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About this property

Located directly on the banks of the Ganges River, the secluded Palace on Steps is only accessible on foot, 10 minutes from the road. It offers a rooftop restaurant, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the entire property. A short 15-minute walk from Golden Temple, the property is 8 km from Varanasi Railway Station and 30 km from Varanasi Airport. Fitted with tiled or wooden flooring, rooms at Palace offer either air conditioning or a fan. They are equipped with a private bathroom and a TV. Select rooms come with views of the river. The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and laundry services. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Situated on the rooftop, Sunrise Restaurant serves a variety of Indian, Chinese and Western dishes. Vegetarian options are also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Varanasi, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

    • Rooms with:

    • River view

    • Terrace


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Milaap Suite with Balcony and River View (Darshan Assistance for Kashi Vishwanath Temple Available)
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Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 double bed
US$253 for 3 nights
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Ekaant Kashi room with Balcony and River View (Darshan Assistance for Kashi Vishwanath Temple Available)
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  • 1 single bed
US$169 for 3 nights
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  • 1 double bed
Private suite
Balcony
River view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$84 per night
Price US$253
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  • 1 single bed
Room
Balcony
River view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$56 per night
Price US$169
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  • We have 1 left
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    The man who came to help me find the hotel when i got lost, and carried my bag, on his head, all the way to the hotel. He was incredible
  • Colleen
    Australia Australia
    We spent 4 nights at Palace on the Steps. The rooms are small and basic but the location for the price is unbeatable. Being able to watch ghat life on the Ganges from your room balcony or the rooftop terrace is incredible. The food at the...
  • Holger
    India India
    Outstanding location. Room with balcony on Ganges view. Very friendly and attentive staff. Nice rooftop restaurant.
  • Joanne
    France France
    I just keep coming back. The views over the Ganges from the room and the restaurant are unbeatable. The staff are lovely and breakfast is great.
  • Orsolya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, staff very helpful and ready to respond to any needs or questions quickly, helped me carry luggage. The view from the cafe is amazing. The bed was huge and comfy. Felt very protected when I realised people were on guard around the...
  • Datta
    India India
    Rooms are awesome. The bed is so comfortable. Food is so fresh. Breakfast is excellent. The view from the balcony is magnificent.
  • Shanglin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Service top! Location right next to Ganga, watching sun rise from own window or balcony! Breakfast at roof top terrace.
  • Lasse
    Norway Norway
    During the hindufestival it was to much pollution. Staff was great and helpfull. Room was not so clean. Better to use water with soap than only the brush...! Breakfast ok, and of course.. awsome view to ganges.
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the location was excellent right on the ghats walk to everything staff were great very helpful
  • Kanakku
    India India
    - Location, Location and Location. - Heritage Property located right on the ghat - Amazing view of Ganga-ji

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Sunrise Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the last kilometre towards Palace On Steps can only be accessed on foot.The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.

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Please note that the nearest public parking space is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.