Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Ironing service
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Delicious food
Helpful staff
Cons:
Shared bathrooms are dirty
Accessibility issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Reviewer mentioned shared and dirty toilets in some reviews.
Service
8.93
The waiter 'Jidu' received high praise for his professionalism and helpfulness.
Location
8.97
Location received praise for its proximity to temples and scenic views.
Room Quality
6.92
Some rooms have shared bathrooms and concerns about cleanliness.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities are basic; includes attached bathrooms in some rooms.
Value for Money
7.41
Prices could be reduced according to the reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Food quality was described as delicious and reasonably priced.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall experiences shared were positive, with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 19:55

Property Description

Riverside Retreat:
Nestled just steps away from the serene River Ganga, Hotel Alka offers a tranquil escape for travelers seeking a peaceful stay amidst Varanasi's bustling streets.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Experience comfort in every corner with fan-cooled rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Convenient Facilities:
From a charming garden to a helpful tour desk, Hotel Alka provides a range of facilities to enhance your stay, including a 24-hour front desk, ticket services, and luggage storage.

Ready to unwind by the riverbanks? Book your stay at Hotel Alka now for a memorable Varanasi experience.

Important information:

Please inform Hotel Alka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: VNS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 9 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for Rs. 200 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 529 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 6.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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P • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

You can stay in a room that is adjusted to your needs(Rooms-Congested),Neat/Clean, and it is only 5 minutes away from Viswanath Darshan, 3 minutes from Kashi Vishalakshi Temple, and 15 minutes from Nandi Chauraha. One needs to walk at least ten min to 15 min from Nandi Chauraha but once reached to the hotel you will not be disappointed. I visited two times to Kashi and stayed in ALKA itself. The food and the staff were good. I reserved a room that had a bathroom attached to it. Sometimes, they don't include a bathroom in the room, so you have to book an attached one or use the shared bathroom. You can see the Ganga aarti from far away, but it is not very clear. The best thing is to look at the Ganga Maa, who is the mother of the river, right below the hotel. You can also take a holy dip in the Ganga at the same place, but only when the water is not too high. Overall stay is quiet but prices can be reduced as it is very remote 15 min walk from main Chauraha.

Cons:

Prices can be reduced as it is very remote 15 min walk from main Chauraha.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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O2472KXharryf • Couples
10
Excellent restaurant experience by waiter ‘Jidu’
Pros:

My wife and I were visiting Varanasi for a few days and looking for a vegetarian restaurant - we were suggested Hotel Alka by our guide.

We were served by ‘Jidu’ who was professional and helpful from the very beginning, he spoke very well in English which naturally was a bonus - especially as we wanted to avoid meals with nuts in. Food was delicious - we had 2 plain daals, 1 cheese pulao, 1 cucumber salad, 2 lassies and 2 chai’s to finish.
This all came to only 920 rupees (around £7.70). We were also able to get a table with a view of the River Gange.

Jidu went above and beyond - especially on our 2nd occasion here, as I wasn’t feeling too well and he was there to provide assistance where we needed, without asking of him.

Definitely recommended to visit 🙏🏼

2025-09-07 • via Tripadvisor
G
Goel • family_with_children • in
9
Pros:

The hotel location in terms of view is perfect.

Cons:

Accessibility via narrow streets

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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suvrojyoti • couple • in
6
2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
R
Rajat • family_with_children • np
10
Excellent
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Room service should be better

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
T
Takanori • solo_traveller • jp
3
ザ、バックパッカー向け。良い経験になった。
Pros:

ガンジス川に隣接していてロケーションは素晴らしい

Cons:

安い部屋を利用したので仕方がないが、トイレ、シャワーが共用で汚い。お湯も出ない。ホテルへのアプローチが難しい。

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jaime • solo_traveller • es
10
2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
S
suman • family_with_children • dk
9
Alka has very nice place to stay, I found rooms are clean, also elevator is available now there
Pros:

location,room,stuffs

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
R
Rajarshi • family with young children • in
8
Very good
Pros:

Location and the view of river Ganga and the gnats of Benares.

Cons:

Expected better room facilities. The food items in the restaurant are all very expensive compared to the quality of the food served.

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
M
Madhav • family with young children • qa
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No acceess road to the hotel and not mentioned..

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
A
Anwita • family with young children • in
3
Poor
2025-06-27 • via Nuitee
B
Basu • family with young children • in
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It was great

2025-06-08 • via Nuitee
N
Nalinakshi • family with young children • in
5
Passable
Pros:

Nearer to temple

Cons:

Costly to the facility provided

2025-06-06 • via Nuitee
A
Amlan • young couple • in
5
Passable
Pros:

Only Location

Cons:

Rooms are too small. Views are not available from all rooms. Only two rooms are good. Room service is not available. Not at all professional. It’s good for only pilgrimage purposes and not for leisure.

2025-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Rohit • young couple • ca
10
Awesome Location
Pros:

Location is prime. It located on Meer ghat one of the most convenient place to live in Varanasi dham

2025-05-30 • via Nuitee
B
Bodapati • family with young children • in
7
Good
2025-05-25 • via Nuitee
N
Nilesh • solo traveller • in
5
Not upto mark
Pros:

Near to gaga river

Cons:

They have given smallest room downstairs, and there was a no TV in need lots of mosquito

2025-05-03 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • family with young children • gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room has peeling plaster, no proper door handle to get out. There is a cage of wire through which to view to shore and all the boat activity.
Staff were difficult. This is a hotel that has stopped really caring as it's location means it gets plenty of guests. I was very glad I had only booked one night

2025-03-22 • via Nuitee
S
Soumyadeep • family with young children • in
1
Bad
2025-03-22 • via Nuitee
G
George • young couple • gb
8
Very good
2025-03-14 • via Nuitee