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Hotel Sita

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a balcony with a view of the sea, and an air conditioning unit.
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A riverside area with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view.
A restaurant with large windows, tables, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$80
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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22/16 Chausatthi Ghat (RANA GHAT), Near Dashaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221001
  • Place, Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanuman Ghat
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ganga Darshan Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Ganga Darshan Deluxe Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ganga Darshan Private Balcony Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Ganga Darshan Private Balcony Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Kashi Comfort Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the water.

Kashi Comfort Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Subhah-e-Banaras Ganga view room

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Subhah-e-Banaras Ganga view room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Varanasi

At Hotel Sita you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Dasaswamedh ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Ganga View Cafe, serves international cuisine. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Varanasi hotel include Hanuman Ghat and Assi Ghat is within 30 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harishchandra Ghat - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Assi Ghat - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Jeonathpur Station - 16 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kashi Chat Bhandar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lassi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shree Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sita

There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Sita. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Varanasi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel Sita offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

This Varanasi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (INR 200 per day)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: INR 200 to 300 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Ganga View Cafe

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is accessible only by foot due to its location on the ghats (steps that lead down to the river). Guests must walk 0.5-1 kilometer to reach the property, depending on where guests park or are dropped off. Guests should contact the property in advance of arrival for driving directions

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Sita

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 700
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 200 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately INR 200 to 300 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: INR 200 per day (3281 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and 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
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. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sita Guest House Hotel Varanasi
Sita Guest House Hotel
Sita Guest House Varanasi
Hotel Sita Guest House Varanasi
Hotel Sita Hotel
Hotel Sita Varanasi
Hotel Sita Hotel Varanasi
Hotel Sita(place on heritage ghats of benaras)

Frequently asked questions

What makes Hotel Sita a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and 24-hour room service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Sita.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sita?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sita on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$80, 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.

Does Hotel Sita serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Sita?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Sita?

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

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

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Sita?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Sita Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 120 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hot water was amazing, The view was the best ever, incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
We had a good stay overall. The room was a comfortable size, the bed was very nice, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. The property could benefit from some updates and extra care, but overall it offers a pleasant stay and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel on the Ganga Front. Sunrise view is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hotel Sita just at the banks of the river Ganga! Staffs were great. Very much accessible to all the ghats.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location

The manager was wonderful. Very helpful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services wiith a smile and 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service . Location is best . It’s very close to all the activities. Right on the Ghat , we swam in Ganges and we walked to see Ganga Arati and to the temple .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The river view was spectacular. But the place is hard to reach by car which is cumbersome of you have lugage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality is excellent Guide Mr Rakesh and Cab driver Mr Madan and Mr Pandey and Atul are very supportive, helpful and giving guidance for our plan Excellent time spent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing views of the river, a perfect place to stay in Varansi. The hotel is located walking distance away from the main ghats which is quiet convenient, at the same time the ghat on which it is located is quieter to spend time relaxing by the river Ganga. The only challenge is approach, no vehicle is permitted beyond a certain point, I recommend you reach out to hotel in advance to ensure you know how to reach there or organize transport from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location in front of river but....

if you want to have a true experience of Varanasi, this hotel is for you. its located in fromt of the river, directly at the action but cleanliness is poor, comfort is not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We did get a room on groundfloor and hardley sleep first night so after asking to change room we gott a room at topp floore and we was so pleased so much better really good work by the team working at Hotel. Will recomend the place becaus of this room. Also got a guide and boatman from hotel. A basic guesthouse
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Recommended only for people who want to stay on the ghat as top preference. Every thing else one need to bear it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Filthy Hotel!

The room and hotel were filthy. I didn't even want to take my clothes off whilst in bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel Sita is the perfect location in Varanasi if you want to be amongst the action. You are on the banks of the Ganges moments away from the busy ghats. To get to the Sita you’ll be dropped off about 1km away. You’ll then navigate the narrow lanes to walk to the hotel. Ensure your maps app is working. Don’t be put off by this at all. The hotel is basic in terms of facilities. No proper shower and the rooms could do with a deep clean. The staff are wonderful and helpful. We ate in the roof top restaurant and enjoyed the food. Be aware it is noisy as you’re so close to the ghats. I’d suggest two nights stay and you’ll get the full Varanasi experience. Thank you to Sanjay for the walking tour. His local knowledge was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location

Excellent location but room very small and old. A young guy tries to get you on a boat tour which we did but then overcharged but refused to pay boatman. Avoid Brown Bread bakery as they kick the dogs. If you call them they will meet you at the road and guide you to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

don't stay here!

we chose this hotel because of its location on the ghats local area was fascinating hotel staff friendly but hotel condition poor, in no way 2.5 star our ''deluxe'' was awful --- old, in need of repair, rusty metal bathroom door, stained wash basin & toilet No soap nor toilet paper cannot recommend this hotel to anyone, & I don't think Hotels.com should advertise it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Excellent Location, Friendly staff

It was a wonderful 2 nights stay there. We had booked three rooms for 6 of us. Hotel is right at the ghat. But this is not for elderly people with walking difficulties. Ideal place to explore ghats. Food is excellent. Hotel staff ensures you have no problem with luggage. We visited during Kumbh and it was little tough. Hotel staff make it easy even though we had 10 suitcases in total ( 4 bigs and 6 small). But you also need to be cooperative. Little bad conditions of the washrooms. Water dripping problem exists. Overall good comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Hotel is hard to find and not clean

The hotel’s location is not accessible by taxi/car. The taxi has to stop at 1-2 km away and you will have to walk for 10-20 minutes in some narrow roads before you find the hotel. If you really want to stay in this hotel, I would suggest you contact the hotel to arrange for transport. The towels and bed sheets are not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unclean and unhygienic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
A little tricky to locate and if it wasnt for prior advice that you must get dropped off at main street and find property from there. Telephone calls and messages sent via hotels.com all unanswered. Property helpful to arrange tours but costs and schedule unclear and payment was more than suggested. tip: get it in writing and costs in advance and who exactly gets paid. plus plus plus Location great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Disappointment at Sita in Varanasi

My trip was absolutely horrible, the place is back dated , it was filthy , the TV did not work, we did not get the room that we payed for , we were told that , that room was occupied. I would not recommend anybody to stay there , I wouldn’t give it half a star.. The bathroom floor was always wet . Photos are very deceiving.,please don’t go by their photos
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Taxi Could not even drive to hotel and had to drop us at an intersection for a rickshaw to take us to hotel. After several attempts the ricky could not even reach the hotel. Customer service is POOR and Phone calls to the hotels phone were UNANSWERED so we were forced to find another hotel. I was not able to get back a full rebate
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A welcoming and scenic launching point

We had an excellent stay at the hotel Sita. The staff treated us like family, from helping organize a guide to lead us to the hotel from the Main Street, to helping us schedule an all-day tour of Varanasi starting at six AM the next day with an excellent tour guide. We had arrived late at night and had not booked a tour in advance, but the hotel has a number of trusted guides and we were able to start a tour the next day at 5:30 AM. I can strongly recommend Diamond, who led us to burn famous and special out of the way locations over a two day tour. I was aware that the room and building were historic and was not expecting the same bland experience as in a new western style hotel, what I did get is a perfectly comfortable room with two large clean mattresses, and most amazingly, an unimpeded view of the River Ganges and one of the historic ghats literally at the doorstep of the hotel. The bathroom was clad in marble with a full size tub and sink. The entire room serves as a shower and is very roomy. Additionally, the food at the rooftop cafe was excellent. We enjoyed fresh lime soda, ginger chai, Indian style omelettes and more. We actually never had a need to take meals anywhere else and the rooftop view and outdoor seating were spectacular. The location in proximity to the center of historic Varanasi was excellent for visiting many of the most famous ghats, taking boat rides, shopping and getting lost (on purpose) in the timeless back alleys.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed three nights at Hotel Sita – unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. Despite informing the hotel about our late arrival four weeks in advance, the entire property was locked and dark when we arrived. We ended up sitting on the stairs outside from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., as no other accommodation nearby was open. The next morning, the staff simply said they couldn’t do anything because we had booked through an external platform. Instead of a refund for the missed night, we were offered breakfast and a late checkout – a kind gesture, but not real compensation. The hotel also recommended their own guide, which we initially thought was part of an apology. However, it turned out to be a paid service, which the receptionist clearly knew from the beginning. The room itself was fine – comfortable bed and a beautiful Ganges view – but the balcony door couldn’t be locked, which is unacceptable for travelers with valuables. The bathroom was very basic and far below the standard expected for around USD 100 per night. Nearby hotels with similar views charged only 20–40 USD. Overall, this was the worst value-for-money experience I’ve had in any hotel. On the positive side: friendly reception, good English, and a great night atmosphere overlooking the river. But if you agree to a late check-in, you simply cannot leave guests outside overnight. A real shame – our amazing time in Varanasi was heavily overshadowed by this experience. More rip-off than nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025