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Hotel Alka

3.0 star property
Beach hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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Front of property
Living area
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (INR 250 per person)
Front of property
Alka Premium View Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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D3/23, Meer Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221001
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Marnikanika Ghat
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Desk
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Alka Basic Room Common Bath

Alka Basic Room Common Bath

Alka Basic Room Common Bath

Highlights

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

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

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

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Alka AC Room

Alka AC Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 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

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

View all photos for Alka Premium View Room

Alka Premium View Room

Alka Premium View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Varanasi

Hotel Alka places you in the centre of Varanasi, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Apex Ganges restaurant, serves vegetarian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a steam room. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 3-property class Varanasi hotel include Dasaswamedh ghat and Marnikanika Ghat is within 20 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marnikanika Ghat - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Assi Ghat - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Banaras Hindu University - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Varanasi Junction Station - 6 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan and Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dawat Hotel Ganges Grand - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Madhur Milan Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shree Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lassi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alka

Beach hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A steam room, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Alka.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Varanasi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1947
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alka offers 20 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Varanasi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

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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
  • 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
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Designated smoking areas

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 - 18

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); 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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, 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
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. 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Alka?

Hotel Alka offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Hotel Alka a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Alka.

Does Hotel Alka serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Alka?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Alka?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Alka's onsite restaurant that serves vegetarian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Alka?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Alka?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Alka Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 166 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Jyostna

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Umang

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

Sashank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NAMAN

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

2/10 Terrible

Himanshu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Mahendra Kishore

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

RAJENDRA

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It's situated near Meer Ghat. Great view of Ganga from the hotel balcony and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Incredible location the premium rooms have arguably the best view of any hotel in the entire city. No hot water though and tv not working, which is not really acceptable given premium price. Staff good. Restaurant better than nearby competition
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel and Awesome Staff, Mr. Mukesh Is the Awesome Manager and Person, two thumbs up for Hotel Alka!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018