demanding they gave 1 on the day of my checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lo único bueno es la ubicación frente al río Ganges para ir a los eventos pero el acceso es terrible, cobran muy caro por introducirte y sacarte del hotel hasta la vía principal. Los Taxis solicitados en el hotel son el triple de caros y aparte te piden propina.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mitsuhiro

Liked: Staff & service
立地条件が良かった。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ガンジス川を眺めながら食事ができるって最高です。スタッフも優しいし、夜は静か。とりあえず最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

YOSHIYA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
メインバザールから少し入ったところにあるため、インド特有のクラクションの悩みはほぼ感じられず。メインバザールまでもすぐ近くなのでアクセスは良いです。部屋がお香の匂いが強過ぎたりちょっと古くて汚いが値段相応。かなり混雑した場所にあるので女性1人は少し不安を感じるかもしれません。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good and near the Ganges and it worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to the Ganges and worked best for us. Good to be near the Kashi temple.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

taka, 日本

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地は素晴らしい 水回りを始め、設備は値段相応ではない。デラックスルームでもおそらく水回りはあまり変わらない。トイレットペーパーはあるが。 ドライヤーがないので注意が必要。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - close to ghat, decent rooms, good service. Cons - cars cannot come to the hotel as they do not allow in this area so you have to walk quite a distance to get in or out which is not easy if you have lot of luggage or mobiiity issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Thiago

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

Pense bem

A estrutura do hotel deixa muito a desejar. A localizacao é boa em razão da proximidade do Ghat, mas é de dificil acesso. Os carros mais proximos te deixam ou te buscam para a hospedsgem a uns 15 minutos caminhando do hotel. Por isso, saiba que, se nao reservar o traslado deles, tera que caminhar, com suas malas, mas "ruas" de Varanasi por uns 15 minutos. Eu reservei o transfer do hotel. Mas eles nao apareceram no aeroporto, entao tive que me virar. A equipe nao e boa, não explica as regras da hospedagem. Alem disso, o banheiro compartilhado é do tipo indiano, exclusivamente. Portanto, se voce nao se adaptar, fica bastante complicado de fazer as necessidades. Nada contra o banheiro tipico deles, mas esteja avisado que nao existem vasos e os chuveiros são com os tradicionais baldes. Foi uma estadia complicada
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

KOJI, TOKYO

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
　ガンジス川沿いの人気ホテルと聞いて、周辺ホテルに対して高額の料金を支払ったが、まずは部屋に金庫がない。タオルも一枚も置いてなく、電話で持参するよう依頼。しかし届いたのは湿った生乾きの状態。マネージャーにクレームをつけると、「すぐに替えさせるが、乾きにくい季節のせいかもしれない」と言う。再び届いたタオルもまた生乾きの状態で不愉快極まりなし。また、シャンプーがないので注文すると「シャンプーは置いてない」とのことだった。 　さらに１月上旬のバラナシは極寒なのに、エアコンは暖房運転にならず、ヒーターもない。シャワーのお湯は５分もせずに水になる。 　レストランは屋外でディナーには不向きなこの季節、焚火がそばにあると有難いのだが、それで暖を取っているのはスタッフだけ。寒そうにしている客のことを全く考えていないようすだった。 　極め付きはベッド。シーツの上にベッドカバーがかぶせてあるだけで、毛布は自分で棚から出してベッドメイキングせねばならなかった。そして２泊したのに部屋に掃除に来てくれない。 　車両侵入禁止の旧市街にあるため、タクシーで近くまで到着後、ポーターに迎えに来てもらって歩かねばならないのだが、いつまで待ってもポーターが来ない。挙げ句の果てに通常チップの５倍の１００ルピーを要求してくる始末。 　明らかに「安宿」だ。だったら料金が高額過ぎる。旅の歩き方を指南する某有名ガイドブックの一番初めに掲載されているが、削除すべきだと思う。客をバカにしたホテルだ。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

RAJENDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good hotel Clean Rooms Very near to the temple Nice location Freindly staff Good Service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Dorte

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejlig beliggenhed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホテルからガンガーが一望でき、ロケーションが良かったです。客室もきれいでした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても眺めの良いホテル レストランからはガンジス川が見える スタッフも仲良く接してくれる。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

Bad expirence of Hotel...

While booking online i paid around 4 thousand rupees and when I reached there they said you have booked an non AC room and we received payment of only 3000 rupees ... The hotel owner said pay extra 1000 rupees i will give you AC room and at that time call was not getting connected to hotels.com to complaint As I was not having any option i paid extra 1000 rupees and got an AC room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Bld

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing nothing at all ,worst service, worst rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Piotr

Disliked: Staff & service

Super lokalizacja - obsługa do wymiany

pokój niezgodny z rezerewacją a do tego jeszcze niemiła obsługa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

NARESH

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

Terrible to Stay

Location of the Hotel was really terrible. You have to go through small, narrow and dirty streets inside the local area and very hard to reach if you have luggage with you. Linen, towels were dirty and they don't provide you any toiletries except a small soap. There is no Room Service and they don't allow you to eat inside your room. Washroom was too small but no option. Overall it was a bad experience. Only thing that was good if you can say is the view from terrace of Ganga River that flows at the bottom of hotel down about 150 stairs. They says free Wifi but there is no connectivity for Wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bhaskar, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is as charming as it can get. Serene Ganges and the sunrise in the background was scenic to say the least. Meanwhile the rooms are good with proper amenities and the cleanliness was overall very good. Reaching this hotel is also relatively easy as opposed to what the local taxi and auto drivers say
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Titas, Asansol, west bengal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location..Too much cooperative staffs ..I feel blessed specially for the ambience..So liberal and friendly . I will surely prefer hotel alka for my next Varanasi trip aswell. Thank you the Alka team to make me feel special.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

suresh

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

Good location, bad service, not value for money

I was promised the room at 9 am but I waited with my very old parents till 12 noon and still did not get the room. Finally I went out and came back at 5 PM and stil I was asked to wait as room has to be cleaned and gave some other room as I mentioned I can not wait. I had to move into another room next morning. The hotel does everything(car, boating...) as it work for them well not for guest. Guests also smoke all over the place including restaurants. Food is also below average and expensive. Not value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019