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BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Dasaswamedh ghat

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221 001
  • Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Assi Ghat
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Nadidhara Room

Classic hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a large mirror.

Nadidhara Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Varuna Burj with Ganges View

Relax in a traditional room with two armchairs, a glass table, and a patterned rug, offering a view of the beach and sea.

Varuna Burj with Ganges View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Dhanurdhara Room

Cozy retreat with a traditional bed, nightstand, and desk, complete with a framed picture and wall sconces.

Dhanurdhara Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two double beds with white bedding, each flanked by a nightstand with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a small table with a kettle.

Jaladhara Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Maharaja suite with Ganges View

Restful haven with a four-poster canopy bed, flanked by matching chairs and classic architectural details.

Maharaja suite with Ganges View

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mahidhara

Two single beds with white linens and purple bedspreads, a flat-screen TV, and a green wardrobe.

Mahidhara

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Vasundhara Room

Classic design meets comfort in this well-appointed room, featuring a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk for work or reading.

Vasundhara Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Varanasi

In shopping district.With a stay at this Varanasi hotel, you'll be steps from Dasaswamedh ghat and within a 10-minute walk of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Also, Hanuman Ghat is within half a mile (1 km) and Assi Ghat is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Assi Ghat - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Marnikanika Ghat - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarnath Station - 12 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dawat Hotel Ganges Grand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Madhur Milan Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shree Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

5-star luxury hotel near Dasaswamedh ghat
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges offers its guests a full-service spa, a steam room, and a fitness center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Varanasi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1801
  • 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
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges offers 32 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
During monsoon season (approximately July 20 - September 5), this property is only accessible by foot via a narrow 0.93 mile-long (1.5 km) street.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 14160 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 2500 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 14160 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include 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
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Please note: Drones and satellite phones are not permitted at this property. Cellular phones are permitted.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges Hotel

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Great location, service and property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an AMAZING palace located in the best part of Varanasi, a 5 minute walks to the ceremony sight and right on the ghat. We only planed 1 day stay but wish we had stayed longer. The staff made us feel like family and helped us make it to everything!! Ravi and the chef were super nice and accommodated our preferences making our dinner and breakfast unforgettable!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAILESH, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ming

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ming

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAILESH, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Supriya Yadav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Try to arrive during the day, so you can come by boat to the hotel. At night, the boats aren’t used, and you have to walk a considerable distance through dark narrow alleyways to reach the hotel from the nearest car. The rooms are a bit disappointing, small and not very luxurious, but clean. The food is delicious, with a wide variety of choices. The yoga instructor on the roof is sweet and does his best to encourage mind body connection. But it’s the location, with the ghats directly accessible by elevator, that makes this palace special.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very expensive Transport difficult Inaccessible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debasis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tapan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were wonderful, but there were some unexpected surprises. I did not know ahead of time that a car could not bring me directly to the hotel and I would have to take a boat. I enjoyed it much more on the return trip. All of the stuff was really wonderful, and I truly felt like I was an honored guest. The boatmen,Mamta and Khushi at reception, and everyone who worked in both restaurants were wonderful. Ongoing upgrades, especially the electrical outlets and switches in my room would make everything more convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Piyush, San Ramon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brijrama is a unique property primarily due to its location. No place can come close to its convenience and proximity to Kashi’s holy sites. Its location also creates challenges with accessibility. We had sr citizens with us and climbing the stairs from ghaat wasn’t easy. Overall experience was positive. Food was good. Service was slow for some reason. They need to add staff to the kitchen or restaurant. Driver Rakesh was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay. Our stay in the hotel was from start to finish an experience in itself and we would not want to stay anywhere else in Varanasi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovated palace, extremely convenient and the restaurant was superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to experience Varanasi then Brijrama Hotel is a great place to call your home base! It is perfectly located in a beautiful former palace right on the river. They will provide a boat to take you up and down the river to watch and participate in one of the greatest spiritual traditions on earth!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive, but does not really meet expectations. Guests arrive by boat as cars can't reach the property due to its location directly on the Ganges in old Varanasi. The Ganges had flooded during our stay, so the boat entry was cancelled. Two rickshaws and 10 minutes walking did not make for a good start. The flooding, of course, cannot be helped. It should not be held against the hotel. However, the vast majority of the rooms have no views. The BrijRama is licked in on three sides by older, runned-down buildings. Our view was a wall about 4 feet away. Only the 4 suites have Ganges views. Horrible, when you pay $550 per night. The staff was wonderful, and tried their best to make up for our disappointment. The hotel gets 5 stars based on the strength of the staff itself. Very nice, helpful, friendly, professional, and exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

POORNIMA, Collierville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Brijrama Palace during my visit to Varanasi. The hotel's location, just a short walk from the Vishwanath Mandir, was incredibly convenient. The Darbangha restaurant was a highlight, with delicious food and friendly staff. The manager and chef went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was delightful. A special mention goes to the panditji on staff who led the guests for the Ganga aarti. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Brijram Palace and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Varanasi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

parvinder

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is outstanding! It is an oasis in the chaotic, frenzied city of Veranasi. The staff are well trained, attentive, eagerly to please and friendly but respectful. In particular Kushi at the front desk is a problem solver.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Okay absolutely loved the location and the staff pretty much make the hotel. Excellent detail to attention and everyone so helpful but…since we came when Ganges was flooded, we had to walk through dirty alleyways to get to the hotel. The alleyways were unsafe and no way we could get to and from the hotel without help from staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveen, Hillsborough

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024