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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property
Taj Ganges in Varanasi combines wellness with indulgence, offering a peaceful retreat with garden surroundings and easy access to the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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This tranquil Varanasi property features lush gardens, an outdoor pool, morning yoga, two restaurants with authentic Indian cuisine, and evening drinks at the bar for post-sightseeing relaxation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View (King Bed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View (King Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Garden view
  • 458 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Garden view
  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds (City)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Varanasi, Taj Ganges, Varanasi is connected to a shopping center. Notable landmarks in the area include Dasaswamedh ghat and Assi Ghat. Visit our Varanasi travel guide
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Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat featuring markets as well as a large group of people
    Dasaswamedh ghat
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • vishwanath temple bhu varanasi
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ancient Varanasi city architecture at sunset
    Assi Ghat
    8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • JVH Mall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bharat Mata
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sarnath Station
    10 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sri Annapurna
    2 min drive
  • Shree Shivay Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Saffron And Spice
    17 min walk
  • Hotel Surya
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk

About this property

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Luxury hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure and a massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Indian cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 130 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,000 to 2,000 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Chowk
  • The Prinsep Bar
  • Varuna

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,533 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (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 a negative COVID-19 test result
Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 3000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of INR 3000 per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 9000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4500 (from 8 to 16 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 1000 to 2000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1450 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: INR 3000 per night
  • Pet fee: INR 3000 per pet, per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Ganges, Varanasi on Mar 22, 2026 start from $196, including 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.

Is Taj Ganges, Varanasi pet-friendly?

Yes, Taj Ganges, Varanasi allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of INR 3000 per night and a fee of INR 3000 per pet, per stay. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1450 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taj Ganges, Varanasi located?

Located in the heart of Varanasi, this luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from JVH Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bharat Mata and Alamgir Mosque. Kaal Bhairava Mandir and Scindia Ghat are also within 3 mi (5 km). Varanasi Junction Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 499 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service with courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, service and food. Exceptionally helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

satheesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel. Great garden in the back for casual stroll. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shantala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent customer service and great ambience and good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasikala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and very helpful especially the housekeeping staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SREEKANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice oasis in Varanasi - would recommend to anyone. Dilip was very helpful staff member!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

PRAVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location but breakfast service was not Taj standard. Food quality was good but service sucked. Rooms were ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

INAYATALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with remarkable staff and food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with super clean rooms and very elegant lobby. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to stay with good food options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANAJIT

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

Excellent dining experience

More than Excellent Food options, it was the warm welcome and service of the entire team that made our dining experience even more enjoyable We were very impressed with Nikita, Muskan and Ashish for their constant attention and energetic smiles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very nice property with adjacent grounds, good dining options showcasing local cuisine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ambience amazing service and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was really good Food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sirisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and amazing stay we had with our family. We had a group booking with three families and it was memorable. The staff made sure we were well taken care of, well fed, and they were so warm. Taj lives its name and I am happy with my decision to stay here. Food has so many options and very tasty too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Nice hotel y m Varanasi

Nice hotel in Varanasi. Clean and great room! Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommended hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay. Excellent food. The staff is very helpful and always smiling. Would love to come and stay again. Would definitely recommend staying at the Taj Ganges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. Great Place for family stay with lot of greenery, fresh mango and to taste local culinary. Breakfast was stunning awesome with lots of love served along with the food. Their team deepak, punam, Abhilash and Rohit were super helpful and gave us tour of local food tour by serving. Surely we love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Great staff. Asif, the manager was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bikram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Food was average. Continental food and breakfast offering was better than the rest of lunch/dinner options. Car service was excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipti

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Impeccable Service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaladhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good. Food was good. Service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcoming and check-in were excellent. The dinner and service were exceptional and everyone went out of their way to help
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shailaja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Courteous helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sowmya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property with large area for walking, good gym and friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024